February

February 28, 2008

Naples Swing Bridge Fix May Affect Local Waterfront Real Estate Owners

The Naples Causeway Bridge controversy continues to generate a lot of discussion in this lake region community. The Maine Dept. of Transporatation has now scheduled a meeting to promote their fixed bridge plan, which has many Naples waterfront business owners and area residents up in arms. […]
February 28, 2008

Maine Waterfront Real Estate – A Good Neighbor Policy

Shortly after moving into my camp on Brandy Pond back in the nineties, I was paid a visit by some folks from across the lake. After exchanging pleasantries I found out the real reason for their visit. It seems that I had been leaving an exterior […]
February 26, 2008

The Rangeley Lakes Region – Where “Peace and Quiet” Meets Maine Waterfront Living

Canada Geese Enjoying the Water of Mooselookmeguntic in the Rangeley Lakes Region of Maine For years, the Rangeley Lakes Region has attracted visitors who yearn for a quiet escape from the faster tempos of regular life. Located 4 1/2 hours from Boston, just traveling here can […]
February 24, 2008

Association Concerns When Buying a Maine Waterfront Home

You might be surprised to learn that most lakefront property here in Maine is purchased by folks “from away”. From away usually refers to folks from Massachusetts, Connecticut or some other state here in the Northeast. The attitude these folks have about associations has always been […]
February 22, 2008

Naples Causeway Bridge Plans “Slowing Down”

A week or two ago I posted an article about the ongoing controversy swirling around several new proposals for the repair or replacement of the Causeway Bridge in Naples on Rte. 302.  A  news article today in our local Bridgton News tells me that the whole […]
February 22, 2008

The Belgrade Lakes Area – Where Waterfront is the “Maine” Attraction

The Belgrade Lakes Region is one of Maine’s premier communities and four-season vacation and recreational destinations. The area offers peaceful lakeside surroundings, superb fishing, as well as swimming, boating and hiking. A variety of shops, restaurants, and lodging choices await the weekend visitor, vacationer, or year round […]
February 21, 2008

The Greater Sebago Lakes Region – Home of Maine’s Premier Waterfront Real Estate

Stretching from the Maine Turnpike in the east to the New Hampshire border in the west and from the Standish/Cornish area in the south to the Sunday River/Bethel area in the north, the Greater Sebago Lakes Region offers a complete package to vacationers and relocators alike […]
February 20, 2008

Looking at Maine Waterfront Real Estate? Here are Some Location Considerations

The Sentimental Choice — If you spent your childhood summers on a particular lake or in a particular town you may have an emotional affinity to that lake and/or town. Don’t fight it. Go for it! With Lakefront Locator you can select your lake, town, and […]
February 18, 2008

Maine Lakes Close to Boston? Try the Sanford Lakes Area

The Sanford Lakes Area is in northwest York County, Maine’s southern most county. It is the lakes area that is closest to Boston in both mileage and minutes. This lakes area gets its name from the Town of Sanford which is the regional shopping area for […]