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The big news is that as of today, July 2nd, Great Point is open again-Coatue is still closed.

Unlike news from the stock market, the Nantucket Fishing report continues to be positive. Striped Bass are being caught all around the Island from shore, in the rips, and on the Flats. The South Shore beaches have been more conducive to Surfing than fishing the past few days so wily anglers have been moving to more protected spots and have been catching fish.

Although the news could change any day now, Bluefishing continues to be spotty. We have been spoiled in recent years by hoards of Bluefish in late June near Nantucket real estate. They are here now, but relatively scarce. There are reports of Squid in Nantucket harbor. This is good news because they are fun to catch and should draw the Bass and Bluefish into the harbor waters.

The weather forecast for the holiday weekend is excellent.  Check with your local Tackle Shop or favorite Charter Captain for the latest information and get out there!

Excited beach fishermen are reporting excellent Striped Bass fishing all over Nantucket Island. In fact, the in-shore Bass fishing may be reaching its peak until the water begins to cool off again in the fall. The South Shore beaches continue to be hot with many points and holes still in place to attract feeding Stripers. The flats on the West End of the island and off the Northern Beaches have also been producing good results. Folks trying to get out of the wind have been doing well at night on the East side and fishermen venturing out to Great Point are beginning to be rewarded for their efforts. Bass are definitely being caught in the harbor although they do not seem to be feeding nearly as aggressively as elsewhere around the island. There have been reports of Bass over 40” being taken from shore.

Bluefish are being taken as well but the big story continues to be the Bass.

Get out to your Nantucket Beach House and enjoy this great fishing!

“Where are all the Bluefish”? At the moment this question is the one most Nantucket anglers seem to be asking each other. Although a 9-pounder won a recent local  Nantucket fishing tournament, Bluefish have been hard to find. The Charter Boats have been finding some off Sankaty and the Eastern end of the Island. There was also a gaggle of boats concentrated in a traditional early season Bluefish spot off Madequecham last weekend. Another clue that Bluefish are around is the increasing frequency with which Bass fisherman are pulling in plastic baits that have been neatly bitten off right behind the hook. This situation gets expensive and is locally referred to as a “Cigar Butt”!

Bass fishermen continue to report good results all around the Island. A charter boat has been trolling for Bass in Nantucket Harbor and they are doing well off Sankaty and in other spots off the Eastern end of the Island. Fly fishermen are having success in Nantucket Harbor and in calm water fishing from  leeward shores. The Striped Bass are still feeding in close to the Island with best results now being reported during periods of low light. We have not heard much about the fishing at Great Point. Fishermen seem to be going elsewhere because so many of the good spots at the Point and Coatue are closed at the present time.

By the time you read this, the Bluefish may have arrived in force. So, if you have some luck out in front of your Nantucket vacation rental home or in one of your other favorite Nantucket hot spots, please be sure to let us know.

To find a Nantucket summer rental in your favorite fishing spot, use our Rental Search Tool and select the boxes next to the Nantucket areas you’re interested in vacationing near.

The Striped bass fishing on Nantucket continues to be good, just in time for your Nantucket summer rental! The bass are feeding aggressively near shore and are getting bigger. Many fish have been caught in the 33’” range and there was a report of a 38” Bass caught in Nantucket Harbor.

When the surf and wind conditions permit, the South Shore beaches from Madaket to Tom Nevers have been productive. Some nice catches have also been reported on the North shore from Dionis up to the Jetties.

Nantucket Harbor is also beginning to heat up. The Bass that many have seen are now starting to bite. There have also been reports of  Striped Bass on the East end of the Island.

Dionis and Nantucket Harbor are good places to fish if you are looking for Bluefish. They are showing up all around the Island and should become even more established in the next few weeks as the water continues to warm up.

Great Point is now closed from the southern end of the Galls up to the Point due to nesting Piping Plovers. There have been a few small bass caught along the East side. As always, when you  move into your Nantucket summer house, be sure to check in with any of the local Nantucket Tackle Shops or your favorite Charter Boat Captain for the latest details about fishing on Nantucket.

As the saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” When it comes to selling your house, this statement couldn’t be more true. Every home has its quirks and imperfections, and renovating and repairing every single flaw can be expensive and time consuming. However there is a more cost-effective and efficient way to give your house a fresh look and increase your chances of a faster sale.

Staging is a great way to brighten up an older house or add a comfortable, warm look to a new house. Staging a home can include everything from putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls, de-cluttering the house or even buying accent furniture pieces. It may be a simple matter of buying new bedding and curtains for the bedrooms. Statistics show that the investment pays off every time.

In Nantucket, many buyers are looking for light and bright homes, classically designed and decorated that they can immediately be enjoyed during the summer months. Nantucket summer cottage or Nantucket beach house is a style that appeals to and attracts our specific buyer pool.

For pointers on staging your home and some statistics on how effective it can be,  see this home staging article featured on Boston Realty Advisor’s website (www.bradvisors.com).

Use our Sales Search Tool to see what other homes in your area are selling for- and to possibly help you find your next Nantucket home, too!

We are pleased to announce our newest listing – 16 Brant Point Road. This well maintained, single level home was designed by Graham Goldsmith Architects and is perfectly situated in the heart of Brant Point. Its close proximity to Town, Brant Point beaches and play grounds means you are never far from your favorite island activities. The multiple areas for lounging and entertaining both inside and out, make this home a wonderful family gathering spot. Add the association tennis courts and you have the perfect summer home! The oversized lot offers room for expansion. View the complete listing details for this beautiful Brant Hill Nantucket home.

Contact Liza Ottani for additional information.

Think You Can’t Afford a House on Nantucket? THINK AGAIN!

Please join us for an open house at 98 Hinsdale Road this Saturday, December 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will be serving hot cider and ham biscuits.

Please stop by and enjoy the amenities of these custom-built homes including:

• Marble and granite countertops

• Random width white oak flooring

• Bead-board wainscoting

• Stainless steel appliances

• Maple cabinets

• Large second floor landing/sitting area

• Basement with separate entrance

• Cathedral ceiling bonus room (Units B&C)

• Single-car attached garage (Units B&C)

• Attached 10X8 storage Shed (Units A&D)

• Mahogany decking

• Outdoor shower

Neighborhood Attractions: Delta Fields, Strongwings, Great Restaurants and Take-Out, Paddle Courts & More!

Contact Jennifer Shalley at Windwalker Real Estate for more details.

One of most important steps in entering into a real estate transaction, regardless of whether you are the buyer or the seller, is selecting a real estate agent that will best represent you.

Disclosure laws regarding the buying and selling of real estate property are very specific about whom a real estate agent represents. At the first personal meeting with a real estate agent, the agent is legally required to present the prospective buyer with an agency disclosure form, which clearly states whether the agent represents the buyer, the seller or both, known as dual agency.

Windwalker Real Estate prides itself on acting in the best interests of all of our clients. We protect your information, clearly disclose all relevant and required facts about properties and transactions, and loyally guide you from start to finish.

The New York Time recently published a cautionary article outlining how your real estate agent should be guiding you.

Windwalker is proud to say that we passed with flying colors! If you would like more information on purchasing or renting Nantucket real estate, please contact one of our trusted agents today.