Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long it would take to save for a down payment in each state. Using data … [Read more...]
New Study Reveals One Surprising Reason for the Inventory Shortage
There has been a great amount written on millennials and their impact on the housing market. However, the headlines often contradict each other. Some claim this generation is becoming the largest share of first-time home buyers, while others claim millennials don’t want to own a home, blaming them … [Read more...]
Episode 16: Selling Your Home
In this episode I talk about selling your home. It will provide a good overview of what it takes to sell a home in any market. For more information and a current copy of the seller guide email me at doug@makemaineyourhome.com. Watch the full episode: Listen to the audio: If you … [Read more...]
Episode 15: Get Organized with Bettina Blanchard
I sat down with Bettina Blanchard with Bettina & Company. She has a great passion for helping people organize their move to a new home. If you are downsizing or just need help organizing your things but don't know where to start you won't want to miss this. For more information about Bettina … [Read more...]
Episode 14: Town & Country Federal Credit Union
I sat down with Lisa Bellefleur, VP of Mortgage Lending Services, with Town & Country Federal Credit Union (TCFCU). You will learn what a credit union is, how a credit union can help you purchase a home and some of the things they do for the community. Lisa has a wealth of experience and I am … [Read more...]
Episode 13: Kevin Moquin Architect
If you have ever thought about moving a wall, doing an addition or building a home Kevin is someone you will want to listen to. Creating better living spaces is what he is very passionate about. For more information visit Kevin's website at www.KM-A.me Watch the full … [Read more...]
Episode 12: First Time Home Buying & The Buyer Process
If you are considering buying your first home or want a refresh. This is a great place to start. In this episode I walk through the home buying process step by step. For more information and a current copy of the buyer guide email me doug@makemaineyourhome.com. Watch the full … [Read more...]
Episode 11: Know Your Neighbors – Roman Józefiak in Scarborough
I sat down with Roman Józefiak in Scarborough to talk about his neighborhood off Gorham Road but found that his story is very interesting. He moved to the US from Poland when he was a kid and after moving around a bunch he found his way back to Maine. You can contact Roman at … [Read more...]
Episode 10: Let’s Go on a RV Trip!
This weeks episode is a little different. I went to Florida for vacation and a family reunion. While there, I sat down with my brother, Kelly, who is the one that edits my videos. He is on a year long RV trip across the country with his family. They are home schooling the kids and travelling … [Read more...]
Episode 9: Renewal by Andersen – Sven Johnson
Learn more about Renewal by Andersen replacement windows. I sit down with Sven Johnson, the market manager, to talk about his background, the history of the company, why and how Renewal by Andersen is so unique, and I even got a demo. For more information about Renewal by Andersen check out … [Read more...]
