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What could the Kentucky Derby and Bangor, Maine have in common?

Posted by: - May 27th, 2010

Well, we do have a sulky race track, we do have some beautiful horse farms on the out skirts of town, so like Kentucky, we have horse fans, too. And since we all like to socialize in our town, Bob … Continue reading

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Spring has sprung and Pink Tulips are everywhere!

Posted by: - May 21st, 2010

A few years ago, Ann Marie Orr,   hosted a luncheon in her home to introduce the Pink Tulip Project to Bangor Business Women.  The luncheon was tasty and fun to network, but the purpose was to raise awareness about breast … Continue reading

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Home Town Heros In Bangor, Maine!

Posted by: - May 13th, 2010

We think Bangor, Maine is a pretty unique place.  We have many things other cities have like an airport, waterfront, hills, a forest and rivers. But Bangor is a great place to raise a family, a wonderful place to live. … Continue reading

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Gingerbread houses

Posted by: - December 30th, 2009

Last month our office was turned into “Gingerbread House Central”! I decorate  gingerbread houses for all of my clients who have purchased a home this year. Each home is decorated with the last name of the clients and hand delivered … Continue reading

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Protect yourself from a low home appraisal

Posted by: - December 30th, 2009

You’ve just accepted an offer on your home, the buyer is satisfied with the building inspection results, now smooth sailing until the closing date, right? Guess again. Findings show that 12 % to 13 % of contract cancellations were caused … Continue reading

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BANGOR, MAINE-One of the top 25 Places to Retire!

Posted by: - September 17th, 2009

Money Magazine named Bangor #23 on the list of Top 25 places to retire! Check out some of the reason why Bangor made the list!! Bangor hosts the American Folk Festival every year. This 3-day event held at the Bangor waterfront … Continue reading

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Defining ‘Bangorism’

Posted by: - January 15th, 2009

What is a ‘Bangorism’ you may ask? ‘Bangorisms’ can be a person, it can be a place, or it can be a thing.  It is a characteristic that people identify with Bangor and our community.  Bangorisms are unique to Bangor and … Continue reading

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Get the most out of visiting open houses!

Posted by: - November 20th, 2008

Open houses are a great resource for buyers. Usually held on a weekend, open houses allow the listing agent to ‘open’ the house to the public for one to two hours, allowing prospective buyers check out the property and ask any questions.  … Continue reading

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Why Should you Stage your Home?

Posted by: - October 24th, 2008

Did you know? A typical home buyer decides if they are attracted to a home within the first 8 seconds of seeing it? So how can you ensure that a potential buyer decides to buy your home? By staging the … Continue reading

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