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Amtrak’s Downeaster Passenger Rail service to extend service in Maine…

$35 million will be invested in Maine to extend the Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service from Portland to Brunswick. “The project is a significant economic boost to Maine. It will put over 200 people to work improving the rail line and bring economic development to downtown train stations in communities like Freeport and Brunswick.” “Nearly […]

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Maine’s Lodging Brokerage was no flatliner for me in 2009…

I sent an email to my sellers last week with an attachment of my web stats showing the recent activity to each of their listings. As one seller put it, “if that was an EKG at least there’s a pulse!” Voila, this blog post was born. Thank you, C.S! This has not been the easiest

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Not sure you want to be a real hands-on innkeeper? Try this on…

I’ve posted about this concept before but it’s been a while. And with all of the recent activity I’m starting to see, I wanted to talk about it again, but more in depth this time. Kudos to this property owner in Durango, Colorado for such a great idea. It’s called “Nobody’s Inn“. Essentially it’s a

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UNDER CONTRACT -The Kingsleigh Inn, Southwest Harbor, Maine

This month…I just put Kingsleigh Inn under contract today! Very exciting for new owners to be… Last month…I put Craignair Inn under contract in December… Buyers are getting in at the right time, both in the real estate market and before the start of the 2010 tourism season.

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MOTIVATED SELLER, Mountain Village Farm B&B, Maine

This is Mountain Village Farm Bed and Breakfast, in Kingfield, Maine. Just 15 minutes to SKI Sugarloaf guests can enjoy a day on the slopes and come back to the lovely rural setting of this restored property. Ski or snowmobile from the inn’s property, enjoy a bubbly soak in a jetted tub or relax in

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CRAIGNAIR INN is under contract!

A wonderful pair of aspiring innkeepers is now under contract to purchase the Craignair Inn in St. George across from Clark’s Island, Maine. They will be taking over a very substantial business and well maintained property that’s been welcoming guests since 1947. The inn enjoys a beautiful and serene waterfront spot down a winding mid-coast

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NEW LISTING! The Lake House Bed and Breakfast and Restaurant in Waterford, Maine

Where the mountains meet the lakes… Located just an hour from Portland in Waterford, Maine in the foothills of New England’s White Mountains. Built in the 1790’s, Lake House Bed and Breakfast is surrounded by white clapboard houses, all of which are listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Enjoy the cry of the

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Another reason to search for a property based on your available cash…

There are times when your agent might be aware of certain sellers who are willing to offer partial owner financing if they have to. So if you told your agent your price range is $700,000 – your agent should discuss with you what this means. In reality, this means you’d have to put down a

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Buyers and Aspiring Innkeepers – Start your search with your AVAILABLE CASH

The very first thing you should discuss with your agent is your available cash, not how much you want to spend on a property. There are a couple very important reasons why: Some of you aren’t aware that you will have to put down 25% for a business loan. You’re not just buying a home,

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Price reduction for Mountain Village Inn, as a private residence

Spacious Cape Cod with 4-7 bedrooms, 7 1/2 baths, on 7 acres with a small farm, 2 large barns, a perfect spot for horseback riding, and just 15 minutes to Ski Sugarloaf.BedroomGreat Room/KitchenLiving RoomFront ExteriorRear ExteriorThe viewMountain Village Inn is also being offered as a private residence for $499,000 ($515,000 for the inn). Situated on

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