Mr. Lakefront – Page 11 – Mr. Lake Front | We Are Maine's Lake Specialists

July 14, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – Property Search or Quest?

I got a call last Saturday from a gal inquiring about a property. She said, “Tom, you probably don’t remember me, but you showed us some lakefront properties a few years ago.” I immediately remembered her and her husband as nice folks from Massachusetts. She said, […]

July 10, 2008

Maine Waterfront Property – Heading Down East

As one leaves the friendly confines of the town of Ellsworth, driving past the turn for Acadia and Bar Harbor and continuing east on Rte. 1, heading further “down east”, the character of the landscape begins to change and a general feeling of “ruralness” is pervasive. […]

July 8, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – “Why Are They Selling?”

Lakefront buyers usually come in pairs, like a husband and wife. Usually one is impulsive, passionate and emotional; the other reserved, rational and reasonable. One is looking for something he or she likes, while the other tries not to show much enthusiasm or partiality about any […]

July 3, 2008

Maine Waterfront Property – Naples Bridge Saga Continues

There’s more news on the continuing saga of the Naples swing bridge replacement controversey. Now, it seems, the state of Maine is rerady to go back to the drawing board to review all the input it has been receiving over the last couple of months and […]

July 2, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – Gentrification of the Lakes Region

The big question that I have for you today, dear readers, might seem trite. But please indulge me. Will granite countertops make living at the lake more enjoyable? The bigger question is: Does a vacation home here in Maine have to have all the conveniences and […]

June 24, 2008

Maine Waterfront Property – What To Do When You Get Here

Summer in Maine is all about balancing activities with relaxation – and eating! If you’re coming to the Sebago Lakes area this weekend or next you might want to check out several things to do to locally besides just dangling your bare feet in the lake. […]

June 17, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – Questions For The Code Enforcement Officer

When buying a Maine waterfront property always make your offer contingent on having a satisfactory discussion with the local Code Enforcement Officer. No matter how knowledgeable your buyer’s agent may be, he or she has no jurisdiction over the application of state and local rules and […]

June 12, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – Sandy Beach Tops the List

Of all the attributes of a lakefront property, having a sandy beach tops the list. I remember growing up in Harrison and learning to swim at the public beach at Crystal Lake. This was long before the ballpark and picnic area was put it. There was […]

June 9, 2008

Lincoln Region Offers Maine Lakefront Real Estate in the Wild

The Lincoln region is anchored by two landmarks – the town of Lincoln, which sits just off the Interstate, and a fantastic, well-known body of water by the name of West Grand Lake. This whole area is located on the east side of central Maine and has many lakes and […]