• Buy a Home Before School Starts | Southern Maine Real Estate Opportunity,Craig Priestly

    Buy a Home Before School Starts | Southern Maine Real Estate Opportunity

    If you’re a parent and you’ve been flirting with the idea of buying a home, here’s your sign: school is five weeks away, and now is the sweet spot to make your move. Right now, we’re seeing a rare blend of opportunity—high inventory, motivated sellers, and just enough time to close and settle befor

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  • 3 Dos and 3 Don’ts When Setting Your Kids Up with Real Estate,Craig Priestly

    3 Dos and 3 Don’ts When Setting Your Kids Up with Real Estate

    So your kid wants to buy a home, and you're thinking about stepping in to help. Good news: you’re not alone. Bad news: doing it wrong can trigger taxes, tension, or both. Today’s first-time buyers are facing a combo of sky-high prices and interest rates that just won’t quit. The typical down paymen

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  • How to Buy a Home Without Blowing Your Budget,Craig Priestly

    How to Buy a Home Without Blowing Your Budget

    For decades, buyers have been told to follow one simple rule: Don’t spend more than 30% of your income on housing. That is the gold standard. The budget benchmark. The line in the sand between “affordable” and “overextended.” But in 2025, that line no longer seems attainable. According to a Realtor

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