FREE EVENT - TOUCH A TRUCK

Do you want something fun and FREE

to do with the family this weekend? 

 

Come Touch-A-Truck!

This Saturday, May 4th, the United Way of Androscoggin County

is holding the 3rd Annual Touch-a-Truck Event!

 

Come out and see fire trucks, police cars,

construction vehicles and the Fontaine moving van

 

 

as well as participate in a children's book swap

 and children's activities....

all for FREE! 

 

When:  Saturday, May 4th from 10am-1pm

Where: Central Maine Community College

 1250 Turner Street in Auburn

 

We hope to see you there!

 

Did you know that when you buy or sell with the Fontaine Team,

 you can use our moving van for free? 

Call us today to get your home sold or to find your dream home!

 

(207)784-3800

Update: 

Photos from Touch-A-Truck 2013

 

Lewiston/Auburn Real Estate Update 2012

Have you been wondering what is going on in

the Real Estate market in Lewiston/Auburn? 

 

We have been having a busy year...things are selling! 

 

Check out these latest stats for

Residential Properties in Lewiston/Auburn...

 

As of October 5th, 2012

 

400  current residential listings

 89   residential listings under contract

310   residential listings SOLD so far in 2012

 

Last year on the same date only 271 residential properties had sold! 

 

Fontaine Team has closed 117 transactions in Lewiston/Auburn so far this year. 

In 2011 on October 5th we had closed 91 transactions in Lewiston/Auburn.  

 

Highest sale price on a residential property YTD 2012 - $489,900

The highest priced residential property on the market as of now is $795,000

 

Lowest sale price on a residential property YTD 2012 - $14,900

The lowest priced residential property on the market as of now is $27,900

 

 

229 of the 400 residential listings on the market are listed for less than $150,000.

 

Average list price $135,387       2011 Average list price $130,079

    Average sale price $128,923     2011 Average sale price $123,909   

Average days to sell - 117        2011 Average days to sell - 130 

 

Fontaine Average list price $163,869

Fontaine Average sale price $128,923

Fontaine Average days to sell - 85

 

Click here to view currently listed homes for sale!

 

If you are interested in selling for more money faster...

call us at (207)784-3800 or e-mail brenda@fontaineteam.com

for your FREE estimate of value!

WHAT'S SELLING IN LEWISTON/AUBURN?

Wow...have we been busy!

The summer market is hopping this year

in Lewiston/Auburn...so what is selling?

There were a total of 57 closed real estate sales in Lewiston/Auburn in July!

Average Sale Price $126,061

Highest Sale Price   $405,000

Lowest Sale Price    $ 16,500

47 Sales were on Residential Properties.

The average sale price on residential properties in July was $128,547.

9 Sales were Multi-family Properties.

4 - 2 units

3 - 3 units

2 - 4 units

Maybe buyers are purchasing 2 units, living in one unit and

renting the other to help pay the mortgage...not a bad idea!

The average sale price on multi-family properties in July was $125,253.

1 Piece of Land Sold.  The lot was listed at $21,900 and sold for $16,500. 

Fontaine Family - The Real Estate Leader sold 18 of their listings

 and closed 11 buyer sides in Lewiston/Auburn in July

for a total of 29 sides closed in July in Lewiston/Auburn!

If we can help with your real estate need, please call (207)784-3800

 or e-mail brenda@fontaineteam.com. 

YOU ONLY GET ONE FIRST IMPRESSION

It is May and the long winter is finally over! 

If you are trying to sell your home, it is time to get your landscape "sale ready". 

 After all, you only get one chance to make a good first impression. 

The first thing buyers see, is the outside of your home so the landscaping is important. 

Getting your lawn ready for the spring buying season does not have to be expensive. 

Check out our list of suggestions for getting your landscaping in shape!

1.  Clean it up -
               Removing dead plants or bushes and clearing debris such as leaves, branches, trash
               and sand is a great start!

photo by Gregs Landscaping

2.   Trim & Tidy
               Mowing the lawn and trimming bushes and
               overgrown plants are important.  Weeding
               planting beds and edging the beds, walkways
               and driveway will make a big impact. 

3.  Add Color
               Add a few well placed colorful flowers or plants
               can  draw attention to your home.  Freshening the
               paint on the front door is an easy
               eye-catching upgrade.

4.  Down to the Details
                Put away the toys, lawn gnomes and pink flamingos....
                they don't sell houses.  Hiding the trash cans and garden hose also are helpful.  
                Adding mulch to the garden beds instead will give your landscape a boost. 

5.  Easy Access
                 Make sure the driveway and walkway are free of toys and debris and 
                 that the entry is well lit so accessing the  entry of your home is easy
                 for potential buyers.

6.  Backyard Blues
                 Don't forget your backyard, patios and decks.  Cleaning decks, porches and
                 lawn furniture are low cost ways to make a great impression on potential buyers. 

Most buyers form an impression of your home before they even set foot into the front door. 

The goal of landscaping to sell should be to make your home look well cared for and welcoming.  For very little money and a little work, you can give your landscape a boost

and improve the first impression of your home....after all

"you only get one first impression". 

If you would like more information on how to get your home sold

for top dollar faster, please call Fontaine Family - The Real Estate Leader

at (207)784-3800 or e-mail us at brenda@fontaineteam.com!

              

SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE IN MAINE

If you have decided to sell a home in Maine,

what are you required to disclose to the buyer? 

As a buyer, what disclosures should you expect from a seller?



Photo by Cambodia4kidsorg



First and foremost, you want to be honest about any information you are giving a potential buyer.  If they buy your house, they will most likely discover things you did not disclose once they move in.  If you did not disclose something you were aware of, or were not honest about something...you are opening yourself up for potential liability.  Yes, even after closing!




Make sure the property disclosure you get is filled out completely.  If something is not answered or if you have questions about something you see, ask your agent to find out more information. Keep in mind, the seller may not know the answers to some of your questions...that's where a good inspector comes into play!

In the State of Maine the following items are required to be disclosed on the Seller's Property Disclosure Form:

1.  Information on Private Water Supply
2.  Information on Heating System(s)
3.  Information on Waste Water Disposal System
4.  Information on any Known Hazardous Materials
5.  Information on any Known Material Defects

Information should also be provided about Lead-Based Paint, Arsenic in Water and Arsenic in Wood.

For details on any of these items or information on how to protect yourself as a Seller or Buyer, call Fontaine Family - The Real Estate Leader anytime at (207)784-3800 or