FMI contact Kerry Hall or Aimee Ramirez at Cates Real Estate at 207-691-8008 or kerry@catesre.com. Showings to begin on Thursday, Sept. 25th

FMI contact Kerry Lee Hall or Aimee Ramirez at kerry@catesre.com or aimee@catesre.com 

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Price reset to $379,000! Enjoy one-floor living in this nicely maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch, built in 2021. At the end of a quiet association in a private, wooded setting, this home features a screened-in porch and two spacious decks—perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Surrounded by nature, yet just 12.5 miles to Rockland's [...]

Buying your first home is a significant milestone, and the proper support will make it a whole lot easier.

Because while this process might be brand new to you, it’s not new to your agent. They’ve helped plenty of first-time buyers through it. They know what works, what matters, and how you can move through the process with a lot less [...]

You Could Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children the Gift of Home

If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve built up a lot of wealth – just by living in your house and watching its value grow over time. And that equity? It’s something that could help change your child’s [...]

Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering what it means for the value of their home – and their buying [...]

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FMI contact Stacey Souza | Cates Real Estate | stacey@catesre.com or 207-701-5600

It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just weren’t great.

Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing all over. That made it really hard to find a home you loved – and could afford. And why sell [...]

If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make. Why? Because, like anything in life, the right prep work makes things clearer.

The best time to get serious about buying is before you’re ready to buy. Here’s why.

Pre-Approval Helps You Understand Your [...]

There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for the housing market, here’s what the data tells us. While you may remember the price crash in 2008, that’s not the norm. Looking back to 1980, home prices usually rose, and mortgage rates tended to fall. If you have questions about buying or selling a home in today’s market, let’s talk.

Cates Real Estate | 207-701-5600 | info@catesre.com 

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