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How Far From Town Is Too Far? Choosing the Right Level of Rural in Maine

How Far From Town Is Too Far? Choosing the Right Level of Rural in Maine

You found the property.  Ten acres. A nice house. Big garage. Plenty of privacy. Maybe there's even a brook running through the back of the land. Then you pull up the map.  The grocery store is 25 minutes away. The nearest larger town is 40 minutes away. Your favorite [...]

Why Local Knowledge Still Matters in the Age of Zillow

Why Local Knowledge Still Matters in the Age of Zillow

Buying real estate has changed dramatically.

Not that long ago, buyers depended almost entirely on real estate agents to tell them what properties were available. Today, you can sit on your couch at 10:30 at night and search hundreds of homes, camps, waterfront properties, and parcels [...]

Mud Season: The Fifth Season Every Maine Property Owner Should Understand

Mud Season: The Fifth Season Every Maine Property Owner Should Understand

Maine has four seasons.

At least that's what the calendar says.

Anyone who has spent enough time here knows there's another one squeezed somewhere between winter and spring.

Mud season.

It's that wonderful time of year when you can leave the house wearing a [...]

Buying a Home on a Private Road in Maine: What Should You Know?

Buying a Home on a Private Road in Maine: What Should You Know?

You find the house. It has the acreage you want, plenty of privacy, maybe a view, and exactly the rural Maine setting you've been looking for. Then, somewhere in the listing information, you notice two [...]