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(Photo courtesy of the United State Coast Guard and GSA.gov) Wish to own a piece of history and have a spare $10,000 sitting around? Well, according to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), and an active online lighthouse auction, Ram Island Ledge Light in Casco Bay off Cape Elizabeth ...

Shipyard Pumpkinhead will officially be released on Thursday night August 26 from 5-8pm at The Stockhouse where you can enjoy free food, prizes, and giveaways, and the weather looks promising that the outdoor patio will be packed for a great entertaining night. We would imagine The Stockhouse ma...

With each transaction, whether working with a Buyer or Seller, the discussion of a home warranty is addressed (our Keller Williams Realty office and Errors & Ommissions policy requires), as real estate agents want to educate the public to allow them to make a most educated decision. Depending on ...

Having worked with many first time home buyers, I have heard many times of their price sensitivity and concern over the monthly mortgage payment. Currently, we are experiencing an environment where interest rates are at historical lows and a first time home buyers "borrowing power" has never been...

1. Finding a REALTOR - Your Agent Matters. Not all real estate brokers are created equal. You want a full-time agent; * Who is devoted to You and Your interests * Who listens to Your needs * Who is prepared to answer Your questions, and * Who will guide You through all aspects of the home buying ...

Portland Maine trivia has heated up over the past few years with a number of Old Port establishments giving their patrons another reason to frequent downtown, and enjoy some mid-week entertainment and drinks while measuring and matching their wits, or test how quickly they can find the answer on...

Portland, Maine, can chalk up yet another honor with the recent recognition by Outside Magazine and being named near the top of their Top 25 Dream Towns article (August 2010 edition). Portland receives the Best Overall in the East honor, as Outside Magazine referenced the diverse economy in our w...

Pat's Pizza, an icon for years in Orono, has thankfully arrived in Portland's Old Port at 30 Market Street. Owner Chris Tyll, has done a wonderful job capturing the well-known Pat's taste and wide variety of menu options beyond pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches. Pat's Pizza Old Port offers signatur...

REDUCED TO $149,000 Downtown Portland Condo with Character and Charm! Spacious well-maintained 2 Bedroom condo in the Arts district convenient to everything. Nicely updated unit featuring Hardwood and Tile floors, exposed brick, off street parking, and a Low Condo Fee that INCLUDES Heat, Hot Wate...

North Deering Ranch features 3 Bedrooms on Quiet Dead End Street in PortlandLocation! Location! Location! Great Starter Home in North Deering. 3 Bedroom Ranch features hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, awesome backyard for your enjoyment along with an outbuilding for storage, a newer roof, and mor...