Yes, that’s me! On the stylish two-up sled from North Country Rivers in Bingham, Maine (love the animal print seat). It was approaching 40 degrees, the sun was out and the trails were fantastic (or wicked good as the locals say). Even in the 20’s, there are hand warmers in the grips, and your feet […]
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The New England Press Association awarded the Mount Desert Islander newspaper first place once again for General Excellence and best weekly newspaper website. The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty was awarded best weekly newspaper real estate ad in all of New England! Kim Swan says that in a time of unprecedented struggles, things like this
Presented by The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty, Maine’s Premier Lodging Brokers As a leader in the lodging brokerage industry, we’ve gathered a group of specialists (myself included) to provide you with the tools to help you to decide if Innkeeping in Maine is right for you. Our team is well versed in today’s innkeeping
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Grandeur in the Maine Highlands The Guilford Bed & Breakfast, circa 1904-1918 This incredible grand mansion in Guilford, Maine has been through meticulous restoration. Currently, two sides of the home (color photo above) have been hand scraped, sanded and repainted in the classic tri-color palette, chimneys restored, dormers have been restored to their original splendor
The Guilford Bed & Breakfast, just listed! Read More »
Now offered at $450,000 Lakeshore Inn Bed & Breakfast Very spacious, 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, detached 2 car garage, huge eat-in kitchen and fantastic views of Lake Chickawaukie pictured below. Perfect as a B&B, a private residence or family vacation home. Sellers are motivated. A very good opportunity perfectly situated just minutes between the
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This is the beautiful Seawall Coast of Mount Desert Island, Maine, and one of my favorite sections of Acadia National Park. Open during the winter, you can drive in and park your car and walk along the coast in boots or snowshoes and enjoy the beauty of the rugged granite capped with pure white snow.
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I recently came across this clipping while I was going through some files and clearly remember why. Twenty plus years ago I snipped this from a Washington Post when it reminded me of someone I knew whose father made good money and all he did was save; but by his attitude it was evident he
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The Lakeshore Inn – just 3 miles to downtown Rockland, 6 miles to Camden and situated across from Lake Chickawaukie with deeded lake access. 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, huge common guest spaces, 3 fireplaces, very spacious and private owner’s quarters with fabulous kitchen, lots of windows, large screened hot tub, charming brick courtyard with
This is Stonington, on Deer Isle, Maine, as seen from our guest room at the inn. It’s mid-January. The time of year when people from the rest of the country wrongly assume we hibernate in Maine. My husband and I decided to head out of town for a night and stay at Inn on the
Virtual Tour Property Photos The left side of the house is guest wing; the entire right side is owner’s quarters and are quite spacious and charming with exposed beams, wide plank hardwood floors and plenty of natural light. There are 6 spacious guest rooms all with private baths “The Barn” Owner’s Quarters” Owner’s Quarters Kitchen
New Listing in Freeport – Captain Briggs House Inn, $845,000 Read More »
The rates we have been seeing in hospitality lending in Maine for years have been relatively and historically low for commercial loans. However, they keep changing very quickly. Contact me to discuss current rates.
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 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.
