When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix.Trying to decide whether to buy a fixer-upper house? Follow these seven steps, and you’ll know how … [Read more...] about How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House
Archives for 2015
What Is Home-Ownership To You?
I thought the above survey results were interesting. I would probably fall in the "A Dream Come True" section. Which one would you choose?Thanks,Dougdoug@makemaineyourhome.com … [Read more...] about What Is Home-Ownership To You?
Home Prices Projected To Rise
According to the Home Price Expectation Survey prices are projected to rise at a normal pace for the next few years. Signs of a healthy real estate market.Thanks,Dougdoug@makemaineyourhome.com … [Read more...] about Home Prices Projected To Rise
7 Tips for Staging Your Home
Make your home warm and inviting to boost your home’s value and speed up the sale process.The first step to getting buyers to make an offer on your home is to impress them with its appearance so they … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Staging Your Home
Maine Home Prices – Not Far From the “Peak”
This graphic shows that Maine's peak prices were in July of 2006 and we are only 4.7% down from that peak right now. It is great to see prices coming back and lets hope within a year or two we … [Read more...] about Maine Home Prices – Not Far From the “Peak”
Home Buyer Activity 3 Times Greater Than Last Year
This graphic says a lot about what is happening right now in the current real estate market. This information plus the fact that inventory is low makes it very frustrating for buyers. The … [Read more...] about Home Buyer Activity 3 Times Greater Than Last Year
The RE/MAX Collection Luxury Report for Maine
Click here to view the first ever RE/MAX Collection Luxury Report for Maine. See 2014 vs 2013 stats for luxury home sales in waterfront communities from Portland to Kittery.There are a lot of … [Read more...] about The RE/MAX Collection Luxury Report for Maine
The Downpayment
I was a little surprised to see so many people believe they need at least 15% down to buy a house. While it is recommend to put as much down as you are comfortable with, there are options to buy … [Read more...] about The Downpayment
Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions
From mortgage interest to property tax deductions, here are the tax tips you need to get a jump on your returns.Owning a home can pay off at tax time. Take advantage of these … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions
2015 Home Sales Projections
Here is what some big names are saying about 2015. Its starting to get busy already even with all this snow. Stay warm,Dougdoug@makemaineyourhome.com … [Read more...] about 2015 Home Sales Projections