Should I Wait Until Spring To Sell?
“What is the best time of year to list my house for sale?” This is a question we Realtors have heard many times. The short answer is that you can list your house any time of year, but spring and …
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.
Should I buy a house with a well?
When buying a house you may come across a house that uses a private well for water supply instead of public water. There are advantages and disadvantages to a well water system and a public water system so it’s not …
2016 Housing Report
MaineListings.com has released their annual report of real estate sales by county. Cumberland county had a 2.68% increase in the number of homes sold and a 6% average price increase. York county has an 11.78% increase in the number of …
Scarborough 2016 Sold Statistics
Scarborough average homes sold in 2016 grouped by bedroom count (Limited to homes under $700,000)
2016 Tax Rates
Comparison chart of Scarborough and surrounding areas. An important consideration is the different towns services like fire & police, schools, trash collection, public works.
Scarborough Statistics
The median sale price of a home in Scarborough for 2014 was $334,000. With the exception of 2006 at the height of the market peak, 2014 is the highest median sale price to date. 2006 MSP was 357,000. 2003 MSP …
2015 Property Tax Rates
Updated comparison chart of Scarborough and surrounding areas tax areas. An important consideration is the different towns’ services like fire & police, schools, trash collection, public works.
2013 Promotion
Buy or Sell a home with me and receive a free Apple iPad mini! Purchase or list price must be above $125,000. Valid if closed before 12/31/13.16GB wifi-only model, $350 value.
2012 Homes Sold By County
Top 5 Counties, “# Units Sold” means the number of existing, single-family homes sold in 2012. County # Units Sold Median Sold Price Cumberland 2965 $226,000 York 1929 $215,000 Penobscot 1105 $129,000 Kennebec 991 $130,000 Androscoggin 768 $133,250 *Source: Maine …
2012 Statistics For Sellers
Here are some recent interesting statistics that were published by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® • The typical national seller lived in their home for nine years. The median tenure has increased in recent years. In 2007, the typical tenure …