My buyer this week is an interesting Ph.D who’s just come to the Woods Hole Research Center. She and her husband are from Venezuela, both with Ph.Ds in Forestry from universities in the U.S. (Talk about a “commuter marriage”; he’s working in Chile! They spend a weekend a month together, either in his place or hers.)

At the WHRC, the scientists fund their research with grants, and this woman has enough for the next three years. So she’s looking for a home that will be comfortable now, but that will be easy to sell in three years if she needs to. What does that mean? Location, location, location! Then, care with the selling price, so she will be able to sell if necessary and at least break even. This buyer has a good sense of style and knowledge of the costs of renovation. She can see the potential in our many tired homes, and she’s not afraid to take on the challenge of redoing a house if it will get her to her goal.

We’ve looked at a number of possibilities, but at the moment, the one that has risen to the top of the list is 58 Landfall, in Treetops.

#21604987
58 Landfall, Falmouth
$459,000

I’ve written about this condo before. I think it’s the best deal in town. The asking price of $459,000 is lower than any selling price in Treetops for the last 18 months, so right there, that’s a great beginning. The renovated homes there sell in a blink in the $600’s, so there’s the second criterion checked. The community is lovely, just a mile from Main Street and with access to a private ocean beach, as well as pool and tennis onsite. This unit is special because it overlooks Oyster Pond, and is tucked away in one of the most private spots in all of Treetops. I love it, and in my mind’s eye, it’s spiffy, sophisticated, and beautiful. Maybe this buyer is the one to make that happen! Stay tuned…