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If you are considering buying a home, your credit score plays a very important part in the home loan process. Typically they range between 340-850 and are calculated by three reporting agencies, Transunion, Equifax, & Expirian. The formulas they use may differ so your scores may vary.Lenders len...
09/29/2015
The summer has come and gone leaving behind many single family home sales in the Portland and South Portland Maine area. To date, September has seen 105 single family homes sales compared to 119 in August. Only two of those sales were over a million. The average list price for September was $307,...
09/24/2015
1) How many years they have been in the business. This shouldn't be your determining factor, an agent that has been in the business 30 years doesn't make them a better agent. You want an agent that is tech savvy, invests in their education, understands the local laws, has thorough knowledge of th...
09/21/2015
Sales There were 21 unit sales in August. This is up 90.9% from 11 in August of 2014. Sales/list price ratio in August moved down to 98.7% from 101.1% in July.Prices Median price in August was $730,000. This is down 20.6% from $919,000 in August of 2014. 3-month median price of $726,000 in Augus...
09/21/2015
Sales There were 16 unit sales in August. This is up 220.0% from 5 in August of 2014. Sales/list price ratio in August moved down to 98.6% from 99.0% in July.Prices Median price in August was $776,000. This is up 6.3% from $730,000 in August of 2014. 3-month median price of $799,500 in August was...
09/21/2015
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Are you considering selling a home in the Greater Portland Maine area? Here are some tips that will make your life a little easier when listing, presenting, and showing your home.1) Hire A Professional - Most people selling a home don't know where to begin. Working with a professional will ligh...
09/20/2015
The Maine locals have a strong desire to get outdoors and experience all this great state has to offer. We love our seasons and have a whole host of events and things to do for each one. Greater Portland Maine fall festivals are definitely worth the visit, who doesn't love a fall festival?Below ...
09/19/2015
Sales There were 14 unit sales in August. This is up 180.0% from 5 in August of 2014. Sales/list price ratio in August moved down to 96.6% from 99.1% in July.Prices Median price in August was $651,500. This is up 16.5% from $559,000 in August of 2014. This is the highest median price has been si...
09/19/2015
Apple picking season is upon us once again and Maine couldn't be a better place to do it!As you would expect there are many options for apple orchards (some don't offer u-pick), so I narrowed down a list within and under an hour from the Cumberland County, York County, and the Greater Portland a...
09/17/2015
I find more and more that buyers are calling the listing agent of a property and expect them to have their best interest in mind. The listing agent represents the seller in a transaction, and should always have the sellers best interest in mind. Anything you say to the listing agent can, and wil...
09/16/2015
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