Maine Lifestyle Videos
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Maine has a way of changing how you see things. The pace slows down, the horizon opens up, and what matters starts to come into focus. At Maine Home Connection, we’ve spent years trying to capture that feeling — not just in the homes we represent, but in the stories we tell. These videos are part of that effort. Some are about real estate. Some are about Maine. Some are about being human. All of them reflect what we believe: that finding the right home starts with knowing what you’re really looking for.

If you enjoy these videos, you might also like browsing The Monthly Connection, our monthly publication where Maine real estate meets real life.

Imagine More.

There is a specific sound that marks the beginning of a New England summer. It’s not just the first loon call or a lobster boat heading out before dawn—it’s  unmistakable.

In Maine, even a woodpile tells a story. Back in the 1800s, it was said you could judge a man’s character by the way he stacked his wood. Seriously!

Maine’s barns weren’t built for decoration. They were built with purpose, pride, and a true sense of permanence — sheltering livestock, storing grain, anchoring communities.

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 and much more.

Thinking about moving to Falmouth, Maine? In this video, we shares what it’s actually like to live in one of Southern Maine’s most sought-after communities.

In Maine, that work started before 1964 — three years actually. Learn about Gerald Talbot, a Portland man who became Maine’s first African American state legislator.

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 and much more.

Thinking about moving to Falmouth, Maine? In this video, we shares what it’s actually like to live in one of Southern Maine’s most sought-after communities.

In Maine, that work started before 1964 — three years actually. Learn about Gerald Talbot, a Portland man who became Maine’s first African American state legislator.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow — one of America’s most beloved poets — was born in Portland, Maine, in 1807. His childhood home still stands today.

From the grit of the 1950s back porch to today’s high-tech command centers, we explore how this unique space has evolved to handle everything from snow to muddy paws.

Maine winters aren’t for the faint of heart, and neither was 15-year-old Chester Greenwood of Farmington. Back in 1873 his creativity defeated winter!

Instead of ambitious resolutions we’ll forget by February, we put together a lighthearted list of New Year’s resolutions you might actually keep.

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.

Are big investors really buying up all the homes?  In this video, we break down what’s really happening with institutional investors in the U.S. housing market.

Having a chatGPT account is like having a robot butler without the awkward small talk. But will ai take over real estate? Laura has some ideas.

Have you ever wondered why, after you decide on a specific car or home style, you suddenly start seeing it everywhere? A coincidence? No, it’s your RAS at work.

We believe that happiness isn’t just a goal—it’s the foundation of everything we do. From the knowing the local neighborhood roots in our own backyard.

Sometimes wearing a mask can be a fashion statement or something perhaps more sinister.  Was was you choice during Covid?

Whether selling a home on Mars in the distant future or on earth, you can count on MHC to provide you with the most thorough marketing effort possible.

I used to look and Lenox and wonder, If you were a little smarter you could tell me what you were thinking, and she would look at me like she was thinking…

Did you ever hear of Burt and I? Someone had to start this distinctly unique Maine saying.  Some destinations don’t look simple on a map.

Maine is at the center of the miro-brew explosion. Join Laura for a tour of the tasting room of Portland’s largest brewer – Shipyard Brewery.

Home ownership is still an important part of the American dream. Recent surveys bear this out, especially among the younger generation.

Every buyer relocating to Maine has a vision of their perfect home — a place that checks every box and feels exactly right. At MHC we call this the “real estate unicorn.”

In an age of automated everything, at MHC we believe the most important variable in real estate is still human. Laura Sosnowski introduces the Human Algorithm.

Not long ago no one ever heard of the expression social distancing, yet today it is clearly on everyone’s mind as we struggle with making sense of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mortgage rates are approaching the theoretical Mendoza line of 8%.  What is the impact on the Maine real estate market now?

You may not realize it, but the way your living space is arranged can impact your mental and physical well-being. Messy rooms cause stress?  Maybe!

If you sometimes find yourself in need of extra motivation, perhaps the wisdom on Dr Seuss can provide the missing inspiration.

Something that we are probably all learning in the wake of the of the recent Facebook outrage regarding privacy – is that we are the social network’s product.

Maine is at the center of the miro-brew explosion. Join Laura for a tour of the tasting room of Portland’s largest brewer – Shipyard Brewery.

What can a loon calling over still water teach us about real estate? In a market full of noise, sometimes the smartest move is to slow down, listen closely, and wait for clarity.

In today’s video I want to introduce you to three cities of the future. First, we will go to Malaysia, then to Saudi Arabia to visit THE LINE and Telosa here in the US.

A bicycle is a form of transportation, but is it an Uber ridge?  Same thing goes for home photos that come from a cell phone! Demand professionalism.

Architecture should speak of its time and place but yearn for timelessness. At MHC we explore the intersection of Maine’s architectural history and modern luxury.