maine: Bangor is Central to Central Maine Waterfront Property - 05/06/08 07:07 PM
The Bangor Region is centrally located - and some would say, ideally located - in the state of Maine as it serves as the gateway to the Katahdin/Baxter State Park area to the north and the Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park to the south.
The area is surrounded by all the natural beauty … (0 comments)
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maine: Homes Under $40,000? That You Would Live In? Maine Has Them! Great Area Too! - 05/05/08 03:43 PM
(inching into drive in speaker range) "Yes..I'd like something under $40,000 and livable please. Country would be nice but let me have the full meal deal...show me some homes under $40,000 that I have read about being common in Maine. Yes...Maine..the way life should be. That's the state." (static) Here are a … (0 comments)
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maine: Engineers, Nonresidents Fuel Naples Lakefront Bridge Controversy - 04/27/08 08:53 PM
Controversy continues to surround the fate of the Naples causeway bridge project as the date nears for a local, non-binding referendum vote on the bridge options May 20th.
Two items in the local newspaper point out the difficulties in deciding this question.
The first describes the response to an appeal made to the … (0 comments)
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maine: Maine Lakefront Real Estate - Is There a Condo in Your Future? - 04/25/08 11:21 AM
Now, I know what you're thinking. When it comes to lakefront living, the thought of a condo leaves many lakefront buyers cold.
That's because in their mind's eye they see a concrete tower brimming with boxy units filled with indoor/outdoor carpeting, formica counters, vinyl sheet tile, avocado appliances and other vestiges of … (0 comments)
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maine: Farmer's Market Schedule for 2008 - 04/21/08 03:51 PM
There are 23 local Farmer's Markets in the area to choose from. Support our local agriculture and improve your diet by doing some of your shopping there.
Mondays
Durham NH Traffic Circle - 2:30-5:30pm- Seacoast Grower's Association
Tuesdays
Kingston NH Main Street - 2:30-5:30pm - Seacoast Grower's Association
Hampton NH Route 1 - 3-6pm - Seacoast Grower's Association
Wednesdays
Dover … (6 comments)
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maine: More properties 'fall' under the weight!! - 04/19/08 01:39 PM
When will they learn???A little maintenance goes a long way!! I'll be the first to admit that my reasons for posting this blog about properties is to make money. It's capitalism, and it's a beautiful thing. That being said, I'll also be the first to admit that the message I'm trying … (3 comments)
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maine: 12 Railroad Avenue, North Berwick, ME - 04/15/08 06:31 PM
If your thinking you just can't afford a new home in this day an age, this just may be the home for you. It's priced right at $155,000. For Southern Maine prices, that is a steal. So what's the catch? You guessed it, this lovely old Victorian needs just a bit of … (4 comments)
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maine: Maine...The Way Life Should Be. View The Video. See The Beauty. - 04/14/08 09:11 PM
Maine is a large state and carefully tucked away and protected up in the right hand upper corner of the country. Nestled against Canada and offering rock bound Maine coastal life, rugged western mountains and rolling fertile fields and woodlands in the north. Maine is the 4th lowest crime state, … (7 comments)
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maine: South Berwick Maine Real Estate Market Report - Q1 2008 - 04/10/08 01:53 PM
South Berwick Maine, home of the Strawberry Festival the end of June. This is an outstanding local event. Lots of activities and food sales put on by local non-profit groups - a real down home festival. A great way to help support the local little league, soccer groups, boy scouts, etc. And … (0 comments)
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maine: York Maine Real Estate Market Update Q1 2008 - 04/10/08 12:16 PM
York Maine is home to my favorite beach - Long Sands and my favorite summer restaurant - The Goldenrod. I am already thinking about Deviled Egg Sandwiches with Bacon and a Chocolate Frappe. Pretty soon the saltwater taffy machine will start shooting out the best taffy on the coast. My favorite is the … (0 comments)
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maine: Eliot Maine Real Estate Market Update Q1 2008 - 04/10/08 11:18 AM
The winter market in Eliot Maine was slow in regards to total units sold. In 2007 there were 16 homes sold during the first three months of the year, in 2008 only 9 homes were sold. Currently there are 13 homes under contract. This shows me that the snowy winter may … (0 comments)
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maine: Kittery Maine Real Estate Market Update - Q1 2008 - 04/06/08 12:58 PM
Kittery Maine home to the Outlet Malls, Chauncey Creek Lobsters, The Dog House, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Kittery Trading Post is the "Gateway to Maine".
The first quarter of 2008 saw 19 single family homes and condos sold. This is a 39% decline over 2007 when 31 homes were sold in the … (0 comments)
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maine: Spring Skiing Gives Birdseye View of Maine Waterfront Property - 04/01/08 08:40 PM
The Maine winter has certainly been a long, snowy one. I'm wondering if you will still recognize this photo. It's a picture of the Shawnee Peak ski area on Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton with beautiful Moose Pond in the foreground.
Many of you who come to this area know this view well if … (0 comments)
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maine: The Ultimate Lobster Roll - 04/01/08 08:19 AM
The ultimate New England sandwich that is sure to delight everyone. Can be made from already shucked fresh or frozen lobster meat to save time and effort. For purists you will want to set aside time to steam 10lbs of lobsters to obtain 2lbs of meat. I find steamed lobster much … (4 comments)
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maine: Where are the 'savings' in this? - 03/30/08 05:17 PM
I've recently been explaining in my blog how Gilliam Appraisal Services has expanded to include vacant asset protection. Since most of Maine is now in 'damage assessment' mode from snow and ice loads, I thought I would share some photos. These are of properties that haven't been maintained. This property had … (2 comments)
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maine: The 'Costs' of Not Maintaining Properties - 03/29/08 11:37 AM
If you lived in Maine for more than one year, you already know about that 'stuff' that comes by every winter. Actually, if you've been here for long enough, you know that it often shows up in fall and lasts sometimes into the summer. Yeah, it's no mystery, it's called SNOW. … (6 comments)
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maine: Vacant Property - What's the solution?? - 03/28/08 10:20 AM
With the recent rash of Foreclosed properties throughout the country, lenders and owners are finding they may be held liable for neglect. It sounds odd that the act of simply leaving a property behind could be neglect, but it can be, and this action can not only have a negative impact … (7 comments)
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maine: 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: Stow Maine Home for Sale - Just minutes from North Conway NH - 03/21/08 06:42 AM
A GREAT home located just 30 minutes from North Conway NH and minutes to all the activities that the Mt. Washington Valley has to offer.
Stow Maine Real Estate 21 Fernalds Hill Estate | Stow Maine MLS# 2710527Description3 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 2007. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, … (1 comments)
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maine: The Right Agent With The Right Experience - Penny Thompson. - 03/20/08 08:28 AM
Don't let the near record snowfall in the central Aroostook County city of Caribou slow down your home search! Spring is on the way and the properties that I have listed for sale present great value for your housing dollar! Just a few of my featured listings:
New Listing at 4 Echo … (1 comments)
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maine: Do you have a special place? - 03/17/08 01:14 AM
After reading several articles this evening about short sales, foreclosures, uncooperative buyers and sellers, I asked myself, "Isn't it time to go on vacation?" Though I take my laptop and stay current with the happenings of my business, I spend much less time thinking about real estate when I'm away.
For the … (4 comments)
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maine: New Construction in Limerick, ME $169,900 - 03/14/08 03:10 PM
NEWLY LISTED: 3Bdrm, 1 full bath ranch, 975 sq ft, new appliances, new furnace and roof, built in 2005 on 1.77 acres, $169,900, MLS # 881960Beautiful rural location with a brook on property, yet convenient to Limerick. New construction, with very efficient heating system - don't worry about your heating bills! Unfinished basement easily … (0 comments)
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maine: A thank you to Roger Bintliff for a wonderful evening last week - 03/12/08 09:00 AM
I would like to thank you for the wonderful time my wife and I had at your resort this past weekend.
I received a phone call from someone at the Sheepcot Harbour Village and resort, located in Edgecomb Maine. I was interested by the phone call, you know the one we all … (4 comments)
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maine: Phippsburg, Maine Community Profile Series: Recreation - 03/10/08 06:38 PM
All parents are familiar with the dreaded "I'm Bored" refrain that children everywhere have perfected. Delivered at a certain pitch and repeated enough times, it can drive any parent crazy. But if you live in Phippsburg, Maine....you are always ready for the onslaught. Simply whip out your Phippsburg Recreation Committee Newsletter at the first sign … (2 comments)
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maine: Second home surge - 03/04/08 12:12 PM
Want to buy a vacation home? Join the crowd. From North Conway NH to Miami FL, the second-home market is on a tear. Sales of resort condos and single-family houses around the country have been strong for the past five years, and we see no signs of slowing. Second homes in the U.S. … (2 comments)
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maine: 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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maine: Mt Chase, Maine....Near Shin Pond, Baxter Park, Mt Katahdin. Home & 63 Acres! MOOERS #7569 - 02/29/08 12:42 PM
This is where you would go if you were a Maine white tailed deer, or moose or wild bird. Surveyed! Built From Scratch! Full Cellar! Cathedral Living Room! Open Living Concept! Bedroom Down, Bedroom Up! Deck! Maine Mixed Woods For Sale With Vacation Place! Full Time, Part Time, Fun Time! … (0 comments)
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maine: State to Promote Fixed Causeway Bridge to Wary Naples Community - 02/28/08 07:17 PM
The Naples Causeway Bridge controversy continues to generate a lot of discussion in this lake region community. The Maine Dept. of Transporatation has now scheduled a meeting to promote their fixed bridge plan, which has many Naples waterfront business owners and area residents up in arms. The local board of selectmen … (0 comments)
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maine: A Good Neighbor Policy For Maine Waterfront Property Owners - 02/28/08 08:06 AM
Shortly after moving into my camp on Brandy Pond back in the nineties, I was paid a visit by some folks from across the lake. After exchanging pleasantries I found out the real reason for their visit. It seems that I had been leaving an exterior light post on all night. … (0 comments)
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maine: Maine Single Family Home Sales drop 28% from January 2007 - 02/27/08 07:44 PM
Sales of single family homes skidded to 495 in January compared with a total of 688 in the same month in 2007. These figures were released by the Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. earlier this week.More bad news for sellers - the statewide median sales prices for those homes dropped … (0 comments)
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maine: 8 Quick Fixes to Increase Value - 02/27/08 03:00 PM
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maine: Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 7 - 02/18/08 07:05 AM
Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 7 Week of February 12-17, 2008
Kittery
Number of single family homes/condos on the market 107 (Last Week 108) Price Range $119,900-$5,500,000 New Listings this week 4 (Last Week 3) Pending Contracts 12 (Last Week 11) Sold this week 0 (Last Week 1)Eliot
Number of single family homes/condos on the market 52 (Last Week … (2 comments)
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maine: Old Home, No Heat, No House Cleaner, No Sound Of Laughter...Neglected, Abandoned. - 02/17/08 05:35 PM
As a real estate broker tours an old home, the silence is replaced with audio increasing of families laughing, lawn mowers going and ice tea or lemonade afterwards on the open porch that may be gone now. Life happens, sifts like hour glass sand. As real estate brokers, we are … (4 comments)
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maine: All About Berwick Maine - 02/16/08 06:58 AM
Berwick Maine was first known as Newichawannock, an Abenaki Indian name. There is evidence of settlement here as early as 1624 and was finally settled in 1631. The town was incorporated on June 9, 1713 by the Massachusetts General Court. Berwick is the 9th oldest town in Maine. Named after a town called Berwick-on-Tweed in Dorsetshire, England. … (0 comments)
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maine: Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 6 - 02/14/08 01:21 PM
Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 6 Week of February 4-11, 2008KitteryNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 108 (Last Week 112) Price Range $119,900-$5,500,000 New Listings this week 3 (Last Week 6) Pending Contracts 11 (Last Week 8) Sold this week 1 (Last Week 5)EliotNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 51 (Last Week … (1 comments)
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maine: Maine License Plates Shout It Out "Vacationland"! 500,000 Dollar Tourism Website Injection! - 02/14/08 09:02 AM
In a time when state, federal, and local governments are on weight watcher budget review, looking for slack to reduce spending, Maine's Tourism Office has turned up the heat on its website, www.visitmaine.com . The decision to inject a half million dollars to beef up the site design, functionality and … (3 comments)
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maine: Can't Sleep Some Night/ Pull Out Your Shoreland Zoning And Local Comprehensive Plan! - 02/11/08 08:54 PM
The comprehensive plan for a town or city really shows you the direction and vision the earlier planners had. Serving on your planning and zoning boards are brokers, bankers and attorneys to help plan for growth, to avoid spot zoning. Sometimes you may not be the most popular person during … (0 comments)
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maine: Our trip to Newport, Rhode Island - Part II - 02/10/08 04:33 PM
I shared our trip to Manhattan already, and am now putting together another album of Newport, Rhode Island. I promised I would post photos of our trip, but since I took over 400, I've had to break these down into bite-sized pieces.After leaving Manhattan, the ship sailed directly to Newport, Rhode … (17 comments)
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maine: You Don't Need To Buy Video Templates Everyone Else Buys Too...Make 'em! - 02/07/08 07:03 PM
You think you need to order a special intro and drop ins for your real estate video. But remember the average movie these days out of Hollywood costs 40 million dollars. So your efforts to be slick, smooth and suave will probably stumble a little since your budget is a … (4 comments)
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maine: 44 Hall Road, Berwick Maine 03901 - 02/07/08 09:52 AM
New Listing!
Nestled on a private, 1.5 acre country lot. This Gambrel Style home is located in Berwick Maine. Only 20 minutes to the Seacoast of New Hampshire, and approx. 20 minutes to the coast of Maine, the home is truly commuter friendly.
Currently being used as a 3 bedroom home, the … (1 comments)
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maine: Property Investment - 8 Tips for Beginners - 02/05/08 12:04 PM
Housing inventory is increasing rapidly for Seacoast properties here in New Hampshire. That signals an excellent opportunity to invest for the savvy Buyer. Real estate has always been considered a conservative, long term strategy to building wealth. Over the long term real estate appreciates in value. Notice I said "long term" … (0 comments)
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maine: Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 5 - 02/04/08 12:29 PM
Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 5Week of January 29-February 3, 2008KitteryNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 112 (Last Week 116)Price Range $119,900-$5,500,000New Listings this week 6 (Last Week 0)Pending Contracts 8 (Last Week 11)Sold this week 5 (Last Week 0)EliotNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 53 (Last Week 51)Price Range $77,000-$3,500,000New … (0 comments)
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maine: Phippsburg, Maine Community Profile Series: Places to Stay - 01/30/08 04:12 PM
So you've decided to visit Maine's Best Kept Secret? Well, you're in for a treat! Welcome Back to the Phippsburg, Maine Community Profile Series! So far we've covered Phippsburg's ideal location as well as awesome places to eat while you're in town. You've driven down our gorgeous peninsula....you've sampled the local cuisine, and … (4 comments)
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maine: Freezing Rain in Caribou, Maine - 01/30/08 12:26 PM
Freezing Rain today, January 30th, in Caribou and Presque Isle, Maine. Going to hit 30 degrees today, then plummet to 10 below zero tomorrow night! Ahh, January weather. On the other hand, we have plenty of snow to cross-country ski, alpine ski, snowshoe, and snowmobile. Come try us in Aroostook County. Want … (2 comments)
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maine: Whoa! Maine 2 Bath / 4 Bedroom Home! Double Garage! Over 4 Acres! View! $70's! - 01/29/08 01:17 PM
Ask about listing #7427 (mls 825950). Major view, quiet side road, extra well and septic pad for your company in that fifth wheeler or motor home. Or rent it out for profit! Whoa..get 2005 ranch style home with cathedral ceilings with a fireplace too! Check it out! Let us know … (0 comments)
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maine: Maine's Grand Lake Is State's 3rd Largest! Fish For Salmon Til Your Arms Hurt! - 01/29/08 11:10 AM
Load up the boat, pack up the vittles, grab the fishing tackle, you are heading out on East Grand Lake Maine to catch some fish with the rest of your family. Beautiful picture post card day, water like a bottle and smooth, just saw a bald eagle swoop down for a … (0 comments)
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maine: Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 4 - 01/28/08 04:00 PM
Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 4Week of January 22-28, 2008KitteryNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 116 (Last Week 115)Price Range $119,900-$5,500,000New Listings this week 0 (Last Week 2)Pending Contracts 11 (Last Week 12)Sold this week 0 (Last Week 3)EliotNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 51 (Last Week 51)Price Range $149,900-$3,500,000New Listings this … (0 comments)
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maine: 6 Canterbury Court, Springvale ME 04083 - 01/27/08 08:44 PM
Room for everyone in this country charmer! Asking $269,900... This gracious home is located in the quaint, quiet town of Springvale in Maine. Boasting … (9 comments)
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maine: Maine's Famous Ties - 01/25/08 03:11 PM
Lewiston and Auburn Maine have much to offer, butDid You Know:Former TV "Survivor" star Julie Berry was born in Lewiston Former Baltimore Oriole Mike Bordick was a resident of Auburn TV/movie sensation Patrick Dempsey attended St. Dominic Regional High School Media personality Bryant Gumbel attended Bates College George H. W. Bush … (0 comments)
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maine: December - a tough month for Real Estate in Maine - 01/25/08 12:06 AM
Prices for single family, existing homes decreased 4.62% in December 2007 compared to December 2006. In figures reported yesterday by MREIS (Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc.), REALTORS reported 745 sales in Maine in December 2007, compared to 971 sales during December 2006, a drop of 23.27 percent. The median sales … (2 comments)
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maine: Got a Client Looking for Investment Property? - 01/24/08 10:53 AM
Don't miss this unique opportunity in the heart of South Blue Hill. Multi-million dollar views in every direction! Be part of the working waterfront. There isn't a marina within 50 miles. Perfect spot, directly adjacent to the Town Wharf. this 1920's former clam packing plant (now a residence) has deep water … (0 comments)
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maine: Property tax Re-evaluations - 01/22/08 01:42 PM
In Maine, a lot of towns have been reevaluating properties after the Real Estate Boom of the past few years and adjusting mill rates. If your town has recently reevaluated your property, make sure it's fair. I've stumbled across quite a few properties that towns have overvalued. This means that as … (0 comments)
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maine: Over 5 Acres! Million Dollar View Grand Lake Region! Maine Home! Pond! $60's! - 01/21/08 09:57 PM
Get your own little Maine spread. Your own patch of dirt! Complete with cathedral ceilings, small barn for critters or your toys! Pond! A bunch of lakes all very handy and what a view! All for $67,500! That's the price...no missing one or zero's that got left off by the proof … (3 comments)
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maine: Maine Property For Sale! New Home! 2 Acres! Near Lakes! #7348 - 01/21/08 12:06 PM
Tired of homes with shag strange colored carpets and lots of repairs and someone else's idea of what a home should look like? You are at a point where you can have a brand new home...never lived in. Near many lakes, golf course in same town. One floor living but … (0 comments)
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maine: White Water Rafting In Maine! Do It At Least Once In Your Life! (checking off list) - 01/21/08 11:42 AM
You make a list of things you have always wanted to do, but just need the time and other folks that have the same desire to tackle it with you right? Mid winter in Maine is not the time to white water raft whether you have a wet suit on … (2 comments)
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maine: Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 3 - 01/21/08 07:46 AM
Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 3 Week of January 15-21, 2008KitteryNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 115 (Last Week 113)Price Range $124,900-$5,500,000New Listings this week 2 (Last Week 5)Pending Contracts 12 (Last Week 13)Sold this week 3 (Last Week 0)EliotNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 51 (Last Week 51)Price Range $84,900-$3,500,000New … (0 comments)
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maine: No Neighbors, No Year Round Road, No Power, Just You & Hidden Maine Wildlife! - 01/18/08 12:45 PM
Phones ringing, people wanting one more minute (that really turns into 20 minutes) of your time, only ten more emails to answer before that closing in ten minutes and you have it all under control. But in the back of your mind you ask yourself "Self, wouldn't it be nice … (2 comments)
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maine: You Need Just A Simple Maine Log Cabin, Not Another Home To Care For! - 01/17/08 08:42 PM
Gotcha. Try This One On For Size In The $20's! YOU Own The Land! Not A Paper Company Lease But in the Middle Of No Where ..The Kind Of Place You Would Munch Apples, Grass And Hang Out In If You Were A Deer In Northern Maine! Walk To Water! Cute, … (9 comments)
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maine: Sunshine Prevails in Maine! - 01/16/08 02:40 PM
OK, so we did get about 17 inches or so of snow Monday, but the sun is shining today and the plows have been busy keeping up their wicked awesome reputation of keeping our roads clear. It is a good day in Maine! We are enjoying the sun here and the … (3 comments)
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maine: Having Fun With Maine Water Front Real Estate With A Very Thin Wallet! - 01/16/08 01:20 PM
You make a good salary at the three jobs you hold down in say the Boston Massachusetts or Providence, Rhode Island Or Hartford, Conneticut. Working your fingers to the bone and all you get is boney fingers. Because between mortgage or rent, taxes, groceries, kid's braces, prom dresses worn once, paying … (4 comments)
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maine: Having Fun With Maine Water Front Real Estate With A Very Thin Wallet! - 01/16/08 01:19 PM
You make a good salary at the three jobs you hold down in the Boston Massachusetts or Providence, Rhode Island Or Hartford, Conneticut. But between mortgage or rent, taxes, groceries, kids braces, paying off school loans, that irs lien, your uncle's funeral, car payment and insurance (whew) ...where does all the … (2 comments)
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maine: Having Fun With Maine Water Front Real Estate With A Very Thin Wallet! - 01/16/08 01:18 PM
You make a good salary at the three jobs you hold down in either the Boston Massachusetts, Providence, Rhode Island or Hartford, Conneticut area. You hate the traffic, fast pace, long hours. But between mortgage or rent, taxes, groceries, kids' braces, paying off school loans, that irs lien, your uncle's funeral, car … (0 comments)
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maine: Got A Call Today To Remove A Name From The Mailing Lists. Why? It Hurts! - 01/15/08 11:54 AM
A real estate buyer called today and let us know he wanted a name removed from the mailing list. But its not like you think. It was his wife who passed away recently which we would not have known about as he is not located in Houlton, Maine. He was … (3 comments)
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maine: Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 2 - 01/14/08 09:49 AM
Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 2 Week of January 8-14KitteryNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 113 (Last Week 110)Price Range $124,900-$5,500,000 New Listings this week 5 (Last Week 4)Pending Contracts 13 (Last Week 13)Sold this week 0 (Last Week 0)EliotNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 51 (Last Week 51)Price Range … (0 comments)
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maine: Buying A Maine Land Parcel...And Wondering Are You Missing Anything? - 01/13/08 11:58 AM
If you plan on a private water well and a private septic system...even if a recreational pirvy or little house outback with the Sears catalog in it, get a HHE-200 soil test and septic system layout plan BEFORE you buy. Anytimes when it is not needed or prudent to have … (0 comments)
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maine: Small Town Houlton Maine Has 560 Apartment Rentals With 2% Vacancy Rate! - 01/12/08 09:55 AM
In some real estate markets, you start out with a home with apartment income from an extra unit or two to leap into the home ownership arena. Or you forget it, content to rent yourself for a time to save money in your entry level job unless you have the … (0 comments)
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maine: Check Your Arm. Is There A Slow Drip Of News Dribble Going In Your Veins? - 01/12/08 08:58 AM
Opinions, commentaries, documentaries and news articles trying to sum up a topic in a few sound bites or paragraphs of prose about a myriad of topics. Each day you are bombarded with opinions and news information to help educate and enlighten you. Look down at your arm. Is there a … (3 comments)
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maine: The Maine Home's Square Footage Is 1433'. No No No....How Many Bedrooms? - 01/11/08 01:19 PM
Some people are bilingual and easily shift back and forth from one language to the other. In Northern Maine if a broker indicates to someone that has lived here all their life that a home's square footage is 1433' s/f, sometimes a quizzical look comes over the listener. The response … (0 comments)
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maine: Over 350 Skilled Passionate Maine Folks Work At Houlton Regional Hospital! - 01/10/08 09:30 PM
When considering moving to a new area, its nice to know the hospital there has all the specialties. Houlton Regional Hospital on Hartford Street has everything from OB/GYN's to cardiac specialists to out patient clinics of all kinds. Physcial therapy is handled expertly at Positive Steps and routine industrial medicine … (0 comments)
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maine: In Northern Maine, Realtors Have An Unfair Advantage... - 01/09/08 10:36 AM
All the talk about lousy housing national market, gloom and doom does not apply everywhere in the nation. Blanket negative reports hurt the industry as a whole nor do they reflect all corners of the country. In Northern Maine, we are not selling as a rule $399,900 in town homes … (0 comments)
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maine: Phippsburg, Maine Community Profile Series - 01/07/08 06:11 PM
I've decided to embark on a series of posts dealing with the various communities in MidCoast Maine! If you are planning a move to Maine, these should give you valuable information on Maine Restaurants, Lodging, Attractions, Activities, and more! Be sure to check back often as I will be adding information on … (0 comments)
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maine: Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 1 - 01/07/08 01:43 PM
Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 1 Week of January 1-7KitteryNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 110Price Range $124,900-$5,500,000New Listings this week 4Pending Contracts 13Sold this week 0EliotNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 51Price Range $84,900-$3,500,000New Listings this week 1Pending Contracts 3Sold this week 1YorkNumber of single … (0 comments)
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maine: 2007 Real Estate Market Update in Seacoast NH & Southern Maine Final Report - 01/05/08 12:54 PM
Welcome to 2008! The end of 2007 has come and gone so I decided to only focus on the numbers for this blog. Has our housing market caved in? has the reputed bubble done burst? or not? That is the big question I am asked every day. The final numbers are in for … (0 comments)
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maine: Moose on the trail in Maine - 01/05/08 11:40 AM
This moose along with two others were on one of the snow mobiling trails here in Maine. If you go out early enough in the morning you might be lucky enough to see one of these giants.Sue PaigeERA Today RealtyNaples, Me207749-5459www.mainewaterfront4you.com … (9 comments)
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maine: Naples, Maine, Long Lake - 01/05/08 11:32 AM
Here is a view of Long Lake in Naples, Maine. There will be a winter carnival coming this February to the lake and there will be food, snow mobile exhibitions, snow mobile races, etc. What a great reason to come and see this great area. The fishermen are out in their … (1 comments)
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maine: Heard A Talk At Rotary About Burrells Clipping Service In Houlton, Maine... - 01/03/08 08:55 PM
Clipping service..you mean like hedge trimming, grass cutting? Nooo. News gathering for one private viewer. You are a company making grape soda called Gapagrape. You want to know everything written, broadcast, webcast, blogged, podcast and printed for advertising and propaganda about your company, Gapagrape. You also want to read, absord … (2 comments)
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maine: Maine Has The Snow Alright, Now What's Up For Events Around Winter Wonderland? - 01/03/08 06:00 PM
Something for everyone this winter in Maine! The snow is here...so what's up to take part in to make the most of the winter in the northeast? Well, for starters, February 10th, the Owlsboro Transportation Museum has a Winter Transportation Festival. Everything from a 1929 Model T snowmobile to other … (0 comments)
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maine: Northern Maine Winter Weather...Come Inside A Houlton Maine Snowstorm! - 01/03/08 09:27 AM
If you grow up with sandy beaches of Florida or sunshine most of the time and never rains in southern California as the song says, snow is a foreign unknown. Sure, everyone knows Santa thrives in it at the North Pole, but what is it like to have a winter … (0 comments)
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maine: Your Brother Bill And His Sister June Talked Over The Holiday About Maine Real Estate For Sale.... - 01/02/08 09:08 PM
Yes, the calandar says January 2nd, 2008 and the Christmas / New Years Holiday is behind us for another year. But over the holiday lull when maybe the office phone rang a little less, and the market was a little less hectic, something else was happening. Behind the scenes, at … (1 comments)
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maine: Some good news from Maine? - 01/01/08 09:37 AM
Prices for single family, existing homes increased 1.62% in November 2007 compared to November 2006. In figures reported yesterday by MREIS (Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc.), REALTORS reported 891 sales in Maine in November, compared to 997 sales during November 2006, a drop of 10.63 percent. The median sales price … (8 comments)
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maine: In Maine, Turn Down Your Heat One Degree, Save Up To 30 Gallons Of Oil! - 12/30/07 05:35 PM
Ever heard people say "Brrrrr....it's cold" yet they have just a thin shirt on? So they heat the entire home to feel warm. With the concern about rising oil and energy for heating northern homes, dressing a little warmer and tracking down your drafts / heat loss makes sense. And … (5 comments)
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maine: Little Things To Tweak That Maine Home You Want To Market & Sell! - 12/29/07 12:38 PM
The usual advice like replace the dead light bulbs so broker and customers don't need to stumble thru "dark as the inside of a cow" cellar. Remove the "stuff" or at least have one giant pile of cargo rather than spread around the entire property. Clean the windows, remove "smells" … (2 comments)
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maine: Northern Maine US Canadian Border Working Smoothly For The Most Part.... - 12/27/07 10:47 AM
You hear alot of complaints by folks that just don't want to wait any time when they go thru customs, airport security, or the pick up of their burger. But from my experience on the Houlton Maine border, traffic moves right along and both the US and Canadian side are … (4 comments)
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maine: Cruising Into Northern Maine For Real Estate Shopping Trip, Stay Where? - 12/26/07 05:20 PM
Where to lay your head after a long day of driving to and tramping for northern Maine real estate in the Houlton area of Aroostook County?Where do you stay? Well, you are not in an area of a zillion Motel 6's, Holiday Inns, Best Westerns and Day's Inns. In Houlton … (0 comments)
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maine: Brain Teaser...Who Is The Most Famous Realtor Of All? - 12/21/07 12:10 PM
Think about it..you've heard of the most famous reindeer of them all (No..not Vixen..It was the one with the red nose not from a drinking problem or high blood pressure..Rudolph...you know Clarice's boyfriend). Anyway, back to the question, most famous broker of them all? Can't think of one that would … (4 comments)
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maine: Maine Ski Areas Adding More And More Trails As White Fluff Piles Up! - 12/15/07 09:53 AM
Swish...(carving sideways, lifting outside ski) swish...Maine skiing is a sport you can do for life. With your family no matter what the age, you can step into a set of boards and without a ton of effort head up the hill, enjoying the beauty and quietness of winter. Get your … (0 comments)
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maine: SentriLock Electronic Lock Boxes - 12/13/07 03:46 PM
As we get closer to the official launch here in Maine, I am curious as to everyone's thoughts on them...
How long until we're all using them?
What do you see as the issues/problems arising?
How about the benefits to you and your team?
When will the next best thing come out, like blue tooth … (15 comments)
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maine: Do You Really Know Hunger...Like Day After Day Hunger? - 12/10/07 08:03 PM
There is a local lady in Houlton Maine who works day in and day out at the Catholic Church's Food Pantry. She is the leading force looking for loads of dented cans from large grocery chains and donations from this boy scout troop, civic organization or folks from every denomination. … (2 comments)
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maine: Winter...Does The Word Make You Go "Bbrrrr" Or "Yippee" ? - 12/08/07 08:19 AM
Hibernation is not an option in Northern Maine. With a foot of new snow, crisp fresh air, blue skies and bright sunshine...let's get out there and play in the white stuff. Snow and winter are not a prison sentence in Aroostook County. It is an opportunity to enjoy the great … (7 comments)
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maine: Northern Maine Beginning To Look Like Christmas And Winter Settling In! - 12/07/07 09:06 AM
Zipped To Grand Lake Region To List A Cottage Thursday And It Was A Bright Clear Day With New Fluffy Snow All Around! East Grand Lake is starting to skim over...with parts frozen and other parts looking chilly if you ever were thinking of joining the polar bear club. Ice … (5 comments)
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maine: Santa and our Children and Children at heart - 12/06/07 04:44 AM
Hello hope all is well with everyone. Happy Holidays to you. In talking with my family the other day. Nothing like having family around. We talked about ways we use to set up stuff to look like Santa Clause has been to the house, either setting out the old cookies and … (0 comments)
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maine: Maine Snowfall Means Price Adjustments On Repo Homes! - 12/05/07 08:55 AM
Playing the leveling game with loved ones for christmas to make sure everyone is evie stevie when the 25th comes around later this month? Here's a leveler...reposession home in Patten and another one in Stacyville just reduced! Ask us for more propaganda on each but in a nut shell...
The … (1 comments)
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maine: FHA and Reverse Mortgages - 12/05/07 08:43 AM
Anyone looking for a mortgage company to place their FHA and/or Reverse Mortgage loans look no further. Northern Mortgage Services, LLC is FHA and Reverse Mortgage licensed. We are licensed throughout New England, Pennsylavania and Florida. Contact us today so that you don;t lose deals to the only growing mortgage products out … (2 comments)
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maine: Reality Television..I Know I Know..Some Of It Is Hard To Swallow (Gulp)... - 12/04/07 06:37 PM
The reason reality television works is the average guy like you and I watching can relate to the person in the box in the screen. If the fellow is a wannabe chef on Hells Kitchen, as he gets grilled and is under major dead lines to perform and barely able … (2 comments)
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maine: Best way to assist Brokers what are your thoughts? - 12/04/07 04:47 AM
As an assistant I often wonder what do you think are the most effective ways to support our Brokers to give them the best assistant.
There is so many things we can do the list is endless, but I wanted to ask what are your thoughts?
And those of you Brokers whom do … (0 comments)
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maine: Quality Of Life. The Term Means Many Different Things To Each Person. - 12/03/07 04:05 PM
We are all proud of our home town. But what it is about yours that makes it the center of the universe for you and your real estate business? Because you grew up there and have a slug of fond memories? That's the little league field where you hit the … (0 comments)
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maine: Ever See The Chef Show That Tears Apart A Restaurant? "Kitchen Nightmares?" - 12/02/07 10:42 PM
Host a little like Simon on his critique of eateries. But he knows what he is talking about. It boils down to pride in where you work. Knowing your job, working together, being efficient. Saving steps. If you love your job, the happiness and joy come thru. You smile. You … (0 comments)
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maine: Your Christmas Tree.....Look Like A Survivor Of World War III? - 11/30/07 10:04 AM
Dust it off, prop it up, watch the cat race up and down, batting ornaments across the room. Ahhhh ..Christmas. Settle back with an egg nog, Andy Williams on the 8 track crooning "Up On The Roof Top..Click Click Click". Going to do things different this year..no more silver tree … (3 comments)
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maine: Your Christmas Tree.....Look Like A Survivor Of World War III? - 11/30/07 09:40 AM
Dust it off, prop it up, watch the cat race up and down, batting ornaments across the room. Ahhhh ..Christmas. Settle back with an egg nog, Andy Williams on the 8 track crooning "Up On The Roof Top..Click Click". Going to do things different this year..no more silver tree with … (0 comments)
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maine: 25 Candlewood Lane, Lyman ME 04002 - 11/27/07 10:16 PM
Retirement never looked so good! Nearly new doublewide home in Keywood Manor, a 55+ community on a lovely corner lot. With 2-3 bedrooms, gorgeous large kitchen, 2 baths, and cathedral ceilings, this home can serve you all year round - but if you want to spend part of your time … (5 comments)
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