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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 17 J U LY 1 0 , 2 0 1 7 F O C U S S O U T H E R N M A I N E Real Estate– e Masiello Group in Sanford, says he sees considerable real estate activity in his inland area. He's also seeing an infl ux of buyers from Massachusetts and New Hampshire, again, partly due to lower prices. For a starter house, Brunette says, "In southern New Hampshire, around the Portsmouth area, that same house is probably going to cost you another 10% at least. en in Massachusetts, it could be another 15% or 20% as you get closer to Boston." Multiple off ers on homes is common and buyers are willing to pay $10,000 to $20,000 over list price, Brunette says. "If the home is in a decent loca- tion, if it's been well maintained and it's priced properly, in most cases it's going to go in heartbeat," Brunette says. "We're seeing some frustration on the buyers' part, when they've made good off ers on properties and come to fi nd out there were three or four other off ers at the same time — from other people willing to pay more money." He adds, "Not long ago, I listed a home in our MLS [multiple listing service] on a Sunday night at 10 p.m. My phone started ringing fi rst thing Monday morning. By Tuesday, I had 21 showings and seven off ers. It was under contract by Tuesday evening, and six of those off ers were for more than the listed price." Brunette expects the activity to continue. 207.989.4824 We will take care of this one. Sensible Solu ons. Environmental Site Assessments Brownfield Redevelopment Asbestos and Indoor Air Quality Pollu on Preven on and Compliance SPCC Plans, SWPPP, and C s Federal and State Permi ng Remedia on Waste Management Geology/Hydrogeology You take care of this summer hazard... For the time a hermit crab first tickled the palm of your hand. 877.700.6800 | mainecf.org Stewards for charitable giving. Helping donors help Maine. For all Maine gives, it's no wonder we give back. For the time a hermit crab first tickled the palm of your hand. For the night you fell asleep to the distant call of the fog horn. C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » If the home is in a decent If the home is in a decent If the home is in a decent If the home is in a decent If the home is in a decent If the home is in a decent If the home is in a decent If the home is in a decent If the home is in a decent location, if it's been location, if it's been location, if it's been location, if it's been location, if it's been location, if it's been location, if it's been location, if it's been location, if it's been location, if it's been location, if it's been location, if it's been location, if it's been well maintained and it's priced properly, in most cases it's going to go in heartbeat. We're seeing some frustration on the buyers' part, when they've made good offers on properties and come to find out there were three or four other offers at the same time — from other people willing to pay more money. — Steve Brunette a Realtor in Sanford