David Roberts (207) 741-2006

Here in Southern Maine it's steady as she goes for Home Sales.

Sales of Maine’s single-family existing homes increased 4.34 percent during the month of December, the sixth consecutive month that Maine home sales increased over 2010. The statewide median sales price over the past 12 months is $160,000.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports a national single-family existing homes sales hike of 4.3 percent in December, compared to December 2010. The National median sales price is $165,100. In the regional Northeast, sales increased 3.3 percent, while the Northeast median sales price is $231,300 over the past 12 months.

Since the groundhog has predicted an early spring, look for an active spring market.

Autumn...A great time of year to look at large parcels of vacant land. Trees are golden and red, crisp breeze and no insects and the remaining greenery is still lush.

This 36 acre parcel of land in Baldwin, Maine, listed at $89,900 is one of those types of parcels. However an unsuspecting danger lurks. Walking the land, twigs crack, leaves rustle and the sound of someone walking the woods can sound very much like wildlife.

Know your hunting seasons for the various game, types of seasons, bow hunting, muzzle loader, firearm and youth seasons. Wear blaze orange, bring your compass and map, a signal device such as a whistle and have your cell phone with you whether theres a question of signal or not. Backpack a warm coat, wear waterproof footgear and an energy boosting snack. And if you know the parcel, be aware of where the hunters tree stands and overlooks are and make sure to make some noise - the human voice type to let hunters know you are around.

Be safe.

David Roberts Weichert Realtors-Waterglen Group Portland Maine 207-741-2006

and Registered Maine Guide

Fall - the tourists are gone, as are the thoughts of the beach.

However this is the perfect time to look at Maine waterfront properties especially on lakes and ponds throughout Maine.

During the summer months, rental cottages often limit showings to Saturdays during the key exchange period and scheduling showings during the week can be hit or miss as to not interfere with BBQ's and other summerime fun.

In the fall it's another story. Many cottages and homes might see limited use on weekends or are being winterized and sellers are often feeling a little end of season desperation and are more likely to drop their price in an effort to grab that late season buyer.

So get out there and look! Schedule a full day of showings and get a jump on next year. Next spring you can be preparing for your own summer of fun.

WEICHERT, REALTORS ANNOUNCES DAVID ROBERTS, ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

Weichert, Realtors® - Waterglen Group is pleased to announce and recognize David K. Roberts as their Rookie of the Year. . This award is based on 2009 sales volume for the company among sales agents who have had their license less than 18 months. David has quickly built his portfolio of real estate business extending from Greater Portland to the Sebago Lakes Region.

David lives in the historic Ferry Village area of South Portland, Maine with his family.

Andrew Snyder, Weichert, Realtors - Waterglen Group's Designated Broker said: "In this challenging real estate market, David is a great role model for new agents for generating sales through hard work and excellent service to his buyers and sellers. Waterglen is extremely proud to have David on our team."

Weichert, Realtors® - Waterglen Group is located on Portland's Waterfront at 100 Commercial Street on the corner of Portland Pier and has a branch office in Old Orchard Beach at 94 Saco Ave, offering real estate services in residential, commercial and investment property.

The Southern Maine area experienced a busy fall with the first time homebuyer tax incentive driving a portion of the market. With the new extended and expanded version of the tax credit - allowing buyers to take advantage of the credit in the first quarter of the new year shows great promise in continuing the trend in to the new year.

We are even seeing buyers staring to jump back into the middle portion of the market ($250-500K) homes and I am working with home buyers actively looking in what is a traditionally slower time of the year during the holiday season. This is good news - heading toward stability in the marketplace in 2010.

All the best - and a prosperous new year to all!

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