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About Maine
Seguin - A Beacon of Shining Light on the Coast of Maine - Aug 28 04:55 PM
Anybody who has traveled to Maine knows of the rocky shoreline that characterizes our coast, specifically the mid coast Maine region. Being an avid boater, with a dream of selling real estate via motor boat, a recent trip to Sequin pictured here and located at the mouth of the Kennebec River has been guiding ships safely since its commission in 1795. No longer manned year round, the Friends of Seguin have done a wonderful job preserving this ...
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Buying Your Own Winter Jacket...What We Do In Northern Maine! - Oct 13 10:50 AM
As a child growing up on a Northern Maine farm, money did not grow on trees...and from an early age, my three brothers and I all pitched in to the daily operation. We saw two parents working hard, and were brought along into the day to day work routine. Did not feel picked on, as everyone was working. Felt glad to be able to be able to help, to be needed, to have value and ...
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Some good news from Maine? - Jan 01 09:37 AM
Prices for single family, existing homes increased 1.62% in November 2007 compared to November 2006. In figures reported yesterday by MREIS (Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc.), REALTORS reported 891 sales in Maine in November, compared to 997 sales during November 2006, a drop of 10.63 percent. The median sales price for such a home was 188,000 in November, up from 185,000 in November 2006. The median sales price is defined as the figure where 50% ...
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Do you have a special place? - Mar 17 01:14 AM
After reading several articles this evening about short sales, foreclosures, uncooperative buyers and sellers, I asked myself, "Isn't it time to go on vacation?" Though I take my laptop and stay current with the happenings of my business, I spend much less time thinking about real estate when I'm away.
For the past several years, Don and I have spent our vacations in Maine. It started eight years ago, when for our 25th anniversary we did a ...
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Maine Increasing Real Estate Transfer Taxes.....A Lot! - Jun 10 12:12 AM
Currently, the state of Maine requires an equal division of the real estate transfer tax at closing to the tune of $4.40 per thousand, shared equally between buyers and sellers. It's not a horrific number, pretty average from what I can tell by looking at some other states. Boiled down, if you are either buying or selling a home that is priced at $200,000.00, then at the closing table, you will pay to the state of Maine ...
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NO DOWNPAYMENT MORTGAGE - Jun 17 02:12 PM
Just when you thought you couldn't buy a home if you have No Downpayment, some previously unpopular government programs are back, and easier than ever. One Mortgage Program that is available in most areas of Maine and New Hampshire is the USDA Rural Development Program. Under this federally guaranteed program, the qualifying and approval process is much simpler now, and so is the appraisal. Here are some benefits of the program:
Seller can pay closing costs and prepaids for ...
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Real Estate Brokers....Who Needs Reality TV...We Go In And Out Of Homes Like The Shows! - Apr 09 04:26 PM
Showing this morning of an older lady's home. As you walk thru the tour, you point out the high points but also see the life of the owner flash before your eyes. There is the picture of their marriage 70 years ago, and her husband is no longer with her. There is the artwork of kids on the refrigerator of the great grandchildren who were here last Thanksgiving from out of town for the holiday. There ...
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Asked Alot "How Far Are You From Boston, New York...Neptune?" - Oct 02 09:19 PM
Maine is one big honking state...how far is it from various state towns and cities..And how far to some major New England cities. Here are the numbers....
Approximate driving distances from Portland to the following towns:
Augusta - 57 miles Bath - 37 miles Boothbay Harbor - 60 miles Brunswick - 21 miles Camden - 88 miles Freeport - 16 miles Kennebunks - 29 miles Kittery - 55 miles Old Orchard Beach - 14 miles Ogunquit ...
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What would you do with an extra $38,000? - Apr 16 09:53 AM
If you were the Maine Association of Realtors, you'd give it away to some fabulous, creative, and deserving Maine residents!
Yesterday, the Maine Association of Realtors announced the launch of the Your Piece of Maine YouTube Contest. The purpose of the contest is for people in Maine to share through the video format why they would like to own a piece of the state where they love to live. It's also an opportunity for people who already ...
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Why is the residential sector slow to embrace GREEN? - May 16 04:51 PM
In a sales meeting today, at Keller Williams Mid Maine, we were told of a move that our nearest KW Market Center had had just made. The move was monumental, in that the new facility was one of the first of it's kind in Maine, to occur to a true "green" building. Not only were the building materials considered in the construction to be green, but all aspects of daily operations including lighting and the weighing of all recyclable ...
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Maine Market Reports
Week Between Christmas And News Years Should Be A National Holiday! - Dec 19 07:52 PM
Think about it...each year I find this week has several challenges. Many folks are gone out of state to family homes to visit. So getting into their homes to show them and finding the buyer not tied up with gift exchanges or likewise on the road to open gifts under someone else's tree. Or the owner and buyer are running to this church social, this kid's holiday sports classic or just are worn out from ...
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"Your Piece Of Maine" - Time To Own A 1st, 2nd Or Investment Home Never Better! - Apr 13 09:31 AM
You Tube And MAR (Maine Association Of Realtors) have launched a campaign to get the word out that now is the time to buy a Maine home. Why now?Low low rates for starters. Attractive selection from Maine coastal and lake homes, to first time home buyer Maine State Housing properties to rural country homes with acreage. Investment and multi unit property supplies offer tremendous options for someone in the market for Maine real estate now. ...
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High Gas Prices...Are You Making Changes Or Just Pumping As Usual? - Dec 16 05:30 PM
The airline industry knows we will do more and more to get the cheap fare...heck in time, we'll be washing the windows, checking wipers, and helping change the oil to get a cheap seat. But with gas, it is high anywhere you go. So are you doing a better job of making your trips count, doing many things along the way? (As if brokers were nto already running a tight ship and not wasting steps ...
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Will this rate cut be enough? - Dec 11 03:27 PM
You may already have heard from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke that the Fed today cut the Federal Funds Rate and the Discount Rate. While they made the move in order to stimulate growth in the economy and prevent further deterioration in the financial markets, there is concern from Wall Street as to whether the 25 basis point cut was enough. Apparently, the Street was expecting more as we saw the market drop today.
The more and more I read, ...
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Maine Real Estate Market Report: 2nd quarter 2008 - Jul 01 04:33 PM
Here are the latest statistics for our Real Estate Market.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns, or would like to a free current market evaluation for your property.
The Tanya Busch Team, Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine
207-689-9880 info@TanyaB.com www.TanyaB.com
34 Center Street Auburn, ME 04210
ROLLING QUARTER CHART
From March 1, 2007 - May 31, 2007 and March 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008
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Cumberland County Market Activity - Jul 01 09:56 AM
Last Friday, statistics were released indicating that the number of sales and the median sale price once again dropped in Cumberland County. There were 602 sales for the rolling quarter of this March, April, and May, compared with 779 sales last March, April, and May (-22.72%). The median price also dropped from $245,500 to $233,688 (-4.81%).
However, interest rates have been seeing a slow but steady increase, which most lenders are predicting will continue. With prices ...
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Maine Single Family Home Sales drop 28% from January 2007 - Feb 27 07:44 PM
Sales of single family homes skidded to 495 in January compared with a total of 688 in the same month in 2007. These figures were released by the Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. earlier this week.More bad news for sellers - the statewide median sales prices for those homes dropped 2.22 percent to $185,000 vs. $189,200 in January 2007. The median sales price indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half ...
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Maine Housing Stats Show Promise - Jan 18 01:44 PM
Brought to you by Sam Armentrout, A Southern Maine Real Estate Agent at CHR Realty/ GMAC Real Estate
Whispers of recession have begun to increase in amplitude and frequency. Employment, economy, relief, the fed, crunch; all dinner table vocab for even the most media sheltered of Americans. Despite the frenzy of discouraging statistics, 2007 data from Maine's Real Estate Market shows promise.
Of Maine's 16 counties, 10 showed an annual increase in either sale price, number sold or both. While there's no ...
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Kennebec County Real Estate Market Report - Oct 24 03:15 PM
Maine Real Estate - Kennebec County Market Report
3rd Quarter 2007
The following report contains sales information pulled from the MREIS MLS for the 3rd quarter of 2007 (07/01/07-09/30/07).
There are currently 1303 residential properties listed for sale in Kennebec County on the MLS for a total List Price value of $289,903,421.
The average List Price for these properties is $222,489.
During the 3rd quarter of 2007, 393 residential properties were recorded as SOLDin Kennebec County
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Maine Real Estate Press Release - Sales And Median Prices Are Up - Aug 28 03:03 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SALES AND MEDIAN PRICES OF MAINE REAL ESTATE BOTH UP OVER FOUR PERCENT IN JULY
SOUTH PORTLAND (August 28, 2007) - Unit sales and median sales prices of Maine's single-family homes rose over four percent in July. According to the Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc., Realtors reported selling 4.26 percent more homes this July when compared to July 2006. Not only did sales increase: the median sales prices for the homes sold increased 4.74 ...
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Maine News & Events
Maine Open House information coming soon on the web - Sep 22 01:52 PM
Maine Real Estate Information System (MREIS) will soon be posting open house information on their website, MREIS.com. This information will be extracted from MLXchange and available for public viewing. Brokers: Now's the time to start getting in the habit of posting your open house information on MLX. Buyers: Stay tuned for an announcement on the rollout date and more details (there will be customized search features, etc.)--the newspaper will no longer be the only local source for open ...
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Maine Fall Colors Just Starting To Appear...Learn More On Foliage Highlights! - Sep 21 05:59 AM
Cool nights, warm sunny days during fall in Maine. Fall officially arives on Sunday morning at 5:51 AM . In the back of one's mind is getting the winter heating wood in or pre buying oil...while fantastic leave colors explode in the next three weeks. In Maine in fall besides leaf peekers gravitating to see the work of Jack Frost, many towns have festivals around the multi color back drop. Like an excuse to head north to ...
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HAP, HAP, Hooray! - Jan 24 04:52 PM
For any of you who don't know, Brunswick Naval Air Station, or BNAS, is scheduled to close beginning in 2009. I could get into a very long discussion of my feelings regarding the closure, but that won't help anything. So rather than grumbling, I've started looking for ways to help those who are going to be affected by the closure. Keep in mind that these are military people who aren't easily upset. As military families they have been through ...
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"Honey..the lawn police are here...seems we have a little problem...." - Oct 14 07:45 AM
Rules, strict narrow zoning, fines, moratoriums...code enforcement times fifty. Face it..there are lots of people in urban areas. Translation = many do's and don'ts. In Northern Maine, in your Houlton, Presque Isle, Caribou and The Valley population centers..you have zoning. But not the kind that restricts the color you can paint your house, or prohibits hanging laundry or keeping your garage doors closed at all times. No lawn police knocking on your door with a ...
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Did You See Anything Like This On The Way To Work This Morning? (Gawking..) - Sep 20 10:44 AM
This is a lot of hamburg...saw Mr Giant Moose while enjoying the countryside and sunrise on the way into work from the lake this morning. Do you have critters like this to spot heading to work...or are you looking at the back of six lanes of bumpers with angry people making lots of creative hand gestures? Do you take an hour to get to work in the morning...on a good day if you leave when ...
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The Best of Maine! - Dec 10 08:10 AM
I just received my monthly copy of DownEast Magazine..an event I look forward to every month! For those of you unfamiliar with the magazine, it is a must-read for anyone living in, moving to, or even just mildly interested in Maine. It is filled with incredible pictures, restaurant reviews, area highlights, real estate, and lots of articles about just regular people who call Maine home. This issue they included their "Best of Maine" list, and I'm ...
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Maine Real Estate Owners And Sellers Should Not Wait To List Property. - Apr 06 10:09 AM
He who hesitates, misses opportunities. As a real estate broker, REALTORS should instruct their clients that this is the time to buy and sell. Low rates, that renting is throwing cash in the trash. In Northern Maine we still have snow on the ground, and it is easy for a property owner to think no one will want to look at my home now. Or the home owner could think I don't want to move ...
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The Kids Are Gone, You Are Heating, Cleaning Too Big A Home..Apartment Life! - Jun 05 03:29 PM
Consider this...look around and see all the singles or couples living and rambling and heating a large single family home. If you purchase a multi unit or converted your home if it is big enough into apartments, a new easier, lower cost phase of living could happen. Consider this...your grandmother lives in the first floor apartment instead of assisted living across town for a large monthly rent. Your favorite aunt/uncle live on the second floor while ...
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Living Without Power Could Make You A More Efficient! - Nov 24 03:30 PM
Suzie needs her special pair of jeans for the big high school dance tonight...its 20 minutes before the shin dig. What do you do? One wash load on hyper speed for one pair of jeans to avoid social disaster for Suzie? If you lived off line, with no power, Suzie would have washed the jeans yesterday and hung them to dry in front of the wood heater in the cathedral living room. Heck, in the ...
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Happy But Tired New England Brokers, Bankers, Inspectors, Appraisers Today... - Oct 19 08:29 AM
And the media had the Red Sox dead and buried for the year...until..wait..what is this..7-1 win over Cleveland Indians? Watched with great glee until after midnight as Josh Beckett fanned batter after batter. The Boston Red Sox have been behind in the count before and rose to the occassion. See you Saturday night in Boston as Shilling takes to the mound. He has been there before remember? No bloody sock this year...cool, calm and in ...
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Maine Listings
136 Old Mill Rd, Sanford ME 04073 - Jul 05 01:57 PM
This tastefully decorated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers over 1500 square feet of living space, with an open flow between the living room, dining room and kitchen. A slider opens off the deck onto a deck on which to enjoy summer bbq fun. Enjoy hours of relaxation watching pups or tykes run safely around the lovely fenced in yard.
Located in a great location, within minutes of town convenience's, ...
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21 Mackenzie Way, Sanford ME 04073 - Jul 05 01:20 PM
SANFORD MAINE!
So much to offer in this area...lakes, the ocean, skiing, hiking, shopping, and just a little over an hour to Boston, and of course, some of the best sports - Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins - what more can you ask??
This home is located within easy acces to any of the above, in a fairly new, coveted, small subdivision!!
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0 Asbury Lane, Acton ME 04001 - Jul 03 05:19 PM
ENJOY YOUR SUMMERS SWIMMING IN A SOUTHERN MAINE LAKE!
Swim, fish, play and build. "The Ridge" provides the perfect opportunity to build your year-round or get-a-way home. This wooded 5.16 acre lot is located in an area of quality homes, with protective covenents. Deeded beach rights on 700 acre Balch Lake. Asking 59,900.
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Commercial Property in Mechanic Falls Maine - Jun 23 01:51 PM
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Can you afford the beach-town lifestyle? - Jun 18 01:41 PM
When locals think of Old Orchard Beach, often the pictures that come to mind are ferris wheels, french fries, and tourists partying it up on the boardwalk. However, their is a quieter side of Old Orchard, called Ocean Park. This area is very "Old Maine" with cottages, quiet streets, and just a few friendly corner stores. It's an area worth spending some time, and the setting for this updated condo:
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Low Cost Maine Homes For Sale...Something In All Price Ranges Here! - Jun 07 10:23 AM
You're in a hurry, you want to know about some deals..
so quickly, what can MOOERS REALTY
show you that is a real deal on the current
market today?
Check out this home to right! $19,900! Near Ski area, sided, new furnace, original woodwork and hardwood floors! Bargain!
The storefront below offers a second floor apartment! High exposure lot on US Rt 2! New metal roof and new furnace! Whoa....$54,900 is all!
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The Captain’s Quarters Condominiums - Jun 04 09:46 PM
Announcing Portland's exciting, new condominium project on the historic Eastern Prom. The Captain's Quarters features 7 comfortable units at 102 Eastern Promenade in a restored Victorian building, all with fabulous water views, updated finishes, period details and many with fireplaces. The common area includes 2 spacious decks, a sitting room, spectacular outdoor garden and patio and a restored, 2 story Carriage House with an exercise room on the second floor and secures storage on the ...
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"Hey Martha...Check This Maine Land For Sale On Water Out! Borders Canada Too!" - Jun 03 09:27 AM
On The Canadian border...really? What does it look like when you are on the border anyway? Do you wander across by mistake and then stealth bombers or attack helicopters show up and you end up eating three meals a day of bread and water? No...you won't have to wonder where the border is..neat visual monuments with Canada / US on each side and the International Boundary Commission keeps the border cleared of trees so obvious when ...
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Square Lake T16 R5 Property For Sale With Log Cottage & Bunk House! 3 Lots! #7648 - May 29 04:51 PM
Over 8100 Acre Lake To Enjoy! Located in unspoiled, off the beaten path Aroostook County Maine! Let us send you more information! Three lots, immaculate condition, updated. If you want to enjoy four seasons with a lake for a neighbor..a big lake filled with fish and good times for all ages, ask for more on this new listing. info@mooersrealty.com Visit www.mooersrealty.com Dial 207.532.6573 Maine..the way life should be! $269,900!
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NEW LISTING 71 Madison ST North Berwick, ME - May 27 10:12 AM
Everyone PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY!!!
Quaint 4 Bedroom Cape nestled in a beautiful neighborhood w/ Commercial Possibilities. Close to all the ME and NH points and downtown North Berwick. Enjoy the natural sunlight inside along with the quiet Backyard.4 x 40,000/a Bedroom equals Happy Home!!!
Route 4 South, through intersection of Route 9, left onto Madison Street.Route 9 to Main Street, Bear Right 3rd on your right is Madison Street.
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Top Real Estate Agents & Brokers:
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Andrew Mooers | Northern Maine Real Estate / Aroostook County Broker
MOOERS REALTY
/real-estate/ME/Aroostook County/Houlton
Houlton, ME
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Tanya Busch
Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine
/real-estate/ME/Androscoggin County/Poland
Poland, ME
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Bruce Edgerly
Ogunquit Sunrise Properties
/real-estate/ME/York County/Ogunquit
Ogunquit, ME
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Michael Meservier
Meservier & Associates at Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine
/real-estate/ME/Androscoggin County/Auburn
Auburn, ME
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Maine Real Estate Broker, Barbara Hershey
Court Street Realty, Maine
/real-estate/ME/Sagadahoc County/Bath
Bath, ME
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Jon Whitney
MrLakefront Keller Williams
/real-estate/ME/Cumberland County/Casco
Casco, ME
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Sue Paige
ERA Today Realty, Naples ME 04055
/real-estate/ME/Cumberland County/Naples
Naples, ME
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Liz Foley
Town Square Realty Group
/real-estate/ME/York County/Sanford
Sanford, ME
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Rick Beal
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
/real-estate/ME/Cumberland County/Portland
Portland, ME
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Kristen Wheatley
Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine
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Norway, ME
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Top Mortgage Professionals:
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Linda Peters
Franklin American Mortgage Company
/real-estate/ME/York County/York
York, ME
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ALPHA OMEGA MORTGAGE, LLC
ALPHA OMEGA MORTGAGE, LLC
/real-estate/ME/Androscoggin County/Sabattus
Sabattus, ME
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Lakewood Capital Inc.
Lakewood Capital Inc.
/real-estate/ME/Cumberland County/Brunswick
Brunswick, ME
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Doug Hersom
Lakewood Capital Inc.
/real-estate/ME/Cumberland County/Brunswick
Brunswick, ME
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Millard Dowd
The Home Mortgage Loan Co.
/real-estate/ME/Androscoggin County/Auburn
Auburn, ME
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Melissa Cooledge
First Choice Home Loans
/real-estate/ME/Cumberland County/Scarborough
Scarborough, ME
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East Coast Mortgage Group L.L.C.
East Coast Mortgage Group L.L.C.
/real-estate/ME/Androscoggin County/Auburn
Auburn, ME
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First Call Mortgage Company
First Call Mortgage Company
/real-estate/ME/York County/Kittery
Kittery, ME
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Robert Staab
First Horizon
/real-estate/ME/Cumberland County/Brunswick
Brunswick, ME
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GIA Mortgage Corporation
GIA Mortgage Corporation
/real-estate/ME/York County/York
York, ME
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