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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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Baby, it’s cold outside.

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Home Construction, Inc.

When I headed off to the office this morning, the temperature inside the car read 16 degrees, so it seemed like a good idea to re-post a previous post about fireplaces. The first fireplace dates back to the 16th century.  A … 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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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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Home ownership and divorce

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Home Construction, Inc.

When I was growing up, the “American Dream” meant home ownership.  The American Dream can mean paying off the mortgage to one person or the ability to be able to afford a home to buy to another.  The government has helped Americans … Continue reading →

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Marketing to the Millennials

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Home Construction, Inc.

National Association of Builders just wrapped up its annual International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando this past weekend.  Housing professionals from across the country and abroad attended the housing industry’s largest annual trade show and exhibition that featured the most cutting-edge designs, … Continue reading →

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The jolly rancher

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Home Construction, Inc.

It’s no surprise that the new trend in house building for 2011 will be downsizing.  We have seen it coming over the past couple of years.  As I mentioned in an earlier post, McMansions are a thing of the past.  Less square … Continue reading →

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