Western Promenade Portland ME and Beyond

Final Q & A session is today at Noon! It’s not too late to sign up! Practice changes start tomorrow, are you prepared?

2-dfferent Q & A sessions available this week to drop in and ask have your questions answered our staff experts relating to the new forms, flood hazard disclosure law and the NAR settlement practice changes.

Check your E-News from Friday, August 9th on details on how to register!
Reach out to MAR with questions!

❗POP QUIZ❗
Do you know how much the average home is going for in your neighborhood?
If you don’t, that’s what I’m here for! As your local real estate expert, I know how much homes are selling for and how fast they are selling, and I’d love to talk to you about it. Shoot me a DM if you’re interested in learning the ins and outs of your market.

If you understand supply, demand and pricing, this chart should help you further understand the current housing market.

Keeping Current Matters www.KeepingCurrentMatters.com - Welcome, KCM Community!

We’re so excited to share this incredible property with you! Welcome to 20 Inverness Road in the idyllic town of Falmouth 🏠 Your private, spacious estate awaits.
Offered at $995,000.
Come see us and this fabulous property this Sunday from 11-1. We can’t wait to see you!
The Hatcher Group of Keller Williams Realty

Mark your calendar today!

Register now for Flood Facts Lunch & Learn happening July 29th from 12pm-1pm with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Floodplain Management Program to better prepare you and your sellers for Maine's new requirement of flood disclosure taking effect on August 9th.

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/FloodFacts24

Keeping you updated- here is the anticipated timeline for Maine Association of REALTORS as it related to the NAR proposed settlement & new Maine law around flood risk disclosure

More details/informational tools to come

Mills announces expansion of Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative Thousands of middle and high school students in Maine will have access to free after-school and summer outdoor learning and career exploration programs.

Gorgeous!

WOW! Portland, ME!

PC: Benjamin Williamson Photography

5/10/24

First day of some of representing our state in Washington D.C. Lots of information to bring back to Maine around advocacy and industry changes!

Our days on market in Cumberland County was 6! Who do you know who would like to sell?

First-time buyers represented 32% of buyers in March, up from 26% in February. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2GFPb3O

I’m not opposing this image!

www.aoresocial.com

Sad, but grateful for the 47 years we had!

End of an Era: PizzaJoint Bids Goodbye After 47 Heartwarming Years After nearly five decades, PizzaJoint, a beloved local pizzeria and community staple, announces its closure. Join us in bidding farewell and celebrating the legacy of comfort, and unforgettable slices.

SALES AND VALUES UP IN FEBRUARY:

In a press release to the media today, Maine home sales increased 11.44% comparing February 2024 to February 2023. The median sales price (MSP) was $354,000, a 7.52% increase in that same time period. NAR reports that existing home sales were down and median sales prices were up nationally and in the northeast comparing February 2024 to February 2023.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all on Sunday, enjoy and be safe!

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2024 in Portland, Maine! ☘️ Our list of events, food & drink specials, bakery items and more is for St. Patrick's Day 2024 in Portland, Maine!

MAINE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION:
The homestead exemption provides a reduction of up to $25,000 in the value of a home for property tax purposes. To qualify, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Maine, the home must be the applicant’s permanent residence, the applicant must have owned a home in Maine for the twelve months prior to applying, and an application must be filed on or before April 1 with the municipality where the property is located (only need to file once).
MAINE.GOV
Homestead Exemption Program FAQ | Maine Revenue Services

If your search has been put on pause, now might be the right time to get back out there. As a REALTOR®, I have the expertise and insights to help you develop a smart strategy for homeownership.

First time on the market in 71 years!
Don’t miss your chance to bring this classic home back to life!

New listing! 🤩
9 Dillingham Hill Road in Auburn!
2.6 Acres offered at $70K.

The perfect thing to do in Maine, eat Seafood!

Welcome to winter. Gather 'round.

Love is in the air! 💕

Underneath the pink-tinged sky, Portland Observatory stands tall, offering a picturesque backdrop for the week leading up to Valentine's Day.

→ This week's Captures of the Week come from Mitch Powers

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Congratulations!

Small Portland, Maine, Restaurant Named One of the Best 'Date Night' Spots in America Whether it's to break the ice or rekindle the flame, a small Portland, Maine, restaurant has been named one of the very best 'date night' spots in the country.

Congratulations to our Maine chefs recognized.

Ten Maine chefs, restaurants named semifinalists in 2024 James Beard Awards Semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were named on Wednesday, including chefs from Portland to Alana to Milo.

It’s an honor to serve as President of the Maine Association of Realtors in 2024.

Maine Association of Realtors names a Hatcher Group agent as 2024 president Paul McKee, lead buyer specialist at the Hatcher Group with Keller Williams Realty, takes over as 2024 president of the Maine Association of Realtors.

Throwback Thursday Photo: Roma Cafe In 1924, Roma Cafe had its beginnings, thanks to Italian immigrant Dominic Marino. Initially, it found its home in Monument Square, but times got tough during the Great Depression.