• How to Save for a Home in Maine Without Sacrificing Life’s Big Moments,Craig Priestly

    How to Save for a Home in Maine Without Sacrificing Life’s Big Moments

    Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones—but saving for it can feel impossible when rent, weddings, vacations, and day-to-day expenses pile up.   If you’re renting in Maine, you might already feel the pinch. As of 2025, the average rent for a one-bedroom in Portland is around $1,900 and cl

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  • Google Searches for Homes Hit Two-Year High. Here’s What It Means for Sellers.,Craig Priestly

    Google Searches for Homes Hit Two-Year High. Here’s What It Means for Sellers.

    If you’ve been wondering whether buyers are still out there, here’s your answer: yes.  And they’re looking more online than they have in two years. Even before last week’s big mortgage rate news (ICYMI, rates dipped to 6.55% on August 7), online searches for “homes for sale” were climbing fast in J

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  • The 4 Most Creative Ways to Buy a Home in 2025,Craig Priestly

    The 4 Most Creative Ways to Buy a Home in 2025

    Overwhelmed by high home prices, interest rates, or the feeling that you’re “just not ready” to be a homeowner yet? You’re not alone. According to the 2025 NextGen Homebuyer Report, nearly 60% of Gen Z and Millennial buyers believe homeownership is attainable, but only 19% think now is a good time

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