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Burnham G RAPHIC A RTISTS Gary Dow Steve Edwards C ONTRIBUTORS Isabelle Curtis • Susan Johns Candi Joneth • Lisa Kristoff Claire Berger • Melinda Myers A DVERTISING S ALES Kathy Frizzell Sarah Morley Table of Contents 2022 Maine Real Estate sales. . . . . . . . . . 6 Exterior Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Popular exterior trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Take action against radon. . . . . . . . . . . 11 Dealing with drought in your garden . 14 Small renovations with big impact . . . . 17 Can’t you hear me knocking. . . . . . . . . 19 Beautify your home with greenery . . . . 22 Why excavation is for professionals. . . . 24 The case for bugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Siding materials to consider . . . . . . . . . . 26 Design a deer-resistant garden. . . . . . . 27 Elevate your garden’s beauty. . . . . . . . 28 Garden with less fatigue. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Building permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Maine Housing report forecast . . . . . . . 32 Get your landscaping buzz . . . . . . . . . . 33 Real estate profession - Jonathan Tindal . 37 Benefits of water features. . . . . . . . . . . . 38 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Cover photo by Michael Maxim AC Midcoast Storage Ae Ceramics Ames Supply Barnes Custom Window Treatments Bath Savings Bank Begin Again Blake, Laura – Realtor Boothbay Plumbing Burnham, Matthew– Realtor Cheney Insurance Coastal Maintenance Colby & Gale Conleys Garden Center Cottage Connection Dave’s Appliance Dead River Company Dighton Home Construction Donnie Clark’s Tree Service Dow Furniture E. 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We appreciate your continued support and hope you have a prosperous year. We encourage you to use these businesses and support your local community! “Where Quality Counts” for over 30 years E. M. WOOD CONSTRUCTION INC. 633-3193 CON LANDSCAPE SERVICES GARDENS ~ LAWNS ~ YARDS N NORTON STONEWORKS Rioux and Sons Construction Stone Masonry BY MASTER MASON STONE HEIMOPage 6 Midcoast Home & Landscapes Guide 2023 By Claire Berger, Maine Realtors AUGUSTA —The real estate market in Maine adjusted during the 2022 sales year due to an increase in mortgage interest rates and a shortage of available homes for sale. Statistics released by Maine List- ings indicate a 17.49 percent decrease in single-family existing home sales last year. Home prices, however, continue to rise. The median sales price (MSP) for the year reached $335,000—up 12.04 percent over 2021. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less. “The sales year ended with just over 16,800 homes sold and a medi- an sales price of $335,000 — down 8.5 percent since its peak in June,” says Carmen McPhail, 2023 President of the Maine Association of RE- ALTORS® and Associate Broker at family-owned United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine, with offices in Lincoln, Bangor and Lu- bec. “Overall, the numbers reflect the impact of mortgage rate increas- es, the typical fourth-quarter seasonal slowdown and a continued short- age of for-sale housing inventory.” Statistics gathered by Maine Listings for the month of December 2022 indicate an 8.9 percent MSP increase to $330,000 compared to December 2021. Sales declined 36.6 percent comparing December 2022 to December 2021. According to the National Association of Realtors, single-family home sales across the county declined 33.5 percent comparing Decem- ber 2022 to December 2021, and the MSP rose 2.0 percent to $372,700. Regionally, December 2022 sales in the Northeast were down 28.8 per- cent compared to December 2021 and the MSP increased 1.6 percent to $391,400. “We’re seeing a bit of a pause as buyers and sellers are adjusting their expectations due to today’s less-favorable financing terms com- pared to mid-2022,” added McPhail. “As we move through 2023, we expect would-be buyers to re-engage with the market and the demand for residential real estate to remain high. Conditions are favorable for a gradual balancing of the real estate market.” Below is a chart showing statistics for Maine and its 16 counties. This chart compares the number of existing, single-family homes sold (units) and volume (MSP) during the full 12-months of 2021 and 2022. Maine single-family home sales eased during 2022; prices rose 12 percent Source: Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. Comparison of Maine Residential Home Sales 2021 vs. 2022 • Statewide and by county Number of Units Sold Median Sales Price County20212022%Change20212022%Change Statewide 20401 16832 -17.49% $ 299,000 $ 335,000 12.04% Androscoggin 1294 1169 -9.66% $ 240,000 $ 279,000 16.25% Aroostook 998 831 -16.73% $ 120,000 $ 148,800 24.00% Cumberland 3995 3306 -17.25% $ 434,900 $ 491,723 13.07% Franklin 604 474 -21.52% $ 225,000 $ 246,500 9.56% Hancock 1064 769 -27.73% $ 320,000 $ 355,000 10.94% Kennebec 1826 1522 -16.65% $ 248,000 $ 272,797 10.00% Knox 742 552 -25.61% $ 344,000 $ 390,000 13.37% Lincoln 654 508 -22.32% $ 351,000 $ 392,000 11.68% Oxford 1015 907 -10.64% $ 251,000 $ 275,000 9.56% Penobscot 2060 1753 -14.90% $ 200,000 $ 230,000 15.00% Piscataquis 421 341 -19.00% $ 165,000 $ 189,900 15.09% Sagadahoc 482 414 -14.11% $ 340,000 $ 389,500 14.56% Somerset 781 644 -17.54% $ 172,500 $ 193,800 12.35% Waldo 659 497 -24.58% $ 270,000 $ 292,000 8.15% Washington 634 481 -24.13% $ 163,500 $ 215,000 31.50% York 3172 2664 -16.02% $ 398,750 $ 450,000 12.85% Guide online at www.boothbayregister.com & www.wiscassetnewspaper.com Page 7 “Taylor responds, shows up when he says he will, and always delivers a good bang for the buck. His skill, work ethic and techniques are all top notch. He and his team will always impress the customer!” - Mike Wallace (Mike Wallace Lawn and Landscape) Lewis Tree Management, Inc. Tree Removal • Pruning Storm Damage • Stump Grinding Taylor Lewis Licensed and Insured Arborist, License #FCL3949 207 350 6908Page 8 Midcoast Home & Landscapes Guide 2023 18 Miller Street, Woolwich, ME • 207-389-6240 • MLMELECTRICIAN@GMAIL.COM FREE ESTIMATES Heatpump Sales-Installation-Service Portable & Standby Generator Sales-Installation-Service EV Charging Stations Lighting Upgrades New Homes-Custom Homes Renovations Commercial-Residential Residential Registered Vendor Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes. Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their personal taste, while others may do so in an effort to make their homes better align with modern styles and sensibilities. Regardless of why a homeowner chooses to renovate, the need to do so is often evident to the naked eye, especially when the time comes to update home exte- riors. Curb appeal is often discussed in regard to the effects it can have when selling a home. But curb appeal is equally important for home- owners who aren’t putting their homes on the market. A well-main- tained, aesthetically appealing home is a source of pride, while a home with fading curb appeal can make homeowners feel a little sheepish. Homeowners who want their homes to maintain their curb appeal can look for signs that it’s time to update their home exteriors. • Curling shingles: The roof may not be the first thing people think of when pondering curb appeal, but a damaged roof can contribute to problems that ultimately affect the exterior and interior of the home. Multiple curling shingles indicate it’s time to replace the roof. The sight of curling shingles is not pretty, but the larger issue in such in- stances is the potential for costly water damage when water gets in through the affected shingles. •Dated entry door: Many home improvement experts insist they can determine when a home was built or most recently renovated simply by looking at the front door. Steel and glass doors are popular in mod- ern homes, so homeowners with front doors with ornate designs and oval glass inserts can likely benefit from an upgrade to their entryway. A modern front door can make a statement and real estate experts note how popular updated front doors are among buyers. • Unsightly landscaping: It’s not only the physical components of the home that may suggest an update is necessary. Homeowners with- out a green thumb may have exterior landscaping that has seen bet- ter days. If a spring or summer day spent tending to your landscaping is not your ideal weekend pastime, then consider replacing unsightly landscaping with low-maintenance plants or hardscaping. These alter- natives to more needy plants can create curb appeal without requiring any extra work for homeowners. • Cracked driveways/walkways: If the driveway looks like a busy road at the end of snow plowing season, chances are that’s adversely af- fecting the impression people have of your home. In addition, cracked walkways indicate a need for renovations, as these areas are front and center when welcoming guests. Updating a home’s exterior can restore curb appeal and help home- owners feel better about their properties. Upgrading a driveway and walkway is one way to update a home’s exterior and restore its curb appeal. Signs a home exterior needs updating Guide online at www.boothbayregister.com & www.wiscassetnewspaper.com Page 9 17 Ocean Point Rd. 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