The Freeport Property Letter

Reporting on development, zoning and town decisions that affect property in Freeport, drawn from the public record.

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Downtown Freeport Maine Condo Project at 45 Depot Street Receives Design Review Approval

A proposed downtown Freeport condominium project at 45 Depot Street has received design review approval, clearing a key step toward new year round housing. The four story building would replace a parking lot with 45 ownership units within walking distance of shops, services and transit.

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Do I Need a Real Estate Broker or Agent to Buy or Sell a Home in Maine?

When buying or selling a home in Maine, it can be tempting to try to save money by not hiring a broker. Buyers often approach us with the goal of saving on commissions by not using a buyer’s broker, or they pay a flat fee to list their property on the MLS. However, this decision often leads to unforeseen challenges and costs. Here’s why working with a professional can make a significant difference.

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3 Easy Ways to Shrink Your Carbon Footprint & Lower Energy Costs at Home

When hiking the Maine woods, they say “take only pictures, leave only footprints.” When it comes to our home, while we should be encouraged to take lots of pictures, we should minimize our carbon footprint.  Here are some easy ways to save money on energy, have a healthier home and help reduce greenhouse gasses to help the planet (and all its creatures). 

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Small Towns in Maine Series: Owl’s Head

If you find yourself in midcoast Maine and you don’t like the people around you, you are probably not in Owl’s Head. There are not a lot of T-shirt shops or knick-knack stands, and no national, name brand stores or chain restaurants to draw in earth’s masses. Owl’s Head is a quiet place, for quiet people that simply want to enjoy coastal Maine at it’s best.

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Part Five: 10 *More* Late Summer & Early Autumn Home Projects 

As summer winds down in Maine, if you take a few hours a week to perform these projects now, you can still have the benefit of warm weather.

When selling a home or prior to home inspections, we advise clients to do many of the projects we will suggest in this series- but when done regularly they can save you thousands of dollars, an untold amount of stress down the road, and a better life in your home each day.

This is the fifth part of a Six Part Series, Best Late Summer Home Projects.

Ten *More* Late Summer & Early Autumn Home Projects

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Part Three: Ten Projects to Get Your Home Ready for Autumn & Winter

Part Three: Ten Projects to Get Your Home Ready for Autumn & Winter

As summer winds down in Maine, if you take a few hours a week to perform these projects now, you can have the benefit of warm weather - and be finished before the madness of life in the autumn.

When selling a home or prior to home inspections, we advise clients to do many of the projects we will suggest in this series- but when done regularly they can save you thousands of dollars, an untold amount of stress down the road, and a better life in your home each day.

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Part Two: Ten Projects to Protect Your Home from Water Damage

As summer winds down in Maine, if you take a few hours a week to perform these projects now, you can have the benefit of warm weather - and be finished before the madness of life in the autumn.

When selling a home or prior to home inspections, we advise clients to do many of the projects we will suggest in this series- but when done regularly they can save you thousands of dollars, an untold amount of stress down the road, and a better life in your home each day.

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Part One: Ten Projects Around the Yard

As summer winds down in Maine, if you take a few hours a week to perform these projects now, you can have the benefit of warm weather - and be finished before the madness of life after labor day.

When selling a home or prior to home inspections, we advise clients to do many of the projects we will suggest in this series- but when done regularly they can save you thousands of dollars, an untold amount of stress, and a better life in your home each day.

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Should I Sell My Home Off-Market? Six Part Series: Part Six

Getting a home sold and sold quickly in this market is not hard. Anyone can sell a home right now. The goal of selling a home should be more than simply to sell or sell quickly. Instead, the goal is to take advantage of the very best sellers’ market in history to get the best price - and with as little hassle as possible.

Many sellers are thinking that because the market is so hot, that they can get a good price in an off-market sale.

Depending on your circumstances, selling off-market can be a great idea - unfortunately, it can also leave tens of thousands of dollars on the table.

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