maine: Them Are some Hot Wires! - - 08/06/08 10:17 PM
Here in New England, we have a lot of older homes steeped in history
with outdated and insufficient wiring!
Here is a thermal picture of a circuit breaker panel with a few hot breakers under high load.
"High electrical demand (or loads) causes the wires and breakers to literally heat … (0 comments)
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maine: Save a horse ride a bike - 08/03/08 07:38 PM
My Fiance` and I went riding at the barn this weekend.
I am what is know in the equine community as a "Horse Hubby"~ Only we're a one horse family so I usualy ride my Mountain bike on side the trails. This weekend we decided to take an un-groomed trail. It was … (0 comments)
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maine: THROUGH MY EYES, Part I: YORK HARBOR, MAINE - 08/01/08 08:55 PM
I am late, so late, in my blogging efforts. Day to day efforts stop me from writing on the topics that I think I should. You know: the market , the numbers, the facts. I'm good at numbers and it's hard to argue with the facts. A risk free entry into … (7 comments)
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maine: An ounce of prevention... - 07/31/08 02:16 PM
It's really quite sad, and unfortunately, it happens all too often. Here in Maine, the winters can get extremely cold and harsh. As the price of oil increases, Mainahs are grasping for any solution to the yearly problem: What am I going to do to heat my home? For many locals, … (0 comments)
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maine: That can't be good???!!! - 07/30/08 01:46 PM
Ok, so I've had a few people ask me about some of the sights that I've seen over the years. They generally ask about the worst this or the scariest that, and I'm happy to share. I'd like everyone to know that the names have been changed to protect the 'not-so' … (6 comments)
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maine: Down in one area, may mean up elsewhere!! - 07/29/08 02:58 PM
Though I'm located in rural Maine, a place where conservation is a hot topic, our market has NOT slowed to the point of this. The many cycles of the market can have positive and negative impacts in all aspects and sectors. Since Maine is a conservation-rich area, with its vast mountains, … (0 comments)
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maine: Maine Waterfront Property - Jackman's Wild Beauty - 07/22/08 01:28 PM
North of the Rangeley Lakes area, running along the Canadian border, is the Jackman Region. The town of Jackman is the only town of any size in this region and has been a destination for outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen for years.
Nestled among the lakes and mountains of the Moose River … (0 comments)
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maine: Maine Lakefront Real Estate - Houlton Area is Woods, Water, and Potatoes - 07/17/08 03:17 PM
Northeast of Baxter Park and Katahdin lies the Houlton Region. Part wooded wilderness, part agricultural landscape, this region stretches from Sherman Mills in the south, up through Houlton and the end of the Interstate, then due north to Mars Hill. Most of the towns in this region are located on or … (0 comments)
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maine: 6 Camp Road, Shapleigh, Maine - 07/13/08 08:04 PM
You will not believe the view from this affordable, waterfront camp on Silver Lake in Shapleigh, Maine. This rustic camp style home is set on .25 acres at the end of Silver Lake Road. The camp has not been used for several years but if your used to camping and have been … (2 comments)
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maine: Independence Day, Maine Style - 07/11/08 03:04 PM
"Happy 3rd of July!" I heard kids shout through the throngs of people gathered for the Portland Symphony Orchestra's Independence Pops concert on the eve of Independence Day. Somehow in Maine, having the festivities a day off seemed to make perfect sense. There were scattered showers throughout the evening, but no one … (3 comments)
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maine: Maine Waterfront Property - Heading Down East - 07/10/08 12:14 PM
As one leaves the friendly confines of the town of Ellsworth, driving past the turn for Acadia and Bar Harbor and continuing east on Rte. 1, heading further "down east", the character of the landscape begins to change and a general feeling of "ruralness" is pervasive.
Passing the turn for the … (0 comments)
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maine: Video Tours...the good, the bad, the ugly. - 07/09/08 08:33 AM
Lately I have been perusing the web and seeing more and more people becoming involved in producing Video Tours for real estate. As an industry expert with almost 10 years of professional experience in videography and editing, I am excited to see this kind of technology and marketing tool become more … (2 comments)
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maine: 21 Mackenzie Way, Sanford ME 04073 - 07/05/08 01:20 PM
SANFORD MAINE!
REDUCED! Now asking 224,800!
So much to offer in this area...lakes, the ocean, skiing, hiking, shopping, and just a little over an hour to Boston, and of course, some of the best sports - Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins - what more can you ask??
This home is … (3 comments)
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maine: 0 Asbury Lane, Acton ME 04001 - 07/03/08 05:19 PM
ENJOY YOUR SUMMERS SWIMMING IN A SOUTHERN MAINE LAKE!
Swim, fish, play and build. "The Ridge" provides the perfect opportunity to build your year-round or get-a-way home. This wooded 5.16 acre lot is located in an area of quality homes, with protective covenents. Deeded beach rights on 700 … (1 comments)
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maine: Hump Day, Boothbay Edition - 07/01/08 09:12 AM
Last Wednesday, I got a mid-week break from work to take a 5-hour sail aboard one of the Windjammers on display in Boothbay Harbor for the town's annual Windjammer Days festival. Each year, the town organizes the festival, which includes sailing, a parade, food and games for kids, along with some private … (2 comments)
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maine: Northeastern Maine Lakefront Real Estate - No Small Potatoes - 06/30/08 07:53 PM
While the Presque Isle Region may be best known for growing potatoes, this northern Maine region has its share of wilderness, woods, and water and provides recreational opportunities to those who crave outdoor activities.
In addition to the hiking , fishing, canoeing and kayaking that can be enjoyed on the many … (0 comments)
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maine: A throwback in time, just a stone's throw from Portland - 06/23/08 03:54 PM
This weekend, I had the opportunity to spend a night on Peaks Island, which is just a short boat ride from Downtown Portland. (The pictures above were taken this weekend: From left to right - the ferry from Portland to Peaks, One of many sailboats cruising on the bay, All the gear for … (2 comments)
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maine: Market Appears to Show Signs of a Rebound - 06/23/08 01:32 PM
Great news from Providence Business News highlighting NAR statistics on existing home sales. Some great data to share with clients or to encourage prospective buyers to react. Remember the Time Magazine article that explained buyers waiting for a price break in a property can be negated by even a slight increase in interest … (3 comments)
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maine: 2.73 ac. private lot with 201 ft. of sandy beach on Little Sebago Lake $499,500, Build package $823,500.Tour at http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?sk=13&t=1534040 - 06/22/08 08:20 PM
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maine: Great Investment Opportunity - 06/20/08 01:02 PM
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maine: 1/2 mile to Wells/Moody Beach - 06/20/08 12:58 PM
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maine: Motivated Sellers....Great Investment Opportunity - 06/20/08 12:54 PM
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maine: Offers Wanted.....Motivated Sellers.....Sellers are Moving......... - 06/20/08 12:52 PM
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maine: Summer in New England - 06/20/08 08:29 AM
It is great time of year in New England and visitors will be flocking in for the summer season. I am very excited as I look forward to getting out on the Bay and enjoying the beautiful coastline as well as the many seafood dishes that is native to our New England … (1 comments)
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maine: When You Play Cards, You Can Win Games Without Face Cards If You Have Enough Of Them! - 06/14/08 05:49 AM
Promotion of the
area you live in. It starts with the
thoughts and perceptions in your head.
Do you figure you
lack some man made
attraction like Disney
Land or a major league
baseball or other franchise team, etc
and that you have nothing to toot
your horn about?
Sometimes … (1 comments)
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maine: Multi Use Property in Arundel Maine - 06/12/08 01:54 PM
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maine: Lincoln Regions Offers Maine Lakefront Real Estate in the Wild - 06/09/08 07:30 PM
The Lincoln region is anchored by two landmarks - the town of Lincoln, which sits just off the Interstate, and a fantastic, well-known body of water by the name of West Grand Lake.
This whole area is located on the east side of central Maine and has many lakes and ponds, but few towns and … (0 comments)
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maine: Real Estate Brokers Like Matchmakers....(Drawing Bow...Letting Arrow Fly...BOING!) - 06/06/08 07:44 AM
Pucker up. Instead of thinking of real estate brokers as salesman...think of them as locators, matchmakers. Good ones sit down first, listen to the buyer's / seller's hopes and dreams regarding real estate. And then factor in the unique individual factors in each party's life...i.e. pressure to sell before tax … (0 comments)
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maine: - The POWER of Infrared Technology - - 06/05/08 11:06 AM
What is Infrared Imaging Technology?
Infrared thermal imaging has come a long way. This technology was only domain of science and the space program and then made it's way in the military and night vision programs. Infrared thermal imaging has been in the residential and commercial area for some time now. … (0 comments)
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maine: The Captain’s Quarters Condominiums - 06/04/08 09:46 PM
Announcing Portland's exciting, new condominium project on the historic Eastern Prom. The Captain's Quarters features 7 comfortable units at 102 Eastern Promenade in a restored Victorian building, all with fabulous water views, updated finishes, period details and many with fireplaces. The common area includes 2 spacious decks, a sitting room, … (0 comments)
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maine: Island,waterfront,oceanfront,Maine,New York,Chebeague island,buyers - 05/17/08 06:00 PM
Does anyone have buyers for a Maine island oceanfront home that is a Waltman redesigned home done in 1993 with approx 1675 sq feet and.67 acres and @345 feet of waterfrontage. This is ocean accessible and ready to move into...the price is $499,900 currently? For rent too all summer long to the right … (0 comments)
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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 … (4 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 # 881960
Beautiful 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 … (3 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, 2008
Kittery
Number 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)Eliot
Number 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 5
Week of January 29-February 3, 2008
Kittery
Number 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)Eliot
Number 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 4
Week of January 22-28, 2008
Kittery
Number 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)Eliot
Number 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: 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 … (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, 2008
Kittery
Number 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)Eliot
Number 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 8-14
Kittery
Number 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)Eliot
Number 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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