Someone recently asked us, “What does forty years in business mean to Rizzo Mattson, REALTORS®?” To the independent family of real estate agents that proudly call themself "The Rizzo Mattson Team", it means many things—all grounded in the values of serving and caring for [...]

Remember the old expression “Get while the gettin’s good?” Well, right now that applies to selling your house in Maine. Although the market has stabilized a bit, the median price of a house in Maine rose 12.04 percent in 2022 over 2021, to $335,000, according to a [...]

Matthew Burnham, a lifelong resident of the Boothbay Region who served as a lobsterman for 17 years while also building and remodeling homes, has joined Augusta-based Rizzo Mattson, REALTORS® as a sales [...]

When you were a kid, did you have a piggy bank? You threw 50 cents in and got 50 cents back? Well, your house is kind of like that—except on STEROIDS. If you’re smart about home improvements that maximize home value, your house can be like a Big Beautiful Piggy Bank in which you throw your metaphorical 50 cents and get perhaps 65 … or 75 … [...]

Is there ANYTHING as fun, exciting, and memorable as seeing a cool live music show? Bob Marley once said, “One thing good about music: When it hits you, you feel no pain.” If that’s a thought that brings a knowing smile to your lips … and if you live in the Augusta, Maine area … you’re in luck! Our area is more and more becoming a mecca for [...]

Are you super-excited about buying a house in Maine? You’re not alone! During the past few years, home buyers have FLOCKED to Maine, making the Pine Tree State one of the Top 2 “Most Moved to States in the U.S.” Folks come here for our simple, down-home, neighborly way of life—a lifestyle often difficult to find anywhere else.

Why Not Beat the [...]

As we just revealed in a recent blog, there are 4 smart reasons for selling your house in Maine this winter. But what’s the best way to DO that? How can you best take advantage of the record-high prices Maine homes are now commanding? Let’s take a moment to spotlight the 6 most sure-fire tips for selling your house in Maine this winter.

Carefully Tend to Your Home’s [...]

There’s no two ways about it: Christmas in Maine is simply a magical time. The beauty of the snowfall … the peaceful, down-home feeling … the hushed quietude of the land and the understanding, deep down, that you’ve left the “rat race” behind. As someone once said: “Maine during this season is like living in a Currier & Ives Christmas [...]

Here’s a good question to ask yourself: How “wise” is conventional wisdom? For decades people have said, “You can’t sell your house in winter.” But what do the FACTS and STATISTICS say? Actually, they paint a VERY different picture. Let’s take a minute to explore why [...]

Ever since we first opened our doors as a real estate firm in 1983 (then known as Ross, Rizzo & Hanna Real Estate), Rizzo Mattson REALTORS® has been driven by two passionate goals: to serve our customers caringly and honestly, and to serve our local community in the same spirit. Now, with 21 agents on our team, we are proud that each of our agents cares very deeply about the communities we live in, and about the greater Augusta, Maine area as a whole.