A House In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush?...or The Building Of Value Thru Home 'Own'ership - 08/25/10 06:27 PM
I just read another blog today from Rob Magnotta, What Does Caramel Coated Popcorn and Zillow's Chief Economist's Opinion Have in Common? 
It got me to thinking about the true value of homeownership and brought to mind an article I saved from a few years back.
Why Your Home Is Not the Investment You Think It Is
When I work with buyers, especially young buyers, I try to get them off of the idea that buying a home is a great investment and make it clear to them that it is more of a sovereign place to live than a great … (2 comments)

New Listing - TBB Affordable 3BR, 2BA Ranch On 2.5 Acres ~ Hollis, Maine 04042 - 08/22/10 11:51 AM
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29th Annual MS Regatta Harborfest ~ August 19th thru the 22nd ~ Portland Harbor, Maine - 08/16/10 09:50 PM

It's that time of year again!  The Annual MS Regatta Harborfest is taking place this coming weekend, and, with over one-hundred sailing vessels, it is a sight to behold on Portland Harbor.  The Regatta event takes place Saturday the 21st.  The festival has made some changes over the years but the Regatta itself is among the longest running of the events with the MS Powerboat Poker Run in it's 8th year and the MS Tugboat Muster in it's 9th year. 

The Tugboat Muster starts at the Maine State Pier and is best viewed from the Pier, Eastern Promenade or Bug Light … (3 comments)

Open House ~ August 15th, 2010 ~ Limington, Maine 04049 - 08/11/10 09:09 AM
Offered AT 104,900
A unique 2BR, 1BA singlewide with a large eat-in kitchen, wood floors, spacious addition with arches, situated on a large 3 acre lot.  Includes a detached heated garage with shop area.  Surround-sound in the LR.  This is frugal country-living and, as an investment property, could yield a 9-11% ROI!




Come Give It A Look!
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With Minimal TLC This New Englander on the Androscoggin River In Durham, Maine Can Be A Great Place To Call Home - 08/03/10 08:00 AM
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Affordable Living Or 9-11% ROI Rental Property, Limington, Maine 04049 - 08/02/10 10:37 PM
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Build 6-Units or Build-To-Suit For Limited Business Zone, South Portland, Maine 04106 - 08/02/10 10:30 PM
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Build A Duplex - Gorham, Maine 04038 - 08/02/10 10:26 PM
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Spacious TBB Gable-front Colonial, South Portland, Maine 04106 - 08/02/10 10:20 PM
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Rare Large Building Lot, South Portland, Maine 04106 - 08/02/10 10:17 PM
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I Am A Local Real Estate Expert - Zillow Is Not - 08/02/10 09:46 PM
This is the problem with Zillow and similar sites >>>
Via Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR®/RE Strategist Wake Forest NC Real Estate & Wake County (Circa Properties - Your Wake Forest NC Homes Specialist):
I Am A Local Real Estate Expert - Zillow is Not Whether you are thinking of buying a home or possibly selling your home you more than likely have stumbled upon Zillow and thought you hit the mother-load of real estate information!  It's a fancy site with Zestimates, has homes marked on a map that are either currently listed or have recently sold, and you can spy on your best … (0 comments)

Visit Portland Maine's Old Port Area - 08/01/10 03:11 PM
 

Portland's Old Port  This is a beautiful time of year to go to the waterfront and peruse Portland's Old Port area.  With multitudes of shops, and and an amazing selection of restaurants to choose from, you can't go wrong for a wonderful way to enjoy a late summer day in Southern Maine.   Full of cafes, restaurants, specialty stores, gift shops, antique shops, bars, fishermen houses, commercial places to shop, boat supply stores, and everything a busy port needs for its livelihood. I love the smell of the fresh sea air mixed in with the smell of fish and low tides.  People of … (1 comments)

 
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