Ice Dams
Given all the snow recently and cold temperatures you may be asking yourself “Do I need to shovel my roof to prevent ice dams?” The answer depends mostly on if you’ve had a history of issues with leaking in the …
Author: Kevin Murphy
I am an owner and head broker of The Real Estate Store. I became a real estate broker in 2005, but Real Estate is a family business for me as a third generation Real Estate Broker.
2025 Real Estate Stats
According to Maine Listings, Realtors across the state sold 15,133 single family homes in 2025. Statewide the Single Family Home median sold price was $405,000 up 4.78% over last year. For Cumberland County, the median sold price was $590,000 up …
Old Orchard Beach 2025 Stats
2025 was another strong year for oceanfront condos in Old Orchard Beach. The average price per square foot has come down a little since 2024, however it was still above 2023 rate. This means 2025 was still the 2nd highest …
Moving Out of the City? Pros & Cons of Rural Homes
As a trend we talked about in this blog, people with work-from-home situations are considering moving away from larger metropolises. Beyond moving away from the hustle and bustle of cities, there are other positives to moving further away to smaller …
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Buying and Selling Your Home at the Same Time
If you are thinking about selling your home or buying a new home, trying to sync up timelines between both your current and future home can be daunting. Plus, stumbling blocks can arise that disrupt the timelines of either property. …
Alternatives to Traditional Open Houses
During the current situation, showings are still being kept limited. Everyone attending private showings are still required to wear masks and gloves, and limit the amount of people at the showing to only the decision makers. Between showings, surfaces such …
Diversifying your Retirement Savings through Real Estate
Saving for retirement can be stressful, especially considering the current economic situation. Experts recommend diversifying your savings across different types of accounts, but there are other ways to create additional security when you retire through real estate investments. With lower …
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Future of Contactless Rentals
As we’ve talked about with Work-From-Home business styles might affect the future of home buying, we think that digital age and the current events will affect the future of rentals. From marketing, to tours, to property management, there may be …
Moving Between States with Restrictions in Place
With some restrictions lifting and travel opening up, people are beginning to look at moving again, some even out-of-state. However navigating the move can be incredibly challenging, especially as there are still restrictions in place in many states. We’re going …
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Progressing into Reopening Phase 3
With traffic slowly returning to pre-COVID-19 levels and business reopening, it is clear to see that Mainers are eager to return to normal. However, with cases of COVID-19 still increasing in Maine daily, precaution still needs to be observed as …