2018

The Limerock Inn is motivated to sell?

Yes, the Limerock Inn is motivated to sell…. Why, you ask? What’s wrong? Why are they anxious to get out? These are common questions from prospective buyers when they hear a seller is motivated. But in this case, there’s no negative reason. The owners Frank and PJ are 13 years in. That’s a pretty good […]

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New Listing – A Boutique Motel in Wiscasset

Another new listing just hit the market! This one offers high visibility on Route 1 in Wiscasset, just a few miles from Red’s Eats and their famous lobster roll. At a Glance-8 acres of woodlands-29 guest units plus 1 longer term vacation rental-Workshop and Storage Building-Laundry building with up to date commercial equipment, slop sink

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New Listing! Lindenwood Inn in Southwest Harbor, Maine

A fantastic new listing just hit the market. Loads of goodwill comes with this inn – the innkeeper/owner has been there almost 27 years! Check out the listing presentation and contact me if you wish to discuss or have any questions. This issue checks off a lot of boxes… Offered at $1,700,000

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When a prospective buyer asks “What’s the primary reason an innkeeper or an inn fails to succeed?”

I recently had a really great conversation with a new aspiring innkeeper. Naturally, he had a lot of questions. Many of the questions have been covered in my Top 12 Blog Posts Buyers Want To Know (which is how I came up with the topic in the first place, directly from conversations with aspiring innkeepers).

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New Listing! The Lighthouse Inn & Carriage House in York Beach, Maine

A fantastic new listing just came to the market just steps from Long Sands Beach and Nubble Light. The Lighthouse Inn and Carriage House is located in York Beach’s most sought-after neighborhood, on The Nubble! There are 31 rooms; a large lobby/great room with stone fireplace; outdoor pool and hot tub; patio with umbrella tables;

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Commercial Interest Rates…..up? down? up? down?

Interest rates for commercial hospitality loans remain historically low. However, we are seeing them on the rise. The most favorable recent rates we saw in January ranged from 4.35% to 4.75%. Today we are seeing 4.8% to 5.25% or higher. The better your credit, the better the cash flow of the property, the better chance

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Maine Lodging and Restaurant Stats for 2017

Maine Innkeepers Association and Maine Restaurant Association have recently merged to create Maine Hospitality.  Check out the “What is Maine Hospitality?” video. Maine Hospitality #HoME reported the Performance Index statewide. These are some encouraging stats: Restaurant Revenue Oct: $239,429,000 + 5.6%Restaurant Revenue Nov: $184,902,000 + 7.3% Lodging Revenue October: $83,642,000 + 7%Lodging Revenue November: $32,977,000 + 23.5%

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Some History of Timbercliffe Cottage, a Maine Inn for Sale

the view from the inn I showed Timbercliffe cottage the other day and while walking around, I explained that each room was named for one of the home’s former owners. The innkeepers shared this bit of history they have about the property: Just some fun facts about this Maine inn for sale! To see more

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New price on this Camden, Maine inn for sale

Blue Harbor House is now offered at $1,360,000. This charming Colonial sits in the heart of the village in one of Maine’s most popular destinations of Camden, Maine. The inn offers 11 guest rooms with private baths and a very spacious owner’s house. Very strong business, open year round. Contact me for more details or

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