Grassroots Group Fights State on Naples Causeway Bridge Proposal - 03/28/08 07:03 AM
Strong resistance to a fixed bridge plan proposed by the Maine Department of Transportation to replace a Naples swing bridge is being voiced by a local group of Sebago Lakes region businesspeople and waterfront front property owners around Long Lake, Brandy Pond and Sebago Lake.
This grassroots group of concerned citizens met earlier in the week in Augusta … (0 comments)
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Maine Lakefront Real Estate Buyers Should Take Full Advantage of Their Buyer's Agent - 03/26/08 07:55 AM
A lot of our customers who are looking to purchase a nice piece of Maine waterfront property often live some distance from Maine and are thinking in terms of purchasing a second home, rather than a primary residence. When you live three or more hours away from the property you might … (0 comments)
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Maine Lakefront Real Estate - Ice Out!!! You Can Bet On It! - 03/22/08 05:51 PM
I wish Al Gore would pay us a visit to us up here in Maine. I just know that he would re-consider his position on global warming. But then again, what would he do with all the carbon credits he's been earning?
Although the calendar confirms that Spring has arrived, no one … (0 comments)
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Maine Lakefront Real Estate Buyers -"Eating the Maine Way" - 03/21/08 08:17 AM
House hunting for a lakefront home is hard work. One can certainly work up a hearty appetite by around lunch time. Resist the temptation to indulge in another burger or salad. Be adventurous!! Eat like a Mainer.
"Italians" - Folks "from away" are often startled when they see road signs outside convenience … (0 comments)
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Milfoil Summit and Nematodes (?) Bring Hope to Maine Waterfront Property Owners - 03/19/08 07:22 PM
There's a battle being waged along many shorelines of two dozen or more lakes and ponds in southern Maine. The foe is a persistent, virulent aquatic plant known by most as milfoil.
Milfoil is a plant that grows under water, in shallower areas where it can get sufficient sunlight to grow and prosper. It … (0 comments)
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Maine Lakefront Real Estate - "Having It All" on Thompson Lake - 03/17/08 06:31 PM
A little over a million dollars can still buy you a heckuva lakefront home here in Maine. While it's rare that I can promise that you can "have it all", there is that occasional exception.
In the opinion of Mr. Lakefront, "having it all" means great plot, great location, great neighborhood, … (0 comments)
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Come to Maine for the "Sweetest" Waterfront Real Estate - 03/14/08 06:18 PM
Well, it's that time of year again.
Maine Maple Sunday, on March 23rd, is becoming our favorite sign of Spring. You can visit any number of sugaring sites all over the state, see how they boil the sap down, and sample some of the best that Mother Nature and Maine have to offer.
Here at Mr. … (0 comments)
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Maine Lakefront Real Estate - Life Long Dream, Part Time Representation? - 03/13/08 10:32 AM
It's no secret that the national slow down in real estate has also effected the real estate industry here in Maine. The nationwide boom period from 2003 to 2005 brought thousands of folks from other walks of life into the industry.
In western Maine, the membership of the Western Maine Board of … (0 comments)
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Maine Waterfront Real Estate Buyers - "Are You Working With Anyone?" - 03/11/08 06:39 AM
Attention, lakefront buyers. If you are asked this seemingly innocent question by a real estate agent here in Maine consider carefully how you answer. The person who asks, "Are you working with anyone?", in an off-handed kind of way is not just making casual conversation.
The real question being asked is, "Have … (0 comments)
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Maine Waterfront Property on Long Lake, Harrison - Looking at Attributes - 03/10/08 03:09 PM
There's a recent listing that came to my attention that I thought I'd share. I happen to live near this place and know the lake pretty well. This two bedroom camp may not be the Taj Mahal, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in charm. Property on … (0 comments)
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A Laker's Dozen - Tips For Maine Waterfront Property Owners - 03/07/08 02:12 PM
13 Ways You Can Help the Lake
I was checking out the latest newsletter from our friends at the Worromontogus Lake Association in the Augusta area and came across this great list of things Maine waterfront property owners can do to help their lake. I've seen this before, but neglected to … (0 comments)
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The Classic Maine Waterfront Camp - The Screened Porch - 03/06/08 02:54 PM
One of the most pleasant features of a classic Maine camp is the screened porch. Screen porches were a "must have" in the classic Maine camps built from the 1930's to the early 70's. In the old days a camp or seasonal home could be built close to the water and … (0 comments)
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Looking North for Maine Waterfront Real Estate - Moosehead - 03/06/08 01:42 PM
The Moosehead Region of Maine is dominated by the enormity of Moosehead Lake - the largest lake east of the Mississippi contained in one state. Moosehead Lake stretches 40 miles from south to north, is 20 miles wide, and has a surface area of over 75,000 acres. Surrounded by a vast, … (0 comments)
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Cheer Up Maine Waterfront Property Buyers! Spring Is Coming! - 03/04/08 02:14 PM
This time of year can be hard on a Maine waterfront real estate buyer. There's a blanket of snow covering that sandy beach, there are no loons laughing and calling, and summer seems a long way off. What's a buyer to do?
Well, this is no time to be singing the blues! … (0 comments)
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Mid-Coast Maine - The Best of Both Worlds For Maine Waterfront Real Estate Buyers - 03/02/08 09:55 AM
The Mid-Coast Region of Maine is known all over the world for windjammer cruises, lobster bakes, and lighthouses. What is less well-known about the area is that there are a number of beautiful lakes and ponds which give freshwater lovers great places to boat, fish, and swim while providing easy access … (0 comments)
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LEA a Great Resource For Maine Waterfront Real Estate Owners and Buyers - 03/02/08 08:15 AM
One of the priorities we established when we started this blog recentlywas to share great information with people who own or want to own Maine waterfront property. We think we have made a good start down that road, but know that the news and information that is available out there and the need of interested parties … (0 comments)
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