Maine Real Estate Blog | Arden Stuckey

12 Apr 2022

Clarifying the Buying Process

Buy, Variety Posts

The Buying Process So you’ve decided to buy your first home! Congratulations, this is the very first part of the process. This post will serve to prepare you with the basics of the home buying process but your Realtor (hopefully me!) will be your most valuable resource. As you get ready for your home purchase, there is a multitude of decisions and timeline milestones that you will want to be prepared for. Here are the milestones & topics I will cover. Contact a trusted Realtor Focus on Finances When am I ready to show homes? What expenses are part of…

12 Apr 2022

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Compelling Selling: What to consider when selling your home

Sell, Variety Posts

How to prepare your home to sell Are you thinking about selling your home? Maybe you have an expanding family and you’re ready for a bigger space, or you want to downsize to take advantage of the hot real estate market. There is a multitude of reasons you may decide to sell your home! This post will serve to help guide you at the beginning of your journey! Hire a Professional! As with any real estate milestone, whether it is buying, selling, or investing in real estate, I recommend you find a trusted Realtor as step number one. This person…

12 Apr 2022

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Best Investing

Invest, Variety Posts

Best Investing: How to start building your real estate investment portfolio My First Multi-Unit Four years ago in 2017, I had just graduated from college and spent two months volunteering in the forests of Madagascar; living in a tiny hut. I moved back to Portland Maine to live with my college roommate and start my first full-time job as a structural engineer. I had next to no money and no idea what I wanted to do next. One year later I was living with my college boyfriend (now husband) for the first time and we were both frustrated with how…

12 Apr 2022

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Compelling Selling: How to prepare your home to sell

Sell, Variety Posts

How to prepare your home to sell Every seller wants their home to sell quickly and for a large profit but it takes more than luck to make this happen. Ensuring you get top dollar for your home takes careful planning and knowing how to professionally prepare your home in advance to convince buyers to submit offers. Getting ready to sell your home can feel daunting but I’m here to help! Below are the most important items to consider to ensure you get the profit and sale timeline you’re hoping for. Remember, the little things can make a big difference!…

12 Apr 2022

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Buying a home during a Maine winter

Biddeford, Buy, Gorham, Kennebunk, Portland, Relocate, Saco, Scarborough, South Portland, Variety Posts, Westbrook

Buying in the Winter Here we go home sellers, let’s huddle up and take a closer look at the benefits of selling when the snow starts to fall. Days Off You may think that people will be less likely to check out your home during the chaos of the holidays, but keep in mind that most people get more time off of work during the holiday season. This will leave them with more time to look through their favorite home apps and swing through some open houses and showings. Having an open house for your home during the holidays…