This has got to be one of the most creative ways for the non-people person to own a small inn or boutique hotel .Kudos to the owners of Durango Colorado’s Nobody’s Inn: “This is What We Offer: The homeyness and comfort of having your own apartment; privacy; and convenience to everything in downtown Durango. Guests […]
Giving credit to an Innkeeper, Business Owner and Marketing Genius Read More »
You hear it on all the news channels, “follow us on Twitter”…it’s as common to have your Twitter “handle” on your business card as your email address. If you’re a business professional and have a need to market a product or service, if you aren’t on the Twitter bandwagon, you should get on it as
Social Media Conference…Twitter in a Nutshell Volume 1 Read More »
We’ve just announced our new Fall Foliage Get INNspired Innkeeping “Bootcamp” to be held at the newly renovated Danforth Inn, Portland, Maine October 4-6. A gorgeous time of year to explore what Maine has to offer while contemplating where to buy the inn of your dreams…watch the video and see what The Best of Portland
Aspiring Innkeeper BOOTCAMP! Read More »
Travel + Leisure has just announced Mount Desert Island as one of the top ten islands in the world. “Spruce-strewn Mount Desert Island accounts for 35,000 of the 47,000 acres of Acadia National Park, which teems with visitors during the summer months. In September, while the island’s trees explode with color, tourism drops considerably, and
Travel + Leisure and Mount Desert Island… Read More »
The answer in general? Yes, a little! Being an innkeeper for a creative, generous type like myself is immensely gratifying. Being able to provide for, and share with your guests is a great thing. On a daily basis you are helping to make your guests vacations as memorable and as relaxing as you can. The
Another question I’m asked – “Do you miss innkeeping?” Read More »
This is a question that I understandably hear on a regular basis. And for the most part, it’s a cyclical coincidence, nothing more. Many ask “is it burnout?” And the answer (for most of my listings) is simply “no”. There are so many reasons why a property may be on the market, and it’s not
Why are so many inns on the market? Read More »
THIS is 5 Kineo Cove…A fabulous custom 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home on one wooded acre with views of Mt. Kineo and Moosehead Lake. Located on a private golf course community of approximately 30 homes, this home sits against the fairway of the 2nd hole and makes a wonderful summer home as well as
A Gorgeous Custom Home on Kineo Island, Moosehead Lake Read More »
Look at the height of this mast and sail compared to the island that it sails behind in the photo below. It was quite a spectacular sight, looking at the other 30-40 foot sailboats in its proximity!
Now THIS is a sailing yacht! Read More »
Harbor House presents…Thanks to Don Featherstone in 1957, we were graced with the advent of the pink plastic yard flamingo. This plastic icon has been decorating yards all over the country, primarily in Florida. But each year Don and his wife come back to the Quietside Flamingo Festival in Southwest Harbor, Maine, to take part
Our Annual Flamingo Festival… Read More »
This is one of my listings on the market in Kingfield, Maine, near SKI Sugarloaf. It’s a beautiful 7 acre property, working farm, 6 room bed and breakfast with large, original barns and a beautiful view of the mountains. I found this photo on the inn’s new blog so I just needed to post it.
Mountain Village Farm Bed and Breakfast…a unique spin on B&B’s… Read More »
The rates we have been seeing in hospitality and commercial lending in Maine for years had been relatively and historically low for commercial loans. However, in recent times they have increased. Contact me to discuss current rates we are seeing with our hospitality lenders, and who is most competitive with their terms.
Not everyone who is a licensed real estate agent is a Realtor®?
A Realtor® is a licensed real estate salesperson who belongs to the National Association of Realtors®, the largest trade group in the country. Realtors® are held to a higher ethical standard than licensed agents and must adhere to a Code of Ethics. Some Realtors® are brokers, while some are associate brokers or sales agents. These are varying levels of education, licensing and often responsibilities.
And hospitality ‘Consultants’ or ‘Brokers’ who are not licensed in the state of Maine are not held to any standards the way we are here as licensed Realtors® in Maine, where consumer protection is paramount.
I am a Broker and REALTOR®, a real estate professional who has taken the extra step to belong to the National Association of REALTORS®. Through membership, I abide by a Code of Ethics and have gained expertise to help you navigate one of the most complicated and important transactions you’ll make in your lifetime.
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