
It's time to start thinking about decorating your home for the holidays. If your home is listed among Augusta homes for sale, you will be looking for just the right tone, perhaps going low key this year so as not to be too distracting from showing your home. Luckily, there are still plenty of ways to make your home feel extra cozy this holiday season. Follow these tips to give your holiday decorating a boost this year.

As the days get shorter, it's important to make sure your lake house is properly winterized. Closing up your house correctly can protect it from potential problems and make things a lot easier when it's time to open back up in the spring. Our real estate agents understand what's involved in the proper care and maintenance of a lake house – they provide some tips that can help keep your house in tip-top shape, even when you're not around in the winter.

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.

The Maine Pond Hockey Classic is nearly upon us once again, so it's time to grab your gear, put your squad together, and test your skills against teams from across Maine. As always, there will be plenty to do throughout the three-day event, from lounging at the beer garden to trying your luck with the slapshot challenge. Our REALTORS® are ready for some winter fun, and we've got all the info you need to enjoy the Maine Pond Hockey Classic this year.
Dates: February 7 – 9, 2020
Location: Snow Pond Center for the Arts – 11 Goldenrod, Sidney, ME 04430
Central Maine's Biggest and Best Pond Hockey Tournament
Established in 2013 with a tournament on China Lake, the Maine Pond Hockey Classic has since moved to a location even closer to Sidney homes for sale. The tournament now takes place at the Snow Pond Center for the Arts, and it has quickly grown into one of the most anticipated local events of the winter every year. Teams of all ages and experience levels hit the ice to test their talents, win some games, and have a great time in the process. Join a competitive division to test your skills against the best from across Maine or enter a "just for fun" bracket if you're looking to enjoy the ride.

The Kennebec Valley is the place to be during the holiday season. To help you get in the holiday spirit, our REALTORS® highly recommend adding the following events coming to the nearby area to your calendar.