Those of you who have been following the progress in the Popham Woods Community will be happy to see that 2 new models are now available! Things are moving quickly and Phase 2 will be opening soon!

Links Website Photo Gallery Description Now available in Popham Woods! The finishing touches are being added to one of the most beautiful homes offered in the Popham Woods Community...the Penobscot. The Penobscot features a spacious open floor plan that is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining! The main level boasts a gourmet kitchen, dining area, great room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, screened porch, private balcony, and a grand master suite. Upstairs offers loft area, 2 bedrooms, and a huge bonus room! Gleaming hardwood floors, 2 car garage, and a full walk-out basement complete the package! Fabulous location is less than 2 miles to Popham Beach, and just a short drive to resort amenities, boat launch, and 1900 acre nature preserve. Maintenance-free living at it's best! Features Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Parking Spaces: 4 Year Built: 2009 Subdivision: Popham Woods Condominium Community School District: RSU1 Square Footage: 2752 Agent Name: The Hershey Home Team Broker: Allen & Selig Realty MLS #: 948049 Location 106 Sagamore Drive Phippsburg ME 04562 Powered by vFlyer.com vFlyer Id: 2754309

As a military wife I have moved many times.  Many... many... times. We are now retired from the Army...and I say "we" because a military spouse is just as much at the mercy of the military as his/her enlisted spouse... and blissfully happy in our own corner of Maine.  But even though we're done with moving, I still remember the stress involved with selling our home, packing up the household, and heading off to a new life.

Arriving in a new town can be very daunting when you're not familiar with the area.  There are so many unknowns.. like where's the best place to live...to shop...to eat...  Which dentist will be gentle with my kids' teeth..who gives the best haircuts...which grocery store has the best produce...when to plant tomatoes...the list goes on and on.  All things that you take for granted after living in one place for a long time. These questions may seem trivial, but when you've left behind yet another house, another group of friends, another life basically, these unknowns only add to the stress.

I've found there are 2 ways to deal with this:

1. Trial and Error:  Not the recommended method. I can't tell you how many bad haircuts I've gone through before finding a good stylist in each new town. Or how many soggy pizzas I've tossed out in frustration before I found the perfect crust. So using this method will cost you money as well as brain cells.

2. Word of Mouth: This, my friends, is the way to go and the reason for this blog post.  The best way to find out insider info about a new place is to ask around. Ask your new neighbors, ask your new coworkers, ask the mailman.  People like to talk about good experiences they've had, and they LOVE to talk about bad experiences they've had!

So, if you're planning to move to MidCoast Maine, I'm gonna "square you away"..that's Army talk for "help you out"!  This is the first post in my new "Barb's Best" series. I'll clue you in on the cheapest place to buy fresh lobster...the grocery store with the ripest bananas...the salon that WILL give you a good haircut...and the pizza place to RUN from..  These will all come from experiences I've had, food I've eaten, etc.  I might have to try a few more restaurants, but hey..I'm willing to make that sacrifice! Remember that these are my opinions....  But what better way to find out about an area than to ask someone who lives there?

Check back to find out the best Salon in MidCoast Maine!

Good morning folks! Well, if you had any doubts that spring has arrived in Bath, Maine...better check the forecast! It's going to hit 83 degrees! Beautiful weather for gardening, golfing, and Mayfair! Some of you might remember a post I did a few days ago describing the upcoming Mayfair weekend in Bath. It is a celebration of spring, and is comprised of numerous activities that include a farmers market, dancing around the Maypole, and the city-wide yard sale! Don't forget to bring your contributions by our office in Bath....remember that all proceeds go to help the Bath Youth Meetinghouse and Skate Park!

Here's the schedule of activities as well as a list of all the businesses and residences participating in the city-wide yard sale.  Everyone seems to throw a table loaded with treasures in the front yard during Mayfair weekend, so don't restrict your shopping to only those homes on the list!

Be sure to scroll all the way down so you don't miss anything!

If you'd like more info about Mayfair Weekend in Bath, Maine, contact The Hershey Home Team!

If you'd like info about Maine Real Estate, contact The Hershey Home Team!

Happy Friday! Some happy news for your Happy Friday... the average DOM (Days on Market)  for homes in Bath, Maine is now 75 days!  A year ago in March it was 195 days...that's a 61% difference!  Know what that means? Homes are selling! And they're selling much faster than they did a year ago.  Now just to be fair, if you have a home that's market value is $150,000 and you are asking $225,000...well, the DOM statistics aren't going to help you much.  But if your home is priced well, then you should expect to go under contract in about 75 days or less.  So if you're interested in selling your home quickly, now is the time!

If you'd like other information about Bath Maine Real Estate, contact The Hershey Home Team!

If you'd like to discuss selling your Maine home, contact The Hershey Home Team!

Got any junk in the trunk?  How about the attic? Under the bed...stuffed in the shed...in the back of the closet or crammed overhead? Okay...before this turns into a Dr. Seuss rhyme, let me tell you what I'm talking about!

Every year Bath, Maine celebrates Mayfair weekend. This celebration offers a variety of activities for young and old, but the biggest draw seems to be the city wide yard sale!  Treasure hunters from surrounding counties descend upon our fair city to check out the goodies, and this year, we're planning to have some goodies of our own to offer!

Allen & Selig Realty is asking you to do some spring cleaning, clean out that shed, and bring us your unwanted items!  We will be participating in the city-wide yard sale this year, and all proceeds will benefit the Bath Youth Meetinghouse and Skate Park.  We will accept household items, lawn & garden items, tools, toys, games, and small furniture. No clothing please, and, despite the title, no junk.

You can bring your donations to our office M-F  9am-5pm now through May 1st.

If you're in the area, stop by and say hi...have some coffee...and shop for a good cause! After all, you can't let that clean shed sit empty!

If you need directions to our office, call us at 207-319-5136!

See you there!

If you'd like more info on Mayfair Weekend, contact The Hershey Home Team!

If you'd like to learn more about the Bath,Maine Real Estate Market, contact The Hershey Home Team!

Well folks, spring has sprung in Bath, Maine and it's baseball time again!  Boys all over are oiling their mitts, digging out their cleats, and searching through the barn for that one bat that seems to be responsible for all the home runs last season. Teams all over Maine are gathering at the fields that until a few weeks ago were covered in snow.  Baseball fever is here!

But I think there's one baseball league that might just be a little more pumped about the upcoming season...and it's all because of the generosity of a local company, Frohmiller Construction.  You see, the Bath Babe Ruth league has been working tirelessly to raise enough money to have dugouts built on Varnum Field. They happily participated in numerous fundraisers and the generous people of Mid Coast Maine gave what they could. The boys were able to raise enough for the concrete pads ($4,000) and a local lumber company sold them the wood at cost ($3,000) but they still didn't have enough money to have the dugouts erected. So they sat in the sun..they sat in the rain...and they kept a keen eye out for foul balls headed their way.

So what's a bunch of 13-15 yr old boys with a love of baseball to do?  Well, they committed themselves to continued fund raising and another season without dugouts.  After all, being able to play ball is what's important.  But then a local company took notice of the boys' efforts, and the  employees of Frohmiller Construction stepped in to lend a hand!  They showed up at 7 am on a Saturday morning with a truck full of materials, big smiles, and a determination to not leave until the boys had their dugouts!  The players and parents also showed up to help lug materials, fetch water, and apply primer to the new buildings. By Sunday, the youth baseball league had brand new dugouts!

As the mom of the 3rd baseman, I saw first hand how much this meant to the boys. They really appreciated the fact that a local company donated their expertise and their time to help out the youth baseball teams.  So The Babe Ruth League of Bath, Maine sends a HUGE Thank You to Frohmiller Construction.

Also, a special thank you goes out to Kevin Olson, Kevin Rice, and all who volunteer their time so that our youth can have a baseball program.  You are appreciated!

            And that, my friends, is one of the many reasons why I love Mid Coast Maine!

To sign up for Bath Baseball, click here!

To become a part of this special community, click here!

Greetings from Maine!  Oh what a beautiful day it is today.....temps should reach close to 60...there's a light, salty breeze coming off of the ocean...the osprey are back..and the birds are singing!  People are thankful that the long winter is finally over, as evidenced by the ear-to-ear grin on everyone's face!  It's a perfect day to walk on Popham Beach, have a picnic at the waterfront park in Bath, or simply sit on the deck and soak up the sunshine!  Oh....and of course it's a perfect day to check out the homes for sale in Mid Coast Maine!

Now is the time to act if you're planning to buy a property in Maine!  Banks have money to lend, there are new listings coming on the market every day, and interest rates are low. Recent statistics suggests that we've already hit bottom...it's only goes up from here! In fact, sales in Sagadahoc County are up 12% .from last year!

 Plus, if you're a first time homebuyer, you may qualify for a tax credit up to $8,000.  I'm getting a lot of questions coming in on that topic, so stay tuned for a post explaining the new tax credit!

                         So whether you're looking for a cottage by the sea ....

 land to build your dream home on....

                or a maintenance-free condo for summer vacations.....

we can help!  Call The Hershey Home Team to have new listings in Maine sent directly to your inbox.

And if you're headed our way, look for me outside enjoying the sunshine!

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Are you looking for a place in Maine?  Somewhere the whole family looks forward to coming to year after year? A place where you don't have to worry about keeping the grass mowed....or the shingles painted...or the roof maintained?  

Well, I've got the perfect place for you!  Nestled on 183 acres of common land, this new condo is perfect for either vacation or year-round use. Someone else takes care of grass...and the shingles...and the roof.  All you have to do is unlock the door!

Fabulous location is under 2 minutes to magnificent Popham Beach and historic Ft. Popham. Short drive to Sebasco Harbor Resort and less than an hour to Portland!

Join me on Saturday, March 28th from 1-4 for a tour!