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A Tax Surprise That May Be Waiting for Maine Home Sellers
When you sell your primary residence, federal law allows a generous tax exclusion on your gains. But there’s a catch: those limits haven’t changed since 1997. With Maine coastal property values soaring over the last few decades, many homeowners are facing unexpected tax bills that were never intended for them. Here is what you need…
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Two Places to Fall In Love With (And Two New Rentals to Make It Easy)
“The cure for anything is salt water — sweat, tears, or the sea.”~ Isak Dinesen We couldn’t agree more — and we’d add one thing: a tidal pond that hides a secret waterfall doesn’t hurt either. We’re so excited to introduce two new properties to the Blue Hill Bay Property Rentals family: Captain Black House…
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The Downeast Team Newsletter
Harcourts Waterfront & Fine Properties – Blue Hill, Maine Real life, real estate, and real connections along the coast of Maine Real Estate, Real People, Real Maine How home, hospitality, and community all come together on the Blue Hill Peninsula At The Downeast Team—Brenda and Chelsea Horton and Sara Leighton—we get to live and work…
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Two Men, Two Masterpieces, One Peninsula
“I would rather feel bad in Maine than feel good anywhere else.”~ E.B. White If you’ve ever read Charlotte’s Web to a child at bedtime, or traced the illustrations in One Morning in Maine with a small finger pointed at the boats in the harbor — you’ve already been here. You just didn’t know it…
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192 Woods Point Now For Sale: A Modern Classic with Private Beach and Deep-Water Access on Blue Hill Bay
Blue Hill Bay offers a unique coastal magic, where tides influence daily life. Featured is 191 Woods Point Road, a modern home in a historic granite district. With 290 feet of private waterfront, scenic views, and versatile spaces, this property merges thoughtful design with a rich legacy, priced at $1,949,000.
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Can you hear the lake calling?
Yes! We hear you calling! …Or maybe it’s the loons we hear. Regardless, whether it’s the loons calling or the lapping water along the shore’s edge, it’s a beautiful sound, and one that we hope everyone gets to experience. Wait! Is Toddy Pond a lake, or a pond? Well, according to Maine.gov, there is no…
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It’s not too late to find a great rental…
Check out these properties that still have availability in July and August. There’s something for everyone! Anne’s Secret Garden https://www.bluehillbaypropertyrentals.com/en/2952776/annes-secret-garden—comfortable-and-quiet-in-blue-hill1 Anne’s Secret Garden is a charming, comfortable house located four miles from Blue Hill Village and 32 miles from Acadia National Park. The house includes two bedrooms with a queen and two twins, two full…
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Want to know a (not-so-secret) secret?
Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody. ~Brad Montague Chelsea and I are in full swing with guest arrivals, departures and property turnovers. It’s a fun, busy time of year. We’re fortunate that we had some very talented people answer our ad for cleaners this year (thank you Weekly Packet for helping us…
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