Notes from the coast.
Straight answers about the market, practical guides for buyers and sellers, and the places we love to show people.
Autumn market notes: what the numbers are telling us
Inventory is edging up, prices are holding and well-presented homes are still selling in weeks, not months.
Buying a period house without the surprises
A former preservation architect on what to look at, what to ignore and which questions to ask the inspector.
Preparing to sell: the small things that matter
Light, space and a little restraint. Where to spend before you list, and where to save.
Island living: a year on Peaks
Ferries, winter storms and the pleasure of a village where everyone waves.
Why renting first is often the smartest move
New to the coast? A year renting teaches you more about a neighbourhood than a dozen viewings.
Bringing light into older homes
Paint, glass and a few careful changes that brighten dark period rooms without losing their character.
Details that last: doors, hardware and stone
The quiet craftsmanship buyers notice, and why it holds its value.
One considered email, once a month.
New listings, neighbourhood notes and the occasional off-market house, once a month.