House Hunting in Maine

Buy now, swim later! Check out this 3 bd/2 bath home in popular Windham for only $399,999. Lots of public beaches nearby but if you don't want to leave home just hop into the HUGE pool in your own backyard! Convenient location just a mile or so from the route 302 corridor with all its shopping and restaurants and only 6 miles to I-95 for easy commuting. MLS # 1583915

Listed by Gail LaPrino, Fontaine Family the Real Estate Leader, Scarborough, ME office 207-289-3830

Same reason that places that should be cold are not. And that the weather us essentially " broken" and exhibiting wild fluctuations. Sad thing is we have known this for years but there's a whole lot of people preferring not to believe it.

🌟 Exciting News for Our Scarborough Community! 🌟

Starting the first week of March, we're thrilled to announce that an experienced real estate agent will be on duty at our Scarborough location every Tuesday and Thursday! Whether you're dreaming of buying your first home, thinking of selling, or just have questions about the current market, we're here to help.

🏡 Why Visit Our Scarborough Office?
- Personalized Consultations: Get one-on-one advice tailored to your unique real estate needs.
- Market Insights: Stay informed with the latest market trends and opportunities in Scarborough and beyond.
- Home Buying/Selling Strategies: Discover effective strategies to navigate the real estate market confidently.

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Tuesdays and Thursdays are now your go-to days for all things real estate in Scarborough. Our dedicated agent, Paul Rondeau, is eager to meet you, answer your questions, and guide you through every step of your real estate journey.

📍 Location: 432 US Route 1, Scarborough, Maine
⏰ Time: 4:00p-7:00p

Paul Rondeau, 207-229-7613, [email protected]

Number 1 reason why people move

Housing demand plus low inventory will help you sell your home FAST! If you have been holding off selling now may be the time. Contact me for a free comparable market valuation. No obligation!

Number 1 reason why people move

No more hauling water from the pond to flush toilets in an outage lol. Very pleased with the price and service for this Generac installed by Parker Gammon of PG Electric.

Ironic that we will be without power today while we get a whole house generator installed so we don't have to be without power lol

Interest rates are on the way down again. It's been predicted by several market experts like Brian Buffini that this Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 could be GREAT times again to sell. Buyers have been waiting for better rates
so if you have been thinking of selling now would be a good time to talk to your Realtor and get info on how you can prepare your house to get top dollar! Give me a shout and I would be happy to help!

Gail LaPrino

State of the Market

UNDER CONTRACT!!!!!!!!!!

🚨 PRICE IMPROVEMENT🚨
📍35 Desert Broook Drive, Lyman, ME $450,000
🛏3 bedrooms 🛁2 bathrooms
🌳1 acre
🚘🚘 2 car garage
📞Listing Agent: Gail Blanchette LaPrino
🎥 Virtual Tour:
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=haVEs1cm2iy
🔗Listing details: https://brendafontaine.com/property/46/91570/35-Desert-Brook-Drive-Lyman-ME-04002/1568421

🏡✨ FEATURES ✨🏡

✨ 1,630 sq ft of sheer elegance awaits you in this completely renovated ranch.
✨ Savour your meals in a sunlit dining area that doubles as a sunroom, wrapped with windows for the perfect country view.
✨ Whip up culinary delights in a kitchen boasting new cabinets, pristine flooring, and gleaming granite countertops.
✨ Bask in nature’s beauty with lush perennial gardens and direct backyard trails perfect for walks and bike rides.
✨ Fresh paint, new floors, and a touch of tasteful décor to light up every room – feel the vibrant energy!
✨ Bonus living space downstairs with a den, 3rd bedroom, office, and more.
✨ Stay cool or cozy with efficient heat pumps AND air conditioning. Plus, there's an oil furnace for added warmth.
✨ Newly decked outside? We've got you covered with new vinyl siding and a fresh roof.
✨ Ideal location: Friendly neighborhood, quick access to I-95, and just a short 15-min drive to Biddeford's buzzing shopping & dining scenes.

Don't wait, properties this special won't last long! 🚀
📞 Schedule your private tour TODAY and step into your dream home.

New Listing MLS 1568461!! Open House 12-2pm Sunday Aug 13th. This home was built and designed by the seller with energy efficiency in mind, using less than 500 gallons of fuel per year, beneficial both for the environment and the homeowner's utility bills. The home enjoys a quiet country feel, yet it's within walking distance to amenities. Its close proximity (a 6 minute drive!) to Little Ossipee Lake, with the popular Gobeil Park Beach and boat launch for town residents, offers opportunities for water-based activities. Moreover, the property's easy commute to larger cities makes it convenient for work and other activities. General Purpose zoning allows for many business uses. Septic is a 3 bedroom design. Listed by Gail LaPrino of Fontaine Family the Real Estate Leaders, Scarborough 207-289-3830

We hear it every day from homeowners who want to sell but are hesitant to list their home, "There's nothing to buy." ACTUALLY just in the last 24 hours in Maine there have been 74 new single-family properties come on the market, 4 multi-family properties and 21 lots of land! Currently there are 1972 single-family houses, condos or mobile homes on land and 166 multi-family properties for sale in Maine! Don't let the news stories scare you. WE at Fontaine Family the Real Estate Leader can find you your next home! And we have plenty of Buyers for yours! Find your Dream Home at https://brendafontaine.com// or call me at 207-289-3830 to learn more. Fontaine Family - The Real Estate Leader

Another reason to buy or sell with me. We have a moving van we loan FREE to our clients! Use it to move to a new place in Maine or take/remove items from a storage facility. Call me, Gail, at Fontaine Family the Real Estate Leader, Scarborough, ME 207-289-3830

⭐Easy living, low maintenance condo in Old Orchard Beach JUST SOLD after only 12 days on the market⭐🏠 When properties in your neighborhood sell, your home's value is affected.

🖱Get the current market value of your property to sell for top dollar in 2023: GailLaPrino.brendafontaine.com/sell

House Hunting in Maine

Don't miss out on this one!

🚨NEW CONDO LISTING🚨
🏠2 New Colony Drive, #13, Old Orchard Beach, ME $235,000
🛏️2 Bedrooms 🛀1 Bathroom
Listing Agent: Gail LaPrino House Hunting in Maine 207-400-9504

🎥Virtual walk-thru: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=SuUrG2nctP8

🔗Listing details: https://brendafontaine.com/property/46/61192

Easy living, low maintenance condo in Old Orchard Beach. First floor living room, with two bedrooms and an open living kitchen area. Bright. light-filled rooms have been recently remodeled. The kitchen is open with plenty of cupboard space. Level well landscaped yard. All of this located minutes from miles of pristine beach. Quiet location yet just blocks from all the excitement and festivities of Old Orchard Beach.

NEW LISTING $235,000 2 bd/1 bath 885 sq ft condo a mile from the beach in OOB. New laminate flooring, laundry in unit, generous kitchen. HOA only $275/mo. Come enjoy this quiet association surrounded by woods off Ross Rd but just a couple minutes from all the fun of intown OOB. No short-term rentals allowed helping to keep this a peaceful association. 2 pets are allowed, dogs or cats. MLS # 1547795 Listed by Gail LaPrino, Fontaine Family The Real Estate Leader, Scarborough, ME.
For more info call office 207-289-3830

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Pretty sweet finding these blooming in my garden in October.

Limington home SOLD by Gail for over asking price! Only 💥5 days💥 on the market!

When homes in your neighborhood sell for over asking price, YOUR home's value is affected. Click to get your home's current value instantly & FREE: https://brendafontaine.com/sell

Gail Blanchette LaPrino House Hunting in Maine

Looking to own a little slice of Maine heaven??? There's 2735 land listings in Maine right now from $6,900( halfway between Calais and Houlton) -$4,250,000( in Bar Harbor) and plenty in between.

Back on Market at a new price! $425,000 38 Wescott Circle, Buxton, ME

Check out the great 12 acres+ of walking, biking, snowshoe WHATEVER trails next to this home. The puppies give them an A+!!!!

Listed by Gail LaPrino of Fontaine Family The Real Estate Leader, Scarborough, 207-289-3830

Aerial video by Dave Foster of AloftME MEDIA Services

38 Wescott Circle, Buxton ME This short video incorporates a drone, and other techniques, to illustrate the amazing 12 acre manicured walking trails that abut the property. Call me to le...

BACK ON MARKET WITH NEW PRICE!
MLS 1533976 now $425,000
38 Wescott Circle, Buxton, ME
2000+ SQ FT 3 bedroom updated home with finished walk-out basement (rec room, full bath, bedroom, laundry room), custom kitchen, hardwood floors, 2 big baths, a 2 stall horse barn with many possibilities, 12 acres of maintained walking trails all at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Listed by Gail LaPrino, Fontaine Family The Real Estate Leader, Scarborough, 207-289-3830. Message me for more details or to make an appointment to see this great home.

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New Listing! $275,000 24 Pine Hill Rd, Limington MLS # 1536506

Solidly built in1954, this well-maintained 3 bd/1.5 bath home w/ 1 car attached garage is move-in ready. 1 acre gardener's delight, it also has an oversized 2-car garage/workshop. Open House Sunday July 17th 12-2pm. Showings available now! Check out the aerial video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXFh_5hZwGA

A lot of people wonder if they will get back all the money they have put into a home when they sell. This article explains it nicely.

https://www.thebalance.com/repairs-before-home-selling-return-rewards-1799066

Remodeling Projects That Pay Off for Home Sellers Exterior home remodeling projects provide a better return on investment than interior ones. Learn what you may be able to recoup when you sell your home later.