Posts By: Kristy Battles

Our Final Real Estate Market and Sales Update for 2020

Wow, what a year in Maine’s residential real estate market, which thrived during 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics released recently by the Maine Association of Realtors and Maine Listings show a sales increase of 9.82 percent for all single-family existing homes sold during 2020. Values increased by double digits with the statewide median… Read more »

Meet Team JMZ at Newcastle Realty

Teams of Real Estate brokers are the new trend in Real Estate firms across the country, with Newcastle Realty on the forefront in this area. Lorrie Zeiner, a seasoned broker with over 35 years experience reaching from Camden to Kennebunk, became Dean Jacobs’ mentor two years ago. Dean’s business background prompted him to approach Lorrie… Read more »

Newcastle Realty Finishes Strong in 2019

Newcastle Realty completed another banner year in 2019 with 168 transactions and $43 Million in sales, putting them in the forefront of the Damariscotta area market. In spite of a very tight supply of for-sale inventory, the number of homes sold during 2019 is at a statistical dead heat with 2018, Maine’s best year ever… Read more »

Cheney Financial Group Recognizes Outstanding Service at Awards Dinner

Dennis Hilton, CEO of Cheney Financial Group, and Suzanne Strachan, President of Cheney Insurance, hosted the annual celebration dinner at The 1812 Farm. The spirit of cooperation, comradery, and team-work by the entire team of 35 CFG associates was recognized. CFG, comprised of Newcastle Realty, Cheney Insurance and Newcastle Vacation Rentals are the leading providers… Read more »

Helping to combat hunger in Lincoln County!

In the spirit of Community Giving, employees from Cheney Financial Group volunteered to help the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Damariscotta-Newcastle fight hunger in Lincoln County. One in seven persons is hungry in Lincoln County. The bell ringing season starts each November and runs through Christmas Eve. Volunteers are the difference between an empty kettle… Read more »

Cheney Financial Group Wraps Up Season’s Events Supporting Local Art, Music and Food!

Cheney Financial Group is comprised of Cheney Insurance, Newcastle Realty and Newcastle Vacation Rentals, all locally owned and managed by a group of dedicated employees. Together, and separately, all three companies have a strong commitment to supporting local businesses and bringing together community.           This summer, CFG hosted three Local Flavors… Read more »

Local Flavors Summer Series- A Huge Success!

Cheney Financial Group hosted the second of three fun summer events for the community filled with laughter and networking on Thursday, August 15. The events support and showcase local artists, local musicians, local food, local brews and wine.  Delicious hors d’oeuvres and tastings of Oxbow and Allagash beer and Cellardoor wine were provided by Lurie… Read more »

Spacious Custom Cape in Damariscotta!

Don’t miss making this your next family home… at 66 Back Meadow Road. Extended Cape privately sited, conveniently located and beautifully built by one of the area’s finest local builders. The home features an open concept kitchen/dining/living area, first floor master bedroom suite, den or office, three large bedrooms on the second floor and a… Read more »