Let the Seller Beware – Of Things that Buyers Don’t Like

Selling

When my spouse and I retire, we plan to sell our house and move to a warmer climate. I’m not looking forward to the process of selling; keeping a house in “showable” condition (that is, neat and clean and ready for unexpected visitors) is not one of my natural...

Think You Can’t Buy a House? Think Again!

Buying

We hear it all the time. “I’d like to buy, a house, but…” followed by the issue (or issues) that make it seem impossible. However, some of the things you thought were preventing you from buying a home may not be obstacles after all. Let’s examine a few common...

The Man in the White House Answers Your Economic Questions

Company News & Announcements

No, it’s not the elected official you’re thinking of. We’re talking about William (Bill) Turner, founder and owner of Maine Source. His white house is his new office, located at 314 Center Street in Auburn. It may not be our nation’s capital, but it’s still pretty...

Buying a House Was Half of the Plan

Buying, Customer Stories

Samantha G. had a good, if somewhat unusual, reason for wanting her own home. It wasn’t because she disliked being a renter – she had enjoyed apartment living throughout her 12 years in the Lewiston/Auburn area. It’s just that she planned to become a foster...

House Hunting in the Age of eHarmony.com®

Buying

You probably already know that online dating services are rapidly becoming the most popular way to meet a potential mate. Of course, those websites don’t do everything for you – you still have to meet the people you’re interested in – but they’re pretty darn good at...

Building Your Dream House Without the Drama

Customer Stories

Just the thought of building a home gives some people nightmares and actually building one may have been the start of more than a few divorces.  But it doesn’t have to be that way! Lynne and Jeff P.’s story is a perfect example of home building done right. After...

Maine Source Moves to Auburn

Company News & Announcements

For almost 40 years, Maine Source had been located in an old farm house on the Hardscrabble Road in Poland. Well, now we have a new old farm house on Center Street in Auburn. The building is one of the oldest in the area and had been scheduled to be demolished. With...