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The Housing Market Correction Is Here. The Reset Isn't.05.19.2026

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  For over 25 years, I have analyzed housing and macroeconomic trends and how they shape real estate markets across New England. Following its peak in the fourth quarter of 2022, I expected the housing market to follow a more familiar correction pattern. As affordability spiked, prices would [...]

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Best Values for Great Properties
Offered at Pennies on the Dollar
of Replacement Cost

Why wait and build when you can enjoy the fruits of someone elses labors? Here are LandVest brokers top picks for great properties listed for a fraction of their construction or replacement cost.

Happiness is time with family and friends in a beautiful place.

Love a lake house?

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Sunset Chimneys has 1200 of Maine's Sebago Lake frontage, an ample lovely shingle and stone house built in 2003, unbelievable boathouse built in 2007, two sandy private beaches, and big views to the White Mountains offered for $3.9 million. Contact Karen Reiche at207-874-6159 orkreiche@landvest.com and John Saint-Amour at 207-874-6160 orjsaint-amour@landvest.com for more info.

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Is a farm in Maine your dream retreat?

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Skye Farm's 180 acres, 1500 of frontage on a beautiful pond, once-in-a generation 7 bedroom family compound, orchards, tennis court, open pasture, trail system near ski resorts and private schools offer a compelling value at $1.95 million. Contact John Scribner at 207-874-2057 or jscribner@landvest.com to set up a visit to a perfect setting for the holidays.

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A lakefront turn-of-the-last century grande dame with mountain views?

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Kezar Lake Estate is arguably the finest estate on one of New Englands most desired lakes in Lovell, Maine, 30 minutes to Sunday River. The circa-1908 mansion took a crew of artisans two and a half years to build, with its ornate details irreplaceable at almost any price. Once priced above $4,000,000, its offering price of $1,900,000 represents a unique opportunity. For more information, contact John Saint-Amour at 207-874-6160 orjsaint-amour@landvest.com.

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An ardent equestrian who'd rather ride than renovate?

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Shadow Fox Farm located in the vibrant community of Peterborough, NH, is a 167 acre turnkey equestrian facility. Immense investment by two successive owners has made for a combination of amenities and efficiency that would take years to replicate: 26 stalls, indoor and outdoor arenas, main house, guest house (each with their own pools), offices, ample fenced turnout with run-in sheds and room for a cross-country course and trails to the river. Contact Kristin Claire at 603-227-2411 or kclaire@landvest.com for more details on this tremendous value offered at $4.4 million.

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How about a private retreat on Casco Bay with a deepwater dock, private beach, and a low-maintenance, comfortable home?

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SeaSpray Reach, in Yarmouth, Maine offers a custom built 4000 sf home on a true peninsula in perfect condition minutes from downtown Portland. Originally offered for $2.9 million, now $1.98 million. ContactKaren Reiche at207-874-6159 orkreiche@landvest.com to find out more.

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The Paul & Bunny Mellon Estate11.21.2025

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Its easy to understand why Paul and Bunny Mellon chose this site for their storied summer home. Situated on a bluff, overlooking Nantucket Sound, the southwesterly trade winds, gentle but constant, drive the tempo of the sea just beyond a protected barrier island. No doubt the Mellons [...]

Cape Cod | Massachusetts | High-End Market Watch, First Half 202509.22.2025

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At the end of the second quarter, the high-end inventory of listings, active and pending, was up by 21% to a record318 listings compared to 263 last year and the previous record of 271 listings in 2016.

Middlesex County | Massachusetts High-End Market Watch, First Half 202509.22.2025

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  HIGH-END $2,000,000+ MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Inventory up 12% (Record 514 vs record 458 last year). Sales up 23% (Record 423 vs record 345 last year). Top Sale: $10,500,000, 10 Appleton Street, Cambridge. Buyers and sellers continue to increase their activity resulting in record inventories and [...]

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