If you are buying a home this information will be very valuable. I sat down with Vicki Kennedy at RE/MAX Oceanside and Casey Hamlin at NorthPoint Mortgage to talk about ways we use to make offers as attractive as possible. The 7 Ways to Make Your Offer More Attractive: 1. Use a local lender 2. … [Read more...]
Podcast and Video Podcast Episodes
Here you can watch or listen to episodes of the Make Maine Your Home podcast and video podcast. If you want to Make Maine Your Home you don't have to do it alone.
This podcast will feature local business owners, real estate experts, mortgage loan professionals, home inspectors, contractors and other members of the community sharing their knowledge of Greater Portland and its real estate market. These panel discussions will be led by host Doug Schauf, owner of Make Maine Your Home and a licensed broker and Realtor® with RE/MAX Oceanside in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
The Make Maine Your Home podcast will include in depth discussions of how to sell or buy a home in Maine, financing a home purchase, home renovation, what to expect during a home inspection, closing on a home and other topics that provide practical advice to Maine home buyers and sellers. The podcast will also include neighborhood spotlight features, in which residents from different neighborhoods in Greater Portland share their thoughts on what it’s like to live in their respective neighborhoods.
The Make Maine Your Home podcast is available in audio and video formats. To watch to the Make Maine Your Home video podcast, visit www.YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. To listen to the audio podcast, search in iTunes, Google Podcast, or any other podcast mobile application for Make Maine Your Home. Be sure to subscribe.
Rock The House – June 1st & 2nd, 2019
Rock the House is an event coming up on June 1st and 2nd 2019. This event is put on by Town & Country Federal Credit Union (TCFCU) so I sat down with Jessica Rice the Marketing Manager. We talked about the history of the event, what is new this year, who it benefits and more. For more … [Read more...]
Episode 19: Get Healthy! – 30 Days to Healthy Living
In this episode I sit down with Jeff Long who helped coach me and my wife through 30 days of healthy living. Jeff is an Arbonne consultant and we talk about his story, Arbonne and healthy living. I love Jeff's passion for being healthy and helping others achieve their goals. You can contact Jeff … [Read more...]
Episode 18: Real Estate Market Update
The new episode of the Make Maine Your Home podcast and video podcast is now available. In this episode I give you a market update. I talk about national news like interest rates, local inventory levels and then I do a What I Have, Need and Know. Stay informed about the local market and get the … [Read more...]
Episode 17: Low or No Money Down Mortgages
In this episode I sit down with Casey Hamlin at Northpoint Mortgage to talk about low or no money mortgages. A lot of people think you still need 20% down to purchase a home and that is not the case anymore. There are several programs available for low or even no money down. We talk about all of … [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...]
