Maine Home Connection

 September 2008 

Maine Real Estate News & Notes

 
  Laura & Michael Sosnowski
In This Issue
Maine Living
Green Home Design
Shoreland Zoning
Quick Links
 
Maine Living 
Feature Article
Did you know that there are wines produced in Maine?  Inf fact, although Maine's wine industry is very young, it appears to be on solid ground and growing.
 

Featured Sponsor
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Benjamin McDorr is a talented young artist on a mission.  He is intent on bringing to light the beauty of historical architecture in Maine through original pen and ink images, while creating strong business relationships as an all-purpose graphic designer. 
 
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Maine Real Estate
News & Trends 
Greetings!

Although the calendar suggests that Labor Day has come and gone and summer is "officially" over, we all know that the next few months in Maine can be glorious.  Enjoy the beginning of Fall and maybe some Maine produced wine!
Green Home Design
Green Home Design in MaineThe latest environmentally friendly home features aren't just good for the planet - they look great and are a huge draw for conscientious buyers, too.

From energy-efficient light bulbs to solar-paneled roofs, consumers have gravitated to the idea that they can help the earth by making smarter purchases and lifestyle decisions, even if it's not always cheap or easy. Many of these changes are happening in their homes, thanks also to manufacturers, builders, and architects who are encouraging green products.

There are plenty of reasons why focusing on the environment has become so popular lately. Whether is global warming or rising energy prices, Americans have been forced Americans to rethink everyday habits and purchases, and its not limited to one specific age group, demographic or geographic area.  Learn More....
Shoreland Zoning
Maine Shoreland ZoningWaterfront real estate is always one of the most requested property searches we receive.  Whether its ocean, lake or river, the allure of living by the water (or at least having a view) is fundamental.
 
Once you own that slice of heaven, however, you are not always lord and master of your domain.  Federal and State legislators have made it clear through a series regulations who makes the rules when it comes to the shoreline.  So, before you start cutting tress, dredging, or installing docks, make sure you know what you can and cannot do.  Learn More...
Case-Shiller Index 
Case-Shiller Housing Index
Have you ever heard of the  Case-Shiller Index?  In press releases from Standard & Poor's - who compile the Index - it has portrayed itself as being "the leading measure of U.S. home prices." This may or may not be true, but understanding how it is complied and what it means is important in deciphering the many contradictory claims about the national housing market.  Learn More...
Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter.  We hope you found it both entertaining and informative.  As with everything we do we constantly strive to set a standard of professionalism uncommon in our industry.

If we can provide you, or anyone you know, with real estate services, we are only a phone call or email away. 

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Michael & Laura SosnowskiMaine Real Estate News Blog
Maine Home Connection
For the latest in local Maine real estate news and notes, please visit our blog, MaineRealEstateNews, which is updated several times per week.  Our Market Watch is an automated search feature that will send you email alerts of properties that match your home buuying requirements.  It is linked directly to the MLS and includes ALL properties for sale in Maine.