Wouldn’t it be great if buying a home were as simple as playing a board game like Monopoly? All you’d have to do is find a desirable neighborhood, hand the bank a few bucks, and get your house. Of course, the home-buying process is more complicated in real life. We have put together the following list… Read more »
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Newcastle Realty Unveils New State-of-the-Art Website
People love to search online for properties and real estate, and an easy-to-use search function is the foundation for any great real estate website. For more than six months, Newcastle Realty has worked with a leading web design firm to create one of the best search experiences anywhere. The new website was recently unveiled and… Read more »
Tight Inventory Creates Opportunity for Home Sellers
Sales of previously owned homes tumbled in February as the housing market remained choked by tight inventory. Existing-home sales were at a 5.48 million seasonally adjusted annual rate last month, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday. That was down 3.7% compared with January’s sales pace, which was the strongest in a decade. The median… Read more »
Sara Rogers Joins Newcastle Realty
A Midcoast native, Sara Rogers is excited to bring her talent and commitment to Newcastle Realty’s professional team of agents. Sara has always been interested in real estate and gets excited about helping clients envision the possibilities a new home offers. She and her husband, Jason, along with children, Kadence and Logan, live in… Read more »
Debi Fox Joins Newcastle Realty
Company owner Dennis Hilton and Designated Broker Lorrie Zeiner are pleased to announce that Debi Fox has joined Newcastle Realty, the Damariscotta areas’ leading real estate company. “We are very excited to have Debi join our team of professional agents,” commented Hilton. “She is an experienced broker and well known in the local communities. We… Read more »
If You Worry About Another Housing Bubble, Consider These Four Things
It’s 2016, and home prices are rising near the levels of the housing market just before the crash. Many are asking—and wondering — if we are in some kind of housing bubble. But are we? Here are a few things to consider if you’re worried about another housing bubble. 1. The overall economy Unemployment is low,… Read more »
How Much Does Homeowners Insurance Cost?
No matter how safe and secure you feel in your home, it’s a fact of life that bad things can happen at any time—floods, fires, vandalism, theft. And that’s why homeowners insurance is a must. But how much does it cost? The average annual premium runs about $952, but a bunch of unique factors can go into calculating a… Read more »
Interest Rates Remain Low, But For How Long?
The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment; The higher the rate, the greater your payment will be. That is why it is important to look at where the experts believe rates are headed when deciding to buy now or wait until next year. The 30-year… Read more »
Featured Property – 49 Mills Road, Newcastle
This classic 1870’s Victorian has been well cared for and is situated on a corner lot that is just a short walk to downtown Newcastle and Damariscotta. The 2,500 square foot home offers nine rooms, including a formal living room with gas stove, a dining room, farmers kitchen, and study. There is a master bedroom… Read more »
What Does a Successful REALTOR Look Like?
Are you seeking help with real estate? When it comes to agents, there are a lot of choices out there, and making the right connection can ensure a successful outcome for you. Here are some things to consider: Passion Passion is one trait that the most successful leaders in every industry share. The brokers at Newcastle… Read more »
