maine waterfront property: Maine Lakefront Real Estate - Is There a Condo in Your Future?
- 04/25/08 04:21 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 the seventies. But, the truth is, lakefront condos in Vacationland, for the most part, are quite nicely appointed. They have woodburning fireplaces, screen porches, decks and master suites. But what about privacy? Relax. Here in the lakes region there are no concrete hallways smelling of boiled cabbage and stale garlic. No grumpy … (0 comments)
maine waterfront property: Maine Waterfront Property - Embden Area Offers Beauty, Serenity
- 04/23/08 12:59 PM
The Embden Region is located north of the Belgrade Lakes and south of Moosehead, about 4 1/2 hours from Boston. This sparsely populated area is dotted with small lakes and ponds and offers lakefront properties in a variety of settings and price points. The names of the prominent towns in this area - Bingham, Solon, Caratunk, Harmony, Athens, Guilford, and Monson - are not that well-known outside of Maine, reflecting the rural nature of this region. Similarly, the lakes and ponds are not household names either - Embden Pond, Great Moose Lake, Indian Pond, Piper Pond, Lake Hebron, Sebec Lake, Whetstone Pond, Pleasant … (0 comments)
maine waterfront property: Maine Lakefront Real Estate - Finding It Your Way, Phase Two
- 04/21/08 07:19 AM
A couple of weeks ago we announced several upgrades to the search capabilities found on our website. Today we bring another fantastic feature. Starting today, when you do a search for properties on our website, www.mrlakefront.net, once you get the search results, you will see a button on each individual listing that says "Map It". What this will do is actually show you the location on the lake of the listing you're looking at on a Google map. How cool is that?! If the specific address is not provided to us, the button will say "Lake Map" and show you a Google map of the lake … (0 comments)
maine waterfront property: Maine Waterfront Property - Meet the C.E.O.
- 04/17/08 01:34 PM
So, you're reading this headline and thinking, "Meet the CEO - the Chief Executive Officer - of Maine Waterfront Property?!" "Huh?" "What are they talking about?!" Well, to most of the world a CEO is a chief executive officer - the person at the head of a company who makes a six figure salary and a seven figure bonus, who is driven to work by a uniformed driver, and who wears $3000 suits, customed-made shoes, and shirts ordered in from a personal tailor in Hong Kong. Here in the world of Maine waterfront property, though, a CEO is somewhat different. Here in Maine, a CEO can … (0 comments)
maine waterfront property: For Maine Lakefront Real Estate Buyers, Spring Training Is Over
- 04/08/08 01:17 AM
While we wait for "ice out" to come to area lakes and ponds later this month, the snow is already melting around here at a rapid pace. Camp roads and shorelines are emerging and, much like our beloved Red Sox, lakefront property buyers should be moving out of "spring training" mode and into the "regular season". Phones in the office are ringing and new lakefront property listings are coming onto the market. Early bird buyers are venturing out of hibernation to see what the new listings are - as well as what older, unsold listings have come down in price. If you're in the market this season … (0 comments)
maine waterfront property: Maine Lakefront Real Estate - Finding It Your Way
- 04/06/08 01:35 AM
Last fall, at season's end, we, at Mr Lakefront, asked over a thousand regular visitors to our website a simple question: "How can we make our website more helpful to you, the lakefront buyer?" Quite frankly, we were very gratified by the response. Not just by the number of respondents, but by the quality of their input. After reviewing each request for value and feasibility, we put our web developer on the case. We are now happy to announce the release of Phase 1. Check out the following enhancements on our website at http://www.mrlakefront.net/ . Search by Lake Size - Let's face it, some … (0 comments)
maine waterfront property: Spring Skiing Gives Birdseye View of Maine Waterfront Property
- 04/01/08 01:40 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 you drive west along Rte. 302 from Bridgton to Fryeburg. I'm running this photo to remind us all that the predominant colors in this area will soon be green and blue - not white! I'm also running it because I've found out that Shawnee Peak has received nearly 200 inches of … (0 comments)
maine waterfront property: Grassroots Group Fights State on Naples Causeway Bridge Proposal
- 03/28/08 12:03 AM
Strong resistance to a fixed bridge plan proposed by the Maine Department of Transportation to replace a Naples swing bridge is being voiced by a local group of Sebago Lakes region businesspeople and waterfront front property owners around Long Lake, Brandy Pond and Sebago Lake. This grassroots group of concerned citizens met earlier in the week in Augusta with MDOT officials to air their concerns and objections. A meeting between Naples town officials and MDOT representatives is scheduled for March 31st at the Naples town office. The meeting is open to the public, but remarks will be limited to the officials participating. Apparently, the MDOT is sticking to its … (0 comments)
maine waterfront property: Maine Lakefront Real Estate Buyers Should Take Full Advantage of Their Buyer's Agent
- 03/26/08 12:55 AM
A lot of our customers who are looking to purchase a nice piece of Maine waterfront property often live some distance from Maine and are thinking in terms of purchasing a second home, rather than a primary residence. When you live three or more hours away from the property you might be interested in buying it can pay off big time when you use your buyer's agent to your fullest advantage. Any capable buyer's agent should be able to show you property, help negotiate an offer, and handle all the paperwork to closing. But if you live some distance from the area … (0 comments)
maine waterfront property: Maine Lakefront Real Estate Buyers -"Eating the Maine Way"
- 03/21/08 01:17 AM
House hunting for a lakefront home is hard work. One can certainly work up a hearty appetite by around lunch time. Resist the temptation to indulge in another burger or salad. Be adventurous!! Eat like a Mainer. "Italians" - Folks "from away" are often startled when they see road signs outside convenience stores that read " 3 Italians- $5.95 ". Let me assure you that no funny business is going on here. An "italian" here in Maine is an italian sandwich that is uniquely a Maine invention. An "italian" is not a submarine sandwich. Nor is it a grinder, po'boy, hero, or … (0 comments)
maine waterfront property: Milfoil Summit and Nematodes (?) Bring Hope to Maine Waterfront Property Owners
- 03/19/08 12:22 PM
There's a battle being waged along many shorelines of two dozen or more lakes and ponds in southern Maine. The foe is a persistent, virulent aquatic plant known by most as milfoil. Milfoil is a plant that grows under water, in shallower areas where it can get sufficient sunlight to grow and prosper. It clogs shoreline areas with its leafy growth, making those areas unusable for swimming and boating. It also robs the lake's ecosystem of necessary oxygen which affects all the other living things in the water. Milfoil is bad news. The 9th annual Milfoil Summit was just concluded in Lewiston and news from that summit offers … (0 comments)
maine waterfront property: Maine Lakefront Real Estate - Life Long Dream, Part Time Representation?
- 03/13/08 03:32 AM
It's no secret that the national slow down in real estate has also effected the real estate industry here in Maine. The nationwide boom period from 2003 to 2005 brought thousands of folks from other walks of life into the industry. In western Maine, the membership of the Western Maine Board of Realtors exploded in that two year period from 150 to 300 members. Folks from a variety of backgrounds who had never thought of being real estate agents were now drawn to the real estate industry with the dreams of making easy money. Things began to change in the late summer of … (0 comments)
maine waterfront property: A Laker's Dozen - Tips For Maine Waterfront Property Owners
- 03/07/08 06:12 AM
13 Ways You Can Help the Lake I was checking out the latest newsletter from our friends at the Worromontogus Lake Association in the Augusta area and came across this great list of things Maine waterfront property owners can do to help their lake. I've seen this before, but neglected to save it, so am now happy to pass it along to our readers. 1. Always check boat, trailer and equipment for plant fragments before launch and after take-out. 2. Respect Shoreland Zone Regulations. Before making any change on your land, check with your town to see what's permitted and what's not in … (0 comments)
Now, I know what you're thinking. When it comes to lakefront living, the thought of a condo leaves many lakefront buyers cold.;)
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