Our Customers owned a cottage in a beautiful location. The southern exposure over Bass River was and is a million-dollar view. We designed a home to take advantage of the location, and maximize the enjoyment of the surrounding natural beauty. The views in this video were never available from the original cottage. This beautiful home, now in mid-stage construction, will be a great place for summer fun or year-round living. REEF: 508-394-3090 every day
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Video of new REEF home on Bass River Cape Cod
It looks like 2013 will be a good year for real estate and home building, and there are some trends that we have seen over the last few years that will remain popular for 2013.
Here are just a few:
- Multi-Generational Living - designing for parents or children moving back under one roof
- Universal or Adaptable Design - planning for convenient handicapped or wheel chair access for an aging population
- Green / Healthy Home Concept - High efficiency HVAC with fresh air exchange to guarantee a long term, healthy indoor environment
- Outdoor Living / Courtyards - Private spaces in the back yard area with areas for entertaining, cooking etc.
- Sustainable Landscaping - Using hearty, drought resistant plants which provide low maintenance and color
These are just a few of the new home design trends for 2013, for more, click here to see the article from TulsaWorld.com: 2013 Home Design Trends
If you are thinking of building, remodeling, or renovating your Cape Cod Home, then click below to contact us:
Tags: Home Design, Design Trends
Home Prices On The Rise, Great Time to Invest in Real Estate
This week JP Morgan Chase stated that they are predicting home price increases of 3% to 9% in 2013. Across the board, demand for housing is on the rise, and consistent growth is expected for the forseeable future. Low mortgage rates are helping fuel this growth, along with pent-up demand in the market place. If you are considering building or remodeling your Cape Cod Home, now is a great time to take advantage of an exceptional investment opportunity. Considering demand is on the rise, expect construction costs to rise as well, as labor and materials will increase in concert with the demand curve. Botton line: this is a great time to build and make an investment with solid returns.
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Tags: Construction Costs, Real Estate Investment, Real estate
We here at REEF would like to thank all of our customers, contractors, and employees for a great 2012, and wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2013. We have great expectations for the coming year, and look forward to working on some exciting projects.
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Here is another update on Eastham and Outer Cape Real Estate from our friend Bob Sheldon in Eastham. Looks like 2012 was a very strong growth year for Cape Cod Real Estate and 2013 just might be even better! If you are thinking of, Buying Land on Cape Cod, Building a New Home, or Remodeling or Renovating your Existing Cape Cod Home, CONTACT US today!
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There are still great deals on lots and land on Cape Cod! Many of these listings have great potential for your New Cape Cod Home. However, there are some things you should know before you buy your lot.
- Never Purchase a Lot without a Building Permit
- Make your offer contingent on issuance of a full building permit for the size and type of home that you want to build. Without a permit, there is no guarantee you will be able to build your dream home, or any home at all for that matter
- Site Engineering
- Have the site engineered with a site plan, septic design and percolation tests. You want to make sure that you have good soil conditions, and there won’t be additional expenses for fill on the site. You also want to know where the water table is on the site.
- House Design
- Depending on the location of the lot, the project may be subject to review by a historic commission, which may preclude some styling and design ideas.
- General Site Conditions
- Having the site engineered and applying for a permit will also identify potential issues such as, zoning, wetlands, or endangered species issues that can cost time and money to address.
The building permit process is clearly the best way to guarantee your investment in land will meet your expectations. We have worked with customers in the past who have purchased land without permits, and have been disappointed in the final results.
If you are considering a land purchase on Cape Cod, CONTACT US, for a free site visit and initial consultation on your lot. We are highly experienced in both simple and complex permitting for projects and can manage your engineering, design, permitting and construction processes in a predictable and timely manner.
Tags: permitting, buying land, land, Lots
All of the trade organizations and magazines are beginning to publish their outlooks for 2013. In the Remodeling and Renovation realm, there are definitely some changes on the way. Housingzone.com recently published their Top 10 Remodeling Trends for 2013. It looks like the trends are all focused on Kitchens, Baths, Interior Finishes, and a Healthy Indoor Environment.
Here are their top 10:
- Healthy Homes
- Aging in Place- Multi-generational living
- Texture and Sparkle
- Bathroom Stone
- Color Palette
- Sylishly Simple Sinks
- Glass Backsplashes
- Hardwood Floors
- Countertops
- Kitchen Cabinets
Click here to see the whole article: Top 10 Remodeling Trends for 2013
If you are considering Remodeling, Renovating, or Building a New Cape Cod Home, keep these ideas in mind, and feel free to CONTACT US to see how we can work some of these trends into your next project!
How Much House can I Afford to Build? Cape Cod Builder
Everyone would love a new home, but the challenge of finding land, designing, building, and budgeting for a new home can be a daunting process. We here at Capecodbuilder.com always suggest starting with the most important factor, the budget. With a realistic budget in mind, it is possible to craft a design that will still meet an owner's expectations, given the known financial constraints. We will often suggest a meeting with a lender, very early on in the process, to ensure an owner can have access to the funds necessary to build their home. If you are in the early stages of your Cape Cod Home project, and are thinking about Building a New home, here is a calculator from the National Association of Home Builders that allows a homeowner to determine how much mortgage they can afford and help them establish a budget. Here is the spreadsheet: How Much House can I Afford?
You can also use the information provided in our Construction Cost Guide to help establish your budget, Click Below to download:
Tags: Construction Costs, Mortgages, How Much House can I Afford
The holidays are a great time to enjoy time by a warm fire. However, wood burning fireplaces can be extremely dangerous, and can result in a house fire, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. Here are some tips to ensure safe use of your fireplace this holiday season.
* Never leave a burning fireplace unattended.
* Have your chimney swept annually, and inspected by a licensed chimney sweep every two years.
* Properly start your fire, and use only dry hardwoods to prevent creosote build-up.
* Leave flue open overnight, even if you think the fire is out. Carbon Monoxide can continue to build and most be exhausted out of the house.
* Ensure Carbon Monoxide detectors are nearby, and functioning.
* Keep roof area and gutters free of leaves, and pine needles, as embers could ignite them.
* Here is a good article covering more details about safe use of your fireplace from Freshome.com: How To Enjoy Your Fireplace Safely
And lastly, from all of us here at REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder, we hope you have a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season!
Tags: holidays, Safety Tips, Fireplaces
This is a great time of year to look back at what trends were popular in Home Building for 2012. Annually, Builder Magazine publishes the top 10, best selling house plans, and we have noticed some consistency with all of these plans. First of all, 80% of them are 1-story plans, indicitive of demand coming from an aging population. Other commonalities include open living spaces, indoor / outdoor entertaining areas, and as always, classic styling with a modern touch. If you are considering Building a New Home on Cape Cod, or Remodeling, or Renovating your Cape Cod Home, take some time to look at these plans, as you might want to include some of these features in your project.
If you are considering a project for your Cape Cod Home, contact REEF today to see how we can incorporate these ideas into your home: CONTACT US
Click Here to See the full article and slideshow from Builderonline.com: Top 10 Best Selling House Plans