EXIT Oceanside Realty Blog
When shelter-in-place orders brought the economy to a screeching halt earlier this year, many believed the residential housing market would follow suit. Countless analysts predicted buyer demand would disappear and home values would depreciate for the first time in almost a decade. That, however, didn’t happen. It appears the opposite is taking place.
After the bottom fell out of the real estate market immediately following the shutdown, it has come roaring back – and seems to still be gaining...
Dreaming of your own piece of waterfront on the Maine coast? We've got 4 properties in York listed for under 1 million dollars to take a closer look at! Whether you're in the market today or just day dreaming about the future, here's what a million will get you:
$965,000
11 Long Cove Road
York, ME 03909
Acres: 2.28Space: 2824Beds: 3Baths: 2
11 Long Cove Road York, ME
Tranquility, privacy, frontage on the York River, a dock, indoor pool and hot tub & a separate barn/garage - a perfe...
Finding the perfect agent to help you buy or sell your home in Southern Maine may feel like a daunting task. Ask for advice, and suddenly EVERYONE offers a name of someone they know who dabbles in real estate on nights and weekends or a friend -of -a friend -of -a -cousin who once helped a neighbor sell a home for over-asking.
How do you wade through all the suggestions and referrals? At EXIT Oceanside, we think it only takes a bit of research into a business' reputation to find the real story...
Buying and selling real estate in the age of Covid-19
May is usually a busy month for real estate. With the snow finally gone, sellers open up their homes to shoppers, and buyers are out in full force. However, in the age of Covid-19, some sellers feel unsure about listing, and buyers aren't finding homes from which to shop.
We're here to share how you can safely buy or sell TODAY!
Real Estate Is Essential. The good news is that Governor Mills has classified Real Estate Agents as essential wo...
The Maine Association of Realtors is reporting that in December of 2019, sales of single family existing homes jumped by double digits ( 23.21 percent ) while home values increased by 7.83 percent compared to the same time in 2018.
Here in York County sales of existing untils fell slightly by 1.05% while home values increased 5.39%.
You can read the full report here: https://www.mainerealtors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MaineHousingReport-December-2019.pdf
Now remains an excellent time t...
Winter has arrived in Wells, Maine and it's here to stay. If your home is currently on the market, here are 10 tips to keeping it attractive to prospective buyers.
1. Snow removal In addition to keeping your driveway clear it's important to clear your walkways, decks and patios and apply salt or sand. This will ensure home shoppers can walk safetly and comfortably around your home. It's also thoughtful to shovel to a pathway around the outside of your home so buyers can get a good look around....
While an open house likely won't be the main reason you sell your Wells Maine real estate, in Wells, Kennebunk and Ogunquit they can be part of an effective strategy that will lead to it's sale.
If you do decide to host one, here is a list of dos and don'ts to increase interest while protecting your home and assets.
Dos:
Remove all evidence of pets: You should always bring your pets with you if you host an open house, for their protection and for the protection of your guests. Pets ca...
