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Your Comprehensive Guide to Buying a Home in Kennebec County

Buying a home is a significant decision, and when you're considering a location as vibrant and diverse as Kennebec County in Central Maine, it can feel both exciting and overwhelming. This comprehensive guide aims to streamline your home buying process, making your journey to homeownership in Kennebec County a smooth and enjoyable [...]

10 Family Activities to do in Central Maine during the Holiday Season

Snow and Christmas Lights

 

Looking for some interesting family activities to do this holiday season? The greater Waterville area has many to choose from. Here are the top ten:

Kringleville

Waterville, ME - November 28 - December 22, most evenings and Saturdays

Shop downtown and visit with Santa.

Festival of Trees

Goodwill-Hinckley - December 6 - 13, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, and evenings on the 10th and [...]

3 Things You Must Do Before Selling Your Home

House in Maine

 

Being in the real estate business since 1989 means we've seen it all, and not much surprises us anymore. From crazy things happening at the last minute, to people changing their minds to stuff just blowing up, literally. So we decided to talk about three important points to consider before you put your house on the [...]

Being a Server vs. Being A Realtor

Terry Spenard-Church

"Write a blog about the similarities and differences between being a server and being a Realtor" she said... "Ok," I said so here goes...

As far back as I can remember I have been a part, in some way, shape or form of the foodservice industry. It has allowed me to live in some pretty cool places; Portland, Maine, Bar Harbor, Maine, [...]

Ups and Downs of Your Credit Report: Mortgage Loan Dos and Donts

Credit Card

When applying for a mortgage loan, it is in your best interest to be familiar with your credit report and hopefully possess a strong score. Your credit score correlates directly to loan opportunities, favorable rates, and the chance to establish revolving credit accounts. Mortgage Calculator suggests acquiring copies of your credit reports from all three major credit bureaus [...]

What To Ask A Potential Home Inspector

Questions to Ask

Buying a new home can be an intimidating and complicated experience. Finding a home inspector should not be. Ask your real estate professional for a recommended list of home inspectors to interview. Below is a list of possible helpful questions a prospective home buyer should ask a potential home inspector before hiring him or her. Steve [...]