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Thinking of Retiring Soon on The Maine Waterfront?
Thinking of retiring soon? Want something on the Waterfront / Lakeside in Maine? Or, Maybe, your retirement dream includes moving to real estate in a slightly warmer climate. Here are a few suggestions from SmartMoney that might be a little more “retirement” friendly than their more “famous” (read “more expensive”) neighbors:
● Prescott, Ariza., opposed to Sedona
● St. Augustine, Fla., instead of Sarasota
● Chattanooga, Tenn., instead of Ashville, N.C.
● Bloomington, Ind., instead of Madison, Wis.
● Caron City, Nev., instead of Boulder, Colo.
● Auburn, Ala., instead of Pinehurst, N.C.
● Bellingham, Wash., instead of Eugene, Ore.
● San Luis Obispo, Calif., instead of Santa Barbara, Calif.
If you are thinking of relocating, please contact me. I may be able to both help you sell your current home AND help you locate the new perfect retirement spot! If Maine is where you want to retire to, I would be more than happy to assist you in your search that that perfect place on the water. You can find us online at http://www.meservier.com
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Maines Economic Times Force Households To Double up | Gray Maine Homes For Sale
A contributing factor to lower household growth was a drop in household headship rates caused by “doubling up.” In other words, some people were forced into combining households to save money during difficult financial times, possibly due to loss of their home or by foreclosure. Household headship rates for all age groups have also fallen since 2005, especially among those under age 35.
Of course, what is going to happen to headship rates in the future remains uncertain. If economic conditions and the foreclosure crisis do not improve, rates may continue to fall. But given the improved affordability conditions, employed workers may soon form households and thus boost headship rates. In most cases, doubling up is only a temporary solution for people — they will eventually prefer to find their own places to live.
The good news, according to the Joint Center, is that the “echo-boom” generation — those born between 1986 and 2005 — will have a tremendous impact on starter homes over the next 15 years. The echo-boom generation, currently at 80.8 million, is even larger than the baby-boom generation. It is projected to grow to 92.9 million by 2025. Meanwhile, baby boomers will boost demand for senior housing.
Great News For Maine Waterfront Home Buyers
Congress has passed a bill extending the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline to September 30, 2010. This is a huge win for homebuyers, and the National Association of Realtors worked closely with members of Congress to make it happen.
The extension applies only to transactions that had ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010, and have not yet closed. There will be no gap between June 30 and the date the President signs the bill into law.
Additionally, Congress has extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30th. The bill is retroactive and will cover the lapse period from June 1, 2010, to the date the law is enacted. NAR will continue to work with Congress on the NFIP Reform bill.
For additional information on both the tax credit deadline and the NFIP, visit Realtor.org/Government_Affairs.
Wales Road, Sabattus, Maine Real Estate Listings & Homes For Sale Provided by Sue Meservier
Waterfront estate best describes this quality built 5 bedroom, 4 ½ bath grand colonial. Wonderful floor plan includes an open concept first floor layout featuring a great room with fireplace and cathedral ceilings overlooking the beautiful water and mountain views and a house-wide deck leading to the water. First floor offers spacious master suite and formal living room and dining rooms. Second floor offers an open hallway overlooking the great room and providing access to the 3 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths. One bedroom enjoys a private bath, whicle the other two bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath. The daylight basement offers a game room and a spacious in-law apartment. This amazing home enjoys 500’ of privately-owned sandy beach waterfront and is nicely situated on a 4.6 acre lot within an easy commute to the Maine Turnpike. House-wide, maintenance-free decks face the water and lead to a lakeside patio with a screen room. 3 car attached garage…more at…Listing Details: Sabattus, Maine Real Estate Listings & Homes For Sale Provided by Sue Meservier.
Monmouth Maine Waterfront Real Estate Listings & Homes For Sale
Monmouth
This charming Monmouth Maine Cochnewagon year-round waterfront home offers 3 floors of living space and is conveniently located close to the center of quaint village setting near Monmouth town center. Beautifully done and maintained, this lovely home offers amazing waterside living with a lovely landscaped lot, dock, great water frontage and beautiful views from inside and out! Beautiful wood flooring, formal dining, livingroom with wood stove, knotty pine den/library, glassed porch overlooking the lake, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a large master bedroom suite on the 2nd level with lots of water views. The lower level is completely finished offering 2 of the 4 bedrooms, a full bath and a large family room with wood stove. Practical and functional conveniences include public sewer and generator. There's plenty of space inside and out for relaxing and entertaining for years to come!
Sue Meservier
Meservier & Associates
The Maine Real Estate Network
34 Center Street
Auburn, ME 04210
office: 207-784-2525
email: agent@meservier.com
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