Posts from September 2020

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September
28

Soup in Augusta

When a chill in the air arrives here in Augusta, there are many different hearty delicacies to choose from and our REALTORS® know a bowl of soup can be especially enticing. New England clam chowder is only the beginning!

Journey around Augusta homes for sale and you're sure to notice there are plenty of places that specialize in rich, homemade soup. In fact, there are dozens of options to explore: Many residents have favorites that they visit regularly all throughout fall and winter.

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September
21

Fall in Augusta

Fall foliage season is always a highlight of the year for outdoor lovers around Maine, and now is the perfect time to plan for peeping the leaves this year. Whether in your car, hiking along a scenic trail, or enjoying a stroll along the waterfront, there are many ways to experience the spectacular cascade of colors that comes to the Augusta area every autumn. Our real estate agents have all of the delightful details on where you can enjoy the best fall foliage around Augusta this year.

  1. The Old Canada Road – US Route 201

    Running for 78 miles through the Kennebec and Moose River Valley, the

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September
14

Buying a Home

There's a lot to do when buying a home, and once the closing documents are signed and the keys are in your hand, you might think that the hard work is over. However, once you actually own your new home, there are still a few things you need to do to ensure the safety of your new space and to help your family get comfortable in your new digs. Here are a few things to do after you buy your home. 

  1. Change the Locks and Security Codes
    Even if the previous homeowners seem like kind people, you don't know how many people potentially have access to your new home. One of the first things you need to do is change or rekey the locks. If you want to update the look of your home's locks, you can swap the old locks for new ones. However, if you like the look of the old looks or if you're on a budget, you can have the locks rekeyed. When you have a lock rekeyed, the locksmith will adjust the pins and springs so that it fits a different key. Make sure to also change any security codes that potentially provide access to your home, like garage, security system, or gate codes. 
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September
8

Kennebec Valley Apples

We could go on and on about all the reasons we love autumn in Maine. The crisp morning air, the brilliant foliage, the welcome return of flannel weather. But few things say 'fall' quite like apple picking.

Our real estate agents are blessed to live in a place with an incredible variety of orchards, farms, and farm markets where fresh apples are abundant every autumn. Here are some of our favorite places to pick apples in the Kennebec Valley:

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