I was listing a house off the Gore Road in Naples, Maine today (around the corner from Sebago Lake). As I turned onto Lake House Road, I saw this huge moose in the road. He or she was on the S-turns on that road, so I was glad no one was coming the other way. […]
Blog :: 2013
Real Estate for Baby Boomers
Baby boomers are the first generation in the last 100 years who have experienced the wild swings in the real estate market. I’m a baby boomer, and in a quarter of 100 years selling real estate in Maine. I’ve seen interest rates go from 21% to 3.5% for a 30-year loan. A new 3 bedroom, […]
Healthy Maine Walks
Did you know in Bridgton, Maine, there is a park called the Pondicherry Park – it co-exists with Stevens Brook Trail? It is a wonderful walk and perfect for kids of all ages, just not stroller friendly but a two year old could easily walk these trails. It is about a two mile walk and […]
25% of Consumers Have Errors on Credit Report
I was reading this article online and wanted to share it in our blog. Credit reports are free from all three reporting agencies, so it would be a good first step to get your credit report. 25% of Consumers Have Errors on Credit Report Consumers need to be extra vigilant about checking for any errors […]
Happy to see the diminishing snow
This weekend is the end of March and I am happy to see the diminishing snow leave my roof. There is a small patch left that with the rain today I expect it to be all gone. Now, I will start thinking about spring and watch to see when the ice goes out on Brandy […]
THE ICE HOUSES ARE ON LONG LAKE!
I live in Cape Monday Cove and, as I looked out from my deck this week, I was so happy to see that the ice houses are on Long Lake. This is a clear indication that the ice is finally safe to walk on. Long Lake is open to fishing for: Landlocked salmon, Lake trout […]
Town of Naples
Naples is one of the most picturesque small towns in western Maine. While neighboring Windham is often called the “Gateway to the Lakes Region”, then Naples surely is the “Heart of the Lakes Region” with eight lakes and ponds falling within its borders. These clean and clear lakes include Sebago Lake, Long Lake, Brandy Pond, […]
The World of Being a Landlord
The world of being a landlord – it does have its pros and cons; is it for you? If you are thinking of owning a home but you don’t want to stress about a mortgage from month to month you may want to look into owning a rental or a multi-family home, where you have […]
Showing property in the Lakes Region
Showing property in the Lakes Region can be interesting sometimes. I showed a Fryeburg property last night at 6:30 to some great clients. Knowing it was going to be very cold and dark out and a vacant property with a long drive way that was not plowed; I knew to dress warm and to wear […]
Naples Public Library
As a volunteer for the Naples Public Library located at 940 Roosevelt Trail in Naples Maine I wanted to share some important information that people from away may or may not know about the library. It has been serving the residents and visitors of the Lakes’ Region since 1907 and continues to thrive today. The […]