February

February 25, 2009

Maine Lakefront Property Offers Value in a Down Market

Even though we got pasted with a huge dump of snow a few days ago, I can say without reservation that spring is within sight. I have seen robins all winter long and a neighbor told me he saw a bluebird. Can spring be far behind? […]
February 20, 2009

Crystal Lake in Harrison the Site of Ice Harvesting Saturday

Crystal Lake in Harrison is normally the setting for swim lessons, picnic lunches and softball at the adjacent ballfield. But come winter, Crystal Lake is the site of something very old fashioned and interesting – ice harvesting. Lakefront Properties For Sale on Crystal Lake in Harrison […]
February 16, 2009

Naples Vacation Property Some of the Best Lakefront in Maine

Because it is situated at the south end of Long Lake, encompasses Brandy Pond, and also has frontage on Sebago Lake, Naples has always been considered the heart of the Lakes Region. Well-travelled Rte. 302 runs right through Naples and the town can boast of three marinas, restaurants, a general […]
February 13, 2009

Naples Winter Carnival on Long Lake This Weekend

Naples will be a beehive of outdoor activity this weekend as it welcomes one and all to its 9th annual Winter Carnival. There will be plenty of outdoor activities for the whole family and plenty of indoor stuff, too. Here’s the lastest schedule of events: Two […]
February 12, 2009

Seeking Lakefront Perfection is the Enemy of the Good Maine Vacation Property

Writer/philosopher Gustave Flaubert coined the expression “Perfection is the Enemy of the Good”. I heard a variation of this quote recently when Maine’s Senior Senator Olympia Snowe, when explaining her decision to vote for the compromise stimulus package, said “Perfection is the enemy of the essentials.” […]
February 8, 2009

Raymond Offers Wide Selection For Maine Lakefront Buyers

Last week’s Saturday Send Out proved pretty popular – lakefront listings for Casco. Today, I’ll continue along that same vein and give you all the Raymond lakefront listings. Raymond is a popular destination for lakefront buyers because of its proximity to the Maine Turnpike (30 minutes) […]
February 5, 2009

Buying Lakefront Property in Maine is Like Ballroom Dancing

Recently Mr Lakefront decided that it was high time that he learned to ballroom dance. If macho football players like Warren Sapp, Jason Taylor and Jerry Rice can risk making fools of themselves on Dancing with the Stars, surely I can give it a go too. […]
February 2, 2009

Casco Offers Up a Wide Variety of Maine Lakefront Property

The village of Casco lies along Rte 121, about five miles north of Rte. 302 and Raymond. It’s a quaint little place with several white clapboard houses, a general store and gas pump, the library, a Grange Hall and a church. Cast an eye a little […]