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6 Tips for Selling Your Home Over the Holidays
Home sales in New England don't stop when the leaves start to fall, and every station on the radio turns to Christmas carols. Many prospective buyers are eager to start the new year in a new home. This can present golden opportunities for motivated sellers to close quickly and do the same. Our real estate agents recommend the following six tips that can help you sell your Augusta, Maine home during the holiday season.
- Choose Your Price Strategically
If the listing price is too high, it will linger and languish. If it is too low, it will appear as if there is a problem with the property. Aim for a sweet spot that accurately reflects the value of the property and your desire to sell with minimal negotiation. Buyers want a deal, but that doesn't mean you have to give the home away. Your real estate agent can help you set a price that is acceptable to you and attractive to buyers.
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Dine Out at These Augusta Restaurants on Thanksgiving
A warm and relaxing Thanksgiving brings one of the best meals of the year. Even our real estate agents take a little break from showing off Augusta homes for sale to get together with family to appreciate all the best life has to offer.
If you're feeling especially thankful this year, why not make it a holiday to remember and go out to one of our fine Central Maine restaurants to get your turkey day feast?
Each one of these five restaurants will provide you with a lavish feast fit for a king (or a pilgrim!), and you won't even have to lift a finger. It's all taken care of for you!
When it comes to the best Thanksgiving restaurants in Maine, these are our picks:
- Aunt Gin's - 48 Augusta Road, Whitefield, ME
You can find Aunt Gin's online, on Facebook, or just down the road on Route 17 in beautiful Whitefield. It's already famous for its Sunday breakfast buffet, which draws crowds from far and wide for a heaping helping of comfort food. You'll find the classics, including delicious waffles and pancakes made right in front of you. Try the homemade blueberry bread pudding.
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7 Tips to Protect Your Home from Theft Over the Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner, and so are the thieves just waiting for you to be away. A proactive approach to home security is the best way to protect your home and belongings. Our real estate agents offer this list of holiday home security tips.
- Don't Advertise Purchases
Boxes and bags let thieves know what you have bought and where you bought it. This seemingly innocuous trash should be broken down and disposed of within trash bins. Even better, you can break it down and take it to a recycling center. If you are shopping online, it is also a wise idea to have your packages delivered to your workplace or to pick them up from a delivery center.
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A Local's Guide: Favorite Wineries in Augusta, ME
Fall is perhaps the perfect season to tour Augusta homes for sale in Maine. The weather is excellent, and the foliage is alive with color. When you need a break from house hunting, Augusta is the perfect place for a sip of New England Wine.
In case you didn't know, Maine is wine country. You'll find quaint wine bars and secluded wineries throughout the area. To help you choose the perfect spot place to enjoy a glass of wine, our real estate agents did the research and compiled a guide to our favorite wineries in Augusta, Maine.
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Two Hogs Winery - 186 Mudget Hill Rd, Vassalboro, ME
Two Hogs Winery was an idea that began with a sip of a friend's homemade wine and shared wine recipes. The winery now offers red and white varieties, all made with fresh local fruit. Every bottle bears a drawing of the winery's namesake, two hogs on motorcycles.
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6 Ways to Make Your Dream Home A Reality
Many home buyers have a vision of their perfect home as they tour Augusta homes for sale. As you work with our real estate agents, we'll work hard to check as many features as possible off your wish list. However, you may need to do a little extra to turn an "almost there" home into your dream home. For some home buyers, this may only include a few cosmetic updates, and for others, it may involve some significant upgrades. Here are six ideas to turn your...