Before you know it, winter snow will start to melt, and warm sunshine will be on the horizon. Gray skies will turn blue, and flowers will begin to bloom in your garden. It's time to get ready for spring weather and plan some backyard improvements for your home so you can enjoy [...]
Better Homes and Gardens The Masiello Group
Change and the Market 3/10/2023 Episode
Bryan:
Hello and welcome back to Change and the Market, your weekly look at the changing real estate market. I'm your host, Bryan, joined as always by our resident real estate expert, Chris Masiello. Chris, how are you doing [...]
Your Move-In Checklist: What To Do After Closing
You've officially closed on your new home – how exciting! Now what? Post-closing, aside from planning for the big move, there is a short list of things you don't want to forget to do when you get [...]
Northern New England Outdoor Activities for the Spring Months
In Northern New England, there's never a bad time to be outdoors. Time to put away the skis and snowboards and bring out the bikes and kayaks. Our real estate agents can't wait to be out in the warmer temperatures of spring, enjoying these wonderful spots for outdoor activities around Northern New England.
- Morningside Flight Park - 357 Morningside Ln., Charlestown, NH 03603 [...]
7 Steps to Home Loan Pre-Approval
If you've been thinking about buying a home, you probably have some idea of what you want—an island kitchen, a big backyard, a finished basement. Scrolling through the perfectly staged pictures in online listings can fuel your dreams, but your home-buying journey truly begins once you get pre-approved for a home [...]
Bar Harbor Lobster: Where to Order
In the United States, you rarely hear the word "lobster" without "Maine" preceding it. When our real estate agents are craving this iconic seafood, they head to these great restaurants around Bar Harbor.
- Stewman's Lobster Pound - 35 West St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609
It may sound like a unit of measure, but Stewman's Lobster Pound is named for [...]
9 Questions to Ask a Contractor
When beginning a new home project, hiring an experienced contractor is one of the most important components to ensure you're happy with the results. Our real estate agents suggest asking the following questions when hiring a contractor to make sure potential candidates are the right fit for the job.
- Do You Have a Contracting [...]
Buy Don't Rent: 5 Reasons Why
To rent or to buy is one of the most common decisions people struggle to make when it comes time to find a new place to call home.
Aside from the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes with becoming a homeowner, there are so many other reasons that make buying the obvious choice.
But before we dive in, we know that buying a home comes [...]
8 Tips for Relocating to a New Neighborhood
Settling into your new home involves more than just arranging furniture and hanging photos on the walls. It also means settling into a new neighborhood—learning where everything is, finding new favorite hangouts, and making new friends. And while the thought of establishing yourself in an unfamiliar place may be daunting, there are a [...]
World Whale Day: Where To Spot Whales on the Maine Coast
Did you know that the third Saturday of every February is World Whale Day? It's a day to celebrate, consider, and protect these wonderful, majestic creatures, which can be found from deep waters to coastlines all around the world. One great way to celebrate World Whale Day is to go on a whale-watching tour off the scenic coast of Maine, [...]
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