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.

December Housing Update for Scarborough ME

23 homes sold in Scarborough Maine during November. This reflected a 10% increase in sales volume compared to the same time frame a year ago, and a 21% increase since the previous month. The median price for Scarborough homes sold in November was 330K, which was down 1% compared to November 2010. The average number of days on the market for homes that sold in Scarborough was 68 – down slightly from last year at this time. 

This southern Maine housing update is brought to you by the Herrigel Group - specializing in homes and investment properties in the greater Portland area including real estate listings in Scarborough. To learn more about ScarboroughMaine real estate, visit us online at www.myMaineProperty.com. Contact John Herrigel directly by phone at 207-650-5383 and email: johnherrigel@gmail.com

Portland Maine Neighborhood Feature: Bayside

Portland Maine’s Bayside area is adjacent to the city’s downtown district. The Bayside neighborhood is sometimes divided into two smaller areas, East and West Bayside. Both offer a mix of residential properties – from single family homes to multi-units and condos.

For a stylish on-peninsula dwelling, the Bayside neighborhood is an excellent location in Portland. Bordering Back Bay, West Bayside faces Back Cove Park with paths for walking and bicycling. East Bayside also has trail access to the Back Cove and Bayside trails, and is close to the Eastern Promenade Park in Portland’s East End. Both are within walking distance to all downtown hotspots.
To learn more about condos and homes for sale in Bayside Portland Maine and other great Portland neighborhoods contact the Herrgiel Group – Specializing in Portland area residential real estate. To directly enquire about homes in Portland, contact John Herrigel by phone at 207-650-5383 or via email johnherrigel@gmail.com

October 2010- Falmouth Maine Real Estate Update!

In October, 2010 the Real Estate Market of Falmouth, ME saw 6 residential sale transactions take place. These 6 homes sales unfortunately reflect a 70% decrease from October 2009 and a 57% decrease from September 2010. The homes for sale in Falmouth, Maine had a median days on the market prior to selling of 111 in October. This reflects a 79% increase from a year ago and a significant 42% increase from this past September. One reason for the low numbers reported in October is the median selling price. The Falmouth Maine Real Estate Market had an average sales price of 391K, an increase of 40% from last year and an increase of 19% from the month of September. This may be a sign that the greater Portland Maine Real Estate Market has not stabilized enough to start raising prices.

To request customized real estate listings of Falmouth Maine Real or to gain additional market information please contact John Herrigel with Green Tree Realty at johnherrigel@gmail.com or through MyMaineProperty.com.

South Portland Real Estate Market Update - October

The South Portland Maine Real Estate Market had 15 home sale transactions take place last month in October. These sales had an average price of 180K with a median days on market of 19. This average 19 days on the market reflects a 46% decrease from September and a 34% decrease from last October. October 2010 was a very successful month for South Portland Homes for Sale. South Portland Maine had more sales then Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth and Freeport put together for this past month. The average sales price of October represents that the there may be a stabilizing in the South Portland Maine Real Estate Market. This median sales price for South Portland Maine down a small 3% from September of this year.

For more info on the Greater Portland Maine real estate listings please contact John Herrigel at 207-650-5383 or via email at john@greentreemaine.com