Mr. Lakefront

March 26, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate Buyers Should Take Full Advantage of Their Buyer’s Agent

A lot of our customers who are looking to purchase a nice piece of Maine waterfront property often live some distance from Maine and are thinking in terms of purchasing a second home, rather than a primary residence. When you live three or more hours away […]
March 22, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – Ice out!!! You Can Bet On It!

I wish Al Gore would pay us a visit to us up here in Maine. I just know that he would re-consider his position on global warming. But then again, what would he do with all the carbon credits he’s been earning? Although the calendar confirms […]
March 22, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate Buyers – “Eating the Maine Way”

House hunting for a lakefront home is hard work. One can certainly work up a hearty appetite by around lunch time. Resist the temptation to indulge in another burger or salad. Be adventurous!! Eat like a Mainer. “Italians” – Folks “from away” are often startled when […]
March 19, 2008

Milfoil Summit and Nematodes (?) Bring Hope to Maine Waterfront Property Owners

There’s a battle being waged by Maine waterfront property owners along the shorelines of two dozen or more lakes and ponds in southern Maine. The foe is a persistent, virulent aquatic plant known by most as milfoil. Milfoil is a plant that grows under water, in shallower areas […]
March 17, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate — “Having It All” on Thompson Lake

  A little over a million dollars can still buy you a heckuva lakefront home here in Maine. While it’s rare that I can promise that you can “have it all”, there is that occasional exception. In the opinion of Mr. Lakefront, “having it all” means […]
March 14, 2008

Come to Maine for the “Sweetest” Waterfront Real Estate

Well, it’s that time of year again. Maine Maple Sunday, on March 23rd, is becoming our favorite sign of Spring. You can visit any number of sugaring sites all over the state, see how they boil the sap down, and sample some of the best that Mother Nature and […]
March 13, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – Life Long Dream, Part Time Representation?

It’s no secret that the national slow down in real estate has also effected the real estate industry here in Maine. The nationwide boom period from 2003 to 2005 brought thousands of folks from other walks of life into the industry. In western Maine, the membership […]
March 10, 2008

Maine Waterfront Real Estate Buyers – “Are You Working With Anyone?”

Attention, lakefront buyers. If you are asked this seemingly innocent question by a real estate agent here in Maine consider carefully how you answer. The person who asks, “Are you working with anyone?”, in an off-handed kind of way is not just making casual conversation. The […]
February 26, 2008

The Rangeley Lakes Region – Where “Peace and Quiet” Meets Maine Waterfront Living

Canada Geese Enjoying the Water of Mooselookmeguntic in the Rangeley Lakes Region of Maine For years, the Rangeley Lakes Region has attracted visitors who yearn for a quiet escape from the faster tempos of regular life. Located 4 1/2 hours from Boston, just traveling here can […]