Although we're real estate experts, we were still fish out of water when trying to buy a home somewhere we weren't familiar with. What's the best neighborhood? Where's the nearest grocery store? Are there any properties we should avoid because all the local kids claim it's haunted? And because we are still living and working in Maine, we weren't able to do a lot of house hunting ourselves. That is why...
Now, we'd never lead you astray when it comes to real estate advice, but this method may not work for everyone! Michael actually contacted Realtors at The Landings (hey, Christy and Gus!) roughly eight months before floating the idea by me of purchasing a retirement home before we are ready to retire. But just like we knew Skidaway was home as soon as we saw it, we knew Christy and Gus would be the...
Don't get us wrong, Maine will ALWAYS be our home, but we want to spend our golden years somewhere a little warmer. While we're definitely NOT ready to retire yet, identifying your spot sooner than later can be incredibly helpful. Here are the factors that went into our decision, and why we're buying this property now. Lifestyle & Amenities One thing about choosing your retirement location: focus on...
Here's How It Went Now we know what you're thinking -- the Peach State is pretty far from the Pine Tree State. But don't worry, you're not getting rid of us that easy! We purchased our retirement home with a Short Term Rental (STR) mortgage and will be renting the property until we're ready to hang up our real estate hats in exchange for golf clubs and museum maps. We were thinking: "We help people buy...
During the winter months, if we’re not staging or scouting houses, we’re hitting the slopes! From local peaks to the biggest in the state, Maine mountains provide ample opportunities for spending the day on skis, snowboards or snowshoes. Here are some of our favorite places to ski in Maine. Hit the slopes like a local! Camden Snow Bowl, Camden Our local mountain is the Camden Snow Bowl. Home to the...
Although we've spent most of our time living in St. George and Rockland, we're so lucky to have such great places in surrounding towns! Here are some places to check out in Camden and Rockport. Bleecker & Greer The “gourmet-est” food shop around! From fresh-baked bread and pastries to choice meats and fully made meals, they have provisions for every occasion (even if it's just a weeknight...
Home to the Maine Lobster Festival and dubbed the Art Capital of Maine, Rockland almost always has something fun going on! Here are some of our favorite places. North Beacon Oyster Although it's Rockland's Oyster Bar, it serves more than the half shell! The fish taco and fried chicken sandwiches are just a few of the fresh and unique dishes you’ll love. The Landings Restaurant This fantastic...
Midcoast Maine real estate: buy or sell with confidence! Real estate transactions can be stressful for those unfamiliar with the process. That’s where we come in! As real estate experts, we’re able to solve common problems for our clients, whether they’re buying or selling a home. We can help you with everything - from inspections to staging, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. 1. Who...
Whether this is the first house you're selling, or you just need a refresher, here are the five main topics to discuss with your Realtor before putting your home on the market. 1) Ask About Experience It's important to ask your Realtor about their general and specialized experience -- the latter in particular if your home has unique features that should factor into your marketing strategy, or if...