The gathering of state REALTORS from Maine, to learn much during continuing education credit classes. But the sweet spot of being a better REALTOR, local real estate professional is the real target. Happens in the hallways, cozy corners talking between classes or during breaks. Slurping coffee, listening, sharing the good stuff. What is working and why or not in the local real estate trenches. The sessions in a hospitality suites after a long day of meetings, the lunch chit chat establishing the real estate networking connection. So referrals on this property listing or when a buyer needs to leave one Maine real estate market and head to another. Who you gonna pass that prospect or potential Maine real estate listing too is decided during these conventions. Learning in real estate means... 10/07/2014

The residential housing markets for Rockland, ME for the 4th quarter saw properties sell at a median price point of 127K after sitting on the market for an average of 126 days. The median sales price was down 20% compared with a year prior. Inventory shows 82 properties currently available, and 32 homes sold in the 4th quarter, which is a 28% increase from the 25 homes sold in the 4th quarter of 2012. The city of Rockland and a lot to offer from its rich history to it great shops and resturantes. A great place to raise a family or retire. Learn more about Coastal Maine’s friendly communities from the mid-coast to southern Maine – Herrigel Kennedy agents are experts in local Maine real estate. Call John Herrigel at 207-650-5383 or email johnherrigel@gmail.com.     01/21/2014

The Maine Lobster Festival   July 31st-Aug 4th  Rockland, Maine Are you looking for a fun excursion for the weekend? Just a short ride to the midcoast Maine community of Rockland for The 66th annual Maine Lobster Festival. There is something to do for everyone. There is great Music: David Cassidy (I think I love you reference), The Spin Doctors, The Mallet Brothers and The Preservation Jazz Band are some of the nightly acts. Don't miss the Parade, lobster crate races, exhibits and demonstrations and of course the Main Attraction: Homarus Americanus...LOBSTER! 10 tons to be precise! (They expect to serve 20,000 lbs. of lobster by Sunday!) Schedule of Festival Events Sunday is Family Fun Day at The Maine Lobster Festival and admission is free for all ages. So load up the car, get to Rockl... 07/31/2013

Every year as the venue for the Maine REALTOR Association State Annual Meeting moves around Vacationland to set up shop, my favorite presentation segment is from MAR's Linda Gifford. Linda has been in MAR for 35 years handling legal hot line calls to give wise advise in the many situations in real estate that come up that are prone for misunderstanding if not handled professionally. With a full time legal hot line, and the continuing education credits you can receive toward fulfillment of every Maine real estate agent, broker, REALTOR's licensing renewal clock hours, that sold me on membership alone. Those two reasons are worth beyond the price of admission to being an MAR member. Yesterday attended two sessions starting with "Deeds, Descriptions And Due Diligence" lead by Art Geary. An... 10/05/2011