Top FREE iPhone Apps for Real Estate Brokers
September 29, 2008
Just wanted to pass along this post that I wrote on my Active Rain Blog, “Top 7 Must Have Free iPhone Apps for Busy Real Estate Agents“. Some of my favorites include Trulia, WHERE, Evernote, Puluwai Real Estate Search and RulerPhone Lite. Check out the full blog post to see which other applications I deemed as “must haves”.
Do you have a favorite iPhone app? Leave me a comment on the my ActiveRain Blog.
List of Military Discounts on Maine Home Heating Oil
September 4, 2008
Winter is quickly approaching folks! Whether you are military personnel stationed at the Maine Brunswick Naval Base or Coast Guard Sector Northern New England, I’m sure the cost of heating oil has crossed your mind a time or two. (Because we all know Maine BAH ain’t that much!) Luckily for us, military families, there are some local oil companies that offer military discounts on home heating oil.
Huntley Oil Co.
Hamden, ME
Discount: .02 per Gal
255-8033
Tidewater Oil Co.
Belfast, ME
.05 per Gal*
338-4739
Pitstop Fuels
Standish, ME
.02 per Gal
642-8357
J&S Oil
Manchester, ME
Varies**
622-1609
*Also offers 5% discount on service
** .25 above base price
Photo: Courtesy of reidab via Flickr
Free Admission at Maine Wildlife Park This Sunday!
September 3, 2008
This Sunday, September 7th is National Grandparents Day!
The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray is offering free admission for Grandparents on Sunday. Spend the day viewing over 25 species of Maine Wildlife, walking one of the trails, or viewing the Dry Mills Fish Hatchery which raises thousands of Brook Trout annually. Finish of the day enjoying a lunch or dinner in the large picnic area.
Here are a few other family fun activities:
- Discover your family roots together. Revisit old scrapbooks or make a new one. Look at old photo albums. Ask your Grandparents to help you create a family tree.
- Let the children borrow the video camera and do a mini-interview or documentary on their Grandparents. They will have fun, and you will all have the conversation saved for posterity.
- Help the children create homemade cards for Grandparents Day.
- Volunteer with your family members at a local nursing home, and make others happy.
Photo of the Forget-Me-Knots (the official flower of Grandparents day) courtesy of Faerie-Princess-Ami via deviantART.
Fall Festivals in Maine
August 30, 2008
Labor Day weekend has finally arrived, which can only mean that Maine’s most beautiful season is coming our way. Autumn! As the leaves change colors and the air gets a little more crisp, we can always count on Maine’s fall festivals to warm our hearts.
Here are some of our favorite Maine Fall Festivals:
Main Beach, Ogunquit
207.646.6170
www.ogunquit.org
It’ll be a soaring experience with fabulously designed kites and instruction from a master kite flyer. Free. 10 am-1 pm.
Oxford Fairgrounds in Oxford
207.743.9594
www.oxfordcountyfair.com
Activities include livestock shows, animal-pulling, crafts and more. See website for schedule and admission.
Harbor Park, Wells
207.646.2451
www.wellschamber.org
Join the competition or judge for yourself who makes the best chili in town. There will be chili, salsa and verde competitions, plus music, crafters and games. 9 am-4 pm.
Dunaway Center, Ogunquit
207.646.0296
www.ogunquit.org
A huge selection of antiques and collectibles will be available from many dealers. Get brunch and lunch in the cafe. 9 am-5 pm.
197 Blanchard Rd in Cumberland Center
207.829.4856
see website for schedule
Admission: $7-9, children & seniors $2, children under 10 free, weekly pass $35
www.cumberlandfair.com
Activities include animal-pulling events, harness racing, parade, midway and livestock exhibits and more.
Fryeburg Fairgrounds in Fryeburg
207.935.3268
www.fryeburgfair.com
Activities include exhibits, harness racing, livestock shows, racing, camping, midway and more.
Image: Courtesy of Flickr: brainware3000
The Best Things in Life are Free!
August 7, 2008
This weekend celebrate Maine Day!
On Sunday, August 10th all Maine residence will be admited to Maine State Parks and Historic Sites for day use activities Free of Charge!
More than 50 parks and historic properties from Fort Kent to Kittery will participate in Maine Day, allowing access to hiking and walking trails, lakes, historic homes, beaches and military forts. If you want more info, go to http://www.maine.gov/doc/parks.
photo of Acadia’s Carriage Trails via flickr courtesy of brentdanley
Open House Today - Cozy 2 Bedroom Condo in Old Orchard Beach
August 3, 2008
If you are looking for a cozy retreat within walking distances to miles and miles of beaches, then come visit us today from 12:00- 2:00pm as we hold an open house for a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo located in Old Orchard Beach. The condo boasts dramatic cathedral ceilings, sunken living room, fireplace and skylights. It is move in condition and priced to sell.
Details:
Address: 129 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach Maine
Listing Price: $139,900
Total Square Feet: 944
Condo Association Fees: $190/mo
Dog Parks in Maine
July 31, 2008
Bow wow wow wow yippie yo yippie yeah!
If you are a dog owner in Maine, whether you have a Cheeky Chihuahua, Perfect Pug or Bouncy Boxer you are probably wondering where to take your prized pooch for a walk, well you are in luck! There is a new website, DogParkUSA.com that recently launched dedicated to providing dog owners like you with a listing of all known Dog parks in the local area.
Here’s a quick list of Off Leash Dog Parks in Portland, Maine:
- Capisic Pond Park
- Evergreen Cementary
- Jack School
- Pine Grove Park
- Riverton Trolley Park
- Valley Street Dog Park
- Eastern Promenade
Have a favorite Dog park that’s not mentioned? Send Us a Quick Shout in the Comments Section.
What to do when you find a Python in your Washing Machine
July 21, 2008
Ah..Yikes. Eww. What would you do if you found an 8 foot Python snake in your washing machine? That is just the scenario a woman in Gorham was faced with late last week. As she went in to pull our her laundry, an eight foot slithery snake peeped it’s head out of her washing machine. Quickly, she shut the lid and called animal control and the police. Had I been in her shoes, I’m sure I would’ve fainted on the spot! Luckily the woman at the clarity to trap the snake and call in the experts.
In the event that you find yourself eye to eye with a python or any other unwelcome animal in your home here is a link to the Maine Animal Control Centers around the state: http://www.state.me.us/agriculture/aw/ACOs.shtml
It’s Yarmouth Clam Festival Time!
July 19, 2008
The Yarmouth Clam Festival proves to be one of Southern Maine’s most talked about and attended festivals. Cotton Candy, Carnival Rides and Clams Oh MY! While I admit, one of the biggest reasons I attend the festival is for the food but there are a ton of activities to keep you and the kids going all day long. Here are some of the weekend’s Highlights:
Saturday July 19th:
- Pat’s Pizza Clam Festival Classic: Five-Mile Road Race
- Downeast Duck Tour
- Celebrity Clam Shucking Contest Featuring local news personalities from WCSH 6, WMTW 8 and WGME 13.
- Block Party w/Dance the Night Away!
- Fireworks
Sunday, July 20th:
- Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
- Green Spaces Educational and hands-on exhibits featuring earth-friendly demonstrations.
- Balloon Zoo
- Horse and Wagon Rides
- Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations
If you head out today, be sure to come back here and tell us what your favorite event was! Have a great weekend! For a full Yarmouth Clam Festival 2008 Schedule: Click Here
Photo Credit: Busy Mommy via Flickr
Reali Realty Welcomes New Agents
July 14, 2008
Reali Realty of Portland, Maine welcomed two new sales agents, Angie Grosso and Chrystie Corns, to it’s team this week.
