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Built for Generations: Family Compounds Across New England & The Adirondacks05.12.2026

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Some properties are purchased for a moment in time. Others are held for generations.  Across New England and the Adirondacks, family compounds have long represented a distinct kind of ownership — properties designed not simply as homes, but as places to return to year after year. With [...]

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Mount Desert Island, ME
Makes Top 20 Best Retreats List

 

Mount Desert Island

was featured in Barrons as one of Americas Best Retreats. The article notes a trend of buyers fleeing high-tax states to purchase real estate in low tax states. If you are looking to park your money, why not look at a tangible asset such as real estate in Mount Desert or Blue Hill, Maine? There are few investments that will provide not only a financial return but also a physical return said Story Litchfield, LandVest broker, Northeast Harbor, Maine. Think about it. You dont get that rejuvenating ocean air or memories of wonderful family time with your average stock purchase. The article also features one of Story Litchfields listings (The Ledges) and highlights Storys record sale in 2011 (Indian Head) as well as her $7 million dollar deal in 2012.


 

For more information about buying or selling distinctive Maine real estate, contact Story Litchfieldof LandVest - Northeast Harbor, MA (slitchfield@landvest).

To view Maine island real estate for sale, click here.

To view additional extraordinary and distinctive Maine real estate click here.

 

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