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 [...]

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 [...]

Dining Rooms with Tables that Inspire Tradition

The winter holiday season includes some of the most memorable gatherings with family and friends and the dining room table is often the hub. Whether you prefer warm and rustic, glitz and glamor, or walls of windows with natural light, LandVest has an array of beautiful dining rooms for you to [...]