Check this out...Save $1000 on Your Next Home Purchase! With rates dipping recently, housing prices low plus a $1,000 credit at closing, I can't think of a better reason to start looking for a new home or investment property.  If you have interest, let me know.  Or, if you know of someone who could use our services and a $1,000 credit, please let me know or pass this along.  Carol and I love referrals!!    Now let's take look at what is going on in the market locally... **17 homes sold in August  **Year-to-date, 95 homes have sold in the Kittery/Eliot area **17 homes are currently "pending sale" with active contracts For more real estate information, check out my website www.SeacoastHomesForYou.com , or to receive a FREE on-line market analysis on your home check, out www.GetFreePropert... 09/17/2008

Although, the housing market has slowed, Housing Predictor, an independent real estate market forecaster says that the next 12 months will be the best time to invest in the U.S. housing market.  I know what you're thinking...just another real estate agent telling me to get into the market.  BUT, veteran real estate investors know that when it looks bad, that is the time to pull the trigger and buy real estate to have the highest probability of making top profits.  With this said I'm hoping you can do me a favor...if you hear of someone who might like to take advantage of this market, would you give me a call or send me an email?  I'd be happy to follow up and take great care of any of your friends or family interested in taking advantage of this market. Now let's take look at what is go... 08/17/2008

June 2008 and buyers are still holding out........prices have come down and interest rates are still doing well...but buyers know that it is a buyers market and are expecting to benefit from it....Where many properties were selling 3 years ago 15% above assessed value...today properties are selling either at or just under the assessed value....Many buyers are hoping to come into the Maine market and get a lot for their money....but the truth is that many sellers have already marked prices as low as they possibly can....Many sellers today are having to go to closing with some cash in order to clear title...Buyers may want to understand the market that they are shopping in first of all.....for example Biddeford is a little different from Ogunquit....and the prices will dictate that....It ... 06/27/2008

The latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) claims that existing-home sales are projected to trend up in 2008.  I definitely see that happening here in the Seacoast.  In fact, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for NAR was quoted recently saying, "The improvement in the Northeast reaffirms a trend apparent for some months now that shows signs of recovery, noteworthy because that was the first region to slump." Yes, he said did say improvement in the Northeast!  Let's check out what's been going on in the Kittery/Eliot area.  1.  21 homes sold in the Kittery/Eliot area in April  2.  Year-to-date, 41 homes have sold in Eliot and Kittery, ME. 3.  19 Eliot/Kittery area homes went pending with active contracts in April, and  4.  There are currently 174 active listings in thi... 05/18/2008

Kittery Maine Real Estate - Coastal Scenes Along Kittery Maine's ShorelineWhat a gorgeous area of the country I'm so fortunate to live in!  I live here in Portsmouth New Hampshire, which is right on the border of New Hampshire and Maine, and we're also here along the tiny coast of New Hampshire.  It's just beautiful here, and we have so much to do and see and experience, both in coastal NH and southern Maine coastal areas.  Being on the coast, we get to enjoy the soothing sights and sounds of coastal living every day, if we choose to.  My favorite drives are those that hug the coastline in both New Hampshire and Maine Seacoast areas. Kittery Maine's waterfront areas provide for lots of picture-taking opportunities of boats, all kinds of boats - lobster boats, sailboats, dinghies, row bo... 05/16/2008

                                        Homes and Condos For Sale in Coastal Kittery Maine                     Just across the bridge from Portsmouth NH is Kittery ME, right on the border of Maine and New Hampshire.  The Piscataqua River, which has the third fastest current in the world, runs between the two states, with the border somewhere in the middle of the river.Real estate in Kittery covers everything from small starter homes to fabulous luxury waterfront homes, and everything in between.  Kittery condos also cover a broad spectrum as well, with some magnificent luxury waterfront condos as well.To see some of the homes for sale in Kittery Maine, click on the links below.  Make sure to click on the little camera icon beside the price to see additional pictures of each home or cond... 04/20/2008

You might not believe it, BUT, the National Association of Realtors stated recently that sales of existing homes rose to a 5.03 million annual rate in February which is an unexpected 2.9% increase.  Why?  The answer is that sales are being spurred by lower prices.  Falling prices improve affordability and encourage people to make purchases.  In addition to existing home sales, new construction homes for sale at the end of February dropped to 471,000 units (in the US), the fewest since July 2005.  Rising sales and lower prices have also stimulated the mortgage market.  This is due in part to recent Federal Reserve actions that have allowed the 30-year fixed mortgage to remain near 6% and the 15-year fixed to hang around 5.5%.Now that your all up to date on the national market.  Here's wh... 04/15/2008

It is now 2008 and buyers are realizing that it is now or never....prices have come down and interest rates are still doing well...Many buyers are hoping to come into the Maine market and get a lot for their money....but the truth is that many sellers have already marked prices as low as they possibly can....Sellers today are having to go to closing with some cash in order to clear title...Buyers may want to understand the market that they are shopping in first of all.....for example Biddeford is a little different from Ogunquit....and the prices will dictate that....It is nice to see buyers doing their homework over the internet before seeking to see a property, but keep in mind that many properties out there are in an up side down loan and sellers can decrease their prices just so far... 03/31/2008

Although the snow continues to fall, there are still folks out there that need to buy homes!  February was no exception in the Kittery/Eliot area.  Here's the statistics for Kittery/Eliot home sales in February:5 homes sold in Kittery/Eliot-Four single family homes, and-One mobile homeIn addition, 20 Kittery/Eliot listings went pending with active contracts in February.  There are also 153 active listings in this area, which includes residential, condo and mobile home listings.Year-to-date, Kittery/Eliot, ME homes sales are as follows:15 homes sold in Kittery/Eliot, ME in the first two months of 2008:-11 single family homes,-Three condos, and-One mobile homeBUY low, SELL high.  It's always the best real estate advice!  The time to BUY is when prices are low and sellers are motivated.  S... 03/04/2008

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 $84,900-$3,500,000 New Listings this week 0 (Last Week 1)Pending Contracts 5 (Last Week 3)Sold this week 0 (Last Week 1)YorkNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 227 (Last Week 230)Price Range $124,900-$8,950,000 New Listings this week 5 (Last Week 5)Pending Contracts 17 (Last Week 19)Sold this week 3 (Last Week 0)South BerwickNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 47 (Last Week 47)Price Range $118,900-$499,0... 01/14/2008

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 family homes/condos on the market 230Price Range $124,900-$8,950,000New Listings this week 5Pending Contracts 19Sold this week 0South BerwickNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 47Price Range $118,900-$499,000New Listings this week 2Pending Contracts 2Sold this week 2North BerwickNumber of single family homes/condos on the market 41Price Range $94,900-$1,200,000New Listings this week 0Pending Contr... 01/07/2008

BathroomsThe common thought these days is that Kitchens and Bathrooms sell houses. If you have been following this series you already know you only have a short amount of time to impress a Buyer. Keeping your Bathroom as clean and uncluttered as possible will go a long way in selling your home. If you have any "little" projects that need to be completed- do them before you put the home on the market. I have had Buyers willing to put up with all kinds of cosmetic projects when they felt they could use the bathroom right away. So if a light fixture is damaged, temperamental or light bulbs are out make sure you correct it right away. Or if you started remodeling and the floor is half done and the tub isn't framed in - this is a priority project. Put up a new shower curtain and scrub the tu... 12/06/2007

Market Conditions for Kittery, MaineReported by Bruce Edgerly, REALTORUpdated October 23, 2007. Current Market Rating: 112345Buyer'sSeller'sCurrent Price Trend: 212345FallingRisingThough the market has gotten weaker in some areas...properties closest to the ocean are still moving...Summer of 2007 even exceeded that of 2006...Buyers are still looking and know that this is the time to be buying before the market bounces back to the sellers court. It is now fall 2007 and calls are still coming in which leads me to believe that 2008 should be even better. Though the market has dropped drastically in other states, Maine is holding its own and sales have increased since 2006. This is a very good sign for Southern Maine Real Estate. It appears that buyers are trying to lock in to their second ... 11/04/2007

ZIP Code: 03904Location Characteristics: Kittery is a town in York County, incorporated from Piscataquis Plantation on November 20, 1652 as the first town in the District of Maine. It was joined by York two days later. Apledore was incorporated as a town in 1661; its name was changed to Isles of Shoals in 1665 and then annexed to Kittery in 1696.The town serves as the gateway to Maine from points south with its old and more modern bridges spanning the Piscataqua River.The federal government established the Navy Yard at Kittery in 1806. The 74-gun ship Washington was the first vessel built in the Yard in 1815.Kittery shipyards have been producing for nearly two hundred years, including famous vessels such as ?Washington? and the ?Kearsage.? Come feel the history.County: York ~ School Dis... 04/13/2007

While reading on-line this morning in the Fosters Daily Democrat newspaper, I learned that the oldest home in Maine, "The Bray House" is being auctioned this Saturday, March 24th at 11 AM.  This home was built in 1662 by shipwright John Bray of Plymouth, England and was owned by the Pepperrell family for over 200 years.  This home, which is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located at 100 Pepperrell Rd in Kittery, ME.  It was originally built as a two-room home but it grew over its 345 years to become what it is today, a three floor mansion with 300 feet of ocean frontage.  The first floor of this magnificent home has two kitchens, a pantry and laundry room, dining and formal living rooms both with fireplaces, a long parlor as well as family room.  On the ... 03/23/2007

Yes, you read that correctly--I did write brothel!  For more than two decades the sleepy town of Kittery, Maine, ignored, or maybe I should say, "turned a blind eye" to the Danish Health Club.  I remember moving to the area and a friend telling me it was "more" than just a health club" but I never really believed.  Well, I guess the "talk" was the truth as the club, which opened in 1984, closed last year after an IRS raid in 2004.  To put the scandalous history of the building behind them, the town has approved the demolition of the former Danish Health Club building and eight new 2,300 square foot townhomes will be erected overlooking the Piscataqua River near the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge.  Each unit will have a one-car garage, three bedrooms and two and a half baths.  The new structu... 12/12/2006

Kittery Maine Outlet Shopping If you love to shop, you'll love the Seacoast areas of New Hampshire and Southern Maine!!  We've got every kind of shopping you can imagine!Shopping in New Hampshire is tax-free, but with all the outlet shopping in Kittery, Maine, you can save more at the outlets than the tax you'll pay there!!  And everyone likes to save money!! $$$$If you take this bridge from downtown Portsmouth New Hampshire north, you'll cross over the Piscataqua River into Kittery Maine.  Kittery has about a 2 mile stretch on Route 1 where both sides are lined with outlet shopping of every kind you can imagine!  You can buy just about everything here in these outlets except groceries, but you can get food products at several shops.  Don't fear, you won't go hungry!               There... 11/21/2006