Sheryl Morehouse - Bishop West Real Estate

03/08/2026

What are you doing today? Check these homes out!

03/03/2026

Great location minutes to Vero Beaches, restaurants. Very reasonable fees! Very impressive community!

02/26/2026

📢 Attention Massachusetts Property Owners & Advocates of Property Rights!
Massachusetts is heading into what could be one of the most consequential ballot fights in recent memory, a proposed statewide rent control ballot question for November 2026. Supporters have already gathered enough signatures to move the measure forward, meaning voters across all 351 cities and towns may be asked to approve mandatory rent control that caps annual rent increases at either inflation (CPI) or 5%, whichever is lower. (Ballotpedia)
But before you scroll past, this isn’t just about rents. This proposal has real consequences for property owners, housing supply, investment, and property rights.
Here’s what real estate leaders are warning about:
🚫 It could worsen the housing crisis. Experts say one-size-fits-all statewide rent control will likely reduce the supply of quality rental housing, because limits on rent growth discourage investment and maintenance.
🏗 It could deter new housing construction. Developers and investors look at expected returns. Strict rent caps make many projects financially untenable, potentially slowing down desperately needed new housing.
💸 It could hurt small landlords and property owners. Many small owners operate on tight margins already. Artificial caps on rent without accounting for increased costs like property taxes, insurance, repairs, and inflation could force owners to sell, convert rentals to condos, or exit the business entirely.
📉 Property rights matter! This initiative would reverse decades-old policy in Massachusetts. The state banned rent control in 1994 because past rent control regimes were shown to shrink the rental stock and suppress investment.
Whether you own a two-family you rent out or a larger apartment building, this issue directly affects your property rights, your livelihood, and the future of housing in our state.
We can, and should, address housing affordability. But the evidence shows rent control isn’t the solution that increases supply, supports economic growth, or protects communities long-term.
📣 Spread the word!! Educate your neighbors. Let’s ensure voters understand what this ballot question really means before they cast their ballots this November.

02/16/2026

02/11/2026

The Homestead Exemption can help lower your property taxes and offers long-term tax protections for Florida homeowners.

01/25/2026

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01/15/2026

Another closing in Barefoot Bay ! Congratulations to my sellers, if you would like to see and hear what this wonderful deeded community has to offer give me a call ! 413 652 5825

01/10/2026

Under Contract!

11/20/2025

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Open House this Saturday! Sheryl Morehouse - Bishop West Real Estate

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11/16/2025

Back to back Open Houses tomorrow...Come take a look !