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Local Farm Fresh Turkeys In Androscoggin County Maine
November 14, 2010
Are you interested in trying out a farm-raised turkey this year for your Thanksgiving feast? There are numerous farms in the area where you can purchase a fresh turkey, without all the additives, hormones and antibiotics found in store-bought products. Some farms sell out of their fresh turkeys early, so call soon. For names of other farms, go to www.localharvest.org, where you can find a listing by zip code. Here are a few suggestions:
- Harvest Hill Farms is a country market located on Route 11 in Poland. Phone 998-5485.
- Whispering Winds Farm, an organic farm located at 87 Standpipe Road, Mechanic Falls, features organic free ranged raised turkeys, chickens and eggs. Phone 345-9005.
- Valley View Farm, at 1200 Soper’s Mill Road, Auburn. Phone 320.1969
- Nezinscot Farms, 284 Turner Center Road, Turner. Phone 225-3231.
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Tags: auburn, fresh turkeys, maine, mechanic falls, organic farm, poland maine, thanksgiving, thanksgiving feast, turkey talk, turner center, turner maine, valley view farm | 
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Maine Auburn Public Library ~ Workshop by The Gadget Concierge
October 25, 2010
Mark your calendar for Nov. 4th
Do you need some ideas for holiday shopping? Here’s a fun way to learn more about this season’s hot new gadgets! Bring your lunch on Thursday, Nov. 4th, to the Auburn Public Library to meet Scott Tharler, otherwise known as the “Gadget Concierge.” He’ll give you tips to connect you to smart, helpful gadgets that improve lifestyles.
The workshop is free, and drinks and dessert will be provided. Start your shopping list early!
Posted in Auburn Local Events | Tags: auburn, electronic gadgets, gift ideas, maine, technology | 1 Comment »
Home Sellers: Tips To Set Your Selling Price
October 8, 2010
Tips to set your selling priceI’ve been in the Maine real estate business since 1987. While a lot has changed in the Lewiston-Auburn real estate market, one issue has not: Sellers continue to think their homes are worth more than their real estate professional recommends, and buyers continue to think these same homes are worth less.
To successfully market a home in the Lewiston-Auburn area, the price must be set carefully — or it will languish on the market. Considerations that an agent from Meservier and Associates will review with you include:•How many homes are for sale in your neighborhood? The more homes on the market, the more important it is to list at the lower end of the scale. I want buyers to notice and ask why this house is priced so competitively. I want them to make an offer.•Take short sales and foreclosures into consideration when pricing. If competing properties are in lousy condition, they are much less of a threat. But if they are well taken care of, yet priced 25 percent below market, they can be a serious factor. I’ll help you figure this out.•Negotiate decisively. Because buyers are no longer interested in back-and-forth negotiations, we want to make serious offers when buying, and accept serious offers when selling. Buyers are less emotional and more disciplined than they used to be, and they will walk away. Let me go to bat for you in the negotiation process.•Cut the price when you have to. If no one shows up for an open house, if no one calls and if there are no offers, then unfortunately, your price is too high. That means it’s time to make a meaningful price cut, and I’ll help you overcome this obstacle.Call me at 784-2525 to discuss your selling or buying situation. I look forward to helping you!
Posted in Seller Tips | Tags: auburn, auburn area, auburn real estate, estate business, estate professional, foreclosures, homes for sale, lewiston, lousy condition, maine, maine real estate, market considerations, meservier & associates, negotiation process, neighborhood, obstacle, open house, real estate market | No Comments »
Autumn In Maine
October 8, 2010
Androscoggin County Maine is a fabulous place to live, and the rural countryside can be a fun place for kids in the fall. Check out some of these local pumpkin patches, apple orchards and corn mazes this weekend:
- Apple Ridge Farms, Perkins Ridge Road, Auburn Tel. 207-777-1696
- Pumpkin Land at Harvest Hill Farms, 125 Pigeon Hill Road, Mechanic Falls Tel. 207-998-3259
- Ricker Hill Orchards. Rte 117, Turner Tel: 207-225-3455
- Roaring Brook Nurseries, 639 Gardiner Road, Wales Tel. 207 375-4884
- Rob Boothby’s Orchard, 366 Boothby Road, Route 108 East, Livermore Tel. 207-754-3500
Have fun!
Posted in Seasonal Maine | Tags: androscoggin county, androscoggin county maine, apple orchards, apple ridge, auburn, boothby, corn mazes, countryside, east livermore, fun place, gardiner road, harvest hill, hill orchards, maine, mechanic, nurseries, orchard, perkins ridge, pigeon hill road, pumpkin patches, ricker hill, roaring brook | No Comments »
Great News For Auburn Maine Home Buyers!
July 1, 2010
Congress has passed a bill extending the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline to September 30, 2010. This is a huge win for homebuyers, and the National Association of Realtors worked closely with members of Congress to make it happen.
The extension applies only to transactions that had ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010, and have not yet closed. There will be no gap between June 30 and the date the President signs the bill into law.
Additionally, Congress has extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30th. The bill is retroactive and will cover the lapse period from June 1, 2010, to the date the law is enacted. NAR will continue to work with Congress on the NFIP Reform bill.
For additional information on both the tax credit deadline and the NFIP, visit Realtor.org/Government_Affairs.
Sue Meservier
Meservier & Associates
The Maine Real Estate Network
34 Center Street
Auburn, ME 04210
office: 207-784-2525
email: agent@meservier.com
