The Monthly Connection
Maine lifestyle insights

Every month, something is happening in Maine worth paying attention to — a market shift, a local story, a moment of history, an idea worth sitting with. The Monthly Connection is how Maine Home Connection has been capturing those moments since 2003. Each issue brings together real estate insights, local color, and the kind of stories that remind you why Maine isn’t just a place to live — it’s a place to belong. Browse our archive below, and if you enjoy what you find, you might also enjoy our collection of Maine lifestyle videos.

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Learn about the publishing tycoon who named an organ after his childhood roommate, the one patch of Maine that two countries still can’t agree on andMaine’s tiniest towns. YTD homes sales up 2.0% while median price is now $600,00 in Cumberland County, up 2.1% YTD.

Every place has stories that hide in plain sight — the ones nobody tells until something jogs them loose. Maine has more than its share. Plus the latest sales updated for the first half of 2026. Home prices are up 2.5% statewide, while condo prices dip slightly YTD.

June in Maine has a particular quality. The screen doors go back on. The moose come down to the water at dusk. The days stretch so long that 8:45pm still looks like late afternoon. It’s the month the state earns everything it promises the rest of the year.

This month: a nearly 40-year family tradition tied to the Kentucky Derby, the Aroostook War of 1839, a lobster turf war in Spruce Head – plus our Cumberland County housing report, YTD home sales data for 20+ Greater Portland communities, and the latest mortgage rate update.

The new Portland Harbor Common park taking shape right outside our office on Commercial Street & the latest on what the spring market is doing in Maine, plus our May market report — median sales price hit $580,000 in Cumberland County,

We explore a brief history of Friday the 13th and the surprisingly long word associated with the fear of the number thirteen: triskaidekaphobia. You will also find the last Cumberland and York county sales statistics and a review of the entire state of Maine home sales.

This month find a fun Valentine’s history moment — proof that love has always been a little complicated, and that February has never been as simple as it looks. Also review the latest home sales stats – pending sales are down 14% in Cumberland County for the month.

This issue isn’t about predictions or pressure. It’s about moving forward thoughtfully – one step, one decision, one season at a time. A full recap of 2025 homes sales for Maine is included – sales (+4.9%) and prices (+3.8%) both up YTD – along with an interest rate review.

Christmas in Maine is a funny thing. It’s quieter. Not silent — just quieter. The roads slow down. The inbox does too. Even the snow seems to fall with a little more patience. Get the latest York and Cumberland YTD home sales and price report along with interest rate predictions.

And yes … our favorite translator is back. This time, he’s talking turkey — literally. You’ll have to see how that goes. Plus some other holiday events in Maine! Median home prices in Cumberland County reach $595,000 while days on market increase 27% to 9.

From the best leaf-peeping spots in Maine to Halloween happenings around town, we’ve gathered it all in one place. Plus some insight from out on-staff Ghoul. Plus home prices in Cumberland County surge ahead nearly 4% YTD – inventory up 26%.

Before the backyard grill cools … The Labor Day edition of The Monthly Connection has arrived — and this one’s got plenty to wag about. Plus the latest price and volume trends in the Cumberland County condo market – Unit sales and medium prices down 13% and 14% respectively.

Explore market trends, some recent social media posts, insider info, and local events that you might find fun! Served up in one quick scroll (lobster roll optional). This month’s edition also includes six-month sales statistics for both homes and condos.

From the famous St. Patrick’s Day tradition of turning the Chicago River green to triskaidekaphobia — there’s no shortage of interesting stories this month. Also the latest impact of home price escalation for buyers and sellers in the southern Maine real estate market.

Welcome to the first edition of the Monthly Connection. We have been planning this for a while – something special that is completely Maine – with a twist! Plus our Cumberland County housing report, YTD home sales data for 20+ Greater Portland communities.