It is hard to believe it has been ten years since an out-of-control mortgage and real estate market precipitated the great financial meltdown. Since 2008, the high-end market in the Midcoast has been soft, characterized by a lack of demand for properties over $1,000,000. In contrast, the greater Portland and Southern Maine market has roared [...]

Have you ever wondered what's different about selling a luxury property? We love hearing from our LandVest brokers, their experiences and what they love about their job. We are pleased to see that the latest special edition of [...]

High Island

(originally named High Isle) acquired its name from the hilltop in the center of the island which is the highest point within the Muscle Ridge chain of islands. Until late in the 19th century, High Island was mostly uninhabited except for occasional seasonal use by fishermen or a fishing [...]

RIDING THE FERRY, the Margaret Chase Smith, back from Islesboro in late December on a gray overcast day with stiff NE winds, gale warnings and snow in the air made me take a long look at where I was. Penobscot Bay, while always beautiful, can be a challenging environment in the winter and I was glad that the Shada was safely stored indoors [...]