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October 2, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – The Milfoil Battle Continues

We have just received notice of the release of the latest newsletter from the Lakes Environmental Association. This four-pager is dedicated to giving us all an end-of-the-season milfoil update. Here is what you’ll find: Counterattack at Salmon Lake: The news that Eurasian milfoil had gained a foothold […]

September 29, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – Can You Handle The Truth?

One of my favorite actors is Jack Nicholson. In ” A Few Good Men” he played a world weary Marine colonel who was being interogated by pretty boy Tom Cruise in a military court martial. When Cruise told the colonel that he wanted the truth, Jack […]

September 27, 2008

Maine Waterfront Property – It’s Fryeburg Fair Time!

Late summer and early fall brings with it the many agricultural fairs all over Maine. Here in the southern part of the state it starts in mid-summer with the North Waterford World’s Fair, which is followed in September with the Cumberland Fair, the Common Ground Fair, […]

September 23, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – Lakefront Lots at Bargain Prices!

Mr. Lakefront does not usually make it a practice to promote the sale of other agents listings. I have an obligation to my sellers to promote their properties. However, we do care about getting our lakefront buyer clients great deals, whoever has the listing. Occasionally, some […]

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 12, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – Come to the Brewfest!

If you’re looking for a really great way to hang out at a beautiful Maine lakefront venue while sampling the tasty offerings of over 25 area microbrewers, mark September 27th on your calendar. It’s the 5th annual 2008 Brew Festival at Point Sebago in Casco sponsored by the […]

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 […]

September 5, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – “Win-Win” Becoming a Thing of the Past

Years ago, when I first dipped my toe into the waters of lakefront real estate here in the Lakes Region of Maine, I was told by a long time veteran broker that too strong of a market, one that favored either the buyer or the seller, was […]

September 2, 2008

Maine Waterfront Property – Can I Cut Down That Tree?

Buyers of waterfront property have many things to consider when looking for just the right property to buy. Right at the top of the list are questions concerning the land and what can and cannot be done with trees, bushes, and other vegetation that lie within […]