Local Market

Real Estate is alive and well in our York township (includes York Village, York Beach, York Harbor, and Cape Neddick). This does not appear to be a Seller's Market or a Buyer's Market. Seller wants to maximize the return on their investment, (depends on when you purchased for the most part) rightly so. Buyer is being cautious not to pay more than necessary so a reasonable appreciation can be expected when purchased. This causes more of a stand off at this point, however the process is coming together for those folks who want and need to sell and buy real estate with good communication and careful evaluation of pricing for each and every property.

Skilled, professional agents really do make a difference in our local markets.

Brillant thought

"We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential."

~Ellen Goodman, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist

New Chapter

My good friend, and colleague, Candy, retired from the real estate industry after 29 years as of December 31, 2007. I will miss her expertise.

Can't imaging retiring but can't help but feel curious.

Fun things kids say

My granddaughter (3) is learning to talk. The other day she was so delighted to be working on a lollipop that she wanted me know how much she liked her "pollilop".........................................

Old Glory

As I was driving from York to Portsmouth the other day I was so very proud to see the American Flag lining the right side of Interstate 95 (about 1/2 dozen flags). What a perfect idea! I think this is something that should be permanent and lighted at night.

Remember our troops always and our great country.

jean

Bragdon Real Estate - Grapevine

Introducing Bragdon Real Estate, York, Maine

Founded 1896, Bragdon Real Estate is the oldest, full service real estate company in southern Maine. If it has anything to do with Real Estate, you can always depend on us to help meet your objectives.Our clients expect nothing but the best and that is what we constantly strive to provide. Committed to a tradition of integrity and the principles of the "Golden Rule" (treat people as you would want to be treated). We provide a menu of real estate services and are dedicated to assisting sellers and buyers in the achievement of their real estate goals. Our team of skilled, knowledgeable, progressive-thinking real estate professionals knows where York County has been and is very conscious of the community's growth potential. "Where teamwork makes the difference" is an operating principle, not just our motto and we pride ourselves in knowing the art of LISTENING!Soon, we will introduce you to our wonderful, dedicated staff. They are excited about telling their stories and sharing their views with you as well.Also, a fresh look, new tools and an alternative to the traditional real estate business models are on the horizon. Check back often. You will be glad you did!In the meantime, I will be commenting on the life and times in and around York, Southern Maine and Coastal New Hampshire. Straight talk, maybe controversial, sometimes humerous and always timely.

Jean Scott, November 6, 2007