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If you're looking to spice up your love life, buying a home might be the way to do it. In a recent survey by Trulia, more than 1/3 of women said they would rather date someone who owns a home rather than rent. Nearly 20% of men agreed. Roommates can also be a deal-breaker in the dating world: 62%...

With less than 16% of consumers returning the agent they used during their first transaction, many agents may be wondering why.Many times, it's the service that's lacking. When consumers feel 'satisfied', that can mean that they felt just that - satisfied, but not wowed. In this market, the agen...

According to CNNMoney, the average American has $10,700 in credit card debt, and a total of $59,000 in household debt. Home ownership is a great way to provide stability for your family and long-term wealth as well, but getting your credit under control first is a must. To work on improving your...

According to a study from Berkeley, every 1 watt of energy a solar panel in a home generates equals a $5.50 increase in home value. A small 5-panel roof system would add over $6,000 to a typical home's value. With the number of incentives solar power offers, more and more homeowners are making t...

Lovely, spacious 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom cape with an open floor plan and recently updated eat-in kitchen. Featuring an oversized 1-car garage with plenty of extra storage space, this fantastic home is move-in ready. The home is part of a strong FHA-approved association. Click here to see more a...

As if the beautiful coastline and mild climate aren't enough reasons to move to Maine, here's one more: 77 % of homeowners in the Northeast are satisfied with their home ownership, compared to the nation average of 72%. To find out more about current homeowner satisfaction, check out this articl...

When selling your home, making improvements can drastically increase its appeal to potential buyers, and the kitchen is a focal point.To keep your kitchen renovations from getting out of hand, look at the surrounding areas - what are other sellers in your neighborhood doing to their kitchens? By...

Click here for a full virtual tour of the property! Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Colonial in a desirable area. Newly updated spacious kitchen, two new bathrooms, and lovely hardwood floors. Wonderful three-season porch for relaxing! Move in today! For more information on this property and othe...

Spacious and well-maintained, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom doublewide ranch home features a breakfast bar, built-in surround sound, a beautiful deck, a storage shed, a stainless steel refridgerator, and a jetted bathtub! Click here to view a virtual tour of the property! For more information on th...

  Universal Properties is happy to announce a new addition to the Maine team – Buyer Specialist Krystal Louten! Krystal is originally from the Augusta area and has lived in between Portland and California since 1999. “I truly love people and working to help them in all aspects possible, especiall...