Be Transported - 310 Useppa Island Just Listed

Pure magnificence and built to exacting standards. Boasting breathtaking views across Pine Island Sound, arched windows, stunning hardwood flooring, a sweeping staircase and soaring ceilings. Enjoy an exceptional escape with Tuscan-inspired furnishings included, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and over 3,200 sq. ft. Property Details

This waterfront paradise is graced with fine finishes throughout, waterfront terraces and a generous private dock for up to 40 foot craft. Tour Useppa Island

Owning A Second Home

You’ve dreamed and planned for owning a second home. Imagine enjoying vacations whenever you want, entertaining family and friends, and creating a home away from home.

There are many good reasons for owning a second home. Before you take that step, there are some considerations for your careful planning.

First, many second home/vacation home owners take the steps to improve family time and take a break from their hectic daily schedules. Booking reservations and the overall cost for vacation time can mount quickly. Often times, a vacation home purchase simplifies the vacation process, while offering an opportunity to build a legacy for a lifetime.

A second home creates a gathering place where new traditions are born. And, as Mark Patterson notes on the “U.S. News & World Report” website, that family vacation home may eventually become your family legacy.

Buying that second home in a location where you desire to retire provides wonderful vacation opportunities and allows you to establish community ties that make for a smooth transition down the road. A “trial run” if you will, with the opportunity to build friendships and immerse yourself in local activities. What better way to determine if this is the place to spend your retirement years?

Though you may not want to rent your vacation home when you’re away, financial benefits may still be available.
Modest appreciation over the years, along with some tax benefits, make the option even more appealing.

Lastly, second homes, like relationships, need TLC. When considering your second home purchase, make sure you know your options for maintaining your home, but remember your friends and family for that emotional ROI. Making Memories...Priceless.

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214 Useppa Island Just Sold

New neighbors arrive just in time for the Holidays. 214 Useppa Island just sold.

Why Waiting Until After the Holidays to Sell Isn’t a Smart Decision

Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays. 

Here are six great reasons not to wait:

Relocation buyers are out there. Companies are not concerned with holiday time and if the buyers have kids, they want them to get into school after the holidays.

Purchasers that are looking for a home during the holidays are serious buyers and are ready to buy.

You can restrict the showings on your home to the times you want it shown. You will remain in control.

Homes show better when decorated for the holidays.
There is less competition for you as a seller right now. 

Let’s take a look at listing inventory as compared to the same time last year:

The supply of listings increases substantially after the holidays. Also, in many parts of the country, new construction will continue to surge reaching new heights in 2017, which will lessen the demand for your house.

Bottom Line

Waiting until after the holidays to sell your home probably doesn't make sense.

Warm wishes for the best Thanksgiving ever.

We are thankful for You!

Classic Bungalow - 124 Useppa Island Just Listed

High on the ridge, this comfortable home captures the essence of Useppa Island living. Steps to the beach, enjoy broad water views of Pine Island Sound surrounded by tropical splendor. 

This is Private Island living at its finest with soaring ceilings, kitchen with granite and stainless, granite bath counters, tile and carpet flooring, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, a study, screened porch and a deck.   View the details

Are We Sure Winter Isn't Here?

Islanders are starting to arrive - NOW! That means it’ has to be winter, doesn’t it?

We live on Useppa, a 100-acre island situated about 3 miles off the coast of Pine Island. Mostly a second home community, our “Season” begins right around Thanksgiving. Everyone then disappears until a day or two after Christmas.

Such has been the pattern since we first arrived over 30 years ago. This year is different! More than a few families stayed into June, when Easter, no matter when it came, was historically the signal, “The Season” was over! There were even a number of families that stayed the entire summer, with even more planning to do so next year. And more have been returning early, but early October? It’s not TIME for them to come back.

How do we know that’s happening? Telephone and Internet services are being taken off “vacation mode.” Pool Services say they’ve been prepping pools for the last few weeks and forwarded mail is already arriving at Post Offices. Wait a minute, Fall just started.

It could be the weather. The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting “snow piling up on the plains,” “low temps and above normal precipitation in the northeast,” along with a “particularly cold and wet winter for the mid-Atlantic.” So, maybe they are being called early to the Sunshine State.

We like to think they have fallen in love. Regardless, we are more than happy to meet, greet and share our very special island with those seeking a gentler, warmer and fun place to be. 

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