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Where to Go for Lobster Rolls in Augusta
Nothing (and we mean nothing!) beats a fresh, delicious lobster roll made from succulent, flavorful Maine lobster fresh off the boat. You don't have to take our word for it—ask any of our real estate agents, experts all in great Augusta homes and lobster rolls. Here's where to go in Augusta and surrounding areas for this Down East delicacy.
- The Red Barn - 455 Riverside Drive, Augusta
You drive, and drive, and drive to take in all the great Augusta homes for sale. Finally, hunger overwhelms you, and you pull into The Red Barn. Jackpot! Or, er ... lobster pot.
Few places compare to lobster rolls from The Red Barn. Choose between 1/4-pound or 1/2-pound of lobster meat on a soft, warm roll. Or, go for the greatness with Crustacean Elation—a foot-long lobster roll! Worth every dollar.
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Home Sellers: Follow These Painting Tips for a 2019 Sale
Are you looking for cost-effective ways to boost the value of your Augusta home for sale? According to USA TODAY, painting a home's interior produces an average 109 percent return on investment (ROI), and landscaping service LawnStarter cites an average 90 percent ROI on exterior paint jobs.
While painting is a relatively easy upgrade, whether you hire a professional or go the DIY route, you still need a strategy to optimize results. Here are some expert painting tips to make a visual statement buyers won't be able to resist.
- Stick with the Basics
You might think that chevron-filled accent wall is the height of style, but not every buyer is going to share your opinion. In addition, many people want to purchase a home that's move-in ready, not one that needs changes right off the bat. Light neutral shades such as ivory, tan and "greige," a hybrid of gray and beige, have timeless appeal.
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Historical Augusta: State Capital's Liberty Bell Replica
Did you know that Maine has its very own version of the famed Liberty Bell? The city of Augusta is filled with history, and of course, serves as Maine's capital city. The Liberty Bell replica is located on the lawn of Maine's capitol building, which has a long, interesting history of its own.
When Maine became a state, the original Maine State House was located in Portland but was destroyed in a fire. The present State House, located in Augusta, was built in 1832, and after several renovations continues to serve as the State Capitol Building today. The Liberty Bell replica arrived two decades after the building was complete, and our real estate agents have all of the details on the history of this unique Augusta attraction.
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Spring Into a Sale: Home Maintenance Guide
The arrival of spring brings the first robin, the first tulip and the first wave of viewers touring Augusta homes for sale. Stand in front of your home and take a good look. Does it look enticing enough to draw potential buyers inside?
Boost your home's value and curb appeal by completing this checklist of spring maintenance tasks.
- Inspect the Roof
As your home's first line of defense against weather, the roof takes quite a beating during winter months. If you'd rather not climb a ladder, use a pair of binoculars to scan the roof for damaged or missing shingles, as well as signs of leaks.
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Maine Maple Sunday: See How Syrup Is Made
Pure Maine maple syrup is such a popular commodity that Native Americans used it as money. While maple syrup is no longer made by dropping red-hot stones into thick wooden containers of sap, it retains the same unique quality and flavor people have enjoyed for hundreds of years.
On the fourth Sunday of March each year, our state's sugar houses celebrate Maine Maple Sunday. Our real estate agents prepare you for this year's event on March 24 by sharing the story of making maple syrup along with our favorite sugar houses to visit.
How Maple Syrup Is Made
The maple syrup cycle begins when the first crow of the year flies, usually in late January. This marks the beginning of the "sweetwater" sap flow, which generally runs until mid-April. Even in these high-tech times, many sugar houses still follow the tradition of collecting sap in buckets hung from trees.
How valuable is sap? A large tree can produce a generous amount of 60 gallons in one year, but the end result is only about one-and-a-half gallons of maple syrup.