I spent the weekend looking at real estate on the Cape, Plymouth, and South Coast with a young relative, all small homes well under $500k. The Realtor was talking up how more homes coming onto the market, it’s less competitive, and prices are more flexible, but what about the actual condition of the homes at the lower end of the market?

Most have undergone a digital glow up in their listing photos, but when you get there the reality is a 30 year old roof, rotting trim and window casings, ancient systems, overgrown landscaping, closets and basements that smell like mildew, and decades of deferred maintenance. A $450k house isn't really $450k if it needs another $100k in repairs. I know older homes come with maintenance, but these are a substantial financial liabilities from day one when budgets are already stretched tight. All the big ticket items have reached or surpassed their expected lifespans and need immediate attention.

I'm curious whether others are seeing the same thing across the area, or whether we happened upon an unfortunate selection of homes.

Here are a couple of upcoming events to check out in November!

Black Friday Bazaar - More indoor flea market than typical art fair. You can expect weird finds of all kinds plus live performance art!

Friday November 27th · 10am - 3pm

The Cordial Eye · 438 Main St. Hyannis

Over the Garden Wall Watch Party - Our annual event is back! A celebration of the beloved animated mini series. Watch the show and explore the gallery space which will be decorated with set pieces from the show. There will be crafts, snacks (including Potatoes & Molasses), performances and a cosplay contest so come dressed as your favorite character!

Saturday November 21st · 1pm - 5pm

The Cordial Eye · 438 Main St. Hyannis

Thirsty Sword Lesbians - A new tabletop role-playing campaign that will meet for several weeks, spots are limited so sign up soon! Ages 16+.

Mondays, Nov 16th - Dec 21st · 5pm - 8pm

The Cordial Eye · 438 Main St. Hyannis

In my 40 years here I’ve never ran into a spider crab at Craigville,… I’m sure they are there… but more see fiddlers, blue, and sand crabs. I have ran in to plenty of these guys on the north side, like Millway for example. But I’ve also never seen this. As far as the eye can see.

Hi!

Looking for recommendations for a makeup artist for my elopment in Wellfleet in 2028. I think i can do my own hair but make up i think i would like to have someone do! Would love any reccomendations.

Thank you!

Lived here all my life. The daily drive gets more infuriating every year. One thing I see every day is people up each other's butts on the road. Do people not know you're supposed to leave a car length per every 10mph? Thats what I learned. I see people speed up just to close the gap and then slam on their brakes every 10 seconds. Why not just...drop back a bit?? Do people not realize how much can go wrong on the road and whyyyy would you put yourself in a dangerous position to literally go nowhere? So many times I've had to make the face and hand gesture at the guy on my ass like there's a car in front of me where do you want me to go??? Its nuts. Especially with so many of them on their phones not paying any attention and you're gonna be 2 inches from my bumper? EDIT: Not talking about the Mid-Cape, please save arguments about left lane cruisers.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s happening this week:

Currently Running:

• Matilda — Academy of Performing Arts: A precocious girl with telekinesis.

• The Baker Street Irregulars: A Scandal In Bohemia 2026 — Cape Cod Theatre Company / Harwich Junior Theatre: Sherlock Holmes' eyes and ears on the street.

Opening This Week:

• True Tales Of The Paranormal With Adam Berry — Cape Rep Theatre: Spine-tingling campfire stories from a renowned investigator.

• Studio 31 — Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT): A Halloween disco celebrating 70s hits.

Closing This Week:

• True Tales Of The Paranormal With Adam Berry — Cape Rep Theatre: Spine-tingling campfire stories from a renowned investigator.

• Studio 31 — Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT): A Halloween disco celebrating 70s hits.

• Matilda — Academy of Performing Arts: A precocious girl with telekinesis.

Get tickets and more info at CapeCodTheater.Info

Howdy, Been working on some songs that I'm ready to perform live. Are there any open mics on the cape where anyone could show up, sign up, and rip some jams?

Seeing a new FB group about True Crimes on Cape Cod. Some pretty interesting posts. Lot of events from 80’s. Kinda scary. Worth checking out if you’re into that stuff.

I don’t know what happened in the end. The poor guy got stuck in the inner side of the pier and was eventually trapped under a dock. Really horrific to watch last evening. I hope he’s going to be okay.

I am so fkn sad. Does anyone know of any divorce support groups in the Upper Cape area? I already know about the one through WeCan (schedule conflict.)

While biking the canal path last night spotted this tanker being parked

I was under the impression this dock was no longer in use, but apparently it received its first fuel delivery in nearly 10 years back in February. Now another possible delivery in October. Is this a sign of rising fuel prices or potential shortages heading into winter?

Howdy!

I didn't post this with the wrong date in the title, what are you talking about? Anyway, isn't the Cape huge? Since last weekend I was in PTown, this weekend I'll be at Pie in the Sky Bakery & Cafe in Woods Hole from 8:15 to 10, because I said so.

I'll see those of you who I see there!

Next week, the 1st of November, I'll be at Buckies Biscotti & Bakery Cafe in Dennis Port.

hi! just moved up here, and i have verizon as a cell carrier rn, and it sucks. what gets the best service on cape? specifically im spending most of my time in the upper-mid cape, thanks !

Absolutely throwing spaghetti at the wall here with the need we have for a new unicorn.

My family has been renting the home we are in for 10 years, our landlord is aging and would like to hand this property off to his granddaughter. Where we completely understand - this is quite a bummer.

Looking for any help/leads, whatever to help us.

We are looking for a single family home, we require 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.

Ideally we would want a property that has a washer/dryer or hookups for them, prefer to stay away from electric heat. We would also like to stay somewhere Barnstable-Falmouth area if at all possible.

My husband and I are full time employed. I have been with my company closing in on 14 years.

We are in a tight financial situation for numerous reasons, and are slowing working to rebuild our credit.

Our rental history has no delinquencies and we can provide references, we have not had any delinquencies on any of our loans.

The goal is to stay below $3k per month if at all possible (yes, I do understand that the market does not at all appear to support this goal- please keep the negative energy away- being a jerk won’t help us, or you).

Happy to answer any questions to help with leads, etc.

Hi can anyone recommend a plow company to clear a driveway this winter. We’re in Barnstable. Thanks!

Does anyone have any thoughts about why this particular chopper could be just circling Centerville? It is a Eurocopter and not your typical Blackhawk.

Does anyone know of any open drive on beaches between Duxbury and Sandy Neck? It’s a good time of year to take the HMMWV to the beach and I’m looking for recommendations. Thank you!

Father of groom hosting the rehearsal dinner and wanted to ask if anyone’s hired one of the capes trolley/bus services mid cape/and could give idea of pricing for like 40 people for evening transporting from rehearsal to dinner spot. Hoping to get an idea before reaching out to various companies TIA

Would love to make more LGBTQ friends, from cape cod and I know there’s not much of us around here but would love to try!