July 15, 2021 Locations Real Estate Group welcomes Colby Gail! Locations Real Estate Group is thrilled to welcome Colby Gail as our newest agent! Colby grew up in Topsham and truly loves the Mid-Coast region of Maine. After graduating from Bates College with a double major in Rhetoric and American Cultural Studies, she moved to Boston and began working for a technology start-up. Colby quickly realized that Maine was where she wanted to be, and she returned home to pursue a career in teaching. After purchasing her first home, Colby became interested in helping others have a positive real estat ..read more

May 27, 2021 Accolades for Portland and South Portland A recent study from moveBuddha states that Portland and South Portland are among the Top 25 Cities that are most likely to attract Gen Z members in the country! Portland/South Portland ranked 16th on the list. Other New England areas included Burlington/South Burlington, VT (#8), Boston/Cambridge/Nashua, MA & NH (#11), and Manchester, NH (#25). The ranking was based on employment opportunities, involvement in trends, and best living conditions based on social and economic data. Gen Z is noted to be the most ethnically diverse, educate ..read more

May 13, 2021 Our 4th anniversary! This week we are celebrating a new year for our company! We are so grateful for all of our past and present clients who have worked with us, the many agents who we have had the pleasure of welcoming into our company, and our local community that we are so proud to be a part of. Here's to many more years of Locations Real Estate Group!   ..read more

April 29, 2021 Hanging plant ideas Houseplants are all the rage these days and we are here for it! Plants can really brighten up a space and liven things up (literally). Plus, they can be good for the air quality of your home. With so many people jumping into the houseplant trend, we completely understand how your space and become...limited. Plus, unfortunately, many houseplants are toxic to cats and dogs. So, what do we do about this? Hang them! Hanging plants are such a great design trend. Here are some tips to incorporate this into your space. 1. On a Covered Patio- As the weather gets war ..read more

April 15, 2021 Locations Real Estate Group cleans up Portland's Eastern Prom! Last Sunday, April 11, a team from Locations Real Estate Group dedicated their morning to cleaning up Portland's Eastern Promenade. Breaking up into smaller teams, we covered a lot of ground and accomplished a lot- collecting 5-6 bags of trash! The litter we picked up included takeout containers, lots of masks (disposable and cloth), and seemingly endless plastic wrappers. Our group was joined by Staghorn Tea Company, who generously offered delicious cups of warm tea (in compostable cups!) for refreshment afterwards ..read more

April 8, 2021 Locations Real Estate Group welcomes Niles, Shedlarski & Co! Locations Real Estate Group is thrilled to welcome Jessica Niles-McDonough and Brian Shedlarski (Niles, Shedlarski & Co.) as our newest agents! Jessica and Brian are seasoned REALTORS® and became a team in 2014. They are passionate about real estate and love the opportunities this career affords them, including meeting new people, being faced with an ever-changing market, and problem-solving new challenges. Jessica and Brian excel at communication, organization, and individually representing their clients ..read more

March 25, 2021 Top home trends for 2021 Whether you plan on staying in your home or are interested in selling, these following emerging home trends for 2021 will bring comfort and potentially extra value to your home! 1. Zoom Room/Home Office Space- A recent Zillow survey found that there is a very high desire among home buyers for dedicated home office space. According to the survey, this features tops the list of reasons why Americans say that they would consider a move, especially if they believe that they will still be working from home, even only occasionally. 2. Health and Wellness Area ..read more

March 18, 2021 Plan out your vegetable garden and start your seeds Spring is in the air and we couldn't be happier! The days are getting longer (finally!), the weather is warming up, and  soon the spring flowers will be coming up to greet us all. If you plan on having a vegetable garden this spring and summer, it is time to start planning it and start your seeds if needed. Certain types of vegetables need to be started indoors before you transplant them into your garden beds. These include tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and herbs. Setting up a seed starting station in your home is easy. Y ..read more

March 11, 2021 Time to spring clean Whether you love it or dread it, the time of spring cleaning is upon us. The process can certainly be overwhelming, but all the effort will pay off big time. Winter is a heavy time for many of us and it can be easy to neglect cleaning and chores and instead seek out comforting relaxation. However, taking the time to deep clean your home can have some amazing benefits and will make you feel so good about your space. Stumped on where to start? Let us help. 1. Clean the dust and stains off your walls. 2. Clean out your oven. Simple products like baking soda an ..read more

March 4, 2021 Maine Restaurant Week is back! We are thrilled that Maine Restaurant Week is back and in full swing. The celebration ends on March 12 and there are so many fantastic restaurants participating. Many are offering prix fixe menus or special, unique menu items. Plus, due to COVID-19 restrictions and out of caution, many restaurants are also offering take out options for diner peace of mind and safety. It couldn't be easier to participate in Maine Restaurant Week and get a taste of the fantastic restaurants this great state has to offer! For more information on the various restaurant ..read more