James Cosgrove at Keller Williams Realty

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Living close to mom is very important for American homebuyers, new study says The location of a homebuyer's mom is playing a crucial role in purchasing decisions, according to a new study from Realtor.com.

Millennials have surged ahead to become the largest group of home buyers, marking a significant shift in the housing market's demographic landscape. Learn more in the 2024 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report. https://bit.ly/3U32G24

Looks like 2024 is going to be another very active year!

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun explains why the latest jobs report displays a mixed picture.

The Super Bowl from a real estate perspective

NAR identified which markets will experience stronger activity in the new year. In identifying these markets, NAR considered a variety of indicators that are influential to a metro area's market in this report. http://spr.ly/6189RPYc3

NAR Forecasts 4.71 Million Existing-Home Sales, Improved Outlook for Home Buyers in 2024 Annual median home prices are expected to remain largely unchanged at the national level in 2024, for the second straight year, modestly improving affordability from rising income.

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Poll: Would you buy a "known" haunted house? If you are on the fence... what would it take to make you say yes?

Whether haunted or not, any one of our amazing agents would be happy to help you buy or sell a house!

There really are no right words that could offer the comfort and love needed during this time. Hug your loved ones, thank those working tirelessly to keep us safe and save lives and send love to those who lost precious pieces of their hearts.

New to the market! Sited high on the granite ledges above the bold open Atlantic Ocean, this cozy cottage is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Watch the sun rise over Monhegan and lobstermen working, at night enjoy the Milky Way and the constellations in the sky that is only disturbed by the beam of distant lighthouses. A rare opportunity to own a very special property. $1,300,000.

New to the market! Complete privacy on the Damariscotta River in Newcastle. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 2+ acres also comes with gorgeous views over the water and a substantial dock and float to help you take advantage of all the river has to offer. Call today or stop into our new offices at 65 Main St. (formerly Stars Jewelry) in Damariscotta for more information. $1,495,000.

It's a flurry of wonderful additions to the KW Maine family! We're happy to welcome Stephanie Tanner to Keller Williams Realty.
From Stephanie:
"I was formerly an Associate Broker with Remax in New Mexico and received my Maine real estate license after relocating from East Tennessee to Maine in 2020.

I have a diverse and broad career portfolio that encompasses a 28-year tenure in Healthcare support services senior management positions, Real Estate, and for the last 12 years owning and operating a small business.

While applying customer service expertise, along with the ability to understand the unique aspects of relocation, locally and nationwide, I can meet the often complex needs of both buyers and sellers in achieving their real estate goals."

We are so happy you to have you in Maine and at KW, Stephanie!

Here come the Spring Listings! Is your house ready to sell?

It’s springtime, and Maine Realtors have these tips to get your house ready to sell Maine's real estate market may have cooled off, but buyers are still looking for houses that are move-in ready. Three Maine Realtors offer tips on how to get a tired house in shape to sell.

Only about 5% of current mortgages are variable rate loans compared to 40% in 2008. One of the reasons why raising interest rates is not working as quickly to cool inflation as the Fed would like.

Not much building activity in mid coast Maine so don’t expect prices to moderate much more.