The Real Estate Book of Portland & Southern Maine #33-08

PORTLAND/SOUTHERN MAINE

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Bright West End condo with off street parking, Modern kitchen, Wood floors, large windows, open design. Private storage, secure bicycle lockup and laundry on site. Well established and professionally managed association. This is a superior location and walking distance to the entire Portland peninsula. Condo fee includes heat and hot water. $335,000 Jean Murphy 207.712.4796

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DIRECTLY DOWNTOWN OF NAPLES MAINE. Naples: The perfect commercial, rental units, office space, function hall, barn, retail, residential, rental. Beautiful post and beam barn. This great property will go quickly. $2,900,000 John Jabar 207-712-4247

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Stately executive style ranch tucked back off the road on a lovely wooded lot, complete with fire pit, fencing for animals and a brand new deck. Attached two car garage with direct access to kitchen mudroom for convenience. Completely open concept first floor with great sight lines, gas fireplace for ambiance and hardwood floors throughout. Hardwood continues upstairs in a bonus flex space (playroom, office, theatre, 4th bedroom).

Generous sized master suite an en suite with walk in closet. Massive basement that could easily be finished into extra space. This home is a must see, and will not last long! $315,000 Sean Pinette 329-3318

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40 acres! Room to stretch! Two lots with available survey. Muddy Brook frontage at the rear of the property. Discontinued road BUT used as ITS snowmobile trail. Connects to Cunningham Road on the other side! Options for the outdoor enthusiast, home builder, or investor! There is an old, derelict single-wide mobile home. Fix it up, haul it out...Buyers choice! Two poles on the existing driveway. Electric service at the street on first driveway.

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GOT BUGS?

The Best Pest Control Methods When You’ve Been Invaded

By Julie Achtermeier

No one likes bugs, least of all in their homes. So, when those little critters invade your living space, there are a few ways you can handle them.

Some insects are harmless, but a nuisance and others are a health hazard. Here are the top three annoying insects and how to get rid of them.

Bedbugs

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Topping any list of bothersome pests are bedbugs. These small, wingless insects feed on the blood of people and animals while they sleep and are easily transported from room to room on infested objects. They cannot fly or jump and have a wide, oval and flat body and range in size from 1.5 to 10mm.

Bedbugs feed at night as they are attracted to the carbon dioxide we exhale when we breathe.

They typically hide under mattresses, inside box springs and in night tables. If you discover you have bedbugs, it is strongly recommended you hire a licensed professional pest control company. If you are renting a room or apartment, tell your landlord right away.

Professional pest control operators often use liquid or powder insecticide, diatomaceous earth, and steam/heat treatments. These methods must be used with physical control methods such as vacuuming, washing, throwing out unwashable items, heating and freezing. If you have been given instructions by a professional, follow them to the letter.

Ants Many types of ants can invade your home, and while some are bothersome, others like carpenter ants can cause structural damage to homes as they destroy the wood to build their nests. A key indication you have carpenter ants are little piles of sawdust around your house.

The most effective way to get rid of ants is to prevent them in the first place. Ants send out “scouts” to search for food, and as they roam around, they leave a scented trail for the workers to follow to the food source. Removing all traces of food sources is the best way to deter ants.

Keep kitchen counters clean and sweep floors often. Rinse containers before putting them in the recycling bin and keep sugar in a glass jar with a sealed lid. Place pet food bowls in a shallow pan of water so ants can’t reach the food and empty kitchen garbage often.

Do an inspection around the foundation and exterior walls and seal any visible cracks.

Diatomaceous earth (crushed microscopic marine fossils) can be placed in cracks as a non-chemical solution. The powder scratches the outer skin of insects and causes them to dehydrate and die. It is non-toxic to humans and pets, but should not be inhaled, and will remain active as long as it stays dry.

Ladybugs Ladybugs, a highly beneficial insect for farmers, have become increasingly problematic since the introduction of the multicoloured Asian lady beetle in the late 1970s. This species was introduced to protect crops from aphids, a small insect known to destroy crops. Ladybugs become a problem in the fall when they gather in large numbers and invade homes and garages looking for a place to hide for the winter. Once a cluster of bugs has worked its way inside, they become confused and gather on the walls, ceilings and windows looking for a way out. Many die off, but others lay clusters of 10 to 50 tiny eggs creating an invasion that can last several days or weeks. Ladybugs can live up to three years in the right environment.

Prevention is the only weapon against these critters. Caulking and weather stripping the sunniest sides of your home are key ways to prevent them from making their way inside. Plug any visible holes and seal gaps and cracks. Once they’re inside, there are very few treatment options. Sweeping and bagging them are your only recourse. There are no pesticides currently available to rid a ladybug infestation.

When it comes to any sort of insect or pest, your best defence is a good offence. Stock up on caulking and get to work sealing all those cracks before the cold weather comes.

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Subprime credit—generally between 300 and 600 on the VantageScore scale—can inhibit a buyer’s ability to secure a mortgage. Recent research from TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, shows many first-time buyers, particularly millennials, are lacking in the credit department: 43 percent of would-be millennial buyers surveyed by the agency have a subprime credit score.

“Credit scores are a crucial component of the home-buying process, impacting everything from the size of a mortgage payment to the interest rate on a home loan,” says Ken Chaplin, TransUnion’s senior vice president. “People with subprime credit may face financial barriers to homeownership, making it difficult for their dream home to become a reality.

“The home-buying process begins well before you start looking for real estate,” adds Chaplin. “A credit score, which significantly impacts the home financing process, is built on good spending habits and a pattern of responsible borrowing established over a lifetime.”

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Mortgage lenders will look at your credit report and score when you apply for a mortgage. To catch issues before they do, check your report three months before starting the home-buying process. Bear in mind your credit score is built over a lifetime of spending. Keep an eye on your score and track how your spending habits affect it.

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Those with low or no credit must build a healthy credit score. This includes paying all bills on time each month and maintaining a low credit utilization ratio, which is a ratio of how much credit you use out of your available credit limit. Other ways to build credit include factoring existing payments into your report, such as student loans (automatically included) and rent.

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Remember, Chaplin says, that improving your credit can take time. If your finances aren’t in shape for a home now, that doesn’t mean homeownership isn’t a realistic goal for the future. Talk to a reputable mortgage lender to discuss your options, even if you have a lower credit score, there might be a loan that is right for you. Mortgage insurance is another possibility; borrowers with a low credit score may need to pay for mortgage insurance. Mortgage insurance lowers the risk to the lender of making a loan to you, so you may be able to qualify for a loan that you might not otherwise be able to get.

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Building packages coming soon. MLS 1487492 $90,000 Text RBGNSHC to 52187

Shores of Ripley Pond, this home is waiting for your touch!

Water views, dock, hot tub spot. Interior framed w/ fabulous floor plan! Septic plumbing & wiring partial. New furnace & HW heater. Plan Incl 1st floor master suite, three 2nd floor bedrooms, 2 BA, two 1/2 BA, a large open concept kitchen/ dining space, spacious living room, an open loft, & 1st floor laundry area. MLS 1487759 $259,900 Text RBGNVCH to 52187

3.5+ acres of buildable land in a great location off Auburn St. Potential for condos or single family development. MLS 1481968 $274,900 Text RBGJGXG to 52187

WINDHAM WINDHAM

WINDHAM WINDHAM

NAPLES NAPLES

Nestled in the trees and back from the road, this modified cape is sunny and spotless. Vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan on the first floor. Relax by the woodstove on those chilly nights or sit on the back deck and admire your fabulous, lush landscaping. Quite possibly one of the prettiest yards in town. Close to North Windham and a great Portland commute. MLS 1488352 $320,000 Text RBGQJLQ to 52187

This property sparkles! No work to do here.

Three bedrooms, 2 full baths. Charming cape in a rural setting with a great Portland commute! $320,000 Text RBGNCPT to 52187

Sebago Lakefront building lot -4.8ac lot with 301 feet of waterfront is a rare find on BIG SEBAGO. Seller installed dock. World class fishing from your front lawn or while boating. Large association beach access. Septic design complete and some land cleared. There are a lot of trees that might come out. Make your memories come to life here. MLS 1485122 $329,000 Text RBGLYZN to 52187

DOVER-FOXCROFT DOVER-FOXCROFT

POLAND POLAND

RAYMOND RAYMOND

Amazing business opportunity 5,000 sq. ft. bldg has all you need for restaurant venture. 1/2 bakery & coffee shop. 1/2 bar & restaurant.

Handcrafted beams, gleaming wood countertops, a gorgeous live edge wood bar top, vintage inspired lighting, & accents with an industrial farmhouse feel. Detached 28X44 three car garage is currently generating storage rental income of $500/month and the tenant wants to stay. Let the rent pay your loan! MLS 1487413 $349,900 Text RBGNQRH to 52187

Wedgewood Estates Community 4 BR home offers master suite with bath and soaking tub and walk in closet. 3 other bedrooms w/ full bath on second floor. Large first floor allows for a dine in kitchen and plenty of room in the kitchen. Hardwood floors and deck off of the dine in kitchen. Finished basement perfect for the kids or for the adult getaway! Near golf, Range Pond, Tripp and Thompson Lakes. MLS 1490028 $369,000 Text RBGQJSW to 52187

Right of way to Sebago Lake! Beautifully landscaped 5 BR, 3 1/2 bath, 3 car garage colonial . Large bunk room in the finished walkout basement. Walking distance to the Frye Island Ferry. Relax in the hot tub or pool! Excellent rental history. $699,000 Text RBGQJTJ to 52187

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