Tag Archives: real estate
OMG! I didn’t think of that! Basics for renting out your vacation home.
Back when I worked as an exclusive buyer’s real estate agent, most of my clients were looking to purchase vacation homes. Almost every home that we looked at, the selling agent included in his or her sales pitch, “And it would make a great vacation rental”. So just WHY do people consider renting out […]
Have You Seen This Perfect Seaside Cottage in Maine? (And You Can Own It!)
My inbox received a notification of a new house on the market for sale in coastal Washington County. Yes, because I am a real estate geek, I receive notifications of all properties when they hit the market. I’m not currently looking to buy another house, but, hey, you never know. I really hadn’t been in […]
You bought your house how??
Vacation Rental Owners Are Livid About The New Traveler Fees
Vacation rental owners who advertise on HomeAway or VRBO or vacationrentals.com, you might have noticed some significant changes in the past few weeks. I tend to be obsessively involved in following the goings on in the vacation rental world so, I can tell you that owner rental forums and Facebook groups have exploded in the past week […]
Is It Finally The Right Time To Buy A House?
I think that home sales and prices might finally be on their way up in Washington County (and, in fact, perhaps all of Maine). It might finally be ‘the right time’ to invest in your weekend getaway, your retirement dream or your summer vacation home. Prices are up only slightly…not dramatically — according to the Maine […]
Two Down East Homes for Sale With Income Possibilities
The 3 Best Vacation Homes For Sale in Down East Maine 9/19/2015
Disclaimer: Home buying is very subjective. The criteria for the ‘best vacation home’ is only what I have seen and loved on my travels throughout Maine. I have not received compensation in any way by any of the property owners or real estate agents. I will be posting updated lists regularly as I discover different […]