I get asked all the time about interest rates.  It is hard to tell what they will be next year or even a month from now but here is what some of the experts say.  We have to remember these … [Read more...] about Where Are Interest Rates Going?

We have come a long way since the "bubble" popped and it is good to see prices should continue to rise!  If you are thinking about purchasing a house you don't want to … [Read more...] about Home Prices Are On The Rise And Should Continue

I thought this was an interesting graphic.  The lack of inventory is starting to move prices upward.  The lower price points are still being hit by foreclosures and short sales.  Like I … [Read more...] about Year-Over-Year Homes Sales by Price

A little ingenuity can make your house more secure when you’re home alone or away on vacation.You don’t have to install a pricey or crazy security system to feel safer in your home. Here are … [Read more...] about Clever Security Tricks That Will Fool Any Burglar

Once again low inventory is forcing buyers to pay more.  Inventory has been an issue all year and is the main cause for this.  Another issue is that interest rates are starting to rise and … [Read more...] about Home Buyers Are Stepping Up

This market report gives you the real estate activity for the Greater Portland, Maine area.  Everything went up last month except expired listings. Sold and pending went way up.  In my eyes … [Read more...] about May 2013 – Real Estate Market Update

The spring cleaning chore with the most fun potential is prepping your deck or patio for spring. Here’s how to do it with a touch of fun.Water toy #1: A pressure washerIf you don’t have a pressure … [Read more...] about The Easy, Fun Way to Spring Clean Your Deck or Patio

Save money over granite and be kind to your home planet. How? Pick a green kitchen countertop material when you remodel your kitchen.What’s green? Green kitchen countertops feature recycled or … [Read more...] about Green Kitchen Countertops: 3 Eco-Friendly Choices

With all the buyer activity and the fact that we are making a dent in the distressed properties prices are staring to go up and normal levels.  Depending on the neighborhood you live in you may … [Read more...] about Home Prices Are On The Rise!

This market report gives you the real estate activity for the Greater Portland, Maine area. Every number went up from last month.  The market still seems to be turning toward a sellers market. … [Read more...] about March 2013 – Real Estate Market Update