The mid coastal communities of Bath Maine saw 5 residential real estate transactions occur in February 2010 compared with just one in January and 9 a year prior. The median price clocked in at 112K compared to 95K in Feb 2009 representing an 18% year over year improvement. Overall the market continues to improve, but prices continue to remain low and on a slight downward trend. The current inventory level rests at 94 homes on the market compared with 89 last month. For more information on Maine mid coastal real estate please visit www.mymaineproperty.com or feel free to contact me directly at 207-650-5383 or via email at john@greentreemaine.com 03/10/2010

Bath celebrates the Irish in all of us (or the Blarney in all of us) for a full week in March.  Join the Fun: Watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade come down Front Street, get good deals at the Moonlight Madness Sales, eat Irish Food at the Pub and listen to great music around town.  Byrnes' Irish Pub is the unofficial headquarters for all things Irish! See the Schedule of Blarney Days Events below FMI:  Main Street Bath SEARCH THE MAINE MLS ON MY WEBSITE TERRY DRISCOLL, REALTOR - MID COAST MAINE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE - 207/449-9696 ALLEN & SELIG REALTY   .   15 VINE STREET    .   BATH, ME   .   207/443-2200 03/03/2010

It's no surprise to those who live and work in Bath, Maine that this is a "happening" place!  We've gotten a bit of attention lately with Bath's Front Street being named one of the top 10 streets in America by the American Planning Association - we have an active downtown merchant association in Main Street Bath and our storefronts are consistently 100% occupied - - people wait for a vacancy on Front Street!   But here's a surprise - - Just a couple weeks ago, it was announced that the Bath, the "City of Ships" has more manufacturing jobs than any other city or town in the State of Maine!  According to the Manufacturers' News Inc., Bath is now the top industrial city in the state, just squeaking past much larger Portland.  We owe this achievement to local defense contractor, Bath Iron W... 02/12/2010

Home owners in Bath, Maine have many businesses and services, locally, to help them with just about anything they may want to do in terms of improving, maintaining, decorating, furnishing, expanding, updating or just plain living in their homes!  I thought, from time to time, I would shine a light on some of our local "stars." One such business recently in the spotlight is Day Matero Studio which is located on one of "America's Ten Best Streets," Front Street, in Bath. The firm provides architectural and lighting design services. The spotlight shines on Greg Day, who recently earned the Lighting Certification designation from the National Council of Qualifications for Lighting Professions.  This is a program established by the lighting industry to create an industry standard that covers... 02/04/2010

The Bath Maine real estate markets saw 19 transactions take place with a median sold price of 135K and a median days on market of 96 in October 2009. This contrasts with 10 homes sold at a median sold price of 129K after sitting on the market for 87 days in October 2008. 6 homes were sold in September 2009 showing a huge improvement in market conditions for the mid coastal Maine housing markets. The inventory level sits at 122 home on the market compared with 132 a couple of months prior. For more information on this coastal Maine community please visit www.mymaineproperty.com, contact me directly at 207-650-5383 or via email at john@greentreemaine.com 11/16/2009

Snow On The Pumpkins         We actually had our first snowfall in Bath, Maine yesterday but nothing "stuck" - This morning, I woke to this pretty scene of Snow on the Pumpkins on my back patio.  I have to tell you that the cooler fall weather hasn't stopped the real estate buyers in our area (if anything, it has energized them) and it's become quite the busy season; with the imminent passage of the extended and expanded home buyer tax credit, real estate professionals may not get a break this winter!  I'm working quite a bit with relocations - our area is affordable and we still have a good supply of homes for sale because of the upcoming closure of the Brunswick Naval Air Station.  Sellers can get motivated when it's time to fill the oil tank again! Terry Driscoll, REALTOR - Mid-Coast... 11/05/2009

 For the month ending September 2009 the Bath Maine real estate markets saw 6 transactions transpire. In 2008 8 homes sold in September.  The mid coastal Maine property market of Bath has been and continues to remain a bit slower than its bigger neighber, Brunswick to the west.   For more information on property in coastal Maine please visit www.mymaineproperty.com or feel free to contact me directly at 207-650-5383 or via email at john@greentreemaine.com 10/30/2009

Summer is over, but Autumn is another beautiful season in Maine - - Take a drive, enjoy the fall foliage and end up in Bath for AutumnFest and Citizen Involvement Day.  Lots of interesting, fun things to do and see.  The event is sponsored by Main Street Bath - For a Full Schedule of Events click here. Above poster from the Main Street Bath Website. CLICK HERE to request more information about Bath and its surrounding towns or To order a                   FREE RELOCATION PACKAGE Terry Driscoll, REALTOR - MidCoast Maine Residential Real Estate - Allen Selig Realty 10/09/2009

Front Street in Bath, Maine received a major award this past week - Our own Front Street was named one of the Country's Top Ten Streets by the American Planning Association!  At Wednesday's City Council Meeting, City Planner Jim Upham said, "the Association chose Front Streetfor its combination of hardscapes and landscapes, its natural environment and its reflection of local culture and history."  Front Streetis in good company with streets in Williamsburg, Milwaukee, Ann Arbor and Little Rock. When people visit Bath, they are impressed that our downtown area, while appealing to visitors, was not created for visitors - it is a real, working downtown with historic buildings that house shops, restaurants, offices, galleries, and services that every dweller in a small city relies upon.  Th... 10/09/2009

I just got an email from Maine Street Bath listing September's Top 10 Reasons to Visit Bath.  Since I totally agree with everything and could not come up with a better list myself, I'm just going to pass along the link to Maine Street Bath's Top 10 Reasons to Visit Bath! From the ighthouses, to the spectacular fall weather and foliage, to the art galleries, the shopping, the dining and the friendly people - - Bath, Maine really has it all - - come experience the glory of the fall season with us here in Bath. And if your visit leads to a decision to stay and live in Bath, ask me about the Top 10 Reasons you should contact me at Allen & Selig Realty to help you find the property of your dreams!  Serving Residential Real Estate Buyers & Sellers in Maine's Southern Mid-Coast Region & Inland... 09/05/2009

At Allen & Selig Realty's Bath Office, we practice The Fine Art of Real Estate!  I'm happy to report that Art and Real Estate are both alive and well in Mid-Coast Maine!  The Mid-Coast Region of Maine has one of the most vibrant art communities you will find anywhere.  In Bath, during the summer, the Five Rivers Arts Alliance sponsors Bath's 3rd Friday Art Walks from June - September.   During these precious summer evenings, local artists open their studios, as do galleries and local businesses displaying their art, and invite everyone to come see the work and meet the artists.   At Allen & Selig Realty's Bath Office, we are members of the Arts Alliance.  This summer, we have been so fortunate to have members of the Kennebec Art Clubdisplay their work on our office walls - - each month,... 08/31/2009

The Bath ME residential real estate market saw 8 transactions take place in June 2009. In June 2008, 8 transactons also occured. Median priced dipped a bit however, about 12% from 149K to 131K.  This mid coastal maine housing market continue to see healthy activity given the overall economic conditions and overall the Bath market had a solid spring. For more information on this coastal maine real estate community please visit www.mymaineproperty.com or feel free to contact me directly at 207-650-5383 or via email at john@greentreemaine.com 07/08/2009

Allen & Selig Realty's Bath office is pleased to have the works of members of the Kennebec Art Club on display in its Office Gallery, now through the end of September.  Exhibits of different KAC artists will rotate each month in conjunction with Bath's Third Friday Art Walk (and drive).  All paintings on display in our Office Gallery may be purchased by contacting the artists directly. On display though the end of June are the works of local artists: Livy Glaubitz of Creekside Gallery in Bath.  Livy has traveled extensively and she sketches and paints along the way - her watercolors are stunning! Elizabeth (Betty) Johnson of Phippsburg works in pastels and many of her paintings are scenes from her own backyard, which happily, includes the Kennebec River. This summer's first Art Walk wil... 06/03/2009

The Bath Maine real estate residential home markets had an average to fair May with 4transactions taking place at a median sold price of 132K and a median days on market of 22. This contrasts with 3 homes sold at a median price of 125K after sitting on the market for 178 days in May2009. Inventories have hovered around 115 now for the past 3 months or so. For more information on this Mid Coastal Maine housing community please visit www.mymaineproperty.com, contact me directly at 207-650-5383 or via email at john@greentreemaine.com 06/02/2009

Bath Maine real estate following the local trend had a solid April given market conditions with 9 transactosn taking aplace at  with7 transactions taking place at a median sold price of 112K compared with 11 transactions a year prior and 8 in March. Median pricing was down  significantly year over year 32% and down 5% from the month prior.  The medan days on market however was very low, 31 contrasting with 107 in March and 151 in April 2008. To get more information on this Maine coastal real estate market please visit www.mymaineproperty.com, contact me directly at 207-650-5383 or via email at john@greentreemaine.com 05/19/2009

The Arbor Day Foundation, based in Nebraska has named the City of Bath a "Tree City USA" for the 12th year.  Bath, Maine has made a commitment to community forestry through tree-care workshops, education, publicity and management.  Trees in urban areas reduce the "heat island" effect caused by pavement and buildings, and they can increase property values if placed properly.  Leaves filter the air we breathe by removing dust and other particles.  And, trees can be stately old works of art that just make you feel good when you walk beneath them.    In Bath, the spring flowering trees are doing their thing right now and it will only be a matter of days before the scent of lilac trees will assualt you (in a very nice way) as you walk down Washington Street.  We are so lucky to have so many ... 05/16/2009

 The coastal maine real estate market of Bath Maine saw 8 transactions take place with a median sold price of 118K and a median days on market of 107 in March 2009. This contrasts with 6 homes sold at a median price of 223K after sitting on the market for 219 days in March 2009. Relative to February though the median price is up 33%. Inventories rose from 103 to 115 compared with the month prior. For more information on the Bath Maine housing community please visit www.mymaineproperty.com, contact me directly at 207-650-5383 or via email at john@greentreemaine.com 04/28/2009

Good morning folks! Well, if you had any doubts that spring has arrived in Bath, Maine...better check the forecast! It's going to hit 83 degrees! Beautiful weather for gardening, golfing, and Mayfair! Some of you might remember a post I did a few days ago describing the upcoming Mayfair weekend in Bath. It is a celebration of spring, and is comprised of numerous activities that include a farmers market, dancing around the Maypole, and the city-wide yard sale! Don't forget to bring your contributions by our office in Bath....remember that all proceeds go to help the Bath Youth Meetinghouse and Skate Park! Here's the schedule of activities as well as a list of all the businesses and residences participating in the city-wide yard sale.  Everyone seems to throw a table loaded with treasures... 04/28/2009

  Even though I plant a small vegetable garden in my backyard each year, one of the most anticipated pleasures of springtime is opening day of the local outdoor farmers markets.  We have a perfectly wonderful market here in Bath and there is nothing better than walking down to Waterfront Park on a Saturday morning and buying direct from the people who grow the goods.  So, I grab my L.L. Bean tote bag (the big one) and get walkin’!   The Bath Farmers Market opens May 2nd this year - - this is Mayfair Weekend in Bath so the opening coincides with lots of fun stuff all over town, but more about that later.   The Bath Farmers Market can be found at Waterfront Park – can’t think of a nicer setting - and is open 8:30 am until noon.  The Market will be open every Saturday through October.  If ... 04/27/2009

Happy Friday! Some happy news for your Happy Friday... the average DOM (Days on Market)  for homes in Bath, Maine is now 75 days!  A year ago in March it was 195 days...that's a 61% difference!  Know what that means? Homes are selling! And they're selling much faster than they did a year ago.  Now just to be fair, if you have a home that's market value is $150,000 and you are asking $225,000...well, the DOM statistics aren't going to help you much.  But if your home is priced well, then you should expect to go under contract in about 75 days or less.  So if you're interested in selling your home quickly, now is the time! If you'd like other information about Bath Maine Real Estate, contact The Hershey Home Team! If you'd like to discuss selling your Maine home, contact The Hershey Home ... 04/24/2009