Buying a house is likely the biggest purchase you will ever make, but you’ve got to live somewhere, right? While buying a home is a huge expense, it’s also a great investment. So once you’ve bought it, you can manage it in a way that will save you BIG money over time. Here’s [...]
We’ve all heard the old saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”—and it’s particularly true regarding your pre-winter home improvement projects. Here in Maine, winter brings great joy to everyone who loves skiing, skating, sledding, snowshoeing and more. But Old Man Winter can also do damage to your house. So we recommend [...]
Over the years, many seniors have asked us excellent questions about home downsizing. Usually their first question is something like: “I’ve enjoyed living in my house, but would LOVE something less expensive and easier to manage, now that I’m older. What do you [...]
It has definitely been one for the “Totally Unexpected Life Benefits” file: While COVID-19 at first was super disruptive as it sent us all to hunker down at home, tens of millions of Americans now ENJOY the incredible opportunity and freedom of working at home. In fact, nearly 40 percent of us are still doing it, with most of us LOVING [...]
Let’s be real: Deciding when to sell your house is never easy—especially in a stranger-than-fiction year like 2020. But if you’re one of those homeowners who’s debating when to put that “For Sale” sign in your front yard, there are 3 compelling reasons why selling NOW makes the most sense. Let’s quickly look at [...]
It’s been a troubling question for Augusta, Maine-area students, parents, and educators since COVID-19 first struck: How will we safely go back to school? Now the answers—which are ALWAYS tentative during this pandemic—are becoming clearer. Here’s what we know to [...]
When COVID-19 struck earlier this year, experts issued dire warnings regarding the pandemic’s likely impact on real estate buyers and sellers. But what has been our actual national experience - and our experience here in central Maine? Let’s take a couple of minutes to look at the U.S. and Maine-specific stats, and see what they tell [...]
Despite this year’s difficulties, a magical Maine summer vacation can be yours in 2020. And we do emphasize the word “magical”! It’s no deep, dark secret why Maine is loved and celebrated the world over as “Vacationland.” So if you’re a Mainer—or a visitor from another state who has met this summer’s [...]
Summer can bring unique safety hazards to that pooch you love. Take these important steps to keep dogs safe!
When you’re buying waterfront property in Central Maine, special considerations must be taken into account. Read this to discover how to “buy smart!”
