Winter 2025 Newsletter

Season’s Greetings

Looking back on this year, I’m deeply grateful for everything we’ve shared. As we look toward the year ahead, I’m full of energy - planning, creating, and setting the stage for what’s to come. This season always reignites my passion for what I do and reminds me how meaningful it is to be part of your Nantucket story. With excitement and purpose, I’m inspired by the opportunities ahead, the connections still to be made, and the privilege of helping you write the next chapter. Here’s to a bright, fulfilling year ahead.

Selling of an icon

I'm extremely proud to represent the record-setting $18,000,000 sale of 1 Ocean Avenue in ’Sconset - a career highlight following the representation of the record-breaking $25,000,000 sale of 72 Main Street in 2024. The sale of 1 Ocean Avenue, an extraordinary Nantucket landmark, exemplifies what happens when local expertise meets the global reach of Sotheby’s International Realty.

Through a carefully crafted strategy of storytelling, presentation, and exposure - from the Luxury Tour to national media coverage - every detail was designed to elevate the property's legacy and capture the attention of discerning buyers worldwide - every detail was designed to elevate the property’s legacy and capture the attention of discerning buyers worldwide.

Exceptional results don’t happen by chance - they happen by design. Every home has a story - allow me to tell yours.

Market Update

Nantucket’s real estate market continues to defy expectations, with 2025 shaping up to be one of the highest sales years in island history. There’s truly no “off-season” anymore - serious buyers are active year-round, and well-priced properties continue to move quickly, often within just a few weeks. While inventory has improved slightly, it remains near historic lows, keeping competition strong and demand high. If you’re considering listing, there’s no reason to wait - the market momentum is here. For buyers, acting decisively remains key - the best opportunities don’t stay on the market for long. If you’d like a personalized update, I’m just a call or message away.

Nantucket Real Estate Sales Volume (2021–2025 YTD)

On a Personal Note

This December my dad turned 90. He was recently asked what keeps him going. Pasquale’s response: “Never stop dreaming. Once you stop dreaming it’s all over.” An entrepreneur, professor, and athlete, he’s lived a life fueled by curiosity and purpose. This summer on Nantucket, he planted fruit trees with Tuck and me, and in his hometown in Italy, along with making plans to add 250 more olive trees to his grove, he started a “rent to own” program with 3 apartments he acquired. He recently published a book now housed in the Columbia University Library and he teaches English in Costa Rica in the winter. My dad continues to build, create, and dream - never slowing down. He’s a tough act to follow, and a reminder to live life fully every day.

What’s Trending Now on Nantucket

This summer, Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand’s novel turned film starring Jennifer Garner - was filmed literally right outside our office doors at 37 Main Street. Just another reminder of how Nantucket continues to shine on the world-side stage. In true island fashion, I am sure we’ll find a reason to celebrate - we have a festival for a flower, after all - and we can’t wait to see what excitement the film’s release brings to the island next summer.

Wishing You a Joyful Holiday Season

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a beautiful beginning to the new year.

Bernadette Meyer
Broker Associate | Sales and Rentals
Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty
37 Main Street | Nantucket MA 02554
t 508.228.1881 x 203 | c 508.680.4748
[email protected]
bernadettemeyer.com

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