When your official state slogan is “The Way Life Should Be,” you know you’ve got something good going on. Here in the Augusta, Maine area, we live that 24/7/365, especially in the autumn. Whether you call it “Fall Foliage Fantasyland” or merely “an incredibly gorgeous time of year,” autumn in Maine offers you the chance to experience life [...]

As we bid goodbye to another magical summer in Maine, it’s time to think about closing your summer property. So what’s the best way to close it safely and securely? And how can you best ensure that it will be relatively easy for you to open up next spring? Use this time-tested checklist to do just [...]

As we move toward Labor Day and reflect on the enormous contributions of our 680,000 Maine workers, we should ask ourselves a very simple question: Who ARE Maine workers?  Because “Maine workers” aren’t just a notion. The Maine worker is your healthcare provider … your real estate agent … your grocer … and the person at the corner store who [...]

Call it “A Tale of Two Americas.” In one America—the one most Americans inhabit—a sense of feeling less safe in your home and community is on the rise. In a recent Gallup poll, fully 72 percent of Americans reported feeling less safe and secure in their lives, while predicting that crime rates would increase this year. Then there’s the [...]

As Maine heats up this summer, it’s high time for something else to heat up—your outdoor grill! The fact is, nothing offers such a fun, memorable time as a backyard barbeque with family and friends in Maine. So how do you make it really special? Here are 7 tips for doing just [...]

If you’re in Maine this summer, you’re living “The Way Life Should Be.” How can you take that awesome summer-in-Maine experience to the next level? A two-word answer: Maine concerts! By catching one of the following Maine concerts—some FREE and some featuring some of the world’s most famous and gifted musical artists—you’ll enjoy a central [...]

We absolutely knew it was the right decision. Not just for Rizzo Mattson, REALTORS® but—most importantly—for YOU. As we approached 40 years of real estate service throughout Central Maine—much of that time affiliated with Coldwell Banker—we decided last year to revert to being an independently owned and operated, family-run [...]

As Father’s Day approaches, you probably believe two things very strongly: (1.) Your dad is the absolute best and (2.) His sense of humor … um … isn’t. We’re talking “groan-inducing corny.” We’re talking “cheesy to the max.” But you wouldn’t have it any other way, right? So in that spirit, let’s celebrate Father’s Day by showcasing some [...]

Does buying waterfront property in Maine sound like your own little slice o’ heaven? Do you fantasize about enjoying day-after-peaceful-day sitting on your own dock or beach? Well, maybe it’s time for you to live in the spirit of the great quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your [...]

Bestselling author Mitch Albom once said, “When you look into your mother’s eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth.” If you want to reflect that love back to Mom this Mother’s Day—in a way she will deeply appreciate and benefit from long-term—one creative way to do that is by helping her with home improvements. [...]