This month’s issue of Cape Cod Magazine has a feature article entitled “40 Secrets of Seafood” which is really terrific!   It’s full of fun   information such as the fact that Wellfleet oysters are descendants of transplanted oysters from CT and Chesapeake Bay.  Who knew?   Ever wonder why lobsters, unlike some other New England seafoods, never seem to be “overfished”?  According to the article,  that’s because of the inefficiency of lobster traps – only 6% of lobsters who encounter a trap will ever actually be caught.  Plus the current traps are very easy to escape from – it’s a wonder we ever get a lobster on the table at all!   Perhaps my favorite “fun fact” is the meaning of the word SCROD – I knew that scrod is not actually a type of fish, but loved the way they give to remember that it is a way to describe the catch of the day: Specially Caught Right Off the Dock!   The article also has tips from local chefs such as the two things people do wrong when making a Newburg sauce or the key to making perfect oyster stew.  Be sure to pick up the magazine to find out for yourself how Yuji Wantanabe, chef/owner of Inaho, chooses his fish!

Elaine

You might recall around this time last year, I did a video blog  on a new business that opened in the Village – Nancy’s Candy, Etc.  (Click on the link in case you missed that one!) Located just west of the Dennis Village post office on Route 6A, Nancy has a new neighbor right next door -  a  gourmet food shop called NORTHSIDE FINE FOODS.  Proprietor Jane Mason says ” I truly enjoy perusing through gourmet food shops - wherever I am…and that will reflect in the products you’ll find in Northside Fine Foods.  Honey from Savannah, delicate oils from Italy, Black Lava Cashews from Hawaii, exotic dips from an organic farm in Florida.”  Here is a video of Jane as she tells you all about her new venture.

New Gas Station on Route 6A in Dennis Village

I know….it must be  a slow news day if this item is big, BUT if you have been among those of us waiting interminably for the old Christy’s to reopen,  yesterday was a red letter day!  After over a year of construction shrouded in mystery, the new CAPE COD FARMS opened yesterday (not sure about that name as not a tomato in sight….)  on the corner of Route 6A and Old Bass River Rd. here in the Village.  No longer must we head to East Dennis or Yarmouth Port to gas up – we now have our very own station PLUS a convenience store right here in the Village.  The design is attractive and in keeping with the historic nature of the “northside” so all in all, a great new addition to our Village life!  P.S.  $3.49 per gallon………and no FULL SERVE.

Two weeks into the New Year, showing and sales activity in Dennis has been more brisk than we had anticipated.  Could it be the Spring-like temperatures  bringing out the buyers?  Speaking of Spring, one of our favorite industry sources posted this article for those of you who may be waiting until the Spring market to put your Cape Cod property up for sale.  Read it……. then think about listing NOW!

Elaine

Sales in the five villages of Dennis created a new threshold this month as not one property sold  for an amount over  $600,000.    Further, the majority of sales are in the south side villages of Dennisport, South Dennis, and West Dennis indicating a continuing demand for lower priced properties.

Every year at this time various Cape Cod villages go all out with their annual Christmas Strolls  – and it is worth the trip here to experience them!!  No one does Christmas like Cape Cod – right out of Currier and Ives

Here  are a few highlights in the Mid-cape area:

Sunday December 4:

BREWSTER FOR THE HOLIDAYS – 2:00 P.M. Cape Cod Museum of Natural History – Family Party! Santa, story telling, exhibits, music crafts.    Tree and Windmill lighting Friday at 4 in Drummer Boy Park !

YARMOUTH PORT CHRISTMAS STROLL 1-4 p.m.  Businesses, restaurants and residents are decorated for the holidays along Route 6A.  Treats and music of the season!  Tree lighting on  the common at 4:15 p.m.

CHATHAM CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA  – Events kick off with Santa’s arrival at the Fish Pier, Shore Rd. followed by Chatham Town Band and an evening of dinner and dancing at Chatham Bars Inn.

Sunday, December 11:

DENNIS VILLAGE CHRISTMAS STROLL – 1-4 p.m.  The Village is transformed into a winter wonderland, with Santa AND Mrs. Claus and the not-to-be-missed annual craft fair at the Dennis Memorial Library.  And don’t forget to visit us here at Lomenzo Properties for a sprig of FRESH MISTLETOE!

Elaine

Here is the October/November sales data for the five villages of Dennis.   Unit sales across the 5 Villages of Dennis declined by -1%  as the median price continued to decline -8% year-to-date.  Interestingly, 86% of sales for the past month were under $700,000.  For the first time this year,  no sales occurred over $ 1,000,000.

Estate Property in Dennis Village $750,000

Here is the latest sales data for the five villages of Dennis.

September kickedoff a different Fall market than in previous years, as properties sold in price categories above $1,000,000 and above $3,000,000 for the first time all year. The overall Dennis market saw price declines of 9.3% YTD while sales volume increased 5.8%.  Buyers are continuing their pursuit of value and appear willing to take advantage of low interest rates.

The Lomenzo Properties’ team  is very pleased to announce our new sales associate, Cara McLaughlin Joly. A 2003 Boston College graduate, Cara’s love and knowledge of the Cape comes from spending summers here with her family since she was young.  In addition to her real estate sales background, Cara brings her clients the creativity developed during her time in the marketing and design department of a major Boston real estate developer.

You can contact Cara at 508-385-4944.

Elaine