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3 Reasons Why We LOVE Outdoor Dining

By Island Properties - May 12, 2021

Outdoor dining at The Nautilus. Photo credit: The NautilusReflecting back on the last 12+ months, Robert mentions the many silver linings resulting from a hectic and unpredictable year — confidence in the housing market, a reconnection with community, and yes, outdoor dining in a way we’ve never experienced before here on Nantucket. Forced to adapt to COVID restrictions, restauran

A Reflection on the Past Year from our Co-Principal, Robert Sarkisian

By Robert Sarkisian - April 30, 2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Island Properties Co-Principal Broker, Robert Sarkisian After a hectic and incredibly unpredictable 13 months, I took some time off to relax and reflect back on the insights, “ahas” and silver linings unique to 2020. What a year it was! It began on such a promising note with no hint of what was soon to come. Overall sales and rentals wer

3 Reasons Why We Love Springtime on Nantucket

By Island Properties - April 14, 2021

Robert Sarkisian and friends at the Daffodil Festival car parade Peepers, shorebirds, red maple blossoms and daffodils for miles, are just some of mother nature’s telltale signs that spring has fully sprung here on Nantucket. The coming of a new, warmer season gives us much to celebrate with so many joyful activities to experience across the island in the springtime.As we all cautiously

How to buy/sell a Nantucket home in the age of Social Distancing

By Island Properties - September 24, 2020

How to buy/sell a Nantucket home in the age of Social DistancingIn today’s age of social distancing, the process of buying or selling a home has not necessarily changed but has certainly been transformed. With Real Estate services being designated essential in Massachusetts, we are finding new and intriguing ways to carry out our day to day business. Find below a few of the new p

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Top 3 Tips for Transitioning To Working From Home

By Jody Paterson - May 21, 2020

Working from home was once a professional perk many coveted to provide a better home/work balance, freedom from the dreaded cubicle or a comfortable creative space to reach your highest potential. Nowadays, working from home has become a necessity and not always a welcomed one. As so many of us transition from professional static workplaces to laptops in our living rooms with fa

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Shell Recycling

By Antonija Mulichkoska - September 13, 2019

Nantucket's shell recycling program started in 2014 with funding from the Nantucket Shellfish Association. This program, part of the Natural Resources Department, is meant to encourage the Nantucket restaurant community to recycle oyster and clam shells in order to support restoration in the waters. Once the shells are collected, they are washed, and stored as they need to be cured f

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What are some of the steps and fees associated with hooking up a property to the Nantucket town sewer?

By Antonija Mulichkoska - August 23, 2019

The first step would be applying for a sewer permit which requires a sewer connection plan to be submitted at the time of application. Once the plan is ready and the homeowner has contracted an approved sewer installer, the application can be submitted along with the applicable fees and forms. Each separate structure requires a separate sewer permit and it is subject to all associated fees and

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Fun Facts about Nantucket

By Antonija Mulichkoska - July 26, 2019

Photo: Nathan Coe There is not a single traffic light on Nantucket. Every property transfer has a 2% fee of the purchase price that goes to the Land Bank which buys conservation land. The average commute to work is 12 minutes. Nantucket Maria Mitchell was the first American woman astronomer. Nantucket is town, county and an island. Nantucket has 82 miles of beaches and is 14 miles wide

Registering Your Rental Property with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

By Antonija Mulichkoska - July 25, 2019

On December 28, 2018, the Governor signed a bill to tax and regulate short term rental properties in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.What defines a Short Term Rental?-Stays that are 31 days or less How much are the taxes?-State Tax: 5.7%-Local Tax: 6%-Total: 11.7%Who does the tax apply to?-Tax applies to any leases written after January 1, 2019 for leases that have a start date of July 1, 2

Millennial Real Estate Trends on Nantucket

By Antonija Mulichkoska - July 02, 2019

What is your preference: a classic waterfront home or a modern house with a pool in a less favorable location?With Millennials now entering the real estate market on Nantucket as new homeowners, the real estate trends in buyers' taste have been shifting towards homes with more contemporary amenities. Although the Town of Nantucket has gone to great effort to conserve the traditional and authentic

What are some notable outcomes of the 2019 Nantucket Annual Town Meeting?

By Antonija Mulichkoska - April 18, 2019

First up, the article proposing significant restrictions on pools was withdrawn. This article will no longer be an obstacle for the properties that are currently under construction. The town will proceed with the permits that were on hold.Another outcome is the adoption of a Solar Energy Overlay District. As of September 1 , 2019 the Stretch Energy Code will come into force. For more details, plea

Congrats Robert Sarkisian! Named Partner at BHHS Island Properties

By Antonija Mulichkoska - March 06, 2018

[caption id="attachment_1930" align="alignleft" width="300"] Robert Sarkisian[/caption]Nantucket, MA - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Island Properties announced today that Robert Sarkisian has been named Partner. Previously, Sarkisian served as a broker at the firm. He has more than 14 years of real estate experience."Robert shares Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Island Properties' culture and c

3 Reasons Why We LOVE Outdoor Dining

A Reflection on the Past Year from our Co-Principal, Robert Sarkisian

3 Reasons Why We Love Springtime on Nantucket

How to buy/sell a Nantucket home in the age of Social Distancing

Top 3 Tips for Transitioning To Working From Home

Shell Recycling

What are some of the steps and fees associated with hooking up a property to the Nantucket town sewer?

Fun Facts about Nantucket

Registering Your Rental Property with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Millennial Real Estate Trends on Nantucket

What are some notable outcomes of the 2019 Nantucket Annual Town Meeting?

Congrats Robert Sarkisian! Named Partner at BHHS Island Properties

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