
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.

5 Reasons Homebuyers Are Finally Catching a Break
Buying a home hasn’t exactly felt “easy” the last few years. The past few years have seen intense competition, high prices, and “better luck next time” bidding wars. But now, things are shifting. While we’re not in a full-blown buyer’s market just yet, inventory is up, competition is cooling, and

Southern Maine Real Estate Update: More Inventory, Better Opportunities
🏡 Why Maine’s Market Shift Is Good News for Buyers & Sellers If you’ve been watching the real estate market and wondering if it’s finally safe to jump back in—here’s your sign. Southern Maine’s market is moving, but not in the chaotic way it was during the peak of 2021–2022. Right now, we’re seei
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