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Biddeford Pool's First Winter With a Dry Path From Fletcher's Neck to the Beach
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Kennebunkport's Prelude Funding Question Covers One Dock Square Tree Lighting. Prelude Has Two.
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Brunswick's Holiday Season Starts at 6 A.M. on November 14
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Kennebunk's November Belongs to Lower Village and Main Street
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After Songo Lock Closes, the Land Trusts Set the Sebago Lakes Calendar
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Freeport's October Lands on L.L.Bean's Calendar: Three Weekends Left and a Store That Never Closes
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Cape Elizabeth Considers Limited Shore Road Parking for 2027
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Portland's Restaurant Story This Fall: New Openings and Old Addresses Back
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Cumberland Doesn't Send You to Portland for Dinner Anymore

The Maine Real Estate Blog

Spotlight on Panama: Sun, Sea, Sand and Charming Contrasts

Luxury living is reaching new heights in this architecturally rich nation that links the Americas, writes Rosie Bell Costa del Este, Panama City | Panama Sotheby’s Int… Read more
Color Chart: The Joys of Browns in the Home

Our monthly series asks: How do you bring color into luxury design? Brown adds moody warmth to interiors, writes Jill Krasny Palo Alto, California | Sotheby’s Internat… Read more
Inside Montecito’s La Paloma

Designed in the early 20th century by architect Mary McLaughlin Craig and restored and expanded by architectural conservator and designer Xorin Balbes, La Paloma is a … Read more
The Perfect Fall Lighting for Your Home

From statement chandeliers to flickering flames, the right lighting brings joy and warmth to seasonal living, writes Elizabeth Metcalfe An Orsman-designed lighting sch… Read more
Inside a Historic Sag Harbor Home

Thanks to careful conservation and expansion, this delightful, inviting five-bedroom home—dating to the years just following the Revolutionary War—stands as a reminder… Read more
The Best Places in the World to Enjoy Fall Foliage

Mountain retreats, woodland escapes and lakeside living paint the perfect canvas for the season, writes Florence Hallett Turin, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International R… Read more

The Maine Real Estate Blog

New Listing: 294 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841 – $850,000

294 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841 Represented by Kristin Heal Come home to 294 Broadway, a historic 3-4 bedroom Rockland gem set on 1.32 acres with a large side yard an… Read more
New Listing: 4 Lily Pond Drive, Camden, ME 04843 – $795,000

4 Lily Pond Drive, Camden, ME 04843 Represented by Susie Shapiro-Laidlaw Nestled in the tranquil setting between the picturesque coastal villages of Camden and Rockpor… Read more
New Listing: 1446 Meadow Pond Road, Islesboro, ME 04848 – $700,000

1446 Meadow Pond Road, Islesboro, ME 04848 Represented by Michael Kevin Lynch Experience the magic of coastal living at this seasonal camp, set on 7 acres of level lan… Read more
New Listing: 1229 Bragdon Road, Wells, ME 04090 – $2,500,000

1229 Bragdon Road, Wells, ME 04090 Represented by Marika Clark An amazing opportunity to purchase one of the last significant parcels of undeveloped land in Southern M… Read more
Newly Priced: 389 Castle Island Road, Belgrade, ME 04917 – $1,899,999

389 Castle Island Road, Belgrade, ME 04917 Represented by Colin Harvey Welcome to 389 Castle Island Road -This architecturally unique 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home combin… Read more
Newly Priced: 286 Goose Rocks Road, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 – $4,160,000

286 Goose Rocks Road, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 Represented by Betsy Coughlan Legacy Estate with One of Southern Maine’s Only Private Airstrips, 3 Scenic Ponds, Expansiv… Read more
Newly Priced: 800 Summer Harbor Road, Winter Harbor, ME 04693 – $2,700,000

800 Summer Harbor Road, Winter Harbor, ME 04693 Represented by Nicole Richardson Experience the best of coastal Maine living in this exceptional contemporary home, per… Read more
Inside Lady Cove House in Falmouth Foreside Maine

Welcome to Lady Cove House, a historic residence designed by renowned architect Alexander Wadsworth Longfellow and built in the early 1900s. Located at 62 Waites Landi… Read more
Everyday Comfort and Charm at 17 Middle Street

OPEN HOUSE – Friday, Aug. 29th 1-3pm. Discover a hidden gem in the desirable Topsham Heights neighborhood, where this meticulously maintained home awaits you. Boasting… Read more

Sotheby's International Realty Blog

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Final Week in August, 2025

Homes in the News Germantown, New York | Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty Wall Street Journal House of the Week: A Gothic Revival Style Home in the Hudson V… Read more
Luxury Lens: Is the U.S. a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?

Is the U.S. a buyer’s or seller’s market? This is the question everyone wants answered. In the U.S., sellers have enjoyed the upper hand for most of the past decade. “… Read more
Significant Sales: June 2025 Highlights

From a AUD$55M sale in Point Piper, Australia, to a US$12M sale in Sea Island, Georgia, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global n… Read more
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in July, 2025

Homes in the News Montecito, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – 1290 Coast Village Road Brokerage The Wall Street Journal Former HBO President S… Read more
Where The World’s Wealthiest Are Holidaying In Summer 2025

From Martha’s Vineyard to Mykonos, the finest luxury summer rentals feel like a home-away-from-home, writes Lauren Beale Corsica, France | Corsica Sotheby’s Internatio… Read more
Luxury Lens: Who Are the Most Motivated Homebuyers Right Now?

Reports that the U.S. property market has half a million more sellers than buyers grabbed recent headlines but did not tell the full story. Research¹ published by Real… Read more
Here’s Why You Need a Biodiverse Home

Biodiversity is more than a buzzword. It’s an opportunity to nurture the planet—and your own place in it, writes Riya Patel Byron Bay, Australia | Byron Bay Sotheby’s … Read more
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in July, 2025

Homes in the News Los Angeles, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Robb Report Heidi Klum Can Be Your Neighbor at This $25 Million Ul… Read more
Spotlight on the Hamptons: Where Coastal Beauty Meets Creative Legacy

Artists’ enclave or hotspot for the elite? You can choose your own adventure in the beautiful Hamptons, hears Caitlin Gunther East Hampton, New York | Sotheby’s Intern… Read more

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