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Miller Becomes Specialist

Miller Becomes Specialist Elaine T. Miller of Sandpiper Realty Inc. in Edgartown has earned the seniors real estate specialist designation...

Real Estate Designation

Real Estate Designation Robin O’Donnell and Nora Jardin of Island Real Estate in Vineyard Haven have been awarded the accredited buyer...

Island Housing Starts Were Up In 2006, Bucking National Trend

Jack Shea
New single family home permits issued last year on the Vineyard soared 38 per cent over 2006, a rate of increase reminiscent of the building...

Assessor Points to Large Sales As Reason for High Tax Bills

Jack Shea
The domino effect of a few 2006 property sales that have doubled some assessments and taxes in two West Tisbury neighborhoods are simply part...

Sale of Homes Fell Last Year

Jack Shea
Fewer Island houses sold in 2007 for slightly more money than in 2006. Despite a fourth-quarter rally, Island real estate transactions in...

House Foreclosure Petitions Increased Last Year on Island

Jack Shea
Home foreclosure petitions were up sharply on the Island in 2007 over 2006. A total of 69 homes were listed for foreclosure by...

Court Ruling Backs Review Of Mansions on Little Lots

Mike Seccombe
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has finally put beyond doubt the power of local officials to prevent developers from tearing down...

West Tisbury Tract Sells for $15 Million

A 50-acre property in the Priester’s Pond area of West Tisbury has changed hands for $15 million. The buyer is Claudia Miller, whose...

Lawsuit Targets Subprime Bank

Jack Shea
The town of West Tisbury has filed a lawsuit against a mainland subprime mortgage company that loaned more than half a million dollars to an...

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