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Take a Hike This Summer: Trails Around the Kennebec Valley
The weather is warming up, and it is the right time of year to dust off your hiking shoes and hit the trails. There are trails to explore throughout Maine and our REALTORS® recommend checking out these trails around the Kennebec Valley this summer.
- Quarry Road Trail Recreational Area - 300 Quarry Rd, Waterville, ME 04901
Quarry Road Trail Recreational Area features 200+ acres for you to wander through. It's perfect for cross-country skiing in the winter, and ideal for a long walk in summer. You will enjoy the fabulous views, wide-open spaces, and the bond with Mother Nature that you will strengthen with every step you take. When you pick up one of the Waterville homes for sale, these fabulous trails are just a few miles from your front door.
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National Doughnut Day: Bakeries to Get a Dozen in Augusta
Our real estate agents know that there are plenty of great reasons to choose Augusta homes for sale. A terrific local dining culture is one of them – and that includes breakfast!
Some hail it as the most important meal of the day, and you won't have to go without it. Augusta is rich with coffee shops and bakeries perfect for getting a morning meal and a caffeine fix.
With National Doughnut Day just around the corner, it's the right time to check them out.
National Doughnut Day is June 5 – a Friday this year. If a sweet treat sounds like it would hit the spot, you're in luck. Even though table service isn't available right now, lots of local restaurants are open for curbside takeout or delivery. Warm, tasty doughnuts await.
Sure, nationwide chains often offer something on National Doughnut Day, too. But for a true taste of Augusta, we recommend these four bakeries.
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6 Delicious Takeout Options in Augusta
Independent restaurants are a significant part of the community around Augusta homes for sale. Support these business owners in the comfort of your own home with a takeout order from these great local restaurants recommended by our real estate agents.
- State Lunch - 217 Water St., Augusta, ME 04330
Global influences take the gastropub comfort food at State Lunch to a new level. Patty melts, and reubens sit on the menu alongside sriracha chicken wings and their signature ramen bowls. If you're feeding a family, State Lunch offers platters of pasta and salad that serve four to six people. Wine and sake are also available to go. Check the Facebook page for special family meals and cocktail mixes. Hours are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily.
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Shopping for a Home During COVID-19
If you had dreams of home ownership before the pandemic and are concerned if you should pursue them, you aren't alone.
Fortunately, we also live in a time where we can take advantage of online resources and technical advances. Has the act of shopping for a home changed because of social distancing requirements? You bet, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. Know that your dreams don't have to be put on hold, you just need to shift the way in which you go about doing it.
Consider the following tips to keep you, your family and the community safe while shopping for a home:
- Realtors are considered essential workers and while many are working remotely, technology such as video calls with screen sharing capabilities give you the ability to shop for homes online with your Realtor.
- Take advantage of virtual tours. Ask your Realtor about virtual options before asking to see a home. You should only physically visit a home if you are serious about the...
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Six Tips for Home Sellers During COVID-19
As a home seller, you expect people to visit and tour your home—it's part of the process! However, with current social distancing best practices in place because of the pandemic, adjustments should be made to keep yourself, your family, and others safe.
Consider the following tips to stay healthy during your selling process:
- Your Realtor should make sure that any potential buyers interested in touring your home are low risk of exposure to COVID-19 and that only very serious inquiries or high priority showings are allowed. Virtual showings are also an option and will help to limit the number of people who come to your property.
- Place a placard in the entry of your home requesting that any person who has recently been ill or may have been in the company of someone who is suspected to have COVID-19 not enter your home.
- Provide easy-access hand sanitizer throughout your home.
- Leave interior doors open and lights on so that buyers wh...