We’ve talked about some of the great remote features that home buyers can use during these times. We want to reassure you that there are also steps that people in the real estate world are taking to help people selling…
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Filing Taxes? Deductions for Homeowners
While the due date for taxes has been pushed back to July 15th, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many people are working on filing their taxes ahead of the stimulus checks that should be released during April. If you are…
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Spring-Time Home Projects
With the weather finally starting to warm up, we can begin to put winter behind us. As the snow melts away and grass starts to grow back, we are drawn to spending more time outside in the fresh weather. But…
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Remote Features to Take Advantage of While House Hunting
As social distancing is becoming a regular and necessary practice during these times, we are recommending that people do not attend open houses or go to in-person showings. Although Real Estate brokerage has been deemed an essential service at the…
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Setting Up a Temporary Work-From-Home Space
In recent days, many people are finding themselves working from home. Remote work allows for ease of flexibility as many workplaces are asking employees to work from home during this crisis. However, people who have never worked from home before…
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Maine Homeowners: Check your Mailbox in Early 2020!
Are you a homeowner in the state of Maine? You may be seeing a $100 check early next year! The Property Tax Relief Fund (https://www.maine.gov/treasurer/property_tax_relief/) in Maine is planning to distribute excess funds to households that qualified for the homestead…
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Sweat Equity & “Fixer-Uppers”
Buying fixer-uppers and pouring sweat equity into those properties trended almost a decade ago. While there are still plenty of investors who “flip” homes for a profit, buyers are trending toward homes that are move-in ready. As this trend continues, the…
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Recent Tax Re-Evaluation in Scarborough
Have you recently received a letter about the assessed value of your home increasing as a result of the recent re-evaluation? Should you sell your house before it takes effect? Is your house worth more now than it was two…
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Sustainable Home Improvements Before Selling
With sustainable home improvements, it’s hard to decide what to do before selling a home. Many home buyers are enticed by the idea of sustainability. Moreover, home improvements that address concerns about energy savings and efficiency can give your home a huge…
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The New England Home: Cape Cod Style
Looking along any coastline in New England, you can find a soft rainbow of steep sloped roofs and weathered cladding. These simple box structures inspire an elegant, modest look of the historic colonial-style homes. Moreover, they sprouted up to combat…
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