Category: The Scoop

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 192 Woods Point Now For Sale: A Modern Classic with Private Beach and Deep-Water Access on Blue Hill Bay

    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.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • June and September: Two Wonderful Times to Visit the Blue Hill Peninsula

    It’s not the time in your life, it’s the life in your time. ~Bruce Springsteen Hello! Chelsea and I are happily at work diligently preparing for the upcoming season, making lists (checking twice) and assisting our guests with reservations.  We enjoy this time of year (well, not tax season). We’ve found that many of our…