Can you pronounce triskaidekaphobia? Most people can’t. March has a way of mixing things up. In this month’s Monthly Connection, we explore a few curious traditions and signs that spring may finally be on the way. From the famous St. Patrick’s Day tradition of turning the Chicago River green to the mysterious superstition surrounding Friday the 13th — also known as triskaidekaphobia — there’s no shortage of interesting stories this month.

We’re also sharing a few things happening around Maine, a look at the local real estate market as the spring season begins to wake up, and even a quick trip to the famous tulip gardens in the Netherlands, where millions of blooms create one of the world’s most colorful signs of spring. (and we have been lucky enough to visit)

Of course, we’ve also included our latest snapshot of the local real estate market as things begin to warm up heading into the spring season.

We hope you enjoy this month’s edition! – March Monthly Connection.

By Published On: March 25, 2026Categories: Monthly ConnectionTags: ,

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Michael Sosnowski is co-owner and marketing director of Maine Home Connection, the independent boutique brokerage he founded with Laura in Portland, Maine in 2003. He leads MHC's marketing strategy, digital presence, and content operations — focused on building the kind of local expertise that no algorithm can replicate.

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