maine waterfront real estate: Maine Lakefront Real Estate - Getting the Word Out
- 01/02/09 09:03 AM
I got a call from my brother who asked me how the market is for lakefront property. I told him that selection was great, interest rates were at 5% heading even lower, prices had fallen 10 to 15% and sellers were motivated. He said, "Tom, that's great news! Are you getting the word out to to those wanting to buy lakefront property?" I said, "Well, I think so. But, you know, I'm not sure." I told him that my message might be getting lost among the great deluge of "bad news" such as government bailouts, bank failures and unemployment figures. The … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Maine Lakefront Real Estate - Maintaining Your Septic System
- 10/28/08 09:50 AM
One of the primary responsibilities of a lakefront property owner is to be familiar with and properly maintain their septic system. Also, those planning to buy an existing home or build a new home need to familiarize themselves with the basics of a basic septic sewage disposal system. Today I would like to post a few words about maintaining an existing system. With the help from our friends at Green Environmental Engineering in Wayne, Maine here's today's Q. and A. on septic systems: How do I maintain my septic system? Operation and maintenance of a septic system consists of avoiding or minimizing the … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Maine Waterfront Real Estate - It's Fryeburg Fair Time!
- 10/01/08 12:29 PM
Late summer and early fall brings with it the many agricultural fairs all over Maine. Here in the southern part of the state it starts in mid-summer with the North Waterford World's Fair, which is followed in September with the Cumberland Fair, the Common Ground Fair, and the Oxford County Fair. All have their attractions and are great fun to go to, but the biggest and best of all - indeed, "Maine's Blue Ribbon Classic" - is the Fryeburg Fair, which opens tomorrow, September 28th, and closes next Sunday, October 5th. What's your pleasure? Sheepdog trials and the Firemen's Muster kick … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Maine Lakefront Real Estate - Property Search or Quest?
- 07/17/08 08:22 AM
I got a call last Saturday from a gal inquiring about a property. She said, "Tom, you probably don't remember me, but you showed us some lakefront properties a few years ago." I immediately remembered her and her husband as nice folks from Massachusetts. She said, "We've been looking for 5 years and can't seem to find a place we like. There's always something missing or something we don't like with the ones we look at." I then asked her, "What are you looking for in a lakefront property?" and "What's your price range or budget?" She then described for me … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Maine Waterfront Real Estate - In Maine, it's Not Always About the Money
- 05/16/08 12:21 AM
Visitors to our fair state often never get beyond the idyll of Lobster, Lighthouses, Moose, Loons and Blueberries. A gorgeous coastline, crystal clear lakes, wondrous mountains, wild rivers, cathedral pines and hemlock all make for a pretty wonderful place. However, a part of Maine few visitors ever get to witness is the one experienced by the average Mainer - high taxes, limited opportunities and few high paying manufacturing jobs. Only the most ardent free trader would say that NAFTA is good for Maine. Could H. Ross Perot have had it right after all? Folks who choose to live here understand that … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Maine Lakefront Real Estate - Jetskis, the New Controversy
- 04/15/08 07:53 AM
When it comes to Jetskis, or "personal watercraft " as the manufacturers like to call them, ninety percent of lakefront homeowner opinions I've heard fall into two extreme positions. Extreme Position #1: OUTLAW THEM COMPLETELY - Many believe that unlike powerboats, which are designed to take one from point A to point B, jetskis are not designed for that peaceful and benign purpose. Folks seeking thrills, excitement and a rather noisy kind of fun are drawn to jetskis like moths to a flame. To some, jetskis are to boats as "funny car" hot rods are to automobiles. A virulent strain.Most jetski owners … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Maine Waterfront Real Estate - Choosing the "Sow's Ear"
- 04/12/08 12:49 AM
Most folks have only so much money to spend on a lakefront property. After conferring with a reputable mortgage broker, lakefront buyers have a pretty good idea of what they can afford to spend . (Need the name of a good mortgage broker? Let us know.) Determing how much one can spend is a lot easier than determining what to spend it on. Let's say your budget indicates that you can afford to spend $400,000 on a lakefront home. Here are your 5 choices: 1)One can purchase a $300,000 house on a $100,000 lot2)One can purchase a $250,000 house on a $150,000 lot3)One can … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Maine Waterfront Real Estate - It's for the Birds!
- 04/10/08 11:50 AM
Before buying my Maine lakefront camp I was not really "in touch" with our feathered friends. Having grown up in the city, my idea of birds was pigeons, grackles and the sparrows. They co-existed in the old South Boston neighborhood that was all the world to me. These were the kinds of birds that I was used to. When I was a kid, I really liked the sounds of pigeons. Their cooing in the eaves of the old three decker on Dorset Street seemed strangely calming to me. Most folks don't think much of pigeons. In fact, I've heard them refered to as … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Naples Bridge Controversy Proceeds to Non-Binding Referendum
- 04/03/08 01:10 PM
The latest news out of Naples is that the local populace - business owners, waterfront property owners, and landlubbers alike - will be sounded out via a May 20th referendum on whether they would prefer to see a fixed bridge or moving bridge replacement for the existing, deteriorating swing bridge. The vote would be non-binding, but would help officials steer a course toward resolution with the Maine Department Of Transportation, who only have enough budget for a fixed span. The other development that came out of the meeting was the acknowledgement of a quiet groundswell of support for the less expensive fixed bridge option. At a meeting … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Maine Lakefront Real Estate - "Having It All" on Thompson Lake
- 03/17/08 11:31 AM
A little over a million dollars can still buy you a heckuva lakefront home here in Maine. While it's rare that I can promise that you can "have it all", there is that occasional exception. In the opinion of Mr. Lakefront, "having it all" means great plot, great location, great neighborhood, great house and great lake. Our listing at 131 Fish Hook Road in Oxford is in a splendid lakefront neighborhood on Thompson Lake. The lot has everything one could want. There is a nice sandy beach, great for kids and seniors alike. The east shore location is highly desirable for the … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Come to Maine for the "Sweetest" Waterfront Real Estate
- 03/14/08 11:18 AM
Well, it's that time of year again. Maine Maple Sunday, on March 23rd, is becoming our favorite sign of Spring. You can visit any number of sugaring sites all over the state, see how they boil the sap down, and sample some of the best that Mother Nature and Maine have to offer. Here at Mr. Lakefront we think coming to sample the maple sugar is the sweetest reason to come to Maine. We also suggest that while you're here, you sample some of the "sweetest" waterfront property in the universe. Pick almost any region in Maine and find this nice pairing - sugaring sites and lakefront real estate. Use this Maine … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Maine Waterfront Real Estate Buyers - "Are You Working With Anyone?"
- 03/10/08 11:39 PM
Attention, lakefront buyers. If you are asked this seemingly innocent question by a real estate agent here in Maine consider carefully how you answer. The person who asks, "Are you working with anyone?", in an off-handed kind of way is not just making casual conversation. The real question being asked is, "Have you signed an exclusive buyer representation agreement with an agent/broker here in Maine?" You may be surprised to learn that real estate agents are not paid a salary, have no health benefits, no company retirement, no sick day pay, no personal business days. They are only compensated by the earning of … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Maine Waterfront Property on Long Lake, Harrison - Looking at Attributes
- 03/10/08 08:09 AM
There's a recent listing that came to my attention that I thought I'd share. I happen to live near this place and know the lake pretty well. This two bedroom camp may not be the Taj Mahal, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in charm. Property on Long Lake tends to be pretty pricey, but this year-round camp lists for $439,900 and has a very generous 285 feet of waterfront. Generally waterfront lots run 100 feet on the water, so this lot gives you almost three times what you would normally expect to get as far as frontage … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: 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)
maine waterfront real estate: The Classic Maine Waterfront Camp - The Screened Porch
- 03/06/08 06:54 AM
One of the most pleasant features of a classic Maine camp is the screened porch. Screen porches were a "must have" in the classic Maine camps built from the 1930's to the early 70's. In the old days a camp or seasonal home could be built close to the water and screened porches, which all faced the lake, were often only 20 to 30 feet from the water. Screened porches were designed to be used in the good weather. Most screened porches had no fixed windows or access to heat. A screened porch often became an all purpose room that would … (1 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Looking North for Maine Waterfront Real Estate - Moosehead
- 03/06/08 05:42 AM
The Moosehead Region of Maine is dominated by the enormity of Moosehead Lake - the largest lake east of the Mississippi contained in one state. Moosehead Lake stretches 40 miles from south to north, is 20 miles wide, and has a surface area of over 75,000 acres. Surrounded by a vast, forested wilderness, this area is largely populated by moose, not people - and that demographic is probably its primary attraction. A century ago Moosehead Lake was a summer playground for wealthy families from Boston and New York who would spend the summer here escaping the heat and pollution of the … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Cheer Up Maine Waterfront Property Buyers! Spring Is Coming!
- 03/04/08 06:14 AM
This time of year can be hard on a Maine waterfront real estate buyer. There's a blanket of snow covering that sandy beach, there are no loons laughing and calling, and summer seems a long way off. What's a buyer to do? Well, this is no time to be singing the blues! This is Maine we're talking about. We do occaisionally have snowy winters, but Spring arrives in less than three weeks! In six weeks you'll hear peepers at night and smell a skunk or two. The ice will be going out of all lakes and ponds and they'll be sightings of … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Mid-Coast Maine - The Best of Both Worlds For Maine Waterfront Real Estate Buyers
- 03/02/08 01:55 AM
The Mid-Coast Region of Maine is known all over the world for windjammer cruises, lobster bakes, and lighthouses. What is less well-known about the area is that there are a number of beautiful lakes and ponds which give freshwater lovers great places to boat, fish, and swim while providing easy access to coastal attractions.This region runs along the coast from Freeport to Belfast and includes the towns of Brunswick, Bath, Wiscasset, Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, Rockland, and Camden - all towns synonymous with the Maine coast. A few miles inland from all these coastal towns sit freshwater lakes and ponds offering a … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: LEA a Great Resource For Maine Waterfront Real Estate Owners and Buyers
- 03/02/08 12:15 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 to stay informed is an ongoing pursuit. With that thought in mind, I went through my mail today and saw the latest newsletter from the local Lakes Environmental Association. Headquartered in Bridgton, the LEA has been a consistent watchdog and protector of the lakes and ponds in the area for over … (0 comments)
maine waterfront real estate: Maine Waterfront Real Estate - Still A Good Buy?
- 02/29/08 11:16 AM
From 1998 to 2005 Maine Waterfront real estate, including lakefront property, appreciated at a rate of 10 to 15% per year. Since Autumn 2005 property values have stopped climbing. In fact, in some cases, they may have fallen a bit. However, the bottom has not fallen out of the waterfront real estate market in Maine. Lakefront buyers who are waiting for a big drop in values might regret their decision to wait. Here's why. The real estate here in Maine is different than elsewhere. Let's compare the market here to the one in Florida.Maine Waterfront compared to Florida New Home construction in Florida … (0 comments)
I got a call from my brother who asked me how the market is for lakefront property. I told him that selection was great, interest rates were at 5% heading even lower, prices had fallen 10 to 15% and sellers were motivated.;)
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