maine real estate: Hoping To Sell Your Home this Summer? A Few Simple Tips....
- 06/29/11 05:05 AM
Simple summer steps to sell your home (ARA) - If you plan to put your home up for sale this summer, or if it has been on the market for some time, you might consider investing in a few key updates to improve your odds of attracting a buyer. Of course, you don't want to sink a load of cash into a place you aren't going to stay in, but focusing on a few influential fixes can drastically improve the home's overall appearance - and your chances of selling. Freshen up Potential buyers often look for obvious signs of neglect, such … (5 comments)
maine real estate: Update Your Icing to Sell Your Cake!
- 06/06/11 09:02 AM
Have you ever thought about how much the roof on your home is like icing on a cake? For example, if you see a beautiful home with a sharp looking custom roof, you automatically assume that what's under the roof is just as well maintained and beautiful as the roof is. Just like when I see a beautifully frosted cake I just know that the inside will be delicious as well! But if you see a home with a scruffy, poorly maintained, outdated roof...you immediately begin to wonder how much the interior has been neglected as well. Just like when … (2 comments)
maine real estate: Bathroom Upgrades Under $200!
- 06/02/11 04:53 AM
Awesome bathroom upgrades for less than $200 (ARA) - A beautiful bathroom can be uplifting on many levels: it improves your home's resale value and provides you with a welcoming environment in one of the most-used rooms of your house. If your bathroom has become the room in the house you least want to visit, it may be time to consider some cost-effective upgrades. A mid-range bathroom remodel can cost, on average, around $16,000 (and return 64 percent of that cost at the time of resale), according to Remodeling Magazine's 2011 Cost. vs. Value Report. You don't have to spend thousands, … (5 comments)
maine real estate: October in the Maine Real Estate Market
- 11/15/10 08:09 AM
OCTOBER - 2010 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewsletter Well friends, I can't believe that October has passed us by and we are well into the month of November! With time passing so quickly, I figured we'd better hurry up and take a look at the condition of the Maine Real Estate Market during the month of October. This market report is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home in Maine, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general. This newsletter … (0 comments)
maine real estate: September 2010: Maine Market Report
- 09/28/10 04:15 AM
SEPTEMBER - 2010 Maine Housing Trends Are you curious about the Maine Real Estate market? Have you always wondered what it would be like to live in Maine and be able to dip your toes in our sparkling waters, climb rugged Mt. Katahdin, or enjoy a lobster bake on the dunes whenever you like? Well, my friend, welcome to The Hershey Home Team's Maine Market Report. This report is specially designed to provide you with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home in Maine, thinking about selling your Maine … (0 comments)
maine real estate: Yes....Maine IS Moving!
- 05/26/10 06:37 AM
We'll folks, I've gotten so many questions in the last few days regarding the Real Estate market in Maine that I thought I'd share some statistics with you. To sum it up....the market is active and houses are selling! A report published by the Maine Association of Realtors revealed the following......
Sales of Maine single-family existing homes rose 62.95 percent in April 2010 compared with April 2009. According to the Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. (MREIS), Realtors sold 994 homes in April 2010; and the statewide median sales price (MSP) for homes sold increased 3.41 percent to $165,450 from April 2009. … (4 comments)
maine real estate: Market Statistics for Bath, Maine Real Estate!
- 04/24/09 06:07 AM
Happy Friday! Some happy news for your Happy Friday... the average DOM (Days on Market) for homes in Bath, Maine is now 75 days! A year ago in March it was 195 days...that's a 61% difference! Know what that means? Homes are selling! And they're selling much faster than they did a year ago. Now just to be fair, if you have a home that's market value is $150,000 and you are asking $225,000...well, the DOM statistics aren't going to help you much. But if your home is priced well, then you should expect to go under contract in about 75 days or less. So if you're … (0 comments)
maine real estate: It's a Beautiful Day in Maine!
- 04/14/09 06:23 AM
Greetings from Maine! Oh what a beautiful day it is today.....temps should reach close to 60...there's a light, salty breeze coming off of the ocean...the osprey are back..and the birds are singing! People are thankful that the long winter is finally over, as evidenced by the ear-to-ear grin on everyone's face! It's a perfect day to walk on Popham Beach, have a picnic at the waterfront park in Bath, or simply sit on the deck and soak up the sunshine! Oh....and of course it's a perfect day to check out the homes for sale in Mid Coast Maine! Now is the time … (3 comments)
maine real estate: Maintenance-Free Luxury on the Coast of Maine! Open Saturday 1-4!
- 03/23/09 06:44 AM
< Are you looking for a place in Maine? Somewhere the whole family looks forward to coming to year after year? A place where you don't have to worry about keeping the grass mowed....or the shingles painted...or the roof maintained? Well, I've got the perfect place for you! Nestled on 183 acres of common land, this new condo is perfect for either vacation or year-round use. Someone else takes care of grass...and the shingles...and the roof. All you have to do is unlock the door! Fabulous location is under 2 minutes to magnificent Popham Beach and historic Ft. Popham. Short drive … (4 comments)
maine real estate: "If I Was Rich, I'd Do This For Free!"
- 02/13/09 03:29 AM
I recently read an article in The Times Record about a local fisherman. The young man talked about his love for the sea and how much he enjoyed his job. In his own words... "If I was rich, I'd do this for free!" You can read the whole story here. That got me thinking about how wonderful it is to love what you do for a living. Considering the average American spends a minimum of 40 hours a week at work....and for Real Estate Agents that figure can be considerably higher... loving your job is important!
Why are they all blank? Well...it's because if you're planning on buying a home, then I can't think of 1 good reason to not have a home inspection! For most people, the purchase of a home is one of the biggest, if not THE biggest, investment they will make in their lifetime. It is vital that you know what you're taking on with that investment! Sure..you fell in love with that home the minute you saw it! But remember, my friend, that love is blind! Love might make you miss that water … (4 comments)
maine real estate: The HAP Homes Have Arrived!
- 02/04/09 03:40 AM
Well folks...it's official. The HAP homes are now on the market! Those of you who have been with me for a while may remember a few posts I did regarding the Homeowners Assistance Program at Brunswick Naval Air Station. I had a terrific response from those posts and answered many questions before the Army Corp of Engineers asked to me stop. Apparently, they are the only ones "allowed" to answer HAP questions. Puhleeezzz... But that's a different blog. So for those of you who are new, well...let's back up a bit. In 2005, the Base Realignment and Closure Commission announced that Brunswick Naval Air Station … (2 comments)
maine real estate: What is a Vernal Pool and Why Do I Care?
- 01/22/09 11:37 AM
What is a vernal pool? Is it an asset to a property? Can I swim in it? Why do I even care? Well, if you're planning on buying Real Estate in Maine, you'd better care! If you buy a property that has a vernal pool on it, you could encounter restrictions on how you can develop your land. And no..you won't need your water wings! Vernal pools are small, shallow wetlands that appear only temporarily at particular times of year. Although they are only filled with water a few times a year, they are essential breeding, feeding and resting areas for 2/3 of Maine's amphibians! Frogs, turtles, … (0 comments)
Simple summer steps to sell your home (ARA) - If you plan to put your home up for sale this summer, or if it has been on the market for some time, you might consider investing in a few key updates to improve your odds of attracting a buyer. Of course, you don't want to sink a load of cash into a place you aren't going to stay in, but focusing on a few influential fixes can drastically improve the home's overall appearance - and your chances of selling. Freshen up Potential buyers often look for obvious signs of neglect, such … (5 comments)
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