Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don't let the best slip through your fingers...1. Understand the processAll offers are negotiable, as your agent will tell you. When you receive an … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home

A few cost-effective add-ons can give a modest deck an edge and deliver a handsome payback should you sell your house.Hidden fasteners for deckingFor years now, deck screws have been the fastener of … [Read more...] about Smart Upgrades for Decks

I just finished my basement recently and it came out great.  Adding space to your home really changes your daily living.  I am in my new basement office right now writing this.Some … [Read more...] about Evaluate Your House for Basement Finishing

This market report gives you the real estate activity for the Greater Portland, Maine area. If you are an investor, first time home buyer, looking to upgrade or downsize now is the time to act. Many … [Read more...] about March 2012 – Real Estate Market Update

Low interest rates and rising rents make home ownership more attractive than renting.New indicators suggest we might be on the verge of a housing rebound this year. Between falling mortgage interest … [Read more...] about The Return of Home Ownership

Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space.Trend #1: Maintenance-free sidingWe continue to choose maintenance-free siding that lives … [Read more...] about 7 Hot Home Improvement Trends that Make Your Home Work for You

Make spring cleaning less of a chore by following these smarter--and mostly greener--tips for this annual rite of homeownership.BathroomsWhen it's time to get down and dirty, many people start with … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Guide

This market report gives you the real estate activity for the Greater Portland, Maine area. Inventory is still high so sellers need to make sure their homes are better than the competition. … [Read more...] about February 2012 – Real Estate Market Update

They're not as much as they used to be, but there are still energy tax credits to be had for upgrades made in 2011.Other limits on IRS energy tax credits besides $500 maxCredit only extends to 10% of … [Read more...] about How to Claim Your 2011 Energy Tax Credits

I worked the home show last weekend with Classic Window Systems and every vendor I talked with said the same thing. "It sure seems like the economy is turning around." Home owners at the … [Read more...] about Home Show Vibe and Home Sales Increase for 7th Straight Month