Fascinating Facts About Lewiston-Auburn’s History

Living in Lewiston-Auburn

Did you know these fascinating facts about Lewiston-Auburn history? In 1965, the eyes of the entire world were on Lewiston-Auburn, as the greatest boxer of all-time, Muhammad Ali (then named Cassius Clay), came here to successfully defend his heavyweight crown against...

Maine Real Estate Outlook: Sizzling Hot

Selling

Unless you’ve been shipwrecked on a desert island for the past 12 months, you’ve probably heard that the Maine real estate market has been pretty sweet during that time. But what’s the current situation? What’s the real estate outlook for the rest of 2021?  And what...

Home Safety Checklist for Your Aging Mother

Home Ownership, Senior Living, Retirement & Downsizing

Home Safety Checklist for Your Aging Mother   Are you worried about your aging mother—especially if she lives alone? Luckily, there are specific steps you can take to make your mom safer in her house AND greatly reduce your need to worry about her. Think of the...

Dustin Mallar Joins Maine Source Homes & Realty as Associate Broker/ Realtor®

Company News & Announcements

AUBURN, MAINE – April 20, 2021 — Dustin Mallar, named “Associate of the Year” during his six-year tenure with Walmart Distribution Center 7014 in Lewiston, has joined Auburn-based Maine Source Homes & Realty as an Associate Broker/Realtor®. Hailing from nearby...

5 Best Springtime Home-Improvement Projects

Home Ownership, Spring

5 Best Springtime Home-Improvement Projects  If you’re hoping to sell your house this spring—or simply planning to “hand it down” to family someday—the fastest way to enhance its attractiveness and value is through springtime home-improvement projects.     So which...

Surprising Ways COVID Changed Maine Real Estate

Buying, COVID, Selling

We know the past 12 months have been extremely challenging for most of you. As Maine real estate professionals, we have been with you in the trenches as we battle this pandemic. We know some of you and/or your family members have experienced completely unforeseen...

Sell Your House – Demand is Surging!

Selling

Powerful, once-in-a-lifetime factors have made it a CRAZY-strong, house-seller’s market in Maine. When you sell your house now, you’ll be enjoying all the mega-benefits house sellers in the past could only dream of, including all-time high prices … less competition...

Making Your House “Retirement Ready”: 4 Important Steps

Senior Living, Retirement & Downsizing

There’s just no doubt about it: retirement is a big deal. And a pretty GREAT one—but only if you engage in careful planning and reflection first. One of the most crucial questions you should ask yourself is: “Is my house retirement ready?” This is true no matter if...

4 Great Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day—Even During a Pandemic

COVID, Holidays

Okay, so this year, thanks to the pandemic, Valentine’s Day will need to be different. “Going out on a date” probably won’t actually mean “going out.” But we Mainers are creative and resourceful, and we know Valentine’s Day can still be a cozy, romantic...

Maine Property Tax Resources for Tax Year 2020

Home Ownership, Maine Homeowner Taxes

Owning a home in Maine is a dream for people around the world. Aside from the major financial benefits you gain from home ownership—including the #1 way to accumulate personal wealth—you also get to live in one of the most beautiful, neighborly, community-centered...

Lewiston-Auburn Ski Resorts: COVID Update

COVID, Living in Lewiston-Auburn, Winter

One of the million GREAT things about living in the Lewiston-Auburn area is all the amazing ski resorts it puts you near. Last year we mentioned 5 of the best in or near Lewiston-Auburn. But what’s the situation now? How have these great ski resorts been impacted by...

Understanding Maine’s Homestead Exemption & Other Tax Benefits

Home Ownership, Maine Homeowner Taxes

Do you fully understand how Maine’s Homestead Exemption and Property Tax Relief Law benefit you as a homeowner? Are you poised to take advantage of them? Let’s take a couple of minutes to spotlight the major tax benefits that homeowners enjoy here in Maine! Maine’s...