What “The Maine Christmas Song” Reveals About Life in Maine

Living in Lewiston-Auburn

Okay, so you know beloved Christmas carols like “Deck the Halls” and “Joy to the World.” But did you know there is a wonderful Christmas song about life in Maine? Now nearly 40 years old and beloved by two generations, “The Maine Christmas Song” is a lilting reminder...

How French Canadians Enriched the Culture of Lewiston-Auburn

Living in Lewiston-Auburn

When we were kids and first started learning about American history, we learned that one of the things that makes America great is that we are a “melting pot.” Throughout our history, we—in the words written at the base of the Statue of Liberty—have welcomed those...

For Thanksgiving: Let’s Give Thanks for These Local Nonprofits

Living in Lewiston-Auburn

Here at Maine Source Homes & Realty, we think Denzel Washington got it exactly right. Asked what makes a successful life, Denzel replied, “At the end, it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made...

Why the 2020s Has Been “The Decade People Move to Maine”

Living in Lewiston-Auburn

The trend—all throughout the 2020s—has been crystal-clear: When people want to move, they want to move to Maine. In fact, of all the states in New England and the entire Northeast, Maine ranks as “The #1 Most-Moved-To” in a just released listing by Forbes magazine.   ...

For Halloween, Make Your Own Haunted House in Maine!

Living in Lewiston-Auburn

Is it because Stephen King lives here? Or is it because we have so many old, stately New England houses that could—just COULD—be teeming with ghosts? Whatever the reason, Maine is the PERFECT place to celebrate Halloween. And a super-fun, affordable way to do that is...

The Fastest Way to Sell Your House This October

Selling

If you’re planning to sell your house in October … you’re planning a great plan! <grin> Home buyers are typically less active in Maine from November through February, so October is “Prime Time” to sell your house and turbo-charge your bank account without having...

Your Perfect Fourth of July in Maine

Living in Lewiston-Auburn

There are times for modesty, and this is not one of them. <Grin> The fact is, NOBODY rocks the Fourth of July like we do in Maine! From fireworks . . . to parades . . . to fife & drums corps  . . . to musket fire, concerts, and picnics … your perfect Fourth...

Best Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Lewiston-Auburn

Living in Lewiston-Auburn

Like making a great bowl of chowder, creating a kid-friendly town requires the exact right ingredients. Two of them—especially in this day and age—are “a safe place to live” and “lots of fun, stimulating things to do.” If you want to raise your family in THAT kind of...

Great Open House Ideas That Close the Sale

Selling

It’s a HUGE question for everyone wishing to take advantage of sky-high home prices in Maine by selling their house: How do you create an open house that MAXIMIZES the odds of closing the sale? How do you avoid one that’s just “meh”? Try these proven-effective open...

May Flowers That Spruce-Up Springtime Curb Appeal

Spring

“April showers bring May flowers.” And May flowers bring … home buyers! The fact is, one of the easiest, most effective, most affordable ways to power-up the curb appeal of your “For Sale” house this month is to beautify it with gorgeous May flowers. Why does curb...

Amazing Benefits to the “Virtual World” in Real Estate

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Do you remember when you first heard people talking about a “virtual world”? You probably thought you’d stepped into a scene from Star Trek or—if you’re a wee bit older—The Jetsons cartoon. The virtual world, a.k.a. “virtual reality,” is defined as “the use of...

Best Questions to Ask When Hiring a Real Estate Agent

Buying, Selling

There’s no two ways about it: Buying or selling your house is a big deal. That’s why hiring the RIGHT real estate agent is a big deal. So how do you do it? Let the following questions guide you to a confident decision! “How much experience do you have as an agent?” A...