Outdoors is where you’ll find us on Cape Cod in the summer. Spending so much time on the deck or around the garden, why not make it really special? Curtains sewn from outdoor fabric can elevate a porch's contemporary style, and provide an interesting backdrop for a wicker or other seating set. Throw pillows soften a space, and linen panels can be used to create a secluded, intimate space.

Like indoor rooms, outdoor spaces can be made multifunctional by using versatile furnishings like ottomans. Move them around at will to serve as extra seating, as small side tables next to a chair, or even as a coffee table with the addition of a tray perched on top.

Here’s some great ideas to help you make your outdoor cape Cod space even more inviting. And when it comes time to expand or renovate, the team at REEF is ready to help.

Outdoor Rooms enhanced

Outdoor Rooms enhanced

People love to look at Before-and-After photographs of homes we have either renovated or replaced. It’s amazing to watch the transformation from run down cottage to fresh, inviting Cape Cod home. And the Return on Investment can be significant!

Here are really great Before-and-After examples from Better Homes and Gardens magazine. You’re bound to get inspired by these homes!

Before and After Home Exteriors

Before and After Home Exteriors

Additionally, the weather has impacted the Fireworks scheduled for several towns on Cape Cod. There have been postponements and cancellations.  Here’s a link to keep you current:

Cape Cod Fireworks & Parade Schedule

Cape Cod Fireworks & Parade Schedule

If you're interested in real estate on the Outer Cape, then check out Bob's market report. He does a great job of keeping his finger on the pulse of Eastham and surrounding communities.

Here's some examples of what you'll find on Bob's blog:

• 2013 Hands On The Arts Festival - June 15th & 16th...
• New Listing - Wonderful 3 Bedroom Cape On a Quiet ...
• 2013 Cape Cod Baseball Starts Next Week
• Eastham New Listing - Short Walk to Great Pond
• Eastham's May Sales - A Slow Start to 2013
• Eastham New Listing - Pristine 3 Bedroom Ranch
• Photo of the Day - Thank You!
• Great White Sharks Returning to Cape Cod

Eastham Cape Cod Real Estate blog

Eastham Cape Cod Real Estate blog

Many of our Customers like to make the most of every day here on the Cape. Relaxing and “beaching it” are very important! But shows and markets and fairs… there’s just a lot of really fun events all summer long. Keeping track can be a challenge.

Here’s a great events calendar that is constantly updated. Not a lot of glitz, just good real-time info with lots of links. This is a great resource to help keep your Cape Cod time on track!

And when you’re ready to build your Cape escape…just call REEF!

Event Calendar for Cape Cod

Event Calendar for Cape Cod

Summer is here! Soon you’ll be joining friends and celebrating life…probably outdoors. The Cape Cod lifestyle revolves around the wonderful environment we all enjoy during the summer. These are the days we dream about in February! So don’t let visitors and impromptu parties take you by surprise.  Here are a few ways to prepare your Cape Cod home for wonderful outdoor events. Yay Summer!

5 Ways to prepare for your outdoor party on Cape Cod

5 Ways to prepare for your outdoor party on Cape Cod

This is a question that we hear almost daily. The answer is never an easy one. There are myriad variables that affect how various Towns on Cape Cod may restrict or control your home’s bedroom count. We've prepared an easy-to-understand synopsis of some Cape Cod Town Bylaws, how they may impact your home, and what to do about it:

Bedroom Count Rules Report

Bedroom Count Rules Report

Wow...some of these ideas are very cool! Father's Day is a great time for simple, homemade gifts that mean a lot to Dad. The Necktie pillow is my favorite! (Except we don’t wear a lot of neck times on Cape Cod!).

The Cape lifestyle is all about easy and fun. This is where Dad’s come to relax. Here at REEF one of our priorities is to make the home-building experience a real pleasure for our customers…no stress.  Here’s a Customer Testimonial that reinforces our hassle-free home building system: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wo57kh7VgE

Simple and Good Father's day Gifts for Cape Cod

Simple and Good Father's day Gifts for Cape Cod

Cape Cod has always been a great place to retire. Yes, it's a wonderful place to raise a family (worked for me!), but the Cape is renowned for its easy lifestyle for the golden years.  

The Baby Boomer Generation is the largest age group of our population. These retirees, or soon to be retirees, are also looking to downsize from their current homes, and looking to purchase or build ones that are specific to their new needs and lifestyles. These buyers are very specific in their desires and needs. 

Here's a great article outlining what baby Boomers are looking for in their retirement home. Fortunately, you can find all these amenities in REEF-Built homes!

What Downsizers look for in Cape Cod Homes

What Downsizers look for in Cape Cod Homes

How’s the real estate market on Cape Cod? There are lots of opinions about the state of the market and where it’s headed. Opinions are easy to come by. We like to place our trust in actual metrics, measurable data.

Eastham is on the outer arm of the Cape, and offers year around tranquility. Although it’s often quiet, the serene vistas and peaceful places create a steady demand for real estate in Eastham. Here’s one Realtor’s report of actual sales in Eastham. Bob does a great job of analyzing his neck-of-the-woods, and helping us all understand how the Cape is fairing.

Please let us know when you’re ready to fix up or build your Cape Cod “sand castle”. We’d be happy to help.

Eastham Real Estate Market Update

Eastham Real Estate Market Update

Almost every day we get a call from folks interested in updating their Cape Cod home. Frequently they have owned the home for many years. Sometimes our Customers have purchased an older home with replacement in mind. Every case is different, which makes our job fun.

Whether you seek a seasonal escape big enough to accommodate family and friends, or have dreaming of a comfortable retirement home on Cape Cod, we can turn your tired cottage into a wonderfully inviting place to enjoy life.

We've put together some Before & After examples. These are great to get your creative juices flowing:  Before and After Home Transformation Examples

 Looking for your Cape Cod Summer Rental?  Stay in a brand new REEF Home this summer - check out our  Summer Rental on Barnstable Harbor Click Here:  REEF Summer Rental

If you are considering a new home or major renovation here on Cape Cod and what to know what your new home might cost? click here to download our Consrtuction Cost Guide

If you are considering buying land on Cape Cod, click here to download our Guide to Buying Land on Cape Cod

 If you want to follow one of our current custom home projects in real time  you can Follow the Build Here:

Follow the Build Part II

Here’s an example of a Before and After transformation:

Before and After Home Transformation Examples