The lack of inventory again hampered sales, but bidding wars are starting to resume and prices rose by more than 6%.
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Maine home foreclosures plummet while sales drop, prices inch up
New data on foreclosure filings and on recent home sales create a mixed outlook for the state’s residential real estate market. But it appears stronger than those in many other states.
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Waypoint Brokers Collective is the first and only brokerage in Maine to be fully Green Designated
Waypoint now has the training and tools to assess a property’s energy efficiency, advise owners, developers, and buyers on the resources to make sustainable improvements, and calculate the value of their investments.
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Fontaine Family real estate group marks 40 years with annual award ceremony
AUBURN — The Fontaine Family real estate group is marking 40 years in business and held its annual awards ceremony in February to recognize the achievements of the team in 2022. Before the awards, the licensed support staff was recognized for their commitment and dependability, including Sally Christner, Megan Trundy, Crystal St. Hilaire, Dustin Larochelle […]
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Hundreds of Mainers have gone into real estate as the hot market begins to cool. Now what?
The number of real estate agents has been growing by double-digit percentages. But the trend may be reversing, even as younger agents join the field.
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Aaren James joins Fontaine Family real estate group
AUBURN — Fontaine Family real estate group announces the addition of Aaren James of North Yarmouth to the team at the Auburn location. James grew up in Lyndonville, Vermont, and attended Lyndon Institute. He graduated from Lyndon State College with a degree in radio communications/marketing. After college, James umpired professional baseball, then returned for a […]
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Oxford’s old town office has new ownership
The new owners are familiar with the building, as they attended elementary school there.
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Lack of inventory slowed Maine home sales in January
The most recent monthly data show the number of sales fell by double digits compared to a year ago, while prices rose modestly.
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Megan Madore joins Fontaine Family Real Estate group
AUBURN — Fontaine Family real estate group announces Megan Madore has joined the team at its Auburn location. Madore grew up in Sabattus, where she attended Oak Hill High School. She continued her education at Husson University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. While working as a paralegal at a local law firm […]
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Maine’s first-time homebuyers can’t get a foot in the door
The competitive market is boxing out newcomers at a time when Maine needs more young residents than ever to fill job openings.