7 “A-Maine-zing” Upcoming Summer Events!
7 “A-Maine-zing” Upcoming Summer Events! Wow! What could be cooler than being in Maine in the summertime—enjoying an “a-Maine-zing” abundance of summer events! If fantastic festivals, fairs, and live music are your idea of “fun in the sun,” we invite you to come along...
The Hip Side of Lewiston-Auburn Living
You know the expression “That was then, this is now?” Well, that’s a perfect way to think of Lewiston-Auburn living. Once thought of as an old, worn-out mill area, Lewiston-Auburn started dramatically amping-up its Hip Factor in the early 2000s. Slowly but surely, the...
3 Things You MUST Do Before Buying a Swimming Pool
Is there anything more “splashy fun” than a swimming pool in your own backyard? Not likely! But before you install your swimming pool and make that beach-balls-and-bathing-suits dream come true, be sure to take these 3 important steps: Make Sure You Get Good Value...
Using Flowers to Enhance Curb Appeal
“Curb appeal” … don’t you love that phrase? It first became popular as lingo during the great housing boom of the early 2000s, when houses were being bought and sold at a record clip, and people were looking for a competitive edge when selling a house. Today, one of...
Seniors! Read This Before Gifting a House!
Guest Blog Post by Attorney Mia Poliquin Pross, Esq. We often talk to seniors living in homes too big and burdensome for their current lifestyle or health condition. But that house is often the person’s major asset, and they want to leave it as an inheritance for...
Maine Homeowner’s Checklist
One of the smartest things you can do as a Maine homeowner is to create your own Maine Homeowner’s Checklist. By doing this—and performing the actions on your list—you’ll be maximizing the odds that your house and property will steadily increase in value through the...
Host an Amazing Easter Egg Hunt!
What’s more magical and beneficial than an Easter egg hunt? If you’re a kid, the benefits are obvious—oodles of fun! But if you’re only a kid at heart, you can still reap great benefits. Hosting an Easter egg hunt can be a fantastic way to deepen the human connections...
Maine First Time Home-Buyer Process
Here at Maine Source Homes & Realty, we like to say we “wear three hats”—we help folks sell homes, build homes, and buy homes. While we’re wearing that third “hat,” people ask us, “What is the first-time home buyer process in Maine?” Here’s a clear, step-by-step...
3 DIY St. Paddy’s Day Decorations
Isn’t St. Paddy’s Day awesome?! Here at Maine Source Homes & Realty we certainly think so! Whether you bought your house with our help … or we built it for you … or you asked us to help you sell it … or even if you’re in the “None of the Above” category … we LOVE...
Home Buying Tips for Retirement
One of the greatest blessings we enjoy at Maine Source Homes & Realty is to be able to genuinely help folks, no matter what stage of life you’re at—just beginning your career, moving to a larger house in your 30s or 40s, or thinking about buying your retirement...