REEF, Cape Cod's Home Builder has been designing, building, remodeling, and renovating Cape Cod Homes for over 25 years.  From its inception, REEF has also developed several hundred properties on Cape Cod.  We are constantly seeking land or other properties for our own development needs.  If you have land or a developed property that you are interested in selling, REEF would be happy to discuss the potential for a purchase.  Click below to contact us!

   Kids Bedrooms are always tricky, and sometimes overlooked in the design and construction process.  As a custom home builder, renovation and remodeling firm, specializing in design-build project, we here at REEF try to take all of the new spaces into account.  Designing a room for one child can be simple, but designing for a shared bedroom can be challenging. We found this great slideshow from Decoist.com with wonderful ideas for shared kids bedrooms.  Enjoy!

http://www.decoist.com/2012-07-20/kid-spaces-20-shared-bedroom-ideas/

  As a Custom Home Builder on Cape Cod, REEF is always watching indicators in the housing market.  We came across an interesting article yesterday talking about a very exciting trend.  Apparently the Blackstone Group has plans to acquire 2,000 homes facing foreclosure.  Their plan is to rent them, and then sell them once the market strengthens over the next several years.  The bottom line is that large, savvy investors still see value in the marketplace and are positioning themselves for the inevitable resurgeance of a strong real estate market. If you are thinking of making an investment in Real Estate please contact us to see how we can help.

Here is the complete article from reuters.com:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/19/us-blackstone-housing-idUSBRE86I03720120719

This spring REEF Field Supervisor Wesley Price, was commissioned by the Wequassett Resort, to design and build a Children's Pirate Ship Buffet Table. The project took about six weeks to complete.  The exterior of the boat was built entirely of reclaimed Western Red Cedar.  The floor and countertops are built of reclaimed Antique Heart Pine. 

Follow the link below to watch a brief time lapse video of the entire project from frame to finish.  Shiver me Timbers!

http://youtu.be/Bs3Ypa0hfZI

Thanks to Jim Hagerty, Vice-President at REEF, for providing the intial sketches of the project, as well as the scale drawings.

Thanks to Dave Gilbert of Centerville and his dog Cora, for help during construction.

Thanks to Helen Doane for the decorative painting, www.twodecorativepainters.com 

Thanks to Gatekeepers Property Management for providing the trailer to transport the vessel upon completion.  http://www.gatekeeperspropertymanagement.com/

  If you are considering building a new custom home, or remodeling your existing home on Cape Cod, then there is one critical piece of information that you will want to know... how much will this project cost?   REEF is a custom builder on Cape Cod, and offers complete design/build services for new construction, remodeling, and tear-down and re-build projects.   We have recently produced a construction cost guide which will give potential clients a good idea of what their project might cost.  We have tailored the information to suit basic small homes, through highly detailed, well-appointed custom homes, and renovation projects.  This is critical information for potential customers who are planning a project over the next several months.   Click below to download our guide!!

    The recession over the last few years resulted in dramatic changes in the Building, Remodeling, and Renovation market on Cape Cod.  Homeowners made decisions to do projects that would add long-lasting value.  Nationally, the trends were the same, and recently US News published an article discussing this very issue.  They found that the 3 most popular investments were In-Law apartments, Kitchen renovations, and Outdoor Living spaces. As Custom Home Builder and Design firm here on Cape Cod, we have noticed similar trends.

Here is the complete Article from US News: http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2012/01/30/3-recession-home-remodeling-trends-likely-to-stick-around

  REEF, Cape Cod's Home Builder had done a lot of work in the Eastham area.  Eastham is a great town that offers both bay side and ocean beaches, and a lot of fun activities for the summer. We found a great blog covering real estate and other fun things about Eastham.  If you are thinking of buying land, or a new home, this blog from Bob Sheldon has a lot of good information. 

Click here to see the latest posting from Bob Sheldon: Bob Sheldon's Eastham Blog

  When people think of designing a home, they always think of the exterior, kitchen, living spaces, and bathrooms or bedrooms.  But there are other essential spaces in a home that can add both character and utility.  Mudrooms are often overlooked when designing a new home, renovation or remodeling project.  These are great spaces that provide storage and convenience, especially on rainy or snowy days.  Here are some great ideas from Decoist.com that might help when thinking of your next Cape Cod Remodeling Project: http://www.decoist.com/2012-07-16/how-to-design-a-practical-mudroom/

   We found some interesting information about interior design and interior decorating for the home.  Did you know that in many cases men spend more time decorating than women do?  These are kind of fun little statistics and might help in the decision making process for your next renovation or remodeling project. 

Here is the article from Freshome.com : http://freshome.com/2012/07/03/what-people-buy-purchasing-trends-in-home-decor-infographic/

   A garage addition is a great way to add space to your home, and add value.  Attached or detached garages are a simple and quick project that can be completed in a few months.  At REEF, we can custom design a garage to complement any style of home.  We have done several garage projects in the past year and the results were great!!

Here is an article with some more tips for your next garage project:

http://blog.propertytutors.com/2011/08/renovation-tips-for-adding-a-garage/?utm_source=ch&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recycle