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Highly motivated buyers of single-family existing homes continue to pursue Maine real estate.  Maine Listings show a 35.68% sales leap in April 2021 compared to April 2020.  The statewide median sales price (MSP) reached $276,000—an increase of 17.05% comparing April 2021 to April 2020. Maine’s residential real estate market continues to be fast-paced.  The April 2021 statistics reflect a comparison to one year ago, when the state of Maine was in COVID shutdown status.  Last month’s sales volume was strong—13% above the pre-pandemic April 2019 figures.  As homes come onto the market, buyers are waiting and ready.  Statewide, the days-on-market for April 2021 was only 8 days, compared to 25 days one year ago, and 46 days in 2019.  We expect that improving COVID metrics and back-to-the-office vs. telework decisions may help stabilize the market urgency and upward pricing pressures that we’re experiencing. A REALTOR® is your best resource to naviga...

Get out your rake to perk up your grass after its long winter sleep. Jumpstart your lawn resuscitation as soon as the ground defrosts, and you'll avoid a muddy disaster zone later — not to mention ignite your neighbors' envy. Here's how to prepare your lawn for spring: #1 Assess the Mess "As soon as you can stand being outdoors for an extended period of time, see what hand you've been dealt by Mother Nature," says Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Case your property for thrown branches, dead leaves, and other debris. Clear it away so you're able to do a general inspection of your soil, lawn, trees, shrubs, and garden structures. See what grass is coming back -- or not. Get rid of broken tree limbs; call an arborist if they look dangerous. Now's the time to take stock and make a plan. #2 Rake and Wake Your Grass Just as you like to hunker down on those dark winter...