South Berwick, ME

SOUTH BERWICK Maine — The risk of carbon monoxide is a continuous threat to Maine families during winter time. On average, about 150 people are treated for carbon monoxide poisoning in the state of Maine every year.

South Berwick Rescue and South Berwick Fire Dept. invite you to a free seminar that will address the hazards of carbon monoxide including causes, prevention, and recognizing the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.

This seminar will be held at the auditorium in the town hall on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. There will be a question/answer period at the conclusion of the presentations. Please call 207-384-2300 for more info or to reserve your seat. Your safety is our #1 concern!

SOUTH BERWICK MAINE PROPERTIES UNDER 250K

There are 35 properties for sale in South Berwick Maine under 250K as of 4/21/2010. Of that number 18 are priced under 200K and 17 are in the 200-250K range.

The majority of these properties are single family homes with a couple being condominiums. South Berwick Maine has been a Town which has consistently offered affordable housing and for this and many other resons it has become increasingly popular.

Homes for sale in South Berwick under 250K which are in desirable areas and good condition do not stay available very long. And the areas of South Berwick which are desirable continues to expand as the town enjoys a renaissance along its downtown area.

Recently the South Berwick Village Historic District was entered into the National Register of Historic Places. The Village was nominated for enty into the national register by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission. Typically such a designation increases tourism,businees and real estate prices. All positive for Sout Berwick. It suggests this might be a good time to purchase a South Berwick home for sale under 250K.

To search for South Berwick homes for sale and the entire Maine MLS, visit SOUTHERN MAINE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

You are invited to visit my website at www.johnfennessey.com or e-mail me at John@BeanGroup.com.

("Based on information from the Maine Real Estate information system, inc on April 21, 2010. Provided by an individual user of MREIS. MREIS has not reviewed the contents and does not make any representation, warranties or guaranties regarding the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any statistical information provided.")

(Above- South Berwick Classic Colonial priced at 209K, MLS 969445)

April 8-10, 7 p.m. "Bye Bye Birdie" presented by Wells Players, directed by George N. Perkins with musical direction by Larry Downing, $8/adults, $5/students and seniors, reservations required, Wells High School, 200 Sanford Road, Wells. FMI: 207.646.7011, www.wocsd.org.

April 9, 7 p.m. Woodcock Watch, walk the fields of Wells Reserve at sunset with Paul Dest to look and listen for the aerial courtship sky dance of the famed timeberdoodle! $5/members, $7/non-members, reservations required, meet at Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207.646.1555, www.wellsreserve.org.

April 9, 7:30 p.m. "A Taste of Maine Humor" with Maine storyteller John McDonald, $5, Dyer Library, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207.937.2520, www.dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org.

April 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All Gauge Model Railroad Show, featuring a large display of operating model railroads, as well as vendors and memorabilia, hosted by Sanford Lions Club, $4/adults, $10/family, free/ages 12 and under accompanied by an adult, Sanford Veterans Memorial Gym, 678 Main Street, Sanford. FMI: 207.636.3434, www.toytrains.com.

April 10, 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Refugee Trunk Show, Women's International Crafting Cooperative: Refugees from around the world will showcase their skills, Irvine Gallery, River Tree Arts, 35 Western Avenue, Kennebunk. FMI: 207.967.9120, www.rivertreearts.org.

April 10, 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. One World Film Festival, hosted by the Upper School Outreach Group to benefit the Eben Ezer School in northern Haiti, "Earth" at 2 p.m. , "Strange Things," a documentary filmed in Haiti at 4:30 p.m. "Outsourced" at 7:30 p.m., free, donations appreciated, Patricia Baldwin Whipple Arts Center Theater, Berwick Academy, 31 Academy Street, South Berwick. FMI: 207.384.2164, www.berwickacademy.org.

April 10, 8 p.m. Spring Dance, twist, stroll, disco, rock ‘n roll and more, music from the ‘50s to the ‘80s, benefits the Old Orchard Beach Alumni Association Scholarship, $10/person, bring a canned good for the local food pantry, Biddeford-Saco Elks Lodge, 68 Ocean Park Road, Saco. FMI: 207.934.9342, www.oobalumni.com.

April 10, 8-11 p.m. Spring Fling Dance, with Rachana Walsh, D.J., cash bar, free popcorn, casual dance, $10/adults, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207.324.5657, www.nassoncc.org.

April 11, 3 p.m. "An Hour to Dance," Community Chorus concert will include works inspired by movement and dance, ranging from Renaissance madrigals to 20th century pieces, Wesley Kennedy Performing Arts Center, Marshwood High School, Route 236, South Berwick. FMI: 207.384.7059, www.ccsb-sing.org.

In addition to the Marshwood School District (SAD 35) which serves South Berwick, there is also a private school located in South Berwick of some renown. It attracts students from many communities in Maine and New Hampshire. Its Berwick Academy.

Founded in 1791, Berwick Academy is the oldest educational institution in Maine. The Berwick Academy community is a dynamic, challenging and caring group of teachers and learners. It strikes a unique balance by being academically rigorous through an incredibly rich program, while tempering that challenge with a sense of caring and warmth.

Students are encourages to stretch themselves and take risks, expanding their horizons through a well-rounded approach that balances the academic experience with the extraordinary athletic, dramatic, artistic and musical options available at the school.

Berwick Academy offers K-12 and is truly one of Southern Maine and the seacoast areas educational gems.

Their website is WWW.BerwickAcademy.org

Lockboxes - most real estate agents use them. Some are electronic, some combo (think school locker). There are various reasons to use them from ease of access for other agents showing the property to the agent always knowing where the key is. They are attached with a heavy shank to the door, side wall or fence. This small metal box becomes home to a key or two. The electronic ones can track the name of the agent who used it and what time they entered the property.The electronic lockboxes can also be programmed so that they only open at specified times. Or they can be programmed to open 24hours.

Why use a lockbox? Well, motivated Buyers do not want to wait to see a house or maybe your agent can't make it to all the showings on the new listing. They help by keeping a prospect motivated to see your house without the extra effort of picking up keys. If Buyers can't inspect a home at their convenience they just might move on to another house. Especially true for the out of town relocators on a tight schedule.

Even with an electronic lockbox, simple precautions should still be made to the home. Thefts are not commonplace, but even still, it is wise to eliminate temptation.

1. Lock up or remove firearms.
2. Never leave money in plain sight - this includes piggy banks and bottles of pennies.
3. Remove extra keys from hooks in the kitchen, garage, mudroom or any other room they can be seen and picked up.
4. Turn down the volume on any answering machines. You do not want someone to overhear personal information.
5. Consider storing furs and jewelry somewhere else. Put the fur in storage and the jewelry in your safe deposit box.
6. Remove all prescription medications from the cabinets. People do open the cabinets. You want that asthma inhaler to be there when you need it!
7. Don't leave any items around that can tip off a person that you will be away. This includes calendars, theater tickets, itineraries for your next plane flight, etc.

All real estate agents should go through a check list with their Sellers to make sure the process goes smoothly and the house gets sold!

(c) 2009 Shannon Aldrich, Keller Williams Coastal Realty Portsmouth NH