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Take these tips from RealEstate.com and see how fun it can be to enjoy your new home on Cape Ann!

40 Granite Street Rockport MA

1. Order in – no one wants to cook and clean up surrounded by moving boxes!

2. Write notes signed “From your new home” to your children and post them on their new bedroom doors

3. Prolong moving furniture and put up the family photos and artwork first!

4. Take advantage of nature and arrange fresh wildflowers in vases throughout your home.

5. Second day of moving? Fire up the grill and have a cookout! It’s a great way to meet the neighbors.

For more information on Cape Ann MA real estate, Gloucester MA real estate or real estate updates in Cape Ann and surrounding communities or neighboring towns of Beverly, Rockport, Lynn or Newburyport, MA – call Cape Ann real estate agent Rosemary Quarato directly at 978-764-1978 or visit the Cape Ann real estate website.

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Cape Ann real estate is a great place to look for arts-centered communities. For decades, home buyers have been drawn to Cape Ann real estate because of its roots in the arts, which partly owes itself to the peninsula’s inspiring scenery. Thirty miles north of Boston, the region of Cape Ann includes the seaside towns and cities of Gloucester, Beverly, Rockport, Lynn, Newburyport, Essex, and Manchester-by-the-Sea. Throughout the year, there are many exciting ways for a family to become involved in the thriving Cape Ann arts scene.

North Shore Arts Association, Gloucester. The NSAA art gallery includes an expansive collection of New England art, and comes with complimentary gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Little Art Cinema, Rockport. This little cinema has serious character. The quirky, old-fashioned theater is the perfect place to see an art film.

Grog Restaurant, Newburyport. Beer, burgers, and bands. Don’t miss their Blues Party every Sunday.

Dancing Connections, Beverly. Try something new and take a dancing class with your partner. Latin, ballroom, swing, hip hop, and more.

Spring is a great time to explore Cape Ann real estate because it’s before the summer crowds hit. Charming inns and B&B’s are offering competitive rates, and there are plenty of fun things going on.

Essex River Race 2009

On Friday, May 15th, watch (or compete!) in the Essex River Race, open to all paddlers. Saturday and Sunday of the same weekend, the 61st annual Motif #1 Days festival takes place! Celebrate the town of Rockport’s arts heritage by watching artists set up their easels to paint the town’s legendary fishing shack and enjoying the entertainment of musicians and street performers. And there’s always time for an exciting whale watch with the family, with several tour companies leaving out of Gloucester.

There are so many gorgeous homes for sale on Cape Ann. Rosemary Quarato is a knowledgeable Cape Ann real estate agent. Please browse the MLS listings on Rosemary’s Cape Ann real estate website to take a look at all that the area has to offer.

The town of Newburyport MA (part of Cape Ann real estate) is becoming one of the trendiest places to live in Massachusetts. Here are a few “in” things:

• Organic food and live food restaurants. Two just opened in Downtown Newburyport.
• Open spaces. This summer,  the Newburyport Redevelopment Authority announced its plan to turn a 3-acre site into a waterfront park with a playground, sculpture park, and performance space.
• Historical sites. Butler’s Toothpick, a 19^th-century navigational marker, got a new look this summer.
• Citizens gearing up to help nonprofits. Pennies for Poverty, 2 Cents 4 Change, the Salvation Army, the Masons and the Rotary Club, the Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association and the Roof Over Head Collaborative are just a few organizations which Newburyport residents actively participate in.

If you’d like more information about Newburyport real estate or Cape Ann real estate as a whole, visit http://capeannrealestate.com/ where you can find expert advice from Rosemary Quarato, an experienced Cape Ann real estate agent.

The seaside towns of Gloucester, Beverly, and Rockport comprise Massachusetts’ own Cape Ann. Whether you are looking at an elaborate multi-million dollar estate or a small cottage, it will most likely be colonial in style. Cape Ann was settled by Pilgrims in 1623, and its towns strive to retain their colonial charm. Because of its lighthouses, beaches, islands, and overall scenic beauty, a good number of tourists visit Cape Ann each year. In the summer season, the towns hum with excitement but not to an overwhelming degree. Below are just a few homes on Cape Ann that are currently on the market.

435 Hale Street, Beverly MA

The mansion above is located at 435 Hale Street in Beverly, MA, which actually lies on the North Shore near Cape Ann. With 9 bedrooms and 4 baths, this home also includes a professional kitchen, sauna, game room, offices, playroom, and more. What’s special about this property is its roof-top deck that would be perfect for dazzling guests with views of the Atlantic Ocean. A large private beach is the best feature. This home really sets the standard for Beverly real estate.

7 Atlantic Avenue, Rockport MA

The historical home above is located at 7 Atlantic Avenue in Rockport, MA. Built in 1800, it is a landmark on the coast and offers gorgeous views of the Atlantic from each of its 8 rooms. On the exterior, its curved granite staircase leads from the balcony above to a patio below which is built with bluestone, granite, and mahogany, and even includes a built-in BBQ. The home is very close to the beach, restaurants, and the well-known art galleries of Rockport. If you are intrigued by this home, see what else is currently offered in Rockport real estate.

If you are seeking waterfront property, Cape Ann real estate has plenty of beautiful homes to browse. Residential properties are abundant in supply, and there are even several former inns and B&B’s on the market.