Lisa C. Parenteau, Realtor on Beautiful Cape Cod, Brokered by Exp Realty

09/24/2026

If you’ve been watching the housing market lately, you’ve probably noticed something: more sellers are adjusting their asking prices.

According to Keeping Current Matters, 42% of homes currently for sale have had at least one price cut, and the typical reduction is about $17,560.

But a price reduction doesn’t automatically mean there’s something wrong with the home.

In many cases, it means the market has changed faster than the listing price.

With mortgage rates still elevated and buyers having more homes to choose from, buyers have more opportunity to be selective. Sellers, meanwhile, are having to pay closer attention to where today’s buyers are actually willing to engage.

For sellers:
Pricing correctly from the beginning matters. And if the market shifts after you list, adjusting strategically can help your home reconnect with today’s buyers rather than chasing the market later.

For buyers:
A price reduction can create an opportunity—but it’s important to understand *why* the price changed and how the home compares with other properties in the area.

The right price isn’t about what the market used to be. It’s about where the market is today.

Real estate is local, and national headlines only tell part of the story. If you’re thinking about buying or selling on Cape Cod, let’s look at the numbers that actually matter for your neighborhood and your property.

📩 Curious what today’s market says about your home?

Let's connect!
Lisa Parenteau💯🎖️⭐
[email protected]
(617) 797-7990
Lisa Sells Cape Cod Team / eXp Realty



Source: www.keepingcurrentmatters.com
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09/23/2026

Difficult conversations get easier when you stop rehearsing the other person and start rehearsing yourself. 🎬

Wendy Forsythe shares a mindset tool she learned from executive coaching: before a tough conversation, write the screenplay.

Picture the interaction. Decide how you want to show up. Rehearse the version of yourself you want in that room.

The goal is not controlling the other person. It is controlling your own presence.

🎙️ Hear Wendy’s full conversation on Lifting Others As We Rise.

09/20/2026

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09/19/2026

Being given a seat at the table did not mean being seen as an equal. 😳

Wendy Forsythe remembers joining a real estate board as the only woman in the room.
She had been elected to represent her peers.

Then, in her first board meeting, the men asked her to take notes.

It is a small moment, but it says a lot about what leadership rooms looked like at the time.

🎙️ Hear Wendy’s full story on Lifting Others As We Rise.

09/19/2026

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09/18/2026

𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪: Season 2 of Lifting Others As We Rise is officially here! 🎙️🔥

The story continues through mentorship, second chances, real conversations, bigger tomorrows, stronger communities, and lives changed.

I’m returning to the microphone with a renewed mission: to look beyond titles and achievements and uncover the people, challenges, and pivotal moments that shape who we become.

To begin this new journey, I invited three remarkable leaders whose stories reveal three very different paths to growth, purpose, and impact:

✨ Wendy Forsythe on believing in people and finding the trusted voices every leader needs.
✨ Dr. Jessica Lautz on the people who expand our view of what is possible.
✨ Steve Marcinuk on turning creative potential into meaningful action.

Three leaders. Three journeys. Three stories beneath the titles.

🎧 Listen or watch now. Links are in the comments.

Which episode are you starting with?

09/18/2026

The September Luxury Market Report offers an important perspective as we head into fall: the luxury market is becoming more nuanced—and potentially more balanced.

Across North America, August data showed some notable shifts:

✨ Single-family luxury sales were up 1.72% year over year
✨ Median sold price increased 4.5%
✨ Days on market declined 25.7%
✨ New listings increased after trailing 2025 levels for much of the year

At the same time, attached luxury remained more measured, with sales down 4.3% year over year—but inventory was also down 4.2%.

And here on Cape Cod, both single-family and attached luxury markets were classified as Balanced in August.

That doesn't mean every property—or every community—is experiencing the same conditions.

The real story is in the details.

Luxury buyers are increasingly selective and looking for quality, privacy, architectural character, outdoor living, wellness amenities, flexibility, technology—and increasingly, turnkey condition.

For sellers, that means simply putting a property on the market isn't enough. Location, condition, lifestyle, presentation and strategic pricing matter.

For buyers, it means opportunity may look different depending on the property and price point.

As we move into the fall market, I'll be watching inventory, interest rates and buyer activity closely. 🍂

Curious what these trends mean for your Cape Cod property, your next purchase, or your real estate plans?

Let's connect. Let’s talk about what the market is telling us—and what it means for you.

Lisa Parenteau💯🎖️⭐
[email protected]
(617) 797-7990
Lisa Sells Cape Cod Team / eXp Realty



Source: www.luxuryhomemarketing.com
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09/16/2026

🚨 BUILD26 IS TOMORROW! 🚨

Boston, WE’RE ALMOST THERE! 🔥

Tomorrow, September 17, we’re bringing together 20+ incredible speakers, 300+ ambitious agents, and a whole lot of energy at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter for a full day of fresh ideas, meaningful conversations, connection, and strategies you can actually take back and use in your business.

And if you’re still on the fence…

💥 YOU CAN STILL SAVE $100!

Use code FLASH100 when you register.

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Know someone who’s been thinking about coming? SEND THEM THIS POST. Share the code!

For me, events like BUILD26 have never been just about business.

They’re about showing up. Learning from one another. Making connections. And lifting others as we rise.

So if you’ve been thinking about joining us…

THIS IS YOUR SIGN.

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🔥 Don’t hear about it afterward. BE IN THE ROOM.

👉 Register now: https://bostonbuild26.com/

I’d love to see you in Boston! Who’s joining us? 👇

Lisa Parenteau💯🎖️⭐
[email protected]
(617) 797-7990
Lisa Sells Cape Cod Team / Lisa Parenteau Team / eXp Realty

09/16/2026

Season 2 is coming back with a clearer purpose. 🎙️

New voices. More intentional questions. Deeper stories about the moments, decisions, and relationships that shape who we become.

Because I’ve found that the most meaningful part of someone’s journey is rarely found in their résumé.

𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿é𝘀𝘂𝗺é. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. ✨

Lifting Others As We Rise returns on 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵.

Save the date and follow along as we get closer.

09/15/2026

I’m coming back to the microphone. 🎙️

Season 2 of Lifting Others As We Rise is officially on its way, with deeper questions, more honest stories, and a renewed purpose behind every conversation.

What else is changing? I’ll reveal that in the next post. ✨

For now, follow along and tell me in the comments: What kinds of stories or conversations would you like to hear this season?