Vineyard Gazette: For Island Realtors, Ticks Are a Hot Topic

“For Island Realtors, Ticks Are a Hot Topic” - Vineyard Gazette, September 2026

Realtors on Martha’s Vineyard are used to answering a lot of questions. What’s the best town to buy in? Is there room for expansion? What amenities are available year round? But a new line of inquiry has crept in during recent months: ticks. With the Island facing an epidemic of tick-borne illnesses, real estate offices from across the Vineyard said clients are now routinely asking about the pests as part of their search for a home.