Owning a historic home in Maine is about stepping into a piece of history and making it part of your own story. With Maine’s rich heritage, many of the state’s older homes carry a unique charm and character you simply don’t find in modern construction. These homes, with their beautiful craftsmanship and architectural detail, bring warmth and [...]
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Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Buy a Home in Maine
As summer fades, coastal Maine reveals its charm in new ways. For those considering buying a home on Mount Desert Island or in the surrounding Hancock County towns, fall offers unique [...]
Understanding the Role of Buyer Brokers in Maine
- By Kalah Ampungan
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Navigating the real estate market can be a daunting task, especially for first-time homebuyers. This is where buyer brokers come into play, particularly in a state like Maine with its unique housing [...]
Decor Maine: 'Kim Swan Does It Again!' - A Showhouse to Remember, Feature by Anna Mangum
- By Kalah Ampungan
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Explore the feature by Anna Mangum in Decor Maine, showcasing the highlights of the 2023 Bar Harbor Designer Showhouse. Every contribution to this year's Showhouse went towards supporting MDI Hospital.
YWCA in Bar Harbor buys 27 acres to create affordable housing
- By Kalah Ampungan
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Featured In Mainebiz - YWCA in Bar Harbor buys 27 acres to create affordable housing
COURTESY / SWAN AGENCY REAL ESTATEThe YWCA of Mount Desert Island bought a 27-acre tract of land in Bar Harbor and has begun planning for a project to include affordable rental housing and other potential
[...]Here's What You Can Expect During the House Closing Process as the Seller
- By Kalah Ampungan
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There are many steps to selling a home, but once a buyer is found, many want to know what to expect at closing as the seller. Here, we’ll walk you through closing date procedures and what to expect at closing as the seller, along with some information about closing costs and the final steps to transfer the home to a new [...]
Is Your Home Ready to Sell? Make Sure You Do These Things Before Putting Your House on the Market
- By Kalah Ampungan
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Selling your home involves more than simply placing a “For Sale by Owner” sign in the front yard and letting your social media friends know that your home is for sale.
Making the right decisions, including hiring the right real estate broker, and knowing things to do before selling your house, might just add several thousand dollars in resale value to your [...]
Buyers - Be Prepared!
- By Kim Swan
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There is no more frustrating position to be in at this time than as a buyer of residential real estate. Listings are few, buyers are many, and notice of new listings is instantaneous. The competition is [...]

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