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Is Obama Coming to Martha’s Vineyard or Not?

April 20, 2009 1 Comment

There is so much speculation surrounding President Obama’s summer plans. Will he come to Martha’s Vineyard? Will Michelle, Malia and Sasha spend a month here and will the girls go to camp? Will they stay in Edgartown or on East Chop? Is Washington saying ‘no’ because they’re trying to keep it a secret? Or because he really isn’t coming! Soooo many questions!

When President Clinton and his family visited our island there were a lot of benefits for our community:

We saw a rise in travel to the island
This included tourists but also the security and press that follow the Pres…
Which led to increased sales for our local economy
It created a wonderful rejuvenation for the Island
By putting us ‘on the map’ and in the forefront of people’s minds.

So, will Obama hop on the ferry? That remains to be seen, but it sure would be great for Martha’s Vineyard if he decides to come see us.

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The Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rentals Market, 2009

April 15, 2009 1 Comment

Have you ever noticed how we all get caught up in what the news media is telling us and forget to check in with what’s actually happening?

In the case of the current vacation rental market on Martha’s Vineyard, the truth is much brighter than the fiction.
Yes, there was some fall off in rental sales last fall, immediately following the stock market’s dive. This made perfect sense as the world paused to regroup and figure things out – especially in light of the close presidential race.

But when 2009 began and the Steamship Authority, our wonderful car/passenger ferry service opened up their summer reservations, we saw a jump in activity. Dollar for dollar and rental for rental, it hasn’t been quite as busy as last year, but our year-to-date is pretty comparable. For example, if you looked at the years side by side and had no idea that there was a recession in progress, you wouldn’t say, ‘Whoah, what happened here!’

I’m predicting a lot of last minute activity and strong rental season. We’re expecting a 15% price reduction from our home owners and, you know, when the sun comes out…no one can resist a little Martha’s Vineyard sand ‘tween their toes!

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Looking For a House on Martha’s Vineyard? Yeah, We’ve Got That.

April 13, 2009 Leave a comment

In a time of rapid change in the economy and the real estate industry, I’ve been thinking about how lucky I am to be part of a real estate firm that values and demonstrates two things: reliability and ingenuity.

There’s something to be said for the fact that this will be Sandpiper’s 40th year on Martha’s Vineyard. We have a solid reputation, and an on and off island community that knows us – just like we know them. Being part of this group of full time real estate agents, makes me feel confident about our future – because our past and our present is so strong.

But, we haven’t been around for 40 years because we’ve done the same old thing. Learning, changing and growing. It’s what makes my blog so much fun for me – I get to be myself (the same person I am with clients) but online.

It’s funny, though, because the blog let’s me get so detailed about the Vineyard and what it’s like to live here and vacation here…all the island has to offer. So, sometimes I forget to mention that we have over 600 Martha’s Vineyard houses in our inventory. To remind you all that we probably have exactly what you’re looking for – to rent or buy. All you have to do is ask! I’m all ears…