My Real Estate Blog
REALTOR Rally
On Wednesday, May 16th, 48 Realtors from Maine boarded a bus (sounds like the making of a song!) in our state Capitol to take the 13 hour road trip to our Nation’s Capitol to attend a Rally sponsored by the National Association of Realtors®. We arrived just outside of DC early Thursday morning & with just [...]
Super Moon over Penobscot Bay
The big talk on Cinco de Mayo was all about the “Super Moon”, this is when the moon is about 14% bigger and 30% brighter than other full Moons of 2012. I have a fascination with the moon and I always strive to get that elusive shot, so we took a drive from Bangor to Bayside [...]
Bangor Market Report- April
The Maine Association of Realtors reports Maine home sales are up 13.6% for the month of March compared to last year. This is the ninth consecutive month of positive unit sales increases. The median sold price statewide increased .19% to $160,000, the first increase since July 2011. The National Association of Realtors reports that [...]
Facing Foreclosure?
Not a discussion any of us ever want to have, but there are countless hardships that can turn home ownership from a joy into a burden. The loss of a job, medical bills, or an unexpected hike in monthly payments can all make a mortgage unaffordable. But ignoring the bills will not make them go [...]
Maine Open House Weekend
This year the Maine Open House Weekend will be held on April 28th and 29th. This coincides with the National Open House Weekend promoted by the National Association of REALTORS. I will be hosting two Open Houses one at 36 Liberty Ave in Hampden on Saturday from 11-1pm and another at 24 Village Drive in [...]
Should I Buy a Home Now?
I’m often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that [...]
My Favorite Maine Day Trip-Cadillac Mountain (Acadia National Park)
A few years ago I started a quest to visit places in Maine that I had not been & photograph them. I hope this blog will give you ideas on places to go and things to do while you’re visiting and/or living in Maine! I will continue to add new locations periodically. Have fun! At 1530 ft, Cadillac Mountain rises above [...]
March Bangor Market Report
The Real Estate market in Maine continues to improve with a 29% increase in units sold for the month of February compared to last year. The median sold price statewide is down about 6%, but experts agree prices take more time to improve in a recovery. In the Greater Bangor Market, which includes the entire [...]
My Favorite Maine Day Trips- Portland Head Light
Fort Williams is located in Cape Elizabeth and its home to the oldest lighthouse in Maine and the most photographed, Portland Head Light. Once in the park there is so much to enjoy, the playing fields, tennis courts, beach, or simply walking the trails. Special events like the Family Fun Day, the Labor Day Art Show, the [...]
Why Work with a Buyer’s Agent?
I am often asked, why should I hire a Buyer’s Agent? Especially when buyers can find homes on-line on their own. Yes, this is true, but there’s a lot more that buyer’s agents bring to the table than simply locating homes. Here’s why… 1. No Cost – Hiring a buyer’s Agent won’t cost you anything [...]
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