What’s the truth about owning a home in Maine? 🏡 In this video, Doug Schauf with The Make Maine Your Home Team at RE/MAX Oceanside reveals the real pros and cons of Maine homeownership — from heating costs and septic systems to competition in the 2025 market. You’ll learn: ✅ The impact of Maine’s weather on home maintenance ✅ What to know about wells, septic, and radon ✅ The real costs of heating and winter upkeep ✅ How to prepare for a competitive market ✅ The key to buying confidently in Maine 📞 Ready to buy a home in Maine? Contact us today: makemaineyourhome.realestate/contact If you Make Maine Your Home, you don’t have to do it alone! See the blog here: 🏘️ To Search for Properties check out https://www.makemaineyourhome.realestate/ 🏘️🎉 Follow us on Social Media 🎉 ➡️Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MakeMaineYourHome ➡️Instagram: https://rem.ax/47e6ylA 🎦Want More?? Check out these Playlists! 🏠Living in Maine - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrIHXhH0wJPHEy4ZVB6dNkokb7Mnl1PAwVideo Podcasts - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrIHXhH0wJPFGDOEgkkorkGh_wSlLOXsv To contact Doug you can call or text to 207-838-5593, email to doug@makemaineyourhome.com or check out http://www.MakeMaineYourHome.com. Here at The Make Maine Your Home Team at RE/MAX Oceanside, we are your dedicated partners in navigating the real estate market of Greater Portland, Maine. Specializing in helping both buyers and sellers, our mission is to provide unparalleled expertise and personalized service to make your real estate journey as smooth and successful as possible. Whether you're moving to Maine or looking to sell your current property, we have the local knowledge and professional resources to help you achieve your goals.

Buying a house in Maine? 🦞 Before you even start scrolling listings, there are a few crucial steps that can make or break your success. In this video, I break down the three pillars every buyer in Maine must know:

1️⃣ Education – Learn the terms (earnest money, inspection, appraisal, contingencies) and how the buying process works in Maine. I’ll point you to other videos on this channel that explain inspections, financing, making offers, wells, septic systems, and radon.

2️⃣ The Right Team – From trusted local lenders and government programs like MaineHousing, FHA, and VA loans, to homebuyer education classes, having the right support sets you up for success.

3️⃣ Standing Out in the Market – It’s still competitive in Maine. Price matters, but so do terms, speed, and preparation. I’ll share what most buyers miss that causes them to lose out on their dream homes.

💡 Call to Action: If you’re ready to take the first step, reach out today. We’d love to sit down, answer your questions, and connect you with the resources you need.

And remember — If you Make Maine Your Home, you don’t have to do it alone!

See the blog here:

🏘️ To Search for Properties check out https://www.makemaineyourhome.realestate/

🏘️🎉 Follow us on Social Media 🎉

➡️Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MakeMaineYourHome

➡️Instagram: https://rem.ax/47e6ylA

🎦Want More?? Check out these Playlists!

🏠Living in Maine -

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrIHXhH0wJPHEy4ZVB6dNkokb7Mnl1PAwVideo

Podcasts - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrIHXhH0wJPFGDOEgkkorkGh_wSlLOXsv

To contact Doug you can call or text to 207-838-5593, email to doug@makemaineyourhome.com or check out

http://www.MakeMaineYourHome.com

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Is it still competitive to buy a house in Maine in 2025? 🏡 Doug Schauf with The Make Maine Your Home Team at RE/MAX Oceanside breaks down the real story using the latest Maine Listings data. Learn where the market is still hot, where buyers are negotiating, and how some of our clients are even getting homes under asking price—with sale of property contingencies!

📊 We’ll cover median home prices, days on market, and key trends for Greater Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, Falmouth, Standish, Waterboro, Topsham and more.

✅ Mid-video, Doug shares how to build a winning strategy and why the right Realtor matters when you’re ready to buy.

👉 Ready to start your home search? Visit MakeMaineYourHome.RealEstate and let’s create a plan to find your next Maine home.

If you Make Maine Your Home, you don’t have to do it alone!

See the blog here:

🏘️ To Search for Properties check out https://www.makemaineyourhome.realestate/

🏘️🎉 Follow us on Social Media 🎉

➡️Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MakeMaineYourHome

➡️Instagram: https://rem.ax/47e6ylA

🎦Want More?? Check out these Playlists!

🏠Living in Maine -

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrIHXhH0wJPHEy4ZVB6dNkokb7Mnl1PAwVideo

Podcasts - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrIHXhH0wJPFGDOEgkkorkGh_wSlLOXsv

To contact Doug you can call or text to 207-838-5593, email to doug@makemaineyourhome.com or check out http://www.MakeMaineYourHome.com.

Here at The Make Maine Your Home Team at RE/MAX Oceanside, we are your dedicated partners in navigating the real estate market of Greater Portland, Maine. Specializing in helping both buyers and sellers, our mission is to provide unparalleled expertise and personalized service to make your real estate journey as smooth and successful as possible. Whether you're moving to Maine or looking to sell your current property, we have the local knowledge and professional resources to help you achieve your goals.