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Selling Your Home? 5 Ways to Create Winter Curb Appeal
Do you assume that curb appeal is a non-factor during the winter? The truth is that less greenery and sunlight puts a greater emphasis on how attractive your home and yard look.
Thoughtful exterior staging can give your house a valuable edge over other Augusta homes for sale. Use these helpful tips to create eye-catching cold weather curb appeal that will draw multiple visitors and offers.
- Keep Walkways Clear
Safety is the number one reason to remove snow from sidewalks, stairs, and driveways, but it also affects visual appeal. A snow-covered yard makes a house look unkempt and deserted, and it's a tip-off as to how well the interior of the home has been maintained. Make it a family affair by enlisting the help of your kids.
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Buying an Augusta Home? Don't Be Surprised by Closing Costs
If you're in the market to buy a home this year, and you're looking for Augusta homes for sale, then make sure you're considering all of the financial factors surrounding your new home purchase. Of course, there's the purchase price and down payment that you'll be well aware of, but are you prepared for the closing costs with your new home? Don't be surprised by closing costs!
- Closing Costs Explained
In a nutshell, closing costs are your responsibility for all of the legwork that goes into your home purchase. As a buyer, you'll be responsible for lenders fees, third-party fees, homeowners' fees, and any fees or costs associated with your title, including attorney's fees.
In essence, closing costs encapsulate all of the "extras" involved in your real estate transaction and basically sets you up for a future of homeownership. While some mortgages allow you to roll closing costs into your monthly mortgage payment, be sure to set aside 2%-5% of your home's price for closing costs if you're in the planning phase of buying a home.
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Figuring It Out on the Ice: Camden National Bank Ice Vault
If you're ready to dust off your ice skates this winter, you're not alone. Ice skating is practically the official state pastime here in Maine, and if you've never ice skated before, Maine is the perfect place to learn.
Our real estate agents look forward to ice skating season, and it's finally here! Of course, there's one place in town where you don't have to worry about the weather at all – the Camden National Bank Ice Vault.
Hallowell's Home for Winter Sports
Home to the Maine Moose ice hockey team and the Skating Association of Maine, the Maine Ice Vault is one of the premier ice rinks in the state. It opened its doors in 2012, replacing the former Kennebec Ice Arena, which collapsed under the weight of snow in 2011.
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How to Spruce Up Your Home for Winter Open Houses
Let's face it, winter weather in Maine isn't always fun and games. When the wind starts to kick up, and the ground is covered with ice and snow, most potential home buyers would rather hunker down in front of the fireplace than venture out to look at Augusta homes for sale.
While summertime open houses are easy to prepare, setting one up in winter brings its own set of challenges. It's likely that you won't get as much foot traffic, so you'll want to do everything you can to put your best foot forward. These five tips will help you spruce up your home and increase your chances of closing a deal.
- Avoid a Slippery Situation
First impressions are everything, and the last thing you want is for a potential home buyer to fall on their way into the house. Shovel a complete path all the way from the street to the front door. De-ice the driveway, sidewalk, and front porch to make it as safe as possible.
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Moving to Augusta: 7 Restaurants to Try Your First Week in Town
Your first week living in a new town is filled with things to do: unpacking boxes, hooking utilities up, and learning your way around town. The last thing you want to worry about is cooking. With so many fantastic restaurants in the area, there is no need to add "making dinner" to your list of things to get done. Getting out and enjoying these seven restaurants that our real estate agents recommend will give you a chance to rest and discover the fantastic culinary delights Augusta has to offer.
- The Red Barn - 455 Riverside Drive
There's no better way to celebrate your new home purchase than with plates piled high with the freshest seafood in the area. The Red Barn features succulent lobster, tender scallops, and some of the best clam strips in New England.