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I think we just built your dream home...

Posted by REEF Custom Homes on Wed, Jan 13, 2016

Mahogany floors, fireplace with beach-stone surround, open floor plan and a Master Suite with private deck and commanding view of Cape Cod Bay...is this your dream home?

Well we just built it!

Take a tour of this custom home and see if you'd change a single thing...

Northside Bayview Cape

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Northside Bayview Cape

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Tags: cape cod waterfront homes, Cape Cod Home, Cape Cod custom home

What's it like to design and build a Custom Home on Cape Cod?

Posted by REEF Custom Homes on Mon, Jan 04, 2016

You'd really like to have a home on Cape Cod. Perhaps you've looked at some homes, and have found them to be dated, overpriced...just not what you had in mind.

What if you could design a home around your lifestyle, with all the amenities you've come to enjoy, and build that home within your budget? Stress-free?!

Impossible dream? Not for these homeowners. Listen to Joe & Donna describe how they got just the home they wanted, within their budget, without drama or stress. Enjoy the brief video tour:

Homeowners describe the process of designing and building their custom home on Cape Cod.

Brewster Bayview Cape by REEF Custom Homes

Homeowners describe the process of designing and building their custom home on Cape Cod.

Tags: Designing and building a home on Cape Cod, How to build a custom home on Cape Cod

Can I use a Self-Directed IRA to build a Custom Home on Cape Cod? Yes!

Posted by REEF Custom Homes on Wed, Dec 30, 2015

You've worked long and hard, but your IRA is delivering dissapointing returns. You've heard that real estate can be an excellent long-term investment, with higher returns than the stock market. But how do I get a house on Cape Cod without compromising my savings?

Put your IRA to work by building a home on Cape Cod. There is some preparation involved, but it can be very rewarding. And income from the property can grow tax deferred! 

Here's an easy guide that will get you started:

How to use a self-directed IRA to build a custom home on Cape Cod.

REEF Custom Home overlooking Cape Cod Bay

How to use a self-directed IRA to build a custom home on Cape Cod.

Tags: using IRA to build on Cape Cod

Why does it cost more to build a house on Cape Cod?

Posted by REEF Custom Homes on Mon, Dec 28, 2015

We receive inquries constantly from folks interested in buiding a home on Cape Cod. It's a wonderful peninsula, a very special part of the world, and a great place to live. But that special nature has it's impact on housing.

Many Homeowners in Brewster are living that challenge right now. The Board of Health is considering new rules for properties bordering freshwater ponds in Brewster...and there are many ponds. How does this affect home prices? And why are Homeowners responsible for runoff from rain water?

This is great insight into why the cost of designing, permitting, and building houses on Cape Cod keeps creeping up:

Brewster is debating new Wastewater rules for Homeowners on Cape Cod

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Brewster is debating new Wastewater rules for Homeowners on Cape Cod

Christmas on Cape Cod

Posted by REEF Custom Homes on Wed, Dec 23, 2015

Merry Christmas!  It's a special time of year.

Here are some Christmas images from our special place, Cape Cod.

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REEF Custom Homes in Chatham, Orleans, Brewster, New Seabury and throught Cape Cod

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What does the Interest Rate Hike mean to you and your Cape Cod home?

Posted by REEF Custom Homes on Mon, Dec 21, 2015

It was inevitable, and now it's here. On December 16 the Federal Reserve Bank increased the interest rate. It's the first interest rate hike since the Iphone was invented. Some say "it's about time", while others think it's a bad idea.

But what does it really mean to you? Will it affect your mortgage? How about construction loans? There's lots of conflicting opinions flying around. Here's a comprehensive overview from an objective source:

What does the new Interest Rate rise mean to you and your Cape Cod home?

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What does the new Interest Rate rise mean to you and your Cape Cod home?

Tags: Interest rate hikes and your Cape Cod home

Is this your dream home on Cape Cod? New custom Cape in Orleans :-)

Posted by REEF Custom Homes on Wed, Dec 16, 2015

We all have our dream homes...here's a real one! This parcel is tucked away near Skaket Beach in Orleans, with peaceful views of the marsh. The open floor plan, harwood floors, granite kitchen, carefree Azek deck, 1st floor Master Suite...it's a beautiful home.

Like every REEF Custom Home, it was delivered on time, at budget. Take a tour, then give us a call to start designing your dream home...

Tour the new Orleans Marshview Cape

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Tour the new Orleans Marshview Cape

Ready for Solar Panels on your Cape Cod home? Everything you need to know.

Posted by REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder on Wed, Dec 09, 2015

Did you know that Massachusetts is the 3rd largest producer of green energy in the country? Much of that energy comes from solar panels. Look around...they're everywhere!

Here at the REEF office we produce more energy than we use, selling the excess back to the grid. Many of the homes we design and build include solar power, both active and passive.

Is it time for you to join the wave and generate energy at your Cape Cod home? What does it take? How much do solar panels cost? What are the pro's and cons? Here's some great answers to get you on the path to generating juice!

Everything you need to know about Solar Panels for your Cape Cod home.

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Everything you need to know about Solar Panels for your Cape Cod home.

Top 10 Air Purifiers for your Cape Cod Home

Posted by REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder on Wed, Dec 02, 2015

OK. It's freezing. The outdoor shower is off and drained for the winter, as are the water fountains. Winter coats are out, and it's dark at 4:30. For the next few months we'll be spending a lot more time indoors.

And the air won't be so fresh. Air quality can significantly affect the way you feel, day and night. Pet hair, food odors, germs...they all add up over the winter days, weeks, and months. Air purifiers are a great way to clean the air, and help keep healthy during the indoor months.

There are hundereds of air purifiers on the market. Which one is best for you? Here's a great list of Top 10 Air Purifiers for your Cape Cod Home:

Best Air Purifiers for your Cape Cod Home

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Best Air Purifiers for your Cape Cod Home

Thanksgiving on Cape Cod

Posted by REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder on Wed, Nov 25, 2015

Thanksgiving may be your favorite time of the year. It certainly is mine. Family, friends, food...and no gift-giving stress.

And then there's all the fun stufff to do: Craft Fairs, Turkey Trot, Turnip Festival, Glassblowers Christmas, lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree, the Train to Christmastown...

Since the gang is together, or maybe they've headed back home, here are some great ways to enjoy Thanksgiving on Cape Cod :

Cape Cod Thanksgiving Events Calendar

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Cape Cod Thanksgiving Events Calendar

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