Inviting, luxurious, and functional, a walk-in closet can bring a sense of order into your life. With this addition, you get extra space and storage, a spot for starting your day, and a feature that will improve your home's value. And it doesn't take any special skills or knowledge in carpentry to build your own walk-in closet. With enough [...]

It would be nice if every house negotiationwent smoothly, but unfortunately, that's not always the case. Whether the seller is unwilling to negotiate or a closer look at your "dream" home reveals serious issues, sometimes it's better to walk away. [...]

Understanding The Realtor Commission, Commission Splits, and More

If you're like most people buying or selling a home, you'll choose to work with a local, licensed real estate professional or REALTOR®. These professionals know and understand the local market, have outstanding negotiating skills, and as we have mentioned in prior posts [...]

More travelers than ever before are skipping staying at hotels, instead choosing to rent rooms or entire homes from Airbnb hosts. With Northern New England being such a beautiful place for a getaway, the demand for Airbnb rentals in the area is often high. Becoming an Airbnb host is a great way to earn some extra income in your primary [...]

What is a Credit Score?

Your credit score is a little three-digit number between 300-850 that depicts a consumer's creditworthiness, and that has a BIG impact on your home-buying process. The higher the score, the better a borrower looks to potential lenders. [...]

Learn About the Multiple Listing Service And What It Does

When it comes to real estate, everyone involved is working toward a common goal: putting the keys in the hands of the new owner. Every buyer wants to find their dream home, every seller wants their home to go to the perfect buyer, and every real estate agent wants what is best for [...]

Pets are a part of the family in many Northern New England homes!

And July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day,a great reminder tofine-tune your family's fire safety plan so that all your family members are protected.

Our real estate agents also recommend making a few changes around your home so that your furry family members don't [...]

How to Get Your Dream Home

So you have done the rounds shopping for just the right New England dream home for you. You're finally in the home stretch, having found your dream home. However, there is a problem. Other buyers have decided it is their [...]

Seven Reasons The Highest Offer Doesn't Get You The Home

Part Three of Our Three-Part Series On Making an Offer When Buying A Home

The real estate market in many locations has simply been on fire! Today, here in New England and many other areas, homes that typically attract little interest are garnering multiple offers, and bidding wars are [...]

BAR HARBOR, Maine -- Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group and Acadia Realty Group will join forces on July 1 as part of an acquisition agreement.