Don't miss Classic Convertibles near the Big Indian

If you are a car buff like me, it's hard not to turn your head and look at the Classic Convertible lot while driving on Route 1 near the Big Indian in Freeport. Businessman,Roger Bowdoin, had a novel idea several years to open a business that restores and sells classic American and foreign cars. I've seen a range of cars on his lot that I would like to own including a '57 Chevy's, a '73 Monte Carlo hardtop and even a Delorem gull wing sports car. The snow covered 1973 Monte Carlo featured in this photo is listed for $13,000. You can also have your car or classic Roger owns the Classic custard business next store which is mobbed with locals and tourists during the warm season. Spring of '08, Roger will be opening yet another business nearby called "Classic Cookout".

FSBO in Freeport

If you took the trees down out front, this is the view you would have from the living room of a For Sale By Owner on the Webster Road. It is a Colonial on 2.5 acres built in 1989. It is a spacious 3 bedroom home with a very attractive garden in the back. The first floor features a family room with gas fireplace and cathedral ceiling, a large eat-in-kitchen with custom oak wainscoting and adjoining year-round sun room overlooking perennial gardens. The seller is offering to compensate a buyer's agent, so please call me if you know of someone who might like to live here.

Christmas Spirit Alive and well in Freeport

It was sort of a "Robert Frost" moment as it started to snow Friday evening when I was on my way home from visiting a client on Baker Road. I immediately pulled the car over and walked up to the front door to ask permission to take this photo and post it on the Internet. Permission was granted and I thought my readers would appreciate seeing that the Christmas spirit was alive and well in Freeport. I was told by the homeowner that this nativity scene has been a regular feature on Durham road for a number of years. The gentleman went on to say that the Nativity scene occupied his parking spot in the barn; consequently, his truck would be left outside and uncovered for a few weeks until Christmas was over.

Freeport Snapshop

Talk with those who live or work in Freeport to learn about the diversity of people and the rich community life that comprise this town. There are fishermen and business owners, bank president, and a state senate president. Freeport teens have a new community center. L.L. Beans and investors from away are transforming Freeport into an attractive village for both residents and visitors to enjoy. Call me to learn why you should think about buying a home in Freeport. Now is the perfect time to buy!

Freeport Grinch on Baker Road - Miscellanoues RE comments

We've had an early nor'easter snow storm this Monday as you can see in this photo taken on Tuesday, December 4th on Baker Road. I'd like to think that this Freeport homeowner is telling the real estate Grinch to leave town.

Those of us in the real estate business feel that the media Grinch needs to stop harping on the bad real estate market. All markets are local and Maine and Freeport are doing pretty well thank you very much.

Yet we can't ignore the problems that got the country into a national real estate slump. We've all heard the bad news about the sub-prime market. The National Association of Realtors which is the voice for the 1.3 million members in the residential and the commercial real estate industry is encouraging Realtors to to contact their senators for Senate action needed to accelerate the real estate recovery. According to the Christian Science Monitor yesterday, the Federal Reserve is taking action to avoid more foreclosures by helping some homeowners freeze their interest rates. You can read that story online at http://www.csmonitor.com/

Baker Road Barn - November Home sales data

The answer to the December 1 post is "Needlework and Fine Yarns on Route 1. I've asked the owner for a press release to give me more information about their company and the renovation of their building. You can contact them at 865-6110.

Today's post features a nice barn located on the Baker Road. I met the owner of the barn about a year ago after the barn was completed. This is an example of a barn that I would like sitting on my property in Pownal.

Here is the "sold" data for Freeport during the month of November:

2 Youngs Lane $172,900 Days on Market (DOM) 122 days

78 Varney Road $300,000 DOM 94 days

90 Flying Point Rd. $550,000, DOM 176

330 Lower Flying Point Rd. $585,000 DOM 22

Where is this busienss in Freeport?

It's sparkle weekend in Freeport. Do you know where this business is located? Hint, you can reach it when you drive from the Big Indian on Route One to the village of Freeport. You can also see this lighthouse structure when you drive north to Freeport on 295.