In honor of the season, we are assisting in the search for unique gifts! LandVests gift bag of great New England properties has something for everyone. This weeks in-or-near town properties would be a great fit for those who love to be close to shopping, restaurants, entertainment or [...]

April 2010- August 2012

While looking for a two-bedroom home requiring no maintenance, the current owners drove by the Dark Harbor House and instantly fell in love with her. There was just one catchshe had (at that time) 13 bedrooms and was in declining conditionbut that problem dissolved, at least in the owners' minds, when they saw the [...]

In late November we gather our family and friends together to celebrate, feast, and give thanks. In this three-part blog series well explore LandVests favorite places to celebrate Thanksgiving by the sea, in the mountains, and in the [...]

In late November we gather our family and friends together to celebrate, feast, and give thanks. In this three-part blog series, well explore LandVests favorite places to celebrate Thanksgiving by the sea, in the mountains, and in the [...]

An Islesboro Summer Cottage: the Beginnings

The original owners of the Dark Harbor House, an Islesboro summer cottage, were George and Ellen Philler, from Philadelphia. Mr. Philler was the President of First National Bank of Philadelphia. He became acquainted with the property through friends who had an interest in the Islesboro Land and [...]

Theres something special about a home that has lived for well over 100 years. With lots of TLC, many find a passion in restoring history to blend with today, to meld and keep the past alive. Living in New England, were fortunate to see some amazing restorations. A difficult task but [...]

Republic Ranches publishes a magazine called Land Investor, an insightful publication with articles on investing in timber, how to manage your land, ranch life and so, so much more. LandVest is pleased to have been included in its recent issue with an in-depth article on [...]

THE CAMDEN MARKET IN CONTEXT

AS WE MOVE INTO THE FALL SEASON and the last quarter of the year, the 2016 Maine real estate market is coming into focus. A look at the overall statistics for properties listed above $1,000,000 shows continued strength in southern Maine, a solid improvement in the mid-coast region and ongoing softness in the [...]

"I've often thought if someone were coming to visit America for the first time, I'd send them to... Islesboro Island, where there's a great Victorian inn called Dark Harbor House, a gracious place with no phones, and fireplaces in all the [...]