In a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has once again been voted the best long-term investment. And it’s claimed that top spot for 12 straight years now. Homeownership is one of the top ways to build wealth, even with home price growth moderating and ongoing economic uncertainty. If you’ve been trying to decide if it makes sense to buy a home today, let’s connect and talk about the programs that can help you become a homeowner.

Let's talk! To reach an agent in Midcoast or Greater Portland email us at info@catesre.com 

Equestrians take note of this 31-acre horse farm in Montville. This multi-use property has so much to offer, including a newly constructed 72' x 60' indoor riding arena, attached to a 48' x 36' barn with three finished stalls, two tack or meeting rooms, a wash station, and space to expand. The property also features a 20' x 30' barn, 12' x 12' storage outbuilding, fabric-covered shelters formerly used for hay, a 1-bay pole barn garage with overhang, and fenced pastureland, providing versatile options.

FMI contact Jannika Bragg at Cates Real Estate at jannika@catesre.com

The most recent housing report was released this week, and for the rolling quarter, Cumberland County home sales were up 3%, with the median sales price of $560,000, making this unit at just over $212,000 an affordable option.

This sweet two-bedroom condo in Cumberland County may have sold, but there are others. If you're looking for an affordable condo, give the Southern Maine Team of Cates Real Estate a call. Kerry Lee Hall and Aimee Rameriz are full-time Brokers specializing in first-time buyers, single women, and right-sizing! 

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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 [...]

25 Preble Street is 

25 Preble Street is a charming two-bedroom, two-bath New Englander built for comfort. Out the front steps it is a short one mile walk to Willard Square, where the walk is worth the reward! Home to Willard Scoops and Scratch Bakery! Also enjoy neighboring parks, the Green Belt, Bug Light State Park, Knightville and a stroll over the bridge to the Old Port.

FMI or to set up a private showing, contact Kerry Lee Hall or Aimee Ramirez at kerry@catesre.com 

Maine’s Paint Stewardship Law requires the paint manufacturing industry to develop a financially sustainable and environmentally responsible program to recycle leftover paints, stains, and varnish. PaintCare is a program set up in Maine that accepts all brands of paint, stains, and varnish – even if they are 20 years old! All PaintCare [...]

Open House on Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 to 11:30. FMI or to schedule a private showing at 219 Talbot Avenue, Rockland reach out to Melissa Gogel, Broker | Cates Real Estate | melissa@catesre.com | 207-450-7566

FMI or to set up a private showing of 391 Waterman Beach Road, South Thomaston contact Susan Trenholm at 207-949-9946

Ginnie Hess, Island Specialist | Cates Real Estate | ginnie@catesre.com 

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