Observations and Commentary

November 2, 2009

Attention Maine Lakefront Property Buyers! Touching the Bottom?

Tanquility on Saturday Pond in Otisfield For potential buyers of Maine lakefront property, knowing where the bottom of this real estate market is could provide a helpful directive. If we’re at the bottom then now’s the time to find the right property and get out the checkbook. […]
October 25, 2009

The Fight Against Aquatic Invasives is Waged by Maine Lakefront Property Owners

Hydrilla, a newer invasive recently found in Maine waters Aquatic invasive plant species are posing challenges to both government land and water management officials and local lake associations.  Both groups are fighting hard to hold the line against invasive species such as Euasian milfoil and hydrilla. Invasive […]
October 7, 2009

Fryeburg Fair is the “Maine” Attraction This Week in the Sebago Lake Region of Maine

It’s Fair Week in Fryeburg, Maine! Known as Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic, the Fryeburg Fair is an 8-day agricultural fair held on 185 acres in the Saco River Valley. Gates open at 7 a.m. and night shows begin at 8 p.m. This year’s night entertainment includes […]
September 14, 2009

Maine Lakefront Property Buyers Need to Keep Watch on Interest Rates

If you’re a prospective buyer of Maine lakefront property and you have cash, you can focus entirely on the lakefront real estate market alone to determine when you think it’s time to get into the market. However, if you need to employ the use of some […]
September 9, 2009

Buying Maine Lakefront Property – Do Lower Prices and Great Selection Lead to an Easier Buying Decision?

During the great sellers’ market from 1998 to 2005, selection was below average to poor. Folks “from away” were disappointed with both the number and suitablity of lakefront properties on the market. Lakefront buyers were faced with inflated prices and poor selection. Did they refuse to […]
August 11, 2009

Maine Lakefront Property Buyers Drawn to the Tranquility of Peabody Pond

Paddling on Peabody Pond, located half-way between Portland, Maine and North Conway, New Hampshire, is the perfect way to pass a summer day. This 735-acre pond has some cabins and cottages, plus Camp Micah, along its shoreline, but it is more secluded than most. Recently Peter […]
July 24, 2009

The Sebago Lake Region Offers Plenty of Fine Fishing for the Summer Vacationer

If it’s fish you seek, like the lake trout above, the Sebago Lakes Region will get you hooked. Sebago Lake is the original home of the Land-locked Salmon. Lake Trout and Bass are also plentiful. Boat launches: Nasons Beach, Route 114; Raymond Beach, Route 302 Trickey […]
July 21, 2009

Main Street, Bridgton, Maine – Antique Capital of Our World

Do you like to decorate your lakefront cottage with antiques and accessories? Then Main Street in Bridgton is just the place for you. From Hidden Brook Antiques at 184 North High Street (Route 302) all the way down Main Hill and through town to Flowerbed Antiques […]
July 12, 2009

Hiking Mt. Ti’rem and Hawk Mountain in Waterford, Maine

If you enjoy the view of either Mt. Ti’rem or Hawk Mountain from your lakefront property, you might also enjoy the view of Keoka Lake, Bear Pond, Little Moose Pond and Long Lake from their summits. On a clear day, you can even see Sebago Lake […]