Find Your Maine Oasis

Swimming With the Frogs   You know that saying about having to kiss a bunch of frogs to find a prince?   Photo courtesy of Krystn Palmer Photography   How did frogs get such a bad reputation? I’m sure we all remember the fairy tale, The Frog Prince, from the Brothers Grimm.  I don’t remember that...

This is an excellent post from Tessa Skeens on a home "Makeunder."  Less-is-more is so important in selling a home!  Remember, you are not selling yourself or your stuff...you are selling your house.  Let it be seen!Happened to be home when Oprah was on this afternoon. The topic was Makeunders. W...

We’ve Changed Our Minds. We Don’t Want to Sell Anymore.   So you've changed your mind about wanting to sell. No particular reason. You just can’t find another house you like as well as the one you own. Usually this would not be much of an issue. However, there is a contract on your house. You've ...

Disclosing a “Stigmatized” House in Maine – Do I Have To?   A friend of mine was the Executrix of the estate of her ex-husband and I recently helped her settle the estate. There had been a fire in the house and her ex-husband had died as a result of it. During our discussions on what to do with t...

Eatery Oasis Series – TJ’s Pizzeria       The front page of the Community Advertiser says the best pizza in Monmouth is at TJ’s Pizzeria, and I’d have to agree.    TJ’s Pizzeria is a family-friendly, casual restaurant, decorated with a sport’s bar appeal. They specialize in traditional New York s...

As Realtors, we have the opportunity to be so much more than just "sales people" to the clients we work with.  Brenda Mullen has written this great post about how we all should have the "Heart of and Educator".If you want to Hire a Realtor, Hire a Realtor with the Heart of an Educator.I have been...

Bringing Her Back to Life - The Ship Builder's Mistress   My husband and I have been renovating houses for over 10 years.  We purchase truly "distressed" houses...the ones that have been neglected, abused and forgotten for years.  We make them beautiful again.  It's our passion.   This lady is ou...

New Incentives on Fannie Mae HomePath Homes through December 31, 2010 for Buyers and Selling Agents   Fannie Mae is offering to new buyers of HomePath homes up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance on the purchase of any HomePath property now through December 31, 2010.  Additionally, they are offeri...

Winter Home Selling Tips - How to Help Your House Make a Great First Impression   Yes, it's getting to be that time of year.  Days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and if you live in the northern parts of the country like I do then it won't be too long before that white stuff start...

FREE Concerts! The US Air Force Band of Liberty to Perform in Augusta and Lewiston, Maine   The United States Air Force Band of Liberty will be providing FREE concerts in Maine starting October 5 in Augusta at the Augusta Civic Center and ending October 9 in Lewiston at Lewiston Middle School. In...