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Hope Island Featured in
Northeast Equestrian Life

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In its May/June 2018 issue, Northeast Equestrian Life, a magazine celebrating a passion for horses, featured LandVests special listing, Hope Island. Hope Island is an 86 acre island kingdom offering a main residence, tavern, carriage house, guest house, boat house, numerous barns, and equestrian facilities. A deep-water pier affords [...]

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Islesford Dock Restaurant on Little Cranberry Island
Featured in Maine Magazine

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The Islesford Dock is an extremely popular seasonal restaurant located over the water on a large pier in the quaint village of Islesford on Little Cranberry Island off the coast of Mount Desert Island. It's known for its excellent dining, casual atmosphere and unparalleled views, but youll need a boat to get there.If you missed Sandy [...]

Cruising the Coast,
Exploring Midcoast Maine:
Muscongus Bay &
the St. George Peninsula

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Part II of LandVests multi-part series highlighting some of our favorite islands, harbors, conserved locales, anchorages, and watering holes.

Muscongus Bay is framed by a beautiful, extensive coastline and connects the waters of Johns Bay to the St. George Peninsula and Penobscot Bay. Dotted with multiple islands that are popular with [...]

Forest Carbon as an Investment:
The Intersection of Conservation and Capital Markets

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by Brian Handwerk for LandVest

Forests are natural weapons against climate change. Through the simple process of photosynthesis, they absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide, the main heat-trapping greenhouse gas found in fossil fuel emissions. The good news for landowners is that governments are

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LandVest Real Estate Index 2017

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Market Trends

 

High-End Sales Volume % Change, Year-to-Year

Sales volumes increased by 7% compared to 2016 (1,472 vs 1,376 sales). Compared to 2006 (861 sales), our baseline year, sales are up 71%, and have r ecovered substantially from a bottom of 534 sales in 2009. High-end markets continue their strong recovery across the [...]

Middlesex County | Massachusetts
High-End Market Watch
First Quarter 2018

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Market Highlights

HIGH-END $2,000,000+ MARKETS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Inventory down 4% (223 vs 233 last year).
  • Sales up 42% (44 vs 31 last year).
  • Top sale: $7,500,000 - 80 Highland Street, Weston.
  • LandVests markets continue to perform strongly with significant record sales.
  • Special properties, expertly presented, reaching out to a broad market with a strong value proposition, are well-received by the
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Mussel Point Memories
Sellers Reminisce About Life in Gloucester, MA Oceanfront Home

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Not just a little fishing village anymore. Come take a look at some of the sellers' favorite memories throughout the years at their oceanfront house on Mussel Point. From special events, to birthday and holiday celebrations, and great outdoor water adventures, this is the perfect spot for family and friends. And oh. the view isnt bad [...]

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Cape Cod | Massachusetts
High-End Market Watch
First Quarter 2018

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Market Highlights

HIGH-END $2,000,000+ MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

  • Inventory down 12% (202 vs 230 last year).
  • Sales up slightly (14 vs 12 last year).
  • Top sale: $11,250,000 251 Seapuit Road, Osterville.
  • LandVests markets continue to perform strongly with significant record sales.
  • Special properties, expertly presented, reaching out to a broad market with a strong value proposition, are well received by the
  • [...]
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The House They Won't Sell08.31.2026

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For years, the housing industry has been waiting for the “Silver Tsunami”— Baby Boomers (and the Silent Generation) downsizing from their large homes, and releasing a wave of long-held luxury real estate to the next generation of [...]

The Anatomy of a Great Island Property08.24.2026

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What distinguishes an exceptional island home beyond privacy and a beautiful view?  There is an undeniable appeal to island living: privacy, expansive shoreline, and a sense of separation from the everyday. Across New England, that can take many forms—from a private island reached by bridge [...]

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