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February 21, 2008

The Greater Sebago Lakes Region – Home of Maine’s Premier Waterfront Real Estate

Stretching from the Maine Turnpike in the east to the New Hampshire border in the west and from the Standish/Cornish area in the south to the Sunday River/Bethel area in the north, the Greater Sebago Lakes Region offers a complete package to vacationers and relocators alike […]

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 18, 2008

Maine Lakes Close to Boston? Try the Sanford Lakes Area

The Sanford Lakes Area is in northwest York County, Maine’s southern most county. It is the lakes area that is closest to Boston in both mileage and minutes. This lakes area gets its name from the Town of Sanford which is the regional shopping area for […]

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 13, 2008

Naples Winter Carnival Cancelled

I just got a notice from the local Chamber that the Naples Winter Carnival, scheduled for this weekend, has been cancelled. It may seem hard to believe with all the snow we’re having, but ice formation on the lake has been mediocre making it unsafe and […]

February 11, 2008

Choosing the “Right” Maine Lake and Waterfront Property

I poured a local beer for a visitor from Germany and was eager to know what he thought of our local brew. He said, ” Tom, I’ve never met a beer I didn’t like. Only some better than others.” That’s my sentiment when it comes to […]

February 8, 2008

Lake Region Businesses Fear Impact of Proposed Naples Bridge

A recent hearing conducted by the Maine Department of Transportation on the viability of a new, fixed bridge proposal struck fear in the hearts of several business people in the Naples area. The old swing bridge that spans the waterway that joins Long Lake to Brandy Pond needs […]

February 4, 2008

Maine Waterfront Real Estate – The Evolution from Camps to All-Season Vacation Homes

From the 1900s to the late 1960s Maine lakefront property owners from away chose to build camps rather than year round homes. Camps are seasonal structures constructed to be used in the “good ” weather from Memorial Day to Labor Day. What differentiates a camp from […]