Captured this image a few days ago, the sky was perfectly clear and it was late afternoon. In fact, it was right after we saw the biggest Eagle we’ve ever seen, land with talons up, just 50 yards from the house! Didn’t see him fly off, however, so now we’ll be watching for Eagles!
Nothing to do with innkeeping, just a great photo! Read More »
Many people have asked me recently why we sold The Kingsleigh Inn. So I thought I would post something in my blog about why. Contrary to popular belief, it wasn’t because we were burnt out, or that we didn’t care to do it any longer. We put the inn on the market so that we
Why did we sell our bed and breakfast? Read More »
Just beautiful…fog is mysterious…then the sun burns it off just enough to give the water a bit of glimmer…I think I’d have to take up photography if I ever really have time…
Fog and Sun…Maine’s Yin and Yang? Read More »
Facebook…Twitter…Youtube…Myspace…you’ve seen them or heard about them all. They were primarily used for personal networking, but not today. Professions of all sorts have jumped on the social media bandwagon, and it’s important that innkeepers jump on, too. If you’re an innkeeper, you know how often guests want to hear your “story” of how you came
Social Media and Innkeeping? Absolutely! Read More »
Just came back from Beal’s Lobster Pier…paid $6.17/lb for 1 1/2 pound lobsters…not bad, considering Filet Mignon is $16/lb, Strip steaks around $12/lb, Salmon usually $10/lb, and just plain chicken up to $5/lb…you get my point…We only bought four (well, quite often we’ll buy eight so we have leftovers for lobster bisque, lobster rolls, Lobster
What’s for dinner? Lobster is calling… Read More »
It was a beautiful day to take a ride down the coast (with the top down, of course) to visit a couple of my listings and take new exterior photos (sans snow). As I passed through each town along Route 1, signs of the summer season were everywhere! Red’s Eats in Wiscasset was even open!
I visited a few of my listings yesterday… Read More »
summer in Southwest Harbor…looking toward Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park…seasmoke in November…fog in April… As a former innkeeper, one of the comments we heard absolutely constantly, without fail, was “how do you deal with the weather, particularly the winter?” And our natural reaction was this “well, we don’t often have to deal with hurricanes
Bad Maine Weather?…let’s set things straight! Read More »
The season is upon us and I’m soon going to list a wonderful home in Bass Harbor for weekly summer rentals. This spacious 4 bedroom, 2 car garage home has a living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and a wonderful enclosed cedar porch. The home is just up the street from the small working harbor
Fabulous weekly rental in Bass Harbor, Maine Read More »
How good does that sound? They are easy to make and look AND taste incredible! Here’s how… Heat 1 cup heavy cream in saucepan until it just boils. Pour over 16 ounces of chocolate chips (in a mixing bowl) and whisk slowly until thoroughly melted. Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla, 2 tablespoons of rum, brandy
Decadent Chocolate Truffles… Read More »
Clearly I have a passion for photography. But with the incredible scenery we have in Maine, can you blame me? I just feel the need to post sunrises…they always amaze me…this one shows the sun illuminating a small sliver of water in the distance. One minute it was there, the next, gone…
Another Day, Another Sunrise… Read More »
The rates we have been seeing in hospitality and commercial lending in Maine for years had been relatively and historically low for commercial loans. However, in recent times they have increased quite a bit. Contact me to discuss current rates we are seeing with our hospitality lenders.
Not everyone who is a licensed real estate agent is a Realtor®?
A Realtor® is a licensed real estate salesperson who belongs to the National Association of Realtors®, the largest trade group in the country. Realtors® are held to a higher ethical standard than licensed agents and must adhere to a Code of Ethics. Some Realtors® are brokers, while some are associate brokers or sales agents. These are varying levels of education, licensing and often responsibilities.
And hospitality ‘Consultants’ or ‘Brokers’ who are not licensed in the state of Maine are not held to any standards the way we are here as licensed Realtors® in Maine, where consumer protection is paramount.
I am a REALTOR®, a real estate professional who has taken the extra step to belong to the National Association of REALTORS®. Through membership, I abide by a Code of Ethics and have gained expertise to help you navigate one of the most complicated and important transactions you’ll make in your lifetime.
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