Midcoast Maine to Sugarloaf
July 2009

From Laurie Bisson's Desk...

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Laurie Bisson
REALTOR

Smart strategies to increase home sale profits

The proposition of selling a home is getting better with each passing day according to a recently released report from the National Association of Realtors. If you need to sell your home, a few smart strategies can help you increase your profits. A number of real estate pundits are pointing to the recent decline in home inventory and the fact that interest rates have increased on the 30-year fixed mortgage as a positive endorsement of a healthier housing market.

The lighter side of nature-inspired home decor

If the words "nature-inspired decor" make you think of muted wall hues or overwrought floral fabrics, it's time to rethink your take on this hot design trend. Nature-inspired design can certainly be soothing, sedate and traditional, but a plethora of new products and techniques is also bringing the bold, bright and fun side of nature indoors.

Spending on your home can save in the long run

Now that warmer weather is here, people are gearing up to make some repairs and updates to their homes. From new roofs and siding to adding state-of-art kitchen and other household appliances, people have more options than ever when it comes to making purchases that can help them save money and the environment.

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The secret to a year-long backyard vacation
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When the weather is warm, Americans flock to the water. Community pools are overflowing with children playing games, adults swim laps at the local high school pool and vacationing families excitedly splash in hotel pools and relax in nearby hot tubs. But moments at the pool are fleeting unless you know the secret to a year-long backyard vacation.

Solutions to help homeowners outsmart Mother Nature
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Protecting your home means you're pitted in a constant struggle against the forces of nature. Products and improvements that help you beat the weather are a smart investment. Look for "weather beater" products that are low maintenance or that provide solutions to harsh climates and moisture. Remember, weather damage can occur in any season, whether it's from hot or freezing temperatures, driving rains or rising flood waters.

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.
$205,000 each
6043 Reservoir Lane,
above midstation on the West Mtn trail, 4 bed, 2 1/2 bath w/ 2 bed, 3/4 bath breakaway, and radiant floor heat throughout. Location, location, location! Broker owned.
$599,000
2159 Bigelow Mtn Rd
5 bed, 3 bath, newly renovated condo w/ granite and cherry, 2 living areas incl/ wet bar, wine cooler, and ice maker. New carpet, tile, bamboo flooring and paint throughout. Hot tub and ideally located across from the base lodge.
$399,900
Snowflower Condo, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, top floor end unit with wood burning fireplace, screened-in porch, and assoc hot tub.
$294,000



Eustis Kern's Development
3 bed, 1 1/2 bath, farmer's porch, shed. Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast.
$149,899

17 Tracy Cove, Rome
3 bed, 2 bath, southerly exposure contemporary w/ new deck . Gorgeous fieldstone hearth, cathedral ceilings, private neighborhood docks at Long Pond access.
$274,000
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
$249,000
Sugarloaf lot
Sandy River Circle. .26 acre adjacent to a skiway to West Mtn Trail and common areas making this lot feel larger.
$89,000

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

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