A hundred years ago the ability to afford a summer vacation in Maine was coming within reach of a growing middle class. The wealthy still enjoyed the amenities of grand hotel living at places like the Poland Spring Inn or the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton […]
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, […]
Most lakefront homes in Maine are sold to folks “from away”. These types of buyers have their primary home back in the suburbs of major cities like Boston, Hartford, and New York. When purchasing one’s primary home in the suburbs it’s rare that the home one […]
I got a call from my brother who asked me how the market is for lakefront property. I told him that selection was great, interest rates were at 5% heading even lower, prices had fallen 10 to 15% and sellers were motivated. He said, “Tom, that’s […]
If you are among those who think we’re in the middle of a deflationary cycle with regards to lakefront real estate, you’re not alone. It would seem that buyers continue to sit on the sidelines thinking prices will continue to go down. So far, so good, […]
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 […]
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 […]
When it comes to lakefront property is bigger really better? Recently, I sat down with a nice couple who own a 3,000 square foot lakefront home. It had four bedrooms and guest quarters over the garage. When I asked why they were selling , he said the […]
When you buy a property you are usually given the option to purchase title insurance. The first time the option was given to me I asked, “Why do I need title insurance? I have paid good money to a title attorney to research the title and […]
Maine Lakefront Homes – Protecting Yourself From Carbon Monoxide