Observations and Commentary

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 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 16, 2008

What do the Red Sox and Maine Lakefront Real Estate Have in Common?

Today was a very important day for Red Sox fans. Today, pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training in Fort Myers Florida. It’s been a tough off-season here in Maine. The hot stove talk wasn’t nearly enough to keep us happy. What should the Sox do […]

February 14, 2008

Maine Waterfront Sellers – Still on that River in Egypt ?

No one likes it when somebody calls one’s baby ugly. Almost as bad is the reaction I get when I tell lakefront sellers that their beloved property will, most likely, not fetch the price they have in their mind. You see, one of my responsibilties here […]

February 1, 2008

Maine Waterfront Real Estate – Still a Good Buy?

From 1998 to 2005 Maine waterfront real estate, including lakefront property, appreciated at a rate of 10 to 15% per year. Since Autumn 2005 property values have stopped climbing. In fact, in some cases, they may have fallen a bit. However, the bottom has not fallen […]