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The team behind Maine Home Connection comprises seasoned real estate professionals with an intimate understanding of the areas neighborhoods, trends, and unique property offerings. Our commitment to delivering top-notch content is evident through our well-curated, and thoughtful written selection of articles and videos, covering everything from market updates and buying/selling tips to community spotlights and home improvement advice.
Portland Maine was again the scene of the WCSH6 Sidewalk Art Festival. This year represented the 45th edition of the annual event
Bad news really does travel fast, especially as it pertains to the economy in generally and real estate in particular. As everyone reported
July home sales in Maine followed a national pattern – a significant drop in year over year results
In a recent survey of potential homeowner attitudes more than 72% of American adults confirm that owning a home continues
Over the years Portland has earned many national awards and accolades as a great place to live. Some are pretty respectable
According to foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac Inc., lenders repossessed nearly 93,000 properties in July. That was up
If you ever thought real estate in Maine was expensive, how about this home? Located in Mumbai, India the prestigious "Antilla" is a 27 story
Single family home sales Maine were 10.6% higher in June 2010 than they were during the same time in 2009. This according to a report
During the last two years new home construction has been slow, to say the least. Currently in Cumberland County there are 48 “To Be Built”
The discovery of gunpowder and the invention of the first fireworks (bamboo cases or rolled paper tubes filled with explosives) are historically
Did you know that The National Register of Historic Places has only been in existence since 1966? It is the official list of cultural resources
If you are thinking about buying a condo in Portland this summer, the following might be of interest. According to statistics available from






