Are you planning on buying a parcel of Maine land this year? If so, you need to know a few things before you start, especially if you are not from here and/or have never purchased land [...]
ARE YOU PREPARED TO BUY MAINE LAND
- By Phil McPhail
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Are you planning on buying a parcel of Maine land this year? If so, you need to know a few things before you start, especially if you are not from here and/or have never purchased land [...]
In 2006 and 2007 Maine experienced the hottest waterfront market in history. Ocean, lake, pond and river properties for sale were benefiting from the boom of real estate values in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and the rest of New England. Out of state buyers were flocking to Maine with cash from home equity loans on their [...]
The most common question we get from people interested in buying Maine land is; "Will the owner finance the purchase"? In some cases the answer is yes, but often the best land we have to offer for sale does not have owner terms of either a mortgage or contract for [...]
A friend asked me today if Maine timberland is a good investment. I think it is and invest in it myself. For me, there are many reasons for doing so.
I became interested in timberland because it has been a proven investment for many of my clients and other family members. I have witnessed well managed land provide periodic returns of [...]
You have been searching on the internet on numerous websites and perused dozens of catalogs, newspaper and trade journals with land for sale in Maine. You have your plans for building your new home, getaway cabin or developing your Maine recreational site. You narrowed the search of parcels, made a trip to your favorite part of the pine tree [...]
Snow storms in early November 2014 have caused timber losses on land in Maine. Whether you are considering selling acreage in Maine or are interested in land for sale in Maine, you or your forester should walk the land to inspect the property for storm [...]
by Terri & Roger Coolong, PLS, RPF
Many times after a survey is completed, the client will look at a plat and say "Why is the magnetic bearing on this line N 42° W? My deed says that it is supposed to be N 39° W!" Although the use of true north would be a more accurate orientation for boundaries, magnetic north has been used in most of [...]
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