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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 […]
January 29, 2009

Maine Lakefront Homes – Protecting Yourself From Carbon Monoxide

I’m taking a break today from writing about Maine lakefront real estate to pass along a “Heads Up!” from our State Department of Public Safety about carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and protecting yourself from it. It’s wintertime and homes are being heated by oil, gas, and wood, […]
January 27, 2009

Maine Lakefront Property – In Bridgton They’re Freezin’ for a Reason

This past weekend, Bridgton proved once again that this area has more to offer than lazy summer days in the shade, fall foliage, and loon calls.Up to 5,000 people – and dozens of dogs – showed up to watch and participate in this year’s version of […]
January 25, 2009

Bridgton Attracts Maine Lakefront Real Estate Buyers

The town of Bridgton is one of the most popular destinations for buyers of lakefront property in the Sebago Lake Region. And why not? Bridgton has some of the most desireable lakes and ponds in the area, has a downtown that boasts a new movie theater, […]