E.Pat Foster's (epat) Blog

I recently received this summary from our Association CEO about how the NEW LAW NARROWS SECOND HOME TAX BENEFIT. She quoted a summary that was included in REALTOR Magazine (8/7/08) :  "The housing-stimulus package that became law last week took a bite out of the home-sale exclusions for second-ho...

Ever worry that your fuel tank is almost empty and then hurry to the nearest gas station before you run out of fuel? Hate to admit it, but "Been there, done that" ! I came across an interesting article this AM posted on RISMedia Real Estate News that I thought was worth sharing. "10 ways to be mo...

My Piece of Maine : I am fortunate to have several incredible Pieces of Maine. One of my favorite spots is in the Historic Village of Somesville. Pictured below is the Somesville Foot Bridge. One of the Island's most photographed scenes.(FYI: I took this photo last week when I was taking a mornin...

Gotta love Acadia. In the National Park even the ducks are friendly!'Matilda' (my favorite mallard duck) returns every summer with her wee ones. When she wants a break from swimming, she'll cruise with me around our quiet cove on Long Pond. She's out there right now...squawking...begging for a tr...

Attention all YOU Mainiacs ! ......Let the Games Begin! (Those of us who survived the Winter, DESERVE the summer !!) YOU have a chance to win $20,000! The Maine Association of REALTORS has just launched a contest on "You Tube" for YOU...Maine residents (*non-Realtors and their families *) to say ...

 Spring time in Maine...... 'gotta love it'! It's time to 'dig out from under'! (winter photo:GramE's camp on Long Pond)Mud Season is fast approaching. I wonder where Bob put our LLBean Waders ??.A local reminded me the other day that we usually have 2 seasons in Maine: Winter and Construction.Th...

I was walking past the TV this AM and happened to hear a catchy phrase that I just had to jot down."When you are over the hill, that's when you begin to pick up speed".I googled the phrase to see if I could credit the quote** and stumbled on an article by Marc Freedman posted in the Providence Jo...

Can you imagine building a home from the slab up in less than a week? Well, 20 Volunteer REALTORS ® , staff, friends and family from the State of Maine...and the Maine Association of REALTORS® believe it can be done! Check out the blog created by MAR for a 'behind the scenes' daily posting of com...

Have any experience writing Facebook applications? Until I read the article "Real Estate Gets Younger" posted on RISMEDIA, I never knew anything about Facebook applications.(and still don't). I'll need to do some more research to see what is involved in writing one. I was searching for new tech i...

In my ongoing search for old photos and interesting articles about the history of women in Real Estate, I stumbled on an incredible photo and a fascinating article about one of the largest real estate land transaction in American History. (The link is to "This Week Then". It changes each week. I ...