Large eat in kitchen and spacious living area.  New Rinnai monitor heat and carpet.  Easy access to town and amenities.  Please call for  additional information.  508.696.3704        $410,000  ask for Diane Luckey

Surrounded by natural beauty and convenient to Oak Bluffs center, this 1.76 acre waterfront property is ready for your dream home!  Underground utilities are in place at the corner bound.

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3 levels of living provides “get away” places to read a book or take that well deserved nap.  Great room concept.  Outdoor shower and storage shed complete this affordable package.  Close to village, ferry, beaches and West Chop Lighthouse.  Quiet and quaint!

‘RE/MAX Real Estate’ Ranks Among Top 5 Search Terms

“RE/MAX real estate” ranks No. 2 among real estate search terms on the Internet, according to a recent study by Hitwise, an online competitive intelligence service.

Hitwise, a subsidiary of Experian, has been collecting and analyzing data directly from Internet Service Providers (ISPs) since 1997.

The terms were ranked by volume of searches that successfully drove traffic to Web sites in the Hitwise Business and Finance - Real Estate category for the four weeks ending Jan. 26, based on U.S. Internet usage.

Hitwise Real Estate Search Term Rankings 
1. realtor.com - 1.7 percent
2. remax - .81 percent
3. homes for sale - .43 percent
4. apartments - .40 percent
5. real estate - .39 percent
6. century 21 - .38 percent
7. apartments for rent - .36 percent
8. zillow - .35 percent
9. zillow.com - .33 percent
10. coldwell banker - .29 percent

In addition, Hitwise confirmed that remax.com was No. 4 among the most popular real estate sites in January.

Hitwise Most Visited Real Estate Web Site Rankings
1. realtor.com - 9.08 percent
2. HomeGain - 2.44 percent
3. Yahoo Real Estate - 2.25 percent
4. RE/MAX real estate - 2.21 percent
5. Rent.com - 2.19 percent
6. Zillow - 2.06 percent
7. Apartments.com - 2 percent
8. Move.com - 1.91 percent
9. ZipRealty - 1.86 percent
10. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 1.42 percent

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Your friends at RE/MAX on island are wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day.  Enjoy!!!

By JACK SHEAFewer Island houses sold in 2007 for slightly more money than in 2006.

Despite a fourth-quarter rally, Island real estate transactions in 2007 declined 8.6 per cent, although median home sale prices increased 3.5 per cent from 2006.

Overall, fourth-quarter sales activity was the year’s strongest. But a three per cent increase in sales also included a seven per cent decline in median sales price.

The real estate business up-Island was much stronger in 2007 than down-Island towns, both in terms of sales and median home values. High-end property sales on the Island masked declines of up to 30 per cent in Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven.

“I think the decline is in lower price ranges Islandwide, not just in down-Island towns,” said Sharon Purdy, owner of Sandpiper Realty in Edgartown. “That’s going to continue until there is some resolution between unyielding sellers and buyers with inflated expectations.”

She said buyers need to understand

By Dana Dratch • Bankrate.com

What makes selling a home more stressful? Selling it in the middle of winter.  The lawn is brown, the weather is usually bad and, unlike the longer days of summer, you have less time to show it off during daylight hours.But not everyone has the luxury of waiting until the traditional spring or summer home buying season to plant that “for sale” sign, and while it’s true that in most areas you’ll probably have fewer buyers during the winter, you will have less competition from other sellers.That makes staging — the concept of showing your house at its best — even more important.

Be prepared to put a little effort into it. “It’s more difficult to make something look really appealing this time of year,” says Ron Phipps, broker with Phipps Realty in Warwick, R.I.

Wonderfully wooded .54 acre “raised” level lot that is bordered on 2 sides by association “green space.”  3 bedrooms allowed.  Sunny southerly orientation.  Association tennis courts and quick & easy access to the village, Edgartown Great Pond and the sand, salt & surf of south beach.   Get this piece of Edgartown before it’s too late!  $325,000  Call Doug for details  508.696.3704  or send us an email!  remax.on.island@verizon.net

Exquisite Meetinghouse condo in great condition.  Both levels have lots of natural light and the floorplan is perfect for entertaining.  There is a family room in the finished basement and the pool table is included with the sale!  The location is ideal being less than 2 miles to the sunny shores of South Beach and the village of Edgartown.  Great rental area, too.  The townhouse is selling at $625,000.  Visit our website for additional info.

Today, on the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard, it’s freezing!!!  Down in the single didgets!!!  Turn up the heat and stay inside!  It’s a cold one out there today!

The real estate market is picking up!  Please visit our website for new listing and price changes.  We update the information daily so be sure to stay on top.

 Enjoy the cold and Happy New Year!

 Xerox started a program to “say thanks” to our U.S. Troops all over the world.  To date, they have collected millions of messages for the troops, each with a special message.   I simply can’t explain this.  Visit the site and send your card today….for free!  All you do is choose your card, personalize it, and click “send”!  It’s all for a terrific purpose.  Brighten the day of our men and women fighting for our country.  They deserve it!  SayThanksHere

1. Angel Tree

If you’re like our agents in the office at RE/MAX, then you are certainly one to give.  Many of us look for ways to reach out to needy and hurting children in an effort to make their Christmas season a little brighter. Choosing a trustworthy and reliable charity for your special Christmas project may seem overwhelming with so many organizations to choose from. Each of these favorite Christmas charity projects offers unique distinctions, allowing you to choose the donation most appealing to your personal spirit of giving.

Angel Tree is a ministry of Prison Fellowship, delivering love in the form of Christmas gifts and a message of hope to children of prisoners. Angel Tree Christmas connects the parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts by local church volunteers who purchase and deliver these gifts and the gospel to children. Often times the local church will host a Christmas party for the children, their caretakers and family.

2. Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child invites you to pack a shoe box with small toys, school supplies, other gifts, and a personal note to introduce a hurting child to God’s love. The small gifts of love and messages of hope through Jesus Christ are delivered to needy children overseas.

3. Make a Wish Foundation

Make this holiday season special by helping a child’s dream come true. Make a Wish’s unique holiday donation options will help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

4. Toys for Tots

Donate a new toy or give a donation to help make Christmas a little brighter for a needy child in your community.

5. My Two Front Teeth

My Two Front Teeth offers a personalized online gift-giving experience to aid underprivileged children. These children are selected through community organizations and allowed to individually pick their one holiday wish. The child’s wish profile is entered into the online database where donors then choose an online sponsorship.

While sitting, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.Now while doing this draw the number six in the air with your right hand.Your foot will change direction and there is nothing you can do about it. 

Pig personality Quiz Ratings: 2.56 Okay—I saw this in a real estate humor website Rate It FIRST, use a clean piece of paper. On a blank piece of paper draw a pig. Then scroll down and read the interpretation of your pig Draw your pig first And don’t look at the next part until you are done. It won’t be fun if you look first. The pig serves as a useful test of the personality traits of the artist. If the pig is drawn: 1) Toward the top of the paper, you are positive and optimistic. 2) Toward the middle, you are a realist. 3) Toward the bottom, you are pessimistic, and have a tendency to behave negatively. 1) Facing left, you believe in tradition, are friendly, and remember dates (birthdays, etc.) 2) Facing right, you are innovative and active, but don’t have a strong sense of family, nor do you remember dates. 3) Facing front (looking at you), you are direct, enjoy playing devil’s advocate and neither fear nor avoid discussions. 1) With many details, you are analytical, cautious, and distrustful. 2) With few details, you are emotional and naive, you care little about details and are a risk taker. 1) With less than 4 legs showing, you are insecure or are living through a period of major change. 2) With 4 legs showing, you are secure, stubborn, and stick to your ideals. 1) The size of the ears indicates how good a listener you are. The bigger the better.  So…how did you do?

Very cool!  The RE/MAX Collection  offers a complete collection of

Distinctive. Elegant. Luxurious.     homes.

The RE/MAX Collection offers properties uniquely suited to your tastes and lifestyle.

You can view exceptional properties for sale around the world. Elegant waterfront estates, pristine mountain retreats and gorgeous golf course manors are all just a few clicks away. With offices in more than 60 countries, RE/MAX Associates can find your dream property anywhere in the world.

RE/MAX agents comprise more than half of all Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialists (CLHMS) industry wide. CLHMS agents receive specialized training in meeting the needs of distinguished clientele. They are experts in handling elite properties. When working with a RE/MAX Collection Associate, you are working with one of the most qualified luxury home specialists in the business.

Please contact one of our agents for additional information, or if you’d like to list your personal property as a RE/MAX Collection.

We hope everyone is enjoying this Holiday Season!  Winter has finally arrived here on the island, showing snow last night!  A light dusting gave a glimpse of the greatest gift of a white Christmas.  Cross those fingers!

It is a policy of RE/MAX on island to keep property owners informed of real estate activity in their area.  Despite all the negative publicity about a declining market, we are experiencing a resurgence of buyers.  If you have ever considered selling, please call for a no cost, no obligation market analysis. 

508.696.3704  /  remax.on.island@verizon.net  

Thanks for the time and check back later for more!

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B2 zoned property is presently a mixed use structure.  There is a 4 bedroom home attached to a 40 x 40 commercial building and a 16 x 26 finished garage that is presently rented at $1500 / month.  Many possibilities.  Easement access through the market place.

Very cool site!  Check it out!  A sire where you can enter your zip code to see U.S. census data and camparisons with neighboring zips!

http://zipskinny.com/

View our stats here!

http://zipskinny.com/index.php?zip=02568

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This beautiful Vineyard Haven home has classic front and rear staircases, maple and antique wide pine flooring, and large rooms throughout with lots of natural sunlight. Only one block away from downtown Vineyard Haven so get the morning papers to read in your bright glassed sunroom. Tinker away in your basement workshop or nurse your green thumb in the hot box (greenhouse) area. Separate studio (300+ sq. ft) is perfect for your home business or bunkhouse.

Please click HistoricWilliamSt  for additional info.

“Fever Pitch,” a film by the Farrelly brothers, was shown at the Vineyard’s own “Field of Dreams” baseball field on Wednesday, August 1. Just before the showing, a 50-foot tethered hot air REMAX balloon provided rides for over 300 people!  What a thrill!  This event was a fund-raiser to finish construction of the “Field of Dreams” baseball field.  Thanks to all who came out to support a great cause, Vineyard Baseball raised over $4,000!  All proceeds went into the construction and purchase of dugouts, bleachers, and other necessities for the field.

(Denver, Colo., July 23, 2007) - An innovative employment program has earned RE/MAX third place honors on The Military Spouse Magazine ranking of “2007 Top 10 Military Spouse FriendlySM Employers.” Operation RE/MAX, created in cooperation with the Department of Defense, helps military spouses and former military personnel find careers in the real estate industry. The Top 10 list is being published in the August 2007 edition of the magazine that targets more than 1.1 million spouses of active duty and reserve military personnel.

Enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic, South Beach, and Katama Plain from this contemporary Martha’s Vineyard property. Exciting vacation beach house design lends itself to indoor and outdoor entertainment. Third floor master suite offers a secluded retreat when you want a quiet escape.

For additional information on this property, please click Here

To view a slideshow of this property, please click the link Here

 

Soaring open great room concept opens to a beautiful octagonal screened porch that overlooks Mink Meadows Golf Course.  A “cooks” kitchen designed to make every inch count and a fun REC room in the lower level.  Professional Landscaping and stone walls galore.  Click link below to view slideshow of this property.  For additional information on this property go to  http://www.marthas-vineyard-real-estate.com/propertydetail.php?id=76

To view a slideshow of this property, click the link below. http://slideroll.com/show.php?s=urua6jzs

To view all of our properties, please visit us at www.remaxonisland.com

FOX  25 News Morning Show’s Zip Trip Crew did a special broadcast from the Vineyard and our very own, Owner / Broker  Doug Reece did a segement on  ”What $500,000  Will Get You On The Vineyard”.

http://www.myfoxboston.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=3830178&version=1&locale=EN-US

To View more, click below!

http://media.myfoxboston.com/ziptrips/vineyard.html

Be sure to tune in on July 20th between the hours of 7-9AM to watch RE/MAX on island’s Doug Reece speak about the real estate market on Martha’s Vineyard.  FOX  25 News Morning Show is doing a  special broadcast from the Vineyard and our very own, Owner / Broker  Doug Reece will speak on  ”What $500,000  Will Get You On The Vineyard”.   Check back later for a link of the clip in case you miss it!

http://www.myfoxboston.com/myfox/

http://usairwaysmag.com/2007_06/vineyard.php

Receipts by the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank from property sales on the Island fell almost eight per cent in 2006, reflecting the general slowing of the real estate market.

An ad-hoc group of Vineyard housing advocates have decided to continue their pursuit of controversial legislation that would tax Island real estate transactions to fund affordable housing projects.

The real estate market on the Vineyard has swung strongly in favor of buyers, as record stocks of unsold properties force agents and owners to begin to heavily discount prices.

RE/MAX Receives Exceptional Public Service Award During Pentagon Ceremony
Real Estate Company Joins the “America Supports You” Team

(Denver, Colo., May 4, 2007) - Today, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, David S.C. Chu, presented Gail Liniger, RE/MAX Co-Founder and Vice Chair of the Board, with the prestigious “Office of the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award” during a ceremony held at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. After receiving the award, Liniger announced that RE/MAX will officially join the America Supports You team, a Department of Defense program that highlights and recognizes citizens’ support for members of the U.S. Armed Services and their families. With today’s announcement, RE/MAX joined 35 other corporate supporters on the America Supports You team.

RISMEDIA, May 8, 2007-When your local housing market is in a free fall and you have to sell, what do you do? You want top dollar, you may also need to sell in a hurry, especially if moving day is right around the corner.

In a tight housing market, remember that you are competing with all of the other homes for sale in your neighborhood. The key to success is to make your home and the deal itself more attractive than what the competition is offering without giving away too much.

RISMEDIA, April 27, 2007

 

Sales associates and offices affiliated with RE/MAX International donated $11.3 million to the Children’s Miracle Network in 2006, marking the third straight year the real estate franchise organization had increased its annual giving by $1 million or more, the company announced.

RISMEDIA, May 1, 2007-Second-home sales were mixed in 2006, with the combined total of vacation- and investment-home sales accounting for 36% of all existing and new residential transactions — down from 40% of sales in 2005, according to the National Association of Realtors(R).

Follow these tips to successfully sell your home.

Many buyers do not fully understand the home buying process and what role a real estate agent
plays. The following are some of the most frequently asked questions.

Sellers!! Grab a pen! Excellent RE/MAX VIDEO giving you tips on Curb Appeal!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW6HQ8kLjYQ

For Buyers and Sellers! This video explains the professionalism of RE/MAX Realtors, and also gives you helpfull tips when getting into the market!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7bzigaKqhw

So today we received the 1st Quarter of 2007 Sales Summary & Analysis report.  Take a look at some of these stats…

(please click on charts to enlarge, and click once more to zoom)

 

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