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How (and Why) to Get Pre-Approved for a Home Mortgage
It’s the first question every home buyer must address: How can I “shop” for a house without knowing what I can afford? That’s where getting pre-approved for a home mortgage comes in. Getting pre-approved is …
Best-Ever Mother’s Day Gift—Get Her a She-Shed!
If you are totally hip to All Things Cool and Comfortable, you likely already know what a “she-shed” is. But—just in case you don’t—we thought we’d kick off this post with a picture-perfect definition of “she-shed” recently offered by Realtor.com Deputy Editor …
View MoreSmart Ways to Choose a Home Builder in the Lewiston-Auburn Area
Here’s a simple but crucial question to ask yourself even 6 years later: How did the pandemic change you? In an article on the topic, Time magazine stated, “It encouraged us to think more deeply about who …
View MoreCreate Your Maine Dream House! Here’s How!
Here’s an interesting trivia question for you: According to research conducted by USA Today, what is “The Most Peaceful State in America”?
If you guessed Maine, you’re exactly right. With our low crime rate, beautiful New England landscape, …
View MoreBest Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Lewiston-Auburn
Like making a great bowl of chowder, creating a kid-friendly town requires the exact right ingredients. Two of them—especially in this day and age—are “a safe place to live” and “lots of fun, stimulating things to do.” If you want to raise …
View MoreUnderstanding Maine’s Homestead Exemption & Other Tax Benefits
Do you fully understand how Maine’s Homestead Exemption and Property Tax Relief Law benefit you as a homeowner? Are you poised to take advantage of them? Let’s take a …
How French Canadians Enriched the Culture of Lewiston-Auburn
When we were kids and first started learning about American history, we learned that one of the things that makes America great is that we are a “melting pot.” Throughout our history, we—in the words written at the …
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Best Shops & Stores in Lewiston-Auburn for Fall Home Décor
Can you imagine anything cozier than autumn in Lewiston-Auburn? It’s the time for delicious mugs of steaming …
Great Open House Ideas That Close the Sale
It’s a HUGE question for everyone wishing to take advantage of sky-high home prices in Maine by selling their house: How do you create an open house that MAXIMIZES the odds of closing the …
Responsible and hardworking, David had always had a job, provided for his family, and paid his bills. He had also always wanted to own a home. But the transition from renting to owning seemed impossible. Obtaining a loan proved complicated and saving up for a down payment, difficult. …