Freeport ME Housing Report for 1st Quarter 2012

30 sales were made in the Freeport Maine residential real estate market during the 1^st quarter of the 2012 year. This quarter’s sales volume was 13% lower compared to the 1^st quarter of last year, and 38% lower than the last quarter of 2011. The median price of Freeport ME homes was 300K, which was 58% higher than during the same timeframe in 2011. The average number of days on the market for Homes for Salein Freeport Maine was 134 – up both year over year and compared to the previous quarter.
Herrigel Group agents are local experts on coastal ME real estate including the town of Freeport. To learn more about life in the Freeport area contact John Herrigel directly via phone at 207-650-5383, email at johnherrigel@gmail.com or check out the Herrigel group on google+.

Boothbay ME Housing Report for March 2012

During Feb 2012, 1 home was sold in Boothbay Maine. The median price point for a home in Boothbay was 350K, up from the yearly average of 221K in 2011. With only one home sold, it is difficult to draw conclusions about Boothbay Maine real estate trends. Such as it is, the town of Boothbay begins March with 87 homes for sale.

2012 has been an especially warm year in Maine’s coastal region. With a high temperature of 69F today, and 80F later in the week, it is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay is treating visitors to its “Feathers and Foliage” theme with educational programming highlighting the interaction between bird and plant life in Maine. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about what’s going on in your own back yard.

If you are interested in learning about Boothbay homes for sale the Herrigel Group specializes in coastal Maine real estate including the Boothbay region. Visit us online or contact John Herrigel directly by phone at 207-650-5383 or email johnherrigel@gmail.com

South Portland March 2012 Market Update

A total of 16 sales were made in South Portland ME residential real estate during in February. This was a 60% year over year rise in sales volume, and a 23% increase compared to one the previous month. Homes and condos in South Portland that were sold in February were on the market for an average of 67 days, down 50% month over month.

Spring in Maine is near! As winter’s snow vanishes, attitudes of optimism climb with every degree.  If you are looking for a beauty among greater Portland homes for sale this spring, information on South Portland homes is available by visiting the Herrigel group on google+. For more information contact John Herrigel directly by phone at 207-650-5383 or email johnherrigel@gmail.com. The Herrigel Group are your local experts in southern and coastal Maine residential real estate markets.

Feb. 2012 Phippsburg ME Housing Update

In the residential housing market of Phippsburg Maine, just 2 homes sold during the month of January 2012. This was a 100% increase in inventory sold, both month over month and year over year. The average number of days on the market for homes in Phippsburg sold in January was 104 – down 57% from last month. The median price point for Phippsburg homes was 378K, which was up 10% compared to the same time frame in the 2011 year.

The small town of Phippsburg has a limited number of homes on the market at any given time. Inventory has been up, with 52 homes for sale as of the beginning of February. To learn more about what makes Phippsburg a great mid-coastal Maine town to call home and learn more about the Phippsburgreal estate market, visit the Herrigel Group on facebook or contact John Herrigel directly by phone at 207-650-5383 or by email at johnherrigel@gmail.com

We Love Portland

Today is just one week away from Valentine’s Day. Whether you are planning your big date or planning or enjoying the evening on your own, there is plenty of potential excitement in Portland. As a city with a respected foodie scene, it is difficult to pick a bad restaurant in Portland. From vegan fare to that succulent steakhouse dinner, there are great choices for everyone. Looking for a movie? Grab a flick at the Nickelodeon downtown, or at one of several other area theaters. 

If you live in Portland, even if you try to miss Valentine’s Day altogether you may not. Portland Maine was the first city to be struck by the Valentine Phantom – plastering the city with valentines in public locations. Although this tradition has spread to other cities across the nation, it is a Portland original. 

Why do her residents love Portland so much? The answers are as numerous as residents of Portland. A few great starts to this mystery are Portland’s friendly communities and relatively low crime. To learn more about greater Portland area real estate, and condosfor sale in Portland Maine, call John Herrigel at 207-650-5383 or email johnherrigel@gmail.com.

Portland Maine Real Estate Wrap-up for Houses in 2011

During the 2011 year a total of 365 houses were sold in Portland ME.  This was a 9% decrease in sales volume from the previous year, which saw 400 homes sold. Inventories have been low through the region.  For the 2011 year, Portland homes averaged a 217K price. This was identical to the 2010 year.

If you are celebrating Martin Luther King Day in Portland this year, check out the NAACP MLK Observance events. These events address the question: what does equality look like in Maine? As well as other civil rights topics.

For more information on PortlandMaine homes for sale or real estate in the greater Portland region, visit the Herrigel Group at myMaineProperty.com. The Herrigel Group specialize in southern and coastal Maine property.  Contact John Herrigel directly by phone at 207-650-5383 or by email at johnherrigel@gmail.com

Homes in Coastal Maine Towns

Homes in the Mid Coast region of Maine are as varied as the communities in which they are located. An hour or less from Maine’s largest city, Portland, towns in the mid-coast region range from small and remote coastal towns like Phippsburg to busy villages like Freeport (best known for outlet shopping and the L.L. Bean flagship store).

Maine’s mid coastal region is a hot spot for summer tourism and the year-round home of residents who enjoy the close relationship with the natural world that this area provides. From hiking and sailing in the summer, to snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the winter, coastal Maine is the scenic back-drop for a rich ecosystem of plant and animal life.

Founded in colonial times, coastal towns like Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor currently provide modern conveniences and utilities in an old fashioned village setting. For more detailed information about real estate listingsin Mid Coast Maine, check out the HerrigelGroup online, or contact John Herrigel at 207-650-5383