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

Often we purchase real estate with a lot of emotion.  It is understandable, we all want what is best for our family.  I know when we bought our home it was very emotional.  We were … [Read more...] about Real Estate Choices That Help Retirement

This market report gives you the real estate activity for the Greater Portland, Maine area. If you plan to sell a home this year I would encourage you to get a good feeling for what it is worth. … [Read more...] about January 2012 – Real Estate Market Update

My wife and I are close to sending our eldest child to school.  Researching and choosing where to send your children to school can be a full time job in itself.  We want the best for our … [Read more...] about Maine Schools

When you need work done on your home it can be stressful.  Finding the right person for the job is the hardest part.  Here are a few things to do or ask when interviewing … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Contractor

This market report gives you the real estate activity for the Greater Portland, Maine area. If you plan to sell a home this year I would encourage you to get a good feeling for what it is worth. … [Read more...] about Real Estate Market Update for Greater Portland, Maine