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

Written by REEF Custom Homes | 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

Brewster is debating new Wastewater rules for Homeowners on Cape Cod