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How (and Why) to Get Pre-Approved for a Home Mortgage
It’s the first question every home buyer must address: How can I “shop” for a house without knowing what I can afford? That’s where getting pre-approved for a home mortgage comes in. Getting pre-approved is the process by which you work with your lender to verify your...![5 Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your House](https://mainesourcehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MSHR_5Staging_20230304.jpeg)
5 Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your House
Although “home staging while selling your house” may sound like you’re turning your house into the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the reality is, luckily, a much easier project! Home staging simply means presenting your home in the best possible light—making it as...![The Nonprofits—and Community—Maine Source Homes & Realty Loves!](https://mainesourcehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MSHR_WeLoveOurCommunity.jpeg)
The Nonprofits—and Community—Maine Source Homes & Realty Loves!
Coretta Scott King put it perfectly: “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” Here at Maine Source Homes & Realty, we emphatically agree. That’s why, throughout 2022, we conducted our “Helping Our...![Smart Ways to Choose a Home Builder in the Lewiston-Auburn Area](https://mainesourcehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MSHR_Blog_20220207.jpeg)
Smart Ways to Choose a Home Builder in the Lewiston-Auburn Area
Here’s a simple but crucial question to ask yourself: How did the pandemic change you? In a recent article on the topic, Time magazine stated, “It encouraged us to think more deeply about who we are and what we’re looking for.” We changed jobs … changed where we live...![Fun-Filled Winter Events Coming to Lewiston-Auburn](https://mainesourcehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MSHR_Blog_FunThingsToDo.jpeg)
Fun-Filled Winter Events Coming to Lewiston-Auburn
When Old Man Winter comes to Lewiston-Auburn, we don’t bury our heads under the blankets and check out until spring. No way! If we did that, we’d miss all the family-friendly winter activities offered all-season-long in the Lewiston-Auburn area. Here are 4 upcoming...![Maine Source Homes & Realty Donates $3,200 to Safe Voices](https://mainesourcehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20221220_164614-1-1.jpg)
Maine Source Homes & Realty Donates $3,200 to Safe Voices
Throughout 2022, Maine Source Homes & Realty of Auburn celebrated 50 years in business by lovingly giving back to the local community. The company’s “Helping Our Neighbors Campaign” identified 6 local nonprofits and charities to powerfully support throughout the...![Maine Real Estate Predictions for 2023](https://mainesourcehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MSHR_2023Trends_20230109-1.jpeg)
Maine Real Estate Predictions for 2023
For the past few years, Maine real estate has been a pretty sweet deal—for a whole lot of people. If you were selling your house, you benefited big-time from median house prices that skyrocketed an average of 25.7 percent during the pandemic, and that are still...![Maine Real Estate Year in Review: 2022](https://mainesourcehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MSHR_Blog_2022YearInReview.jpeg)
Maine Real Estate Year in Review: 2022
As we all gather for the holidays with family and friends, we thought we’d offer you this quick look at the current state of Maine real estate, and show you where home buyers and sellers currently stand. What were the key developments in 2022? What happened to home...![Super-Enjoyable Winter Activities in or Near Lewiston-Auburn](https://mainesourcehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MSHR_Super-Enjoyable-Winter-Activities-in-or-Near-Lewiston-Auburn.jpeg)
Super-Enjoyable Winter Activities in or Near Lewiston-Auburn
Some people see December through February as a time of nothing but cold, ice, and early sunsets. But here in Lewiston-Auburn, most of us see it entirely differently. We see that time of year as the season when a “Winter Wonderland” suddenly appears for those who LOVE...![End Child Hunger in Maine—Support Full Plates Full Potential](https://mainesourcehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MSHR_BLOG_20221110.png)
End Child Hunger in Maine—Support Full Plates Full Potential
Throughout 2022, Maine Source Homes & Realty has been honored to celebrate our 50th anniversary by powerfully giving back to our local community. We’ve done this by supporting 6 specific local nonprofits who are making a powerful, uplifting difference here in...![Malayka Harriman Joins Maine Source Homes & Realty as a Sales Agent/ Realtor®](https://mainesourcehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MSHR_BlogPhoto_MalaykaHarriman.jpg)