November 12, 2020
Locations Real Estate Group cleans up Riverbank Park!
Last Sunday, November 8, a team from Locations Real Estate Group dedicated their morning to cleaning up Westbrook's Riverbank Park. Breaking up into smaller teams, we accomplished a lot- collecting 10 bags of trash! The efforts were led by Locations agent Kate Hodgson, a longtime advocate for cleaning up litter in local communities and bettering the environment.
We plan to take on another litter cleanup day in winter, making our efforts seasonal. We are excited for more opportunities to give back and help our local communities and the beautiful environment of Maine.
According to the Maine Association of REALTORS, stats for housing sales continue to trend upwards. This continues the strong standing that real estate business experienced in the spring and summer. In fact, in September 2020, the percentage of units sold was 22.78% higher than in September 2019 (an additional 425 units sold!). Additionally, the median sale price increased by 19.56% compared in September 2019 (an additional $44,750!).
We have always known that Portland is a gem of a place, but now our wonderful city is getting even more national attention! Location rating site, 
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It's officially fall! Here in Maine the days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing, and the air is a little crisper. Fall is a beautiful time of year in Maine and it is so good to take advantage of the lovely weather by getting outside and enjoying some seasonal activities. One of the best is apple picking and Maine has a number of fantastic pick-your-own orchards to choose from. Picking your own apples can be a socially distant activity that you and your family can enjoy while staying safe from COVID-19. Wondering where to go apple picking? We will go over some great local spots!
According to a new report from Realtor.com, South Portland is one of the hottest zip codes in 2020! Each year, Realtor.com analyzes over 16,000 zip codes to see how quickly homes are selling and how many views listings receive in each. In the top 10 zip codes, the east coast was overwhelmingly dominant, snagging seven spots and New England individually had a strong showing, too. South Portland came in at #5!
It's hard to believe that summer is winding down already here in Maine. While there are definitely a few hot days ahead of us to enjoy the pool and the summer sun to the fullest, the nights have started to get colder and the air is starting to get a bit crisper. Fall is a beautiful time of year in our beautiful state, with so many fun and lovely activities and things to look forward to. However, it is important to prepare your home for every season and fall is no exception! Here are some things you should do to get your home ready so you can thoroughly enjoy the season.