Its easy to understand why Paul and Bunny Mellon chose this site for their storied summer home. Situated on a bluff, overlooking Nantucket Sound, the southwesterly trade winds, gentle but constant, drive the tempo of the sea just beyond a protected barrier island. No doubt the Mellons selected this site for its sweeping views, privacy and seclusion.

We measure our economy in many ways, such as employment, inflation and GDP. We also measure consumer sentiment. In theory, there should be some correlation between the two, and there is. However, the relationship is surprisingly low when it comes to periods of inflection. Recently Ive become curious about how we feel, as consumers in the [...]

Economic uncertainty and volatile financial markets didnt slow what turned out to be a fast start to 2025. During Q1 LandVests new listings, and total available listings, were both considerably higher compared to the same time last year. Our inventory has been growing steadily and will continue to rise in the coming weeks when warmer [...]

LandVest closed some of the biggest real estate deals in New England last year. Among the many high-end transactions handled by our team in 2024, several properties sold as the highest-priced home in their respective markets during the entire year.

Explore exclusive insights into Cape Cod's high-end real estate market in the first quarter of 2024. Discover trends, top sales, and inventory dynamics, providing valuable analysis for buyers and sellers.

As we head into the years final months, LandVests available inventory of properties and sales have outpaced 2023 through Q3. Our brokers are reporting bullish sentiments for buyers and sellers alike as we look ahead into 2025.

Home sales are lagging. Although economists (as did I) predicted around 4.60 million existing home sales for 2024, that number is now expected to end the year at 3.84 million units [according to NAR September report]. This represents a 6.1% decline from 2023, which was already the worst year we had seen since 1995. Bear in mind that the US [...]

LandVest's President, Joseph Taggart, shares his expertise on the housing shortage in the US and the attempt to accommodate the newest generation of buyers.

Entering an Era of Change

Camden and the Midcoast have quieted down after the holidays but theres lots of ongoing winter activity.

The National Toboggan Championships, held February 3 and 4 at the Camden Snow Bowl, were a great success with over 400 toboggans entered, clear weather, and favorable ice conditions; the town was packed and [...]