Posts made by author 'Debbie Anderson'

I have been working out of a home office for over 7 years now. These spaces have ranged from an empty alcove on the 2nd floor to a ridiculously expansive half of a basement. In the latter, I literally had to throw down a couple rugs just to din the echoes! In every space, I have tried to make it comfortable. I have to admit they were not always the most professional spaces though. Client meetings were always done "off-site".

Today I'd like to explore a few ways you can make the most of your home office. With family, friends, kids, pets and a whole slew of other distractions thrown in the mix, it is not always easy to create a productive space. And if you are like me you can't just sit at the dining room table or plop down on the couch in order to get some actual work done. The space needs to be conducive...

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As I find myself now in the position of searching for a new home, I'm reminiscing about the time when I built my first home over in Lincoln. Everything was new. Everything was mine. And the whole process of ups and downs, joys and frustrations was something I look forward to going through again someday in the future. If building a home instead of buying an already built one is something you aspire to tackle, today I'd like to cover a few of the lessons I learned in the process and hopefully better prepare you for this awesome project.

At the time of my construction I was working in a real estate office full time. This position afforded me the flexibility of blurring the lines between "working" and "working on my house". I was also fortunate to have a boss that loved construction and home design so he tended to jump right i...

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While it still doesn't quite feel like spring, the spring real estate market is already well underway. And with the peak season for housing in full swing, it's an opportune time for buyers and sellers to make a move.

The timing is particularly ideal for anyone considering purchasing a waterfront home on Conway Lake, Ossipee Lake, Kezar Lake or Silver Lake, and Saco River… just to name a few.

Here's why:

Move in by summer

While both the Mountain Washington Valley and western Maine offer year 'round enjoyment, there's no better time to experience waterfront locales than summer.

From picturesque beaches and outdoor concerts to breweries and shopping, there are endless possibilities for relaxation, recreation and fun for all ages.

Buying a home this spring ensures you'll be settled in for all the exciting warm...

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