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More Accolades for Maine

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Home Construction, Inc.

The Maine Association of REALTORS reports healthy gains in sales of single-family existing homes and median sales prices statewide during April 2012. According to the Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc., 824 homes sold during April 2012, an increase of 8.71 percent … Continue reading →

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2012 Home Building Trends

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Home Construction, Inc.

We are not surprised what the experts in the housing industry are saying will be this year’s home building trends.  The biggest factor and influence being the economy.  Although the economy is finally showing some big improvements, learning from past … Continue reading →

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Mainely Speaking

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Home Construction, Inc.

American’s Health Rankings, produced by the United Health Foundation, American Public Health Association and the Partnership for Prevention, has ranked Maine # 8 in the country as the healthiest state.  The rankings took into account a number of elements that … Continue reading →

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That’s Maine for ya

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Home Construction, Inc.

On a recent trip to New York, between the St. Lawrence River and the foothills of the Adirondacks, I was relieved that we were not spending the entire time on a busy highway.  We were able to enjoy Maine’s Lakes Region, … Continue reading →

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Portland, Maine Forbes Top 10: “Best Cities for Young Professionals.”

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Home Construction, Inc.

We know how annoying it is to listen to someone boast all the time, but we can’t help ourselves.  Forbes Magazine just posted the “Top 10: Best Cities for Young Professionals” and ranked our Portland as # 6, beating out Massachusetts’ Boston # … Continue reading →

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Our house is a very, very fine house.

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Home Construction, Inc.

Although the days of the McMansion don’t seem to be returning any time soon,  home buyers don’t want to sacrifice luxurious amenities.  Some of the traditional luxuries such as a large soaking tub is being replaced with a steam shower, formal dining rooms are now … Continue reading →

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Accolades Keep Coming

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Home Construction, Inc.

I previously blogged about all the positive stats about Maine with HousingPredictor.com ranking Portland as “#1 for Best Housing Market” and Inman News rated Portland as # 4 for “Top 10 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2011”.  Yesterday Forbes came out with … Continue reading →

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Portland Maine: Best Housing Market

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Home Construction, Inc.

Housing Predictor put out its annual “25 Best Housing Market” forecast yesterday and Portland, Maine was ranked # 1.  According to the forecast, Portland has healthy employment, fewer foreclosures and distressed properties, which is producing a better housing market compared … Continue reading →

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No man is an island.

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Home Construction, Inc.

It’s no surprise that the kitchen is usually the favorite room in the house.  For many, it’s the only time that the entire family can be together during the day.  Our dining room table hasn’t been used since the holidays because … Continue reading →

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Thanks Phil.

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Home Construction, Inc.

Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow yesterday.  But it’s hard to believe that we are going to have an early spring when there is a couple of feet of snow on the ground and more on the way.  Living in Maine … Continue reading →

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