Life on Nantucket Island

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To Ask or To Be Asked bACK

Whoa… That was a big summer! All in all, it was another amazing Nantucket summer – the weather was beautiful, everyone was fairly civil, the restaurants were amazing, the waves were peeling, the fish were biting and the real estate market became red hot (don’t say I didn’t warn you). The rental market was strong, as well, and looking like it will continue into the 2015 season. So, how do tenants and landlords assure for positive replies when asking or being asking to come bACK next season? By following a few easy pointers. Tenants: 1) Remember to tidy the house up upon departure. 2) Don’t complain for the sake of complaining. Everyone is very busy, so make it count. 3) Don’t bring Fido without permission. Landlords: 1) Make sure everything is clean (including the grill), you have fresh linens and towels and WiFi password is posted. 2) Make sure everything works (don’t think that does not include the ice maker because that is the most important one). 3) Allow for the security deposit to be returned on time. Follow those pointers and you should be in good shape.

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Praying for an Indian Summer, but looking forward to the Fall (and the Pats winning the Super Bowl).

Well, off to work – as the saying goes, “Make hay while the sun shines” and this sun is blazing!