Maine Waterfront Living

November 14, 2008

Maine Waterfront Property – Water Runoff Awareness

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection estimates that between 40% and 70% of rain and snow melt that falls on a Maine residential property runs off and finds its way to streams, rivers, and lakes. Because of their proximity to the water, lakefront property owners play […]

September 18, 2008

Maine Waterfront Property – Living Green, Shopping Local

I was talking with a friend of mine in Portland today who publishes an annual guide to “living green” in Southern Maine. This book, called the “SunriseGuide” is chock full of great information, but the bonus is that it contains over $5000 worth of coupons that help […]

September 9, 2008

Maine Waterfront Property – Getting Familiar with Shoreland Zoning

Last week I provided a link to information that explained the rules and regulations regarding removal of vegetation on shorefront property. Because we had such a good response to that post, I thought I would offer up some more free information. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection […]

August 7, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – HGTV’s “House Hunters” Visits Mr. Lakefront

If any of you are fans of HGTV’s House Hunters program, we have a treat for you. The folks from House Hunters recently made a call on Mr. Lakefront and are producing a segment for airing next Spring that features Mr. Lakefront’s buyer’s broker Diane Monaco […]

June 1, 2008

Maine Waterfront Property – Allagash Just Woods, Water, Beauty

One would be hard pressed to find a more remote wilderness area in the lower 48 than this most northwest area of Maine that we call The Allagash. It is also referred to, quite accurately, as The Great North Woods. Largely owned by paper company and […]

May 6, 2008

Bangor is Central to Central Maine Waterfront Property

The Bangor Region is centrally located – and some would say, ideally located – in the state of Maine as it serves as the gateway to the Katahdin/Baxter State Park area to the north and the Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park to the south. The area is […]

April 29, 2008

The Downeast Region – Waterfront Property By Sea and By Lake

If you seek the quintessential Maine coast experience, this area of Maine – from Stonington and Castine, through Blue Hill, Acadia and Bar Harbor, Ellsworth, and on up the coast and inland to Schoodic Point, Cherryfield, Milbridge, and Columbia Falls – offers visitors and locals alike […]

April 23, 2008

Maine Waterfront Property – Embden Area Offers Beauty, Serenity

Fall Colors Reflect Brilliantly on the Water in the Embden Region The Embden Lakes 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 […]

April 14, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – Jetskis, the New Controversy

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 […]