When we polled our clients, Mainers and visitors about what they love about MAINE, there was no debate that MAINE's beautiful four seasons are what spark joy. In our MY MAINE SERIES, we began the year bragging about our winter season.  Currently, we have entered our unofficial fifth season: mud season and/or pothole season; which requires the driving skills of a professional stunt driver to avoid the potholes and maintain tire integrity.  Rapidly melting snow, warmer sunshine, and spring showers are a welcome and necessary sign of spring, but if it happens too quickly or all at ..read more

Mainers are filled with pride for our state; it is serene, slower-paced, outdoor activity-rich, has salt-of-the-earth people, and amazing native fare.  Our focus this week is Maine Maple Sunday®- consistently the fourth Sunday in March. 2022 sees the 39th celebration of Maine Maple Sunday®. You could say it is a celebration that we made it through another Maine winter, that spring is here, and longer days and warmer temps are coming.   Maine Maple Sunday® is agritourism at its best- Mainers and guests are able to view the process to create maple syrup at local sug ..read more

It's time for a second home or investment property.  It might serve as a get away, home away from home, a snowbird's retreat, future retirement, or a source of income.  As always, cash is king when purchasing. However, if you need to finance the purchase, there are some things you need to know before you visit the bank. Is there a difference between a second home and an investment property?  Yes. Mortgage Lenders will agree.   There are some rules surrounding the purchase of either type.  As always, check with your local real estate agent who is well versed on the ..read more

Fishing has a rich history in Maine.  So, why hang up your fishing rod when summer ends?  Ice Fishing in Maine is a sport for hard core fishing enthusiasts.  They merely laugh at the cold.  The season doesn't start until January 1 and runs through the end of March.  A license is required, but easy to obtain.  Maine has 35,000 square miles of water, which can all potentially support ice fishing.  There's much to know before you slide out onto the ice and drop your line, the ice must be a certain thickness before it is considered safe.    There are s ..read more

It is well known that investing in real estate is a great option for diversifying your investment portfolio, increasing cash flow, and creating tax advantages with an asset that increases in value over time.  The typical investments are single family homes, apartment buildings or commercial buildings.  But investing in a short-term rental (vacation rental) is the next hot item in building wealth through real estate.  The usual suspects for vacation areas are no longer the ones in the spotlight. Maine appeared on the list recently published by AIRDNA, citing Saco and&nb ..read more

If you have been reading the My Maine Series in consecutive order, you might have quietly remarked, "there are so many outdoorsy things to do in Maine in the winter".  And you would be correct. In a survey of our clients, fans, residents and non residents, what they love about Maine is the plethora of outdoor activities available, even/especially in winter.  Winter in Maine seems longer than all of the other seasons- we must embrace the winter outdoors, or cabin fever may get the best of us.  Ice skating is a fun way to spend an afternoon or evening performing like an Olympic s ..read more

Maine is one of the most picturesque states in the union.  Its beauty, straight from Mother Nature herself, permeates the entire state, from the rocky shore to the snowy mountains.  Whether you live in Maine or visit, everyone agrees that Maine's beauty is one of the state's best assets. Traditionally, the idea of beauty is subjective, however, there is little disagreement about the stunning sights in Maine. From a breathtaking sunset on Ogunquit beach, the view of Penobscot Bay from a windjammer, or "Oh My Gosh" corner in Carabassett, there is much to behold, and indulge in a selfi ..read more

2021 is officially in the books and behind us!  We would like to congratulate the 2021 recipients of the Mainstream Real Estate Elite Awards! The Platinum Mainstream Real Estate Elite Award is the highest level of achievement recognized by the Mainstream Real Estate Company.  It is earned by agents who close 24 units or earn $170,000 in Gross Commission Income.  The recipient of this award for 2021 is Adam Parent.  The Gold Mainstream Real Estate Elite Award is earned by agents who close 18 units or earn $125,000 in Gross Commission Income.   Teams must close 22 ..read more

Are you in the market for a second home?   Maine appeared on the list recently published by AIRDNA, citing Saco and Kennebunkport as two of the emerging top places in the country to purchase a second home.  Maine is known for its coastline, lakes and mountains. The peace and quiet after you leave the hustle and bustle of the work week refreshes and recharges your soul.  For an up to date list of available second home opportunities, click here.  Did you know you can puchase a second home for as little as 10% down.  If you do not have 10%, but you own an existing ho ..read more

One of the most anticipated events in MAINE each year is the arrival of our snowy winters.  We can't downhill ski, snowboard, tube, fat tire bike, cross country ski, snowshoe, or build snowmen without it. The weather in Maine was one of our top voted reasons why people love MAINE.  This week, we want to share how our agents spent their snow days!  We had a blizzard last weekend.  Let's just say, traveling Saturday was treacherous. The only option was to dig out and find some fun at home.   Here are some photos of a couple of our agents making the most of a snow da ..read more