The Real Estate Book of Coastal and Central Maine

Volume 27, Issue 6 Volume26, Issue 3

COASTAL AND CENTRAL MAINE

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SKI ENTHUSIASTS will love the seclusion of this 3+ acre lot (1/10 mile from resort). 3BR/2BA w/ open kit, great rm, patio & oversized garage. $167,000 TEXT R94332 TO 52187

NEW ACACIA hdwd compliments 1st lvl of this 3 BR executive ranch. Expandable bsmt, sauna, generator, 3-season sunroom, deck w/ abvg pool. $212,000 TEXT P242882 TO 52187

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CLOSE to outdoor recreational venues, 3.2 acre lot, pool/patio for entertaining, landscaped, add’l storage above gar, open concept design. $195,000 TEXT P694427 TO 52187 K EA ND BRROU G

2.5 ACRE corner lot with 725’ of combined road frontage. Easy commute to L/A, Norway & South Paris. Start building your dream home today!! $65,000 TEXT R94333 TO 52187

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See your bldg plans come to life on this picturesque acreage. Purchase one, or both lots!! $180,000 EACH TEXT P174111 TO 52187

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BEAUTIFULLY built Victorian circa 1895 ideally located for commercial space usage w/add’l parking or as a 3,000 sq.’ residence. 12 ROOMS!! $269,000 TEXT R9285 TO 52187 E S IT TE AN STA GRLL E MI

SUNNY 3 BR end unit offers Master BR on Main, 2 car gar, full BA w/sep shower/tub. 2nd lvl BRs w/skylight & 2 lg closets. Whole house GEN! $200,000 TEXT R97348 TO 52187 I- AL LT ON MUCTI N FU

THE FROST HOUSE, circa 1887, sits in the heart of the Main St. Historic District. Formal era details, fenced yard, multi/resident/ commercial. $195,000 TEXT R30657 TO 52187 R EA EB D TLPON T I L

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5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score Credit scores range between 220 and 800.

The higher your score, the easier it is to qualify for a mortgage.

Here is a list of factors that determine your credit score:

1. HISTORY: Whether you paid on time.

2. DEBT: How much you owe.

3. LONGEVITY: The length of your credit history. The longer, the better.

4. RISK: New credit is considered more risky, even if you pay promptly.

5. TYPE OF CREDIT: It’s usually better to have multiple types of credit, like installment loans, credit cards and a mortgage.

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DEEPWATER OCEANFRONT ESTATE w/1400’+ of Blue Hill Bay shoreline. Main home w/ solarium & MBR Ste w/ocean views. Guest Cottage, Gatehouse, pool w/pool house, greenhouse & dock, 38AC. $7,800,000. TERRI MILLS 831-6715 TEXT R133259 TO 52187

2003 COLONIAL has been well maintained & updated. Lots of natural light & open concept liv/din rm & cherry kitchen. Great landscaping w/lg deck & hot tub. $350,000. WENDE CHAPMAN 650-5319 TEXT R120860 TO 52187

COZY COTTAGE in Freeport has been completely renovated from bottom to top incl: new floors, appliances & fi xtures. Close to everything w/easy access to 295. $249,000. LIZ PIERCE 272-1506 TEXT R133258 TO 52187

CAPE W/1ST FLR MASTER, laundry, full bath, eat-in kit, din rm w/lg windows & wood stove. 3BR on 2nd floor. 3 stall barn, tack room & outdoor riding arena on 2AC. $172,000. TERRI MILLS 831-6715 TEXT R140472 TO 52187

BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION 3BR/2BA cape w/ walk-in pantry & laundry room. Sliding doors off eat-in kitchen to secluded back yard.

Brand new SS kit appliances. $264,000.

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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME in a well developed area. Country-like setting on 1+AC on dead end st. Close to medical facilities, shopping & highway yet wildlife in backyard. $60,000. JEAN CALDERWOOD 798-1559 TEXT P1021353 TO 52187

AFFORDABLE IN BRUNSWICK. Newly built 3BR/1.5BA Colonial w/ open concept 1st flr.

Full basement, .25AC. Buyer must meet 80% Area medium Income guidelines. Built by Habitat 7 Rivers. $199,000.

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BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 5BR/3BA home! Bathroom remodel, upstairs bedrooms remodeled & huge rec room. Don’t miss your chance to own your forever home, won’t be here long! $185,000.

JEN LAPTEWICZ 423-9328 TEXT P1007790 TO 52187

LUXURY OF LIVING NEAR OCEAN w/o waterfront prices & taxes. Ocean views & deeded access to 100’ shared sandy beach just down road. 2012 Renovations: contemporary kit, liv rm, BRs & BA, tile & HDWD. $259,000. DORRY SHAW 837-9624 TEXT P987238 TO 52187

NEW CONSTRUCTION, single floor living. In-town Bath. Eat-in kitchen w/ brand new SS appliances, 3BRs w/new washer & dryer in bathroom. 1 car garage. $159,000. CASEY WHORFF 319-9185 TEXT R143517 TO 52187

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Setting the Record Straight: Top Home Buying Myths

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Thanks to Federal Housing Administration Loans (FHA Loans), you can put as little as 3.5% down. With this method, you’ll potentially have a lower interest rate, giving you more flexibility. Your money is not all tied up in your house like in a traditional down payment that can leave you with little or no extra cash to spend on home care, improvements, or any other unforeseen circumstances.

Whether you’re a real estate professional or firsttime home buyer, the home buying process and real estate transactions can be stressful. There tends to be some common misconceptions in this process, so it’s very important that you’re well informed of what is fact and what is fiction.

We’re here to set the record straight.

Myth #1: You don’t need a REALTOR®.

Before you bravely take on one of the biggest purchases or sales of your life, remember this: it’s not as easy as it looks. REALTORS® know all the ins and outs of the local area as well as the market in which you’re looking to buy or sell.

Picking up the phone and calling a REALTOR® may be one of the best decisions you’ll make.

Myth #2: The bigger the downpayment, the better off you’ll be.

Buyers’ immediate reflex is to put as much cash down as they can when buying a new home because they’ll borrow less, lower the monthly mortgage payments, and won’t need to buy mortgage insurance. However, putting 20% down is not a requirement and it’s not for everyone.

Myth #3: Appraisers set the value of a home.

The role of the appraiser is to produce a credible opinion of value that reflects the current market. Appraisers are not responsible for setting the value of the home and they also do not confirm a home’s sale price. According to David S. Bunton, President of The Appraisal Foundation, “Appraisers provide an analysis of the collateral, so that lenders understand the value of a property when making the loan decision.”

Myth #4: You need perfect credit.

Most people assume that you must have absolutely golden credit in order to get a loan, but that just simply isn’t the case. If buyers have less than perfect credit, lenders are often willing to work with them to get the best possible loan.

Credit is not the only thing that lenders look at when deciding to approve a loan, but your score will have an effect on the interest rate on your mortgage. Make sure you review your credit report and if any errors are found, they should be reported to the credit reporting bureaus before applying for a mortgage.

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CANTON Log home w/panoramic views of Canton Lake & mtns. 3BR/2.5BA Chalet style, open concept kit/din/liv rm w/ cathedral ceilings, fieldstone frplc w/pellet stove insert, deck, screened porch. Partly finished walk-out basement, garage, 8AC. $229,900 CALL LINDA B Text R112785 to 52187

CANTON Spacious 2-3BR/3BA contemporary on Lake Anasagunticook. Tiled kit w/cherry cabinets, granite counters, SS appliances, sunroom, fireplace, 9’ ceilings, finished bsmt w/den, office, laundry rm & rec rm. 2AC, garage, patios, dock. $399,900 CALL LINDA B Text R112784 to 52187

SABATTUS Restored colonial on 2.7AC. Wood floors throughout, master ste, 4BR/2BA, Crown molding, tin ceiling, formal dining rm, parlor w/columns, LR w/frplc, newer kit w/bar & cas iron cook stove. Back deck, 3-car garage. #1268427 $239,900 CALL LORRAINE Text P547666 to 52187

TURNER Immaculate 3-4BR/2.5BA colonial, 6.43AC, garage, fam rm, deck, MBR Ste, jetted tub. HDWD, tile, applianced kit w/bar, din rm. new boiler. #1286452 $315,000 CALL LORRAINE Text R87495 to 52187

AUBURN Recently renovated 3BR/1BA cape, new kitchen w/granite counters & SS appliances, spacious living room, front & back porch, vinyl replacement windows, new roof shingles 2015 on main house.

Priced to sell. $109,900 CALL GINA Text P770212 to 52187

LEWISTON Recently renovated 3 Bedroom ranch in nice Lewiston neighborhood. Home features fresh paint and flooring, new furnance, roof and siding all situated on well landscaped lot. $122,500 CALL GINA Text R78988 to 52187

FALMOUTH Gourmet kit w/cherry cabinets, granite, SS appliances, breakfast nook. Great rm w/fieldstone frplc, formal din rm, finished basement w/bar & wine cellar.

Central air, multiple decks & screened porch. $930,000 CALL LINDA D. Text R124725 to 52187

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