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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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Once upon a time, people eschewed Maine for other, more popular and populated coastal destinations; but, as with many things in the last two years, things have changed. Where before The Pine Tree State seemed too far to travel, benefits like privacy and open space have risen in importance on many buyers wish lists. Our Midcoast team has had a front row seat to this shift in preferences.

In the latest episode of LandVests Our Stories video series, Joseph Sortwell and Terry Sortwell share whats changed and whats stayed the same in this region they call home.

From creatives in their 40s and 50s to young families returning to the place they grew up, theres a wide range of people settling into towns like Camden, Rockport, Wiscasset, and Boothbay Harbor. The properties they find can often be complicated though; especially historic properties. Its one of the many reasons its essential to work with a broker whos familiar with the complexities some Maine homes come with.

Photos courtesy of Joe Sortwell

While Joseph and Terry may be introducing the region to prospective new residents and engaging the latest technologies and marketing strategies to do it, theyre still utilizing LandVests team of experts to provide top-quality service to the top of the market."

Want to dive even further into the Midcoast market? Check out their recent newsletter here.

If you missed our previous episodes, please check them out here. Stay tuned for future installments in this video series.

For more information on Midcoast Maine real estate, contact Joseph Sortwell at jsortwell@landvest.com or 207-706-6294.

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