Sunday, December 18, 2011

Agent Profile: Sandy Ellsworth

Sandy has lived in Camden for almost two decades, and giving back to the community is a driving force in his life. He’s served on the boards of the Knox County Salvation Army, the Midcoast Children’s Services, and the Rockland Rotary. He’s on the town of Camden’s budget and conservation committees, and he was the first president of the St. George River Realtors Council. Additionally he is on the marketing committee for the Pen Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce.
And all the while golfing as often as possible. “Getting to be a scratch golfer is my goal,” he says. Somehow Sandy fits all this around a full-time real estate practice. “People don’t just buy a house or a business, they buy a community. I know my way around, and I can help them understand what’s here.” He is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable broker who’s won company sales awards and earned countless referrals. “Trustworthy is the word one client used to describe me,” he says. “I’m proud of that.” He’s focused and effective, but he can also be extremely funny.
You can reach Sandy by visiting our Camden Office or:

Phone: 207-691-2889

Thursday, November 17, 2011

NAR Releases Press Release on Trends of Home Buyers and Sellers

Every year the National Association of Realtors® releases their evaluation of the trends and preferences of buyers and sellers. It is a lengthy read but worth while should you have questions on how your home should be marketed or if you should in fact engage in the services of a Realtors®. We of course hope that you will choose Jaret and Cohn. Read the full press release below:

The 2011 National Association of Realtors® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers is the latest in a long-running series of large national NAR surveys evaluating demographics, preferences, marketing and experiences of recent home buyers and sellers.

NAR 2011 President Ron Phipps, broker-president of Phipps Realty in Warwick, R.I., notes financing obstacles were more challenging for entry-level home buyers. “First-time home buyers fell to a 37 percent market share in the past year from a record high 50 percent in the 2010 study,” he said. “Although last year’s findings were boosted by the home buyer tax credit, long-term survey averages show that four out of 10 buyers are typically first-time buyers. This segment is critical to a housing recovery because they help existing home owners sell and make a trade.”

Seventy-eight percent of recent home buyers said their home is a good investment, and 45 percent believe it’s better than stocks. According to survey results, most buyers believe in the long-term value of home ownership.

The study shows the median age of first-time buyers was 31 and the median income was $62,400, up from $59,900 in the 2010 study. The typical first-time buyer purchased a 1,570 square foot home costing $155,000; the estimated median monthly mortgage principal and interest payment was $794. The typical repeat buyer was 53 years old and earned $96,600, notably higher than the $87,000 median reported in the 2010 profile. Repeat buyers purchased a
median 2,100 square foot home costing $219,500, with an estimated median payment of $1,006.
Paul Bishop, NAR vice president of research, clarified the impact of unnecessarily restrictive mortgage credit. “The bar has been raised to qualify for a loan. Buying your first home has never been particularly easy, but with record-high housing affordability conditions and a pent-up demand, we normally would expect a stronger performance,” he said. “This underscores how
important it is to open the credit spigot for creditworthy buyers – banks simply need to get back into the business of lending. Higher home sales would help create jobs through related economic activity.”

The median downpayment for all home buyers was 11 percent, ranging from 5 percent for first-time buyers to 15 percent for repeat buyers. “The downpayment size for both repeat buyers and first-time buyers was a full percentage point higher than in the 2010 study, another indication of tighter lending requirements,” Bishop said.

“To illustrate, the median price paid by repeat buyers in the survey was 2.1 percent higher than in the 2010 study, but their income was 11.0 percent greater, despite lower interest rates. First-time buyers paid 1.9 percent more, but their income was 4.2 percent higher,” Bishop added.

Although overall home prices have trended lower, other NAR survey data show the median price paid by owner-occupants is notably higher than paid by investors, who are under-represented in this study and largely use cash to purchase heavily discounted distressed homes.*

First-time buyers who financed their purchase used a variety of resources for the downpayment: 79 percent tapped into savings, 26 percent received a gift from a friend or relative, typically from their parents, and 7 percent received a loan from a relative or friend. Nine percent sold stocks or
bonds and 8 percent tapped into a 401(k) fund. Ninety-four percent of entry-level buyers chose a fixed-rate mortgage.

Fifty-four percent of first-time buyers financed with a low-downpayment FHA mortgage, and 6 percent used the VA loan program which requires no downpayment.

Sixty-four percent of all buyers are married couples, 18 percent are single women, 10 percent single men, 7 percent unmarried couples and 1 percent other. Last year 58 percent were married couples, 20 percent single women, 12 percent single men, 8 percent unmarried couples and 1 percent other. “The growth in married couples suggests buyers with dual incomes are better positioned to qualify for a mortgage in this tight credit environment,” Bishop said.

Buyers searched a median of 12 weeks and visited 12 homes, both unchanged from 2010. Nine percent of recent buyers also own one or more investment properties, and 4 percent own at least one vacation home.

Seventy-seven percent of respondents purchased a detached single-family home, 9 percent a condo, 8 percent a townhouse or rowhouse, and 6 percent some other kind of housing. The typical home had three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Fifty-one percent of all homes purchased were in a suburb or subdivision, 18 percent were in an urban area, 18 percent in a small town, 11
percent in a rural area and 3 percent in a resort or recreation area. The median distance from the previous residence was 12 miles, the same as in the 2010 study.

More than half of buyers considered purchasing a foreclosure but didn’t buy one for a variety of reasons: 29 percent couldn’t find the right house; 15 percent each reported poor condition and a difficult process.

Eighty-nine percent of respondents used real estate agents and brokers; this was the most common method to purchase a home. Other methods include directly from a builder, 7 percent; and directly from the previous owner, 4 percent. Sixty percent of buyers working with real estate professionals were represented by a buyer’s agent.

As demonstrated in previous studies, buyers use a wide variety of resources in searching for a home: 88 percent use the Internet, 87 percent use real estate agents, 55 percent yard signs, 45 percent attend open houses and 30 percent review print or newspaper ads. While buyers also use
other resources, they generally start their search process online and then contact an agent.

When buyers were asked where they first learned about the home they purchased, 40 percent said the Internet; 35 percent from a real estate agent; 11 percent a yard sign or open house; 6 percent from a friend, neighbor or relative; 5 percent home builders; 2 percent a print or newspaper ad; 2 percent directly from the seller; and less than 1 percent from a home book or magazine.

Ninety-one percent of home buyers who used the Internet to search for a home purchased through a real estate agent, as did 70 percent of non-Internet users, who were more likely to purchase directly from a builder or from an owner they already knew in a private transaction.
Local metropolitan multiple listing service websites were the most popular Internet resource, used by 56 percent of buyers; followed by real estate agent websites, 46 percent; Realtor.com, 45 percent; real estate company sites, 40 percent; other websites with real estate listings, 38 percent; and for-sale-by-owner sites, 14 percent; other categories were notably smaller.

The biggest factors influencing neighborhood choice were quality of the neighborhood, cited by 67 percent of buyers; convenience to jobs, 49 percent; overall affordability of homes, 45 percent; and convenience to family and friends, 39 percent. Other factors with relatively high responses
include neighborhood design, 32 percent; convenience to shopping, 28 percent; quality of the school district, 27 percent; convenience to schools, 22 percent; and convenience to entertainment or leisure activities, 21 percent.

Commuting costs continue to factor strongly in decisions regarding location, with 73 percent of buyers saying transportation costs were important.

The biggest reason people buy a home is the simple desire to own a home of their own, cited by 27 percent of respondents, including 60 percent of first-time buyers. The next biggest primary reasons for buying were desire for a larger home or a job-related move, each cited by 10 percent of respondents; a change in family situation or the affordability of homes, 8 percent each; and desire to be closer to family, friends or relatives, 7 percent.

The typical home seller was 53 years old and their income was $101,500. Sellers moved a median distance of 20 miles and their home was on the market for 9 weeks, up from 8 weeks in the 2010 profile. Forty-six percent moved to a larger home, 31 percent bought a comparably sized home and 23 percent downsized.

While sellers had been in their previous home for a median of nine years, up from eight years in the 2010 study, first-time buyers plan to stay for 10 years and repeat buyers plan to hold their property for 15 years.

The typical seller who purchased a home nine years ago realized a median equity gain of $26,000, a 16 percent increase, while sellers who were in their homes for 11 to 15 years saw a median gain of $57,900, or 39 percent. “Over time, the survey findings consistently show that the longer you own, the larger your return,” Bishop said.

Home buyers thought the most important services agents provide are helping find the right house, and negotiating price and sales terms.

Like sellers, buyers most commonly choose an agent based on a referral from a friend, neighbor or relative, with trustworthiness and reputation being the most important factors; 89 percent are likely to use the same agent again or recommend to others.

Of sellers working with real estate agents, the study found that 80 percent used full-service brokerage, in which agents provide a range of services that include managing most of the process of selling a home from listing to closing. Ten percent of sellers chose limited services, which may
include discount brokerage, and 10 percent used minimal service, such as simply listing a property on a multiple listing service.

Realtors® provide all of these types of services, as do non-member agents and brokers, with comparable findings for each year since questions about brokerage services were added in 2006.
For-sale-by-owner transactions accounted for 10 percent of sales, above the record-low 9 percent in the 2010 study, but well below the record high of 20 percent set in 1987. The share of homes sold without professional representation has trended lower since last reaching a cyclical
peak, which was 18 percent in 1997.

Many FSBO properties are not sold on the open market. Factoring out private sales between parties who knew each other in advance, the actual number of homes sold on the open market without professional assistance was 6 percent.

The median transaction price for sellers who used an agent was $215,000, well above the $150,000 median for a home sold directly by an owner, but there were differences in the findings. The median income of unassisted sellers was $82,500, in contrast with $101,500 for agent-assisted sellers. Unassisted sellers were much more likely to be selling a smaller home,
and they were more likely to be in an urban or central city area.

The most difficult tasks reported by unrepresented sellers are attracting potential buyers, getting the right price, and understanding and completing paperwork.

NAR mailed an eight-page questionnaire in July and August of 2011 to a national sample of 81,099 home buyers and sellers who purchased their homes between July 2010 and June 2011, according to county records. It generated 5,708 usable responses; the adjusted response rate was 7.3 percent. All information is characteristic of the 12-month period ending in June 2011 with the exception of income data, which are for 2010. Because of rounding and omissions for space, percentage distributions for some findings may not add upto 100 percent.

The 2011 National Association of Realtors® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers can be ordered by calling 800-874-6500, or online at www.realtor.org/prodser.nsf/Research. The study costs $19.95 for NAR members and $149.95 for non-members.

The National Association of Realtors® , “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
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Monday, November 14, 2011

Private cape on 5 acres with views of Penobscot Bay

Located in Rockport this home has expansive 240 degree views over blueberry barrens, fields, woods, and out to Penobscot Bay. A quietly sited 3-BR cape on 5+ acres with separate writer's cabin and detached sauna. Wonderfully private, yet just minutes from Rockport and Camden villages.
List Price: $250,000 MLS# :1034761
FMI: Contact George Wheelwright in our Camden Office 207-236-9626

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

November Birthdays

Perhaps someone should do an analysis of Real Estate Agents and their birthday months. It seems that we have a significant amount of our Jaret and Cohn agents born in November.

We wish Beverly Doherty, Lee Montgomery, Alan Wood, Kirstie Ransdell, Brian Wickenden and Sandy Ellsworth a very happy birthday!

Have fun celebrating you.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

September 2011 Housing Statistics: Maine Association of REALTORS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS: LISTED BELOW
MAINE HOME SALES UP 7.56 PERCENT IN SEPTEMBER

SOUTH PORTLAND (October 20, 2011) — Maine real estate sales continue to climb: Single-family existing home sales increased 7.56 percent comparing September 2011 to September 2010. According to the Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. (MREIS), Realtors report 967 sales across Maine’s 16 counties. The statewide median sales price (MSP) decreased 6.42 percent to $159,000 in that same time period. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less.

Nationally, single-family existing home sales rose 12.2 percent over the past 12 months. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported a national median sales price of $165,600 – a decrease of 3.9 percent. In the regional Northeast sales were up 6.8 percent, while the regional MSP decreased 3.3 percent to $229,400.

Mike LePage of RE/MAX Heritage in Yarmouth relays, “Despite continued downward pressure from short sales and foreclosures, the Maine real estate market has weathered the storm in the third quarter this year. The numbers are up significantly from last year and, although a bit premature for a major celebration, we are pleased with a 14.87 increase in unit sales over the last year. The statewide median sales price continues to show signs of stabilization.”
LePage continues, “First time home buyers have been taking advantage of the lowest prices in years combined with the best interest rate environment anyone can remember. The high end has also seen improvement. Cash buyers have found value in the more expensive properties and the results reflect that. The tougher market in the near term has been the middle market, due in part to buyers needing to sell their homes in order to purchase a new one. I think that one fact has put a damper on the very real demand that exists in the middle market.”

Source: Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. Note: MREIS, a subsidiary of the Maine Association of REALTORS, is a statewide Multiple Listing Service with over 4,600 licensees inputting active and sold property listing data. Statistics reflect properties reported as sold in the System within the time periods indicated.
Contacts: Maine Association of REALTORS President Mike LePage (RE/MAX Heritage, Yarmouth) - 846-4300 - mlepage@rheritage.com; REALTOR Marc Chadbourne (Century 21 Nason Realty, Winslow) - 873-2119 - Marc@C21Nason.com. For more names: Cindy@MaineRealtors.com
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

We welcome Gail Mahan to our Waldoboro Office

Jaret & Cohn Real Estate is pleased to welcome Gail Mahan to their Waldoboro Office. Gail has been selling real estate in the Miidcoast area since 1985, including running her own agency (with her late husband Jim) since 1990. She brings a wealth of experience, a sunny disposition and, as she says, "the ability to listen -- the most important quality to help you find the property you're looking for."

Gail has lived in Waldoboro for 26 years, and is a member of many local organizations, including the Waldoboro Business Association, the Medomak Valley Land Trust, the Waldoboro Woman's Club and the Waldoboro Garden Club. She loves to restore old houses, having done several, and is currently working on a 1790 former mill owner's home in Waldoboro, bought, of course, through Jaret & Cohn. She also enjoys visiting her son Jim and his wife Mary, and grandchildren Jim and Stephanie, who live in New York state. Gail can be reached at 207-832-5219, or by email at gmahan@jaretcohn.com.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Organic Lawns and Yards


The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Assocation (MOFGA) inserted this book suggestion into their newletter this week:

Introduction To Organic Lawns And Yards. New organic lawn care booklet for the homeowner. Just in time for the fall planting season, NOFA OLC (the Northeast Organic Farming Association's Organic Land Care program) has published a science-based introduction to organic lawns and yards booklet for homeowners. This is a beautiful, informative guide with gorgeous photographs. Focuses on water and energy conservation, soil fertility, natural pest and invasive species control. This is a great resource and gift idea for the person you've been hoping would consider a low-impact approach to yardscaping.
Available from our online Country Store for only $5.

Perhaps this is a good read in light of Camden and other areas adopting pesticide free policies.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Agent Focus: Brenda Pendleton of Jaret and Cohn Rockland


Brenda Pendleton is Broker in our Rockland Office with over 29 years experience in the real estate industry. She is a full time broker, serving all of Midcoast Maine and surrounding rural areas. Brenda has earned the ABR® designation, which allows her to network with over 30,000 Accredited Buyer Representatives throughout the country. She has completed a comprehensive course specifically designed to working with Buyers.

Brenda lives in Rockport with her family and enjoys all that the Midcoast has to offer. Whether it is working in her garden, kayaking, playing with her dog Eli in the yard. She strongly believes the Midcoast is a great place to call home.

You can reach Brenda by visiting our Rockland Office at 25 Park Street, Phone at 207-975-0233
or by email, bpendleton@jaretcohn.com

Monday, September 26, 2011

Agent Focus: Beverly Doherty of our Belfast Office


Real estate for Beverly Doherty is alive, vibrant and fun. She loves houses, and that feeling of really helping someone find home. Not just a house, but home. One that delights them, fits them, works for them. That’s part of the reason she so enjoys first-time buyers. “It’s the excitement they exude. It’s kind of scary for them, but to help them through that, to guide them, and have their offer accepted. "It’s such a thrill, for them and for me."

Bev's been working in real estate since 2001, and says the longer she’s in the business, the more intuitive she’s becoming. “If any issues begin to bubble during a transaction, I’m all over them. Squash the problem before it gets out of hand!". In addition to selling real estate she is the managing broker of our Belfast Office.

In 2005 Bev was president-elect of the Midcoast Council of Realtors, and was president in 2006. She was voted Realtor of the Year in 2008 by her local council. She is also active on a local committee helping to raise grant money for homeowners of low income. These grants help pay for repairs to their homes they would otherwise not be able to afford to have done. "It feels good to be able to give back to the community I work in."

Bev lives in Camden with her husband Rick and their 17 year old cat Flash. "We have built our own new home and are busy with the finishing touches." She also enjoys gardening, reading, sewing and is a new knitter!

You can reach Bev by visiting her in our Belfast Office. By phone at 207-691-1029 or by email bdoherty@jaretcohn.com

Monday, September 19, 2011

Agent Focus: Jim Chalfant



Born and brought up in Cape Elizabeth, Jim has lived in the Mid-Coast for the past thirty five years and has an intimate knowledge of the coast from Boothbay to Castine. He particularly enjoys working with buyers who are just discovering the incredible beauty and diversity of this special part of Maine. Jim has traveled extensively throughout Europe, the U.S. and much of Canada. The opportunity to travel to distant places has strengthened his conviction that the Penobscot Bay Region of Maine is clearly the best place on the planet. He belives protecting this special part of the world is a responsibility of those of us lucky enough to live here and that we should all do our part to ensure that it retains its unique qualities. To that end, Jim has been a two term member of the Rockport Planning Board, a steward for Coastal Mountains Land Trust and a member of the Rockport Conservation Commission. He was a former Director of the Saint George River Council of REALTORS and has been a Top Producer for one of the Mid-Coast's most active agencies. Jim will bring that same passion and commitment to you whether you are buying or selling property. When not sailing his sloop Dazy, Jim can be found gardening, hiking the coastal mountains, or photographing his favorite places. He also enjoys fly fishing, skiing, music, wooden boats and the fabulous art that abounds here.

You can reach Jim by visiting our Camden Office, by phone at 207-232-4477 or email at jchalfant@jaretcohn.com

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Agent Focus: Kirstie Ransdell of Jaret & Cohn Waldoboro

Kirstie Ransdell was born and raised in southern NJ then attended Arizona State University and lived fourteen years in Phoenix, AZ. She could not wait to move back to the east coast. When she and her husband discovered Maine in 1997 they decided to bring their children here to give them the gift of this idyllic life. She spent 3 years researching Maine to locate the perfect area for her family. They bought their 200 year old dream home to restore and began their transition to relocate the business and family to Bristol. Since coming here permanently in 2002, she says, "Our life here has exceeded all expectations. Our business has been successful and the children have learned a true sense of community through their school, church and activities. We make a point to experience all that this area has to offer by sailing, power boating, fishing, horseback riding, snow shoeing, and enjoying the local arts and music."

Kirstie works out of our Waldoboro office and strives to assist her clients in achieving an equally satisfying experience in their transition whether it is buying or selling their home. She has experience in long distance moves, vacation homes, rentals, and investment properties, commercial sale, 1031 exchanges, and finding a house you can call home. Her knowledge of Lincoln County is extensive.

She asks, "How can I help you improve your real estate experience?"

You can contact Kirstie by phone at 207-592-0080 or by email kransdell@jaretcohn.com

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Agent focus: Pam Gushee - Jaret & Cohn Rockland, Maine

Pam Gushee has been with Jaret & Cohn's Rockland office since 1999 where she has received the sales excellence award every year. She is a true Maine native (born and raised in Rockport) and lives in Appleton where she enjoys spending time with her husband, boating, swimming, camping, and enjoying the Maine way of life.

Pam works to keep her life simple and balanced, and she does that for clients as well. She’s easygoing and approachable - as she says, “I’m just Pam”. As a broker, she’s focused, creative and very effective. “You have to get the buyers to the property or you’re never going to sell the property,” she says. She thinks of her ads as invitations—she takes dozens of photos to find just the right ones, and she writes and rewrites ad copy until it shines. “For me, the excitement is in knowing all that work made a difference. To market the property, show it, then sell it. That’s the fun part for me.”

You can reach Pam at our Rockland office located at 25 Park Street, by phone 207-596-0352 or by email pgushee@jaretcohn.com

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Congratulations to Jack Kelly - REALTOR of the year



Coastal Mountains Council President Nancy Hughes presents their local REALTOR of the Year Award to Jack Kelly!! Both Jack and Nancy work in our Camden Office.


Congratulations Jack!






Tuesday, May 3, 2011

April 2011 Top Producers

Congratulations to our April 2011 Top Producers:




Nancy Hughes from our Camden Office


Pam Gushee from our Rockland Office


Leonard Maxwell from our Waldoboro Office




Sunday, March 20, 2011

Buying a home after Foreclosure or Short Sale




Over the last few years we have worked with sellers who have either been foreclosed on or sellers who have sold their home as a short-sale. As time passes and these sellers begin to gain financial strength are returning as buyers that want to start planning for the purchase of their next home.

Homeownership is possible again however it should be noted that the banking industry is suggesting that people who have been foreclosed on will have to wait seven years before qualifying for a home loan. Those who have gone through the short sale process will also likely have to wait to purchase another home but the wait time varies and will depend on the person’s fico score.

If you have been foreclosed on or have been in a short sale situation it is essential that you work on bringing up your credit score, lowering debt and paying off bills. According to some banks, the necessary credit score needs to be in the 620 to 640 range however above 700 will result in a more favorable interest rate. This is not to say that these parameters might change between now and the time these individuals are qualified to purchase.

Just a few years ago it was fairly easy to purchase a home with little or in some cases no down payment. This is not the case today - save and be prepared to pay a down payment. There are still down payment assistance programs but the parameters are tightened and are not available to everyone.

The best place to begin planning for a home ownership is with your bank or financial advisor. Evaluate your finances and create a plan to boost your credit score and save.

Monday, March 14, 2011

I want to own an Inn in Midcoast Maine: The White Gates Inn


We've heard the dream before. "I want to live in Midcoast Maine, enjoy quality of life, be my own boss and run an Inn (or Bed and Breakfast)....

This is a new listing from Martin Cates in our Rockland Office.

The White Gates Inn has been operating along Route 1 for years, welcoming guests to the motel with fine Mid-Coast hospitality. Featuring 5.12 acres, with 4 free-standing buildings.

Opportunity awaits for the entrepreneur looking for an adventure. Imagine the joy in flipping the NO Vacancy switch for your first time.

700 Commercial Street, Rockport
Main building built in 1920
Other structures built 1950-1970
5.12 acres along busy Route 1
$325,000 - in MLS Soon!
FMI - Contact Martin Cates at 207-596-0352 or mcates@jaretcohn.com

Saturday, February 19, 2011

YES - We still advertise properties in newspapers and magazines

Articles on marketing trends take the position that any company who spends money on print advertising is wasting money. There is also the theory that “old-fashioned” print ads make sellers feel good but that they really don’t sell houses.

You may call Jaret & Cohn Real Estate slightly “old-fashioned” because we still advertise properties in newspapers and magazines. We know that not everyone who buys a house (or who is helping someone look for a house) is actively online or tech savvy (Not everyone has a computer or smart phone). There is still a significant segment of buyers who still finds homes for sale in newspapers and magazines. Why would we would we want to ignore an entire group of potential clients by refusing to reach out to them in a way that appeals to them?

According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers a vast majority of buyers begin their home search process online. These statistics do not mean that the Internet is the only way buyers search for properties or that online marketing should be our only source of advertising.

Selling a home, piece of land or commercial property takes a combination of marketing tactics that are specific to the property and target buyer audience. We listen to our client's needs, work our large network of Jaret & Cohn agents and community connections, leverage our experience, advertise online and YES – we still place ads in newspapers and magazines.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Spring Road Postings

Each spring, the municipalities and the MaineDOT evaluate potential damage to local roads and highways to determine whether weight restrictions should be imposed to prevent damage due to freeze/thaw action.

This time of year we find that these road postings can affect the real estate transaction and moving process. Keep in mind that large vehicles such as moving trucks and septic inspection/pumping trucks can not gain access to certain roads/areas. Think ahead and plan certain inspections and moving time frames so that they occur after the road restriction(s) have been lifted.

For further information about local road postings you can contact the appropriate town office.

Monday, January 10, 2011

December 2010 Top Producers

Congratualations to the top producing agent for the month of December 2010 from each of our offices!

Camden office - Jarmila Volena
Rockland office - Carleton Johnson
Waldoboro office - Kirstie Ransdell
Belfast office - Mary King