Observations and Commentary

April 10, 2008

Maine Waterfront Real Estate – It’s for the Birds!

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 […]

April 8, 2008

For Maine Lakefront Real Estate Buyers, Spring Training Is Over

While we wait for “ice out” to come to area lakes and ponds later this month, the snow is already melting around here at a rapid pace. Camp roads and shorelines are emerging and, much like our beloved Red Sox, lakefront property buyers should be moving out of […]

April 6, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – Finding It Your Way

Last fall, at season’s end, we, at Mr Lakefront, asked over a thousand regular visitors to our website a simple question: “How can we make our website more helpful to you, the lakefront buyer?” Quite frankly, we were very gratified by the response. Not just by […]

March 30, 2008

Maine Lakefront Lovers Will Find A Lot To Like On This Site

This beautiful photo is entitled Moon Set Over Norway Lake and was taken January 23, 2008 early in the morning as the moon was setting in the west and the sun was rising, shining on the opposite shore of Norway Lake. The photo is by Ellen Veazey […]

March 26, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate Buyers Should Take Full Advantage of Their Buyer’s Agent

A lot of our customers who are looking to purchase a nice piece of Maine waterfront property often live some distance from Maine and are thinking in terms of purchasing a second home, rather than a primary residence. When you live three or more hours away […]

March 22, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate Buyers – “Eating the Maine Way”

House hunting for a lakefront home is hard work. One can certainly work up a hearty appetite by around lunch time. Resist the temptation to indulge in another burger or salad. Be adventurous!! Eat like a Mainer. “Italians” – Folks “from away” are often startled when […]

March 13, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – Life Long Dream, Part Time Representation?

It’s no secret that the national slow down in real estate has also effected the real estate industry here in Maine. The nationwide boom period from 2003 to 2005 brought thousands of folks from other walks of life into the industry. In western Maine, the membership […]

March 10, 2008

Maine Waterfront Real Estate Buyers – “Are You Working With Anyone?”

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 […]

March 4, 2008

Cheer Up Maine Waterfront Property Buyers! Spring Is Coming!

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 […]