This farmhouse in South Thomaston, Maine is a beautiful waterfront property located near a landing, general store, and post office.  An enjoyable day of fishing is right outside your door!

With 3 bedrooms and 1 ½ bathrooms, this home is ideal for a growing family.  This home also boasts a brand-new kitchen!  For more information about this listing, please contact agents Charles and Mary Jordan at cmjordan@jaretcohn.com.

MLS: 1076563, $179,000

A wonderful single-family cape on Central Street in Bucksport.  This home contains a 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and is situated on a 1.090 acre lot.  During the wintertime, sit by a warm wood stove and enjoy the crackling fire.  There’s plenty of space for a growing family in this home in the wonderful, seaside community of Bucksport.

A terrific price for this home!  Contact Jaret and Cohn Real Estate Agent, Charlie Hunter, at chunter@jaretcohn.com for more information about this listing.

MLS: 1078923, $89,900

Gorgeous properties on two of Maine’s islands, Vinalhaven and North Haven, are just a short distance off the coast of Rockland.  Wesley Reed is the Branch Manager at The Island Group for Jaret and Cohn Real Estate, and has worked for Jaret and Cohn for 28 years.

Wes moved to Vinalhaven from Mexico, Maine in 1976 and never looked back!  Before he started working for Jaret and Cohn in 1985, Wes worked as both a building contractor and an installer of septic systems on Vinalhaven.  Our clients appreciate his experience with homes and his knowledge of island living.

According to Wes, Vinalhaven is the third largest island off the coast of Maine.  The island contains a large grocery store, which often has cheaper prices than the stores on the mainland, a lumber yard, 4 plumbers, and 3 electricians.  The island has a population of 1,300 year-round residents; this number grows to 4,000 during the summer.  North Haven is about half the size of Vinalhaven, but also boasts many year-round residents and ferry access on a daily basis.  “I truly love living here,” Wes said of his home on Vinalhaven.

Wes hopes to see the continued increase of serious home buyers.  “There’s a confidence that seems to be coming back,” he said of the housing market.

Aside from real estate, Wes has a Masters in Fine Arts in Sculpture.  He has his own granite business, Vinalhaven Granite Works. He is a member of the Vinalhaven Fire Department, the Vinalhaven Lions Club, and loves collecting antique lighting.  He also owns two antique cars, one which is a Model A Ford that he’s had since he was fifteen.

It’s starting to really feel like spring!  The snow is melting and the air feels a bit warmer.  Have you started thinking about spring cleaning, or spring projects?  There are a number of post-winter home improvements that homeowners should do to get their homes ready for the summertime.

• Take a good look at your roof.  Have your roof inspected for damages, fly-aways, and leaks.  Winter damage is common for roofs, and spring is a great time to get these repairs done.

• Seed the dead spots on your lawn.  April showers bring May flowers, so seed the spots early and let the rain water your lawn for you.

• Survey your property for damage.  Make sure unwelcome guests haven’t burrowed under your home during the winter, and fix things like holes in the walls and window cracks to keep the little critters from getting inside.

• Repair any drainage problems.  During the spring, it is easy to see how the water is moving through your yard.  It is a great time to fix your gutters, unclog downspouts, and and make sure water is being drained to the appropriate areas of your property.

• Prepare outdoor spaces.  During the summer, many homeowners enjoy spending time outside.  Get your outdoor spaces ready for summer by hiring a landscaper to build or repair your patio, dust off your outdoor furniture, and clean up your yard.

Brenda Pendleton has 29 years of real estate experience in Midcoast Maine.  As a full-time agent for Jaret and Cohn Real Estate, Brenda assists buyers and sellers of homes by guiding them through the real estate market with her expertise.Brenda was second in the number of home sales for 2012, and she’s gearing up for the summer market!  This spring and summer she is looking forward to promoting more listings and working with some potential homebuyers who are interested in moving to the Midcoast Maine area.Brenda has earned the ABR® designation, allowing her to network with over 30,000 Accredited Buyer Representatives throughout the United States.  She has also completed a comprehensive course specifically designed for helping home buyers, making her a prime candidate for individuals or families hoping to buy a home in Midcoast Maine.  Brenda says, “If you are looking to buy your first home or your third, call me and make your buying experience a positive one!”

When she’s not buying or selling homes, Brenda enjoys working in her garden, kayaking, playing with her dog, Eli, and essentially enjoying all that the Midcoast has to offer.  She is a key player in Relay For Life, which will take place June 21-22, 2013 at Camden Hills Regional High School, and actively participates in the food bank collection at Jaret and Cohn Real Estate.  Brenda also volunteers at the Midcoast Habitat for Humanity ReStore and participates in Samaritan’s Purse, which sends Christmas gifts to children all over the world who have recently faced natural disasters.

Visit Brenda’s agent profile and see her listings here.  To make an appointment with Brenda, contact Jaret and Cohn Real Estate’s Rockland office at (207)-596-0352.

Traditionally, green is associated with St. Patrick’s Day.  As much as we love the color green, what are some things that you could do to make your home a little more “green” economically?

Looks like you’re in for some of that good ol’ luck of the Irish!  Here are some ideas to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint in your homes.

1. Turn off the lights and use natural lighting in your home during the day.  In the evening, turn off the lights when you leave the room.

2. Instead of buying plastic, disposable water bottles, buy a reusable water bottle and refill it throughout the day.

3. Wash your laundry in cold water instead of hot.  In the summertime, line dry your clothes instead of using the dryer.

4. Shut down your computer at night.

5. Have an energy audit conducted on your home.

6. Pay your bills online to save paper.  It’s also more convenient!

7. Support your local economy by shopping at a farmers’ market.

8. Create a home compost bin.

9. Switch your lightbulbs to CFLs.

10. Buy reusable grocery bags at the grocery store for your shopping trips.

Decorating your home for St. Patrick’s Day is great, but making your home truly green is even better!

A tastefully updated home on Camden Street in Rockland.  Enjoy sunny rooms, a new bathroom, new windows, and a new furnace.  This home, located conveniently close to the Rockland Breakwater, offers ocean views and comes mostly furnished.

This home comes at a great price!  You don’t want to miss this opportunity.

MLS #1078326  $109,000