• 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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  • 5 Reasons Homebuyers Are Finally Catching a Break,Craig Priestly

    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

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  • Southern Maine Real Estate Update: More Inventory, Better Opportunities,Craig Priestly

    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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