In celebration of outstanding service, Cheney Financial Group (CFG) associates and guests recently gathered for the Annual CFG Awards and Recognition Event. Held at the 1812 Farm in Bristol, the well-attended event was hosted by Dennis Hilton, owner and CEO of the Cheney Companies. Comprised of Cheney Insurance, Newcastle Realty, and Newcastle Vacation Rentals, the… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Waterfront
March 2023 Real Estate Market Update
Availability of properties for sale continues to be an issue for buyers of single-family existing homes across Maine. According to Maine Listings, Realtors sold 708 homes last month—a dip of 19.4 percent from February 2022. Prices increased 10.7 percent in the past year, with data indicating a median sales price (MSP) of $329,250. The MSP… Read more »
February 2023 Lincoln County Maine Real Estate Update
Sales of single-family existing homes in Maine continue to be affected by rising mortgage interest rates and a smaller number of available homes for sale. Maine Listings announced a 34.99 percent sales decrease in January 2023, compared to January 2022. The median sales price (MSP) for homes sold in January 2023 reached $325,000, an increase… Read more »
December 2022 Market Update
Buyers of single-family existing homes across Maine are still encountering a lower-than-normal inventory of homes available for purchase. According to Maine Listings, 1,289 homes changed hands in November, a decline of 28.7 percent from November one year ago. The median sales price (MSP) for homes sold reached $325,000—up 8.3 percent from November 2021. The MSP… Read more »
November 2022 Market Update
2022 YEAR-TO-DATE MARKET AND SALES UPDATE * According to the Maine Association of Realtors, buyer demand remains healthy in Maine, while rising interest rates and tight inventory continue to affect the real estate market. Maine Listings reported a 7.79 percent rise in the cost for a single-family existing home, which reached a median sales price… Read more »
Our Final Real Estate Market and Sales Update for 2020
Wow, what a year in Maine’s residential real estate market, which thrived during 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics released recently by the Maine Association of Realtors and Maine Listings show a sales increase of 9.82 percent for all single-family existing homes sold during 2020. Values increased by double digits with the statewide median… Read more »
December 2020 Real Estate Market Update
Low for-sale inventory and high demand for Maine’s lifestyle has driven real estate sales and values into double-digit gains. Today, Maine Listings reported that 1,965 single-family existing homes changed hands in November—a rise of 31.17 percent compared to November 2019. Values also increased 20 percent to a median sales price (MSP) of $270,000, comparing November… Read more »
October 2020 Real Estate Market Report
With historically low interest rates and more buyers than sellers, sales of Maine single-family existing homes increased 22.78 percent comparing September 2020 to September 2019. According to statistics released by Maine Listings, the median sales price (MSP) for homes sold in September 2020 rose 19.56 percent to $273,500, compared to September 2019. The MSP indicates… Read more »
September 2020 Real Estate Market Report
Real estate sales in Maine continue a healthy, highly positive trajectory. The value of single-family existing homes jumped 17.4 percent comparing August 2020 to August 2019, reaching a median sales price of $270,000, according to Maine Listings. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less. Home… Read more »
April 2020 Real Estate Market Report
February statistics released on March 20, 2020 by Maine Listings indicated a 5.75 percent increase in sales of single-family existing homes, comparing February 2020 to February 2019. The median sales price (MSP) for the 865 homes sold reached $216,900—an uptick of 8.45 percent over that same period. The MSP indicates that half of the homes… Read more »
December 2019 Real Estate Market Report
Maine single-family existing home values increased in November, while limited inventory led to a decrease in sales. According to Maine Listings, 123 fewer homes were sold in November 2019—a 7.59 percent decline from November of 2018. The statewide median sales price (MSP) hit $225,000, up 2.74 percent compared to November 2018. The MSP indicates that… Read more »
November 2019 Real Estate Market Report
The $224,900 median sales price of a single-family existing home in Maine in October 2019 was 4.6 percent higher than October 2018, according to data released by the Maine Association of Realtors. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less. Realtors also reported a record-breaking 1,845… Read more »
October 2019 Real Estate Market Report
Consumer confidence bolstered sales of single-family existing homes in Maine last month. The Maine Association of Realtors released statistics today showing an 11.01 percent jump in sales during September 2019 compared to September 2018. Statewide, the median sales price (MSP) in September increased 6.4 percent to $228,750 compared to September 2018. The MSP indicates that… Read more »
July 2019 Real Estate Market Report
2019 YEAR-TO-DATE MARKET AND SALES UPDATE * Sales of single-family existing homes in Maine eased 7.18 percent comparing June 2019 to June 2018, according to Maine Listings. Values, however, increased 5.09 percent over that same time period to a median sales price (MSP) of $239,085. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold… Read more »
May 2019 Real Estate Market Update
Maine Realtors report strong sales and rising home prices for April 2019. Maine Listings released statistics today indicating a 4.8 percent increase in sales of single-family existing homes (compared to April 2018). The median sales price rose 5.0 percent to $210,000. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half… Read more »
2019 Year-to-Date Market and Sales Update
Mirroring national statistics, sales of Maine’s existing single-family homes dipped in March. According to the Maine Association of Realtors, Realtors reported a 3.11 percent decline in sales last month with 1,120 homes changing hands—36 fewer than March of 2018. The median sales price for homes sold in March 2019 eased 0.94 percent to $210,000, down… Read more »
Historic Glidden Street Home offered by Newcastle Realty!
Welcome home to the “Wee Hoose”… at 15 Glidden Street, Newcastle. This 1820 cape is located on historic Glidden Street and is a stones throw away from downtown Damariscotta. Enjoy area shopping or dine at local favorite pubs and restaurants! This four bedroom three and a half bathroom cape sits on the banks on the… Read more »
Waterfront Home on Christmas Cove offered by Newcastle Realty!
Enjoy mesmerizing views of Christmas Cove at 24 Prescott Road, South Bristol. “Port O’ Call,” a magical Christmas Cove year-round home features a large deck overlooking the cove, new kitchen with high end appliances, a glassed sun room and spectacular views from every room. On chilly days, cozy up to the stone fireplace while still keeping… Read more »
September 2018 Market and Sales Update
Strong sales continue in Maine’s single-family existing home market. According to Maine Listings, REALTORS sold 2,072 homes in August, equaling a 5.88 percent sales increase compared to August 2017. The median sales price (MSP) for those homes increased 6.80 percent to $220,000. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and… Read more »
Picturesque cottage in New Harbor offered by Newcastle Realty!
Dine or just unwind on the turreted front porch… at 154 State Route 32, New Harbor. Picturesque, shingle-style cottage with unobstructed views of the ocean! Here is the all-season home you have dreamed about! Built to perfection with tile and wood floors, granite and soapstone counters, fieldstone fireplace and spectacular trim and finish work. Enjoy a… Read more »
August 2018 Market and Sales Update
Maine experienced solid gains in both sales prices and sales volume for single-family home sales during the month of July. Maine Listings reported that 1,864 homes changes hands last month—an increase of 9.65 percent from the same period last year—and the median sales price jumped 9.22 percent to $225,000. The MSP indicates that half of… Read more »
Rare Island Property Offers Bold Views, Privacy
We are pleased to offer this Heron Island seasonal vintage cottage with broad westerly and southerly views of the Damariscotta River, East Boothbay to the islands and ocean beyond. Step back in time to simpler days when friends and family gather and create memories that last a lifetime. Property features 2 cottages, one with a… Read more »
Custom Contemporary on the Sheepscot River!
Experience the Maine way of life… at 52 Falls Road, Newcastle. When this local well known carpenter built this house not much was left to be desired. This private custom built contemporary cape on the Sheepscot River offers amazing features such as Corian counter tops, first floor Master bedroom with attached en-suit, soaring cathedral ceilings with a… Read more »
