Midcoast Maine to Sugarloaf
February 2010

From Laurie Bisson's Desk...

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- Noah Freeman & Hannah England

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- Ken and Dianna Olmsted

Laurie Bisson
REALTOR

Selling your home? Easy improvements to attract buyers

Real estate pros often coach their clients on the value of making "curb appeal" improvements to help sell their homes. Outside painting and minor repairs signal that the house has been well cared for.

Five surprising facts about fireplaces

When it comes to creating ambiance and warmth in a home, nothing can beat a fireplace, especially during this time of year. But are you aware that the right fireplace or stove can also help reduce your heating costs? Or that your existing fireplace's efficiency can be boosted significantly by installing an insert, and for less money than you might think?

The home improvement that can 'green' your winter

Spring and summer needn't be the only seasons of "green." In fact, winter is a great time to green your home, especially if you undertake improvements that deliver environmental, economic, emotional and physical health benefits. Adding a skylight delivers all those green pluses - and it's doable even during winter.

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Understanding your credit opens the door to home-buying success
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With many signs pointing to the beginnings of a recovery in the housing market, potential home buyers can still find plenty of selection, low prices and low interest rates. If you're thinking of buying a home, now might be the right time, but before you contact a real estate agent or apply for a mortgage, your top priority should be checking your credit report to see if your credit is in good shape.

Add value, living space and enjoyment with a finished basement
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Finishing a basement is a favorite technique of home flippers - investors who purchase distressed properties for a low price, renovate them and sell for a profit. While flipping may not be in your future, you can still borrow a page from the flipper's handbook and finish your basement to improve your home's value.

Featured Listings
2617 & 2618 Alder Brook Lane,
Snowbrook Condos
1 bedroom with loft bedroom, 2 bath, nicely kept with Sugarloaf views, inside access to each other, buy with family or friends, great rental numbers.
$185,000 ea or $360,000 pkg
6043 Reservoir Lane,
6 bed/3.5 bath, trailside, ski in/out on West Mtn trail above midstation, Jotul fireplace insert, tiled radiant floor heat throughout, central vac, one car garage, breakaway apt, broker owned
$549,000
Redington East 2030 Ridge View
3 bed/2 bath, open living and dining, kitchen w/stainless, master w/balcony, wood burning fireplace, bonus room in basement, large deck for entertaining, storage shed
$220,000
2029 Blanchard Ave, Redington North
3+ bed/2 renovated baths, three level contemporary w/ sauna, 2 lofts w/balconies, large deck for entertaining, Sugarloaf Mtn views, garage
$224,000



Redington East, 2003 Pine St
3+ bed/2.5 bath, open living, dining, and kitchen, wood burning stove, large deck, sleeps 12, bonus room in basement, shed, new roof and exterior paint

$199,900
Redington North 2002 Kagan Court
3+ bed/2 bath, three level contemporary, master w/balcony, living area w/deck, and breakfast bar off kitchen have great Sugarloaf Mtn views, private lot
$199,000
2619 Alder Brook Lane
Snowbrook Condo, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, top floor end unit with woodburning fireplace, assoc. indoor pool and hot tubs, ice skating rink, and tennis courts
$234,000
Sandy River Circle lot
build your dream home in this exclusive West Mtn neighborhood, great Bigelow Mtn views, on ski way to trail
$78,500
6065 Sandy River Circle,
West Mtn

6 bedroom, 5.5 bath w/ two expansive living areas, gourmet kitchen, marble steam/shower room, hot tub w/ indoor/outdoor fieldstone fireplace, breakaway apt.
$849,000
Village on the Green,
6019 Nice DR

4 bed/3.5 bath, energy efficient, gas fireplace, screened-in porch, hot tub on deck, one car garage, great Sugarloaf Mtn views, Village on the Green neighborhood convenient to both summer golf
& winter skiing
$399,900
Coplin, 15 Reed RD
2+ bed/1 bath, recently renovated home or hunting/snowmobiling/ski camp close to Sugarloaf and AT, newly built deck, cozy
w/ woodstove & Rinnai heater
$118,999
125 Court ST, Farmington
3 unit multi-unit in close proximity to UMF and downtown. Many system updates and fully rented make this a great investment.
$199,000

Laurie Bisson
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
50 Sewall Street, Second Floor Portland, Maine 04101

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