In this episode I sit down with Casey Hamlin at Northpoint Mortgage to talk about low or no money mortgages. A lot of people think you still need 20% down to purchase a home and that is not the case anymore. There are several programs available for low or even no money down. We talk about all of those programs. To contact Casey Hamlin at Northpoint Mortgage you can call or text (207) 749-6502 or email him at chamlin@trynorthpoint.com. He wil be happy to help in anyway. Check out video episodes o...
May 06, 2019•35 min•Ep. 17
In this episode I talk about selling your home. It will provide a good overview of what it takes to sell a home in any market. For more information and a current copy of the seller guide email me at doug@makemaineyourhome.com. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. To contact Doug you can call or text to 207-838-5593, email to doug@makemaineyourhome.com or check out www.MakeMaineYourHome.com....
Apr 22, 2019•23 min•Ep. 16
I sat down with Bettina Blanchard with Bettina & Company. She has a great passion for helping people organize their move to a new home. If you are downsizing or just need help organizing your things but don't know where to start you won't want to miss this. For more information about Bettina & Company you can visit their website at www.bettinablanchard.com. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. T...
Apr 15, 2019•47 min•Ep. 15
I sat down with Lisa Bellefleur, VP of Mortgage Lending Services, with Town & Country Federal Credit Union (TCFCU). You will learn what a credit union is, how a credit union can help you purchase a home and some of the things they do for the community. Lisa has a wealth of experience and I am sure you learn a lot. For more information about Town & Country Federal Credit Union you can visit their website at www.tcfcu.com/. If you would like to contact Lisa directly with questions you can ...
Apr 08, 2019•27 min•Ep. 14
If you have ever thought about moving a wall, doing an addition or building a home Kevin is someone you will want to listen to. Creating better living spaces is what he is very passionate about. For more information visit Kevin's website at www.KM-A.me Check out video episodes on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. To contact Doug you can call or text to 207-838-5593 or email to doug@makemaineyourhome.com....
Apr 01, 2019•40 min•Ep. 13
If you are considering buying your first home or want a refresh. This is a great place to start. In this episode I walk through the home buying process step by step. For more information and a current copy of the buyer guide email me doug@makemaineyourhome.com. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends.
Mar 25, 2019•27 min•Ep. 12
I sat down with Roman Józefiak in Scarborough to talk about his neighborhood off Gorham Road but found that his story is very interesting. He moved to the US from Poland when he was a kid and after moving around a bunch he found his way back to Maine. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends.
Mar 19, 2019•30 min•Ep. 11
While in Florida I sat down with my brother, Kelly Schauf. He and his family are on a year long RV trip around the country. He is also the one who edits the video version of the Make Maine Your Home podcast. You can follow the family around country at their Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/everydaywereschaufalin Check out video episodes on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. If you Make Maine Your Home, you don't have to do it al...
Mar 11, 2019•32 min•Ep. 10
Learn more about Renewal By Andersen replacement windows. I sat down with Sven Johnson, the marketing manager, to discuss Renewal by Andersen windows that are installed and warrantied under one roof. For more information about Renewal By Andersen or Sven Johnson check out their website at www.renewalbyandersen.com. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. If you make Maine your home, you don't have to do it...
Mar 04, 2019•38 min•Ep. 9
Learn more about Eric Schaeffer, what a title company does, what title insurance is and how can benefit you, and hear some crazy stories about interesting closings! For more information about Schaeffer Douglas Title check out their website at http://www.sdtitlemaine.com/. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. If you make Maine your home, you don't have to do it alone.
Feb 25, 2019•35 min•Ep. 8
Learn more about A&C Grocery located on the East End of Portland at 131 Washington Ave. #topoffox! Joe Fournier is the owner and talks to us about the store, his menu and some crazy things he does with the road construction out front. For more information about A&C Grocery check out his Instagram feed @acgrocery. You won't be disappointed. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. If you make Maine y...
Feb 17, 2019•24 min•Ep. 7
Interview with Cindy Krum, Executive Director, and other staff members from the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust. Learn more about Cindy, how the land trust maintains the trails, how they acquire the land, and how they get funding. For more information about the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust visit www.CapeLandTrust.org. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. If you make Maine your home, you don't have to do it alone...
Feb 11, 2019•40 min•Ep. 6
Building inspection are a very important part of buying a home. In this episode we learn more about Brandon Lussier with Pillar to Post, the building inspection process and more. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. If you make Maine your home, you don't have to do it alone.
Feb 04, 2019•27 min•Ep. 5
Meet Matt, Carrie and Jillian Tasker. They live in the Blueberry Ridge neighborhood of Cape Elizabeth. Learn why they love the neighborhood and more about them.
Jan 28, 2019•15 min•Ep. 4
Learn more about the Rotary Club and Winterfest South Portland that the SPCE Rotary Club puts on every year in South Portland, Maine. Winterfest is a free event for the community. It is run by the City of South Portland and the South Portland Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club. Around 100 businesses sponsor the event to make it a free event. Bath Savings Bank the major sponsor. Check out the video version @ YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome Remember to subscribe and share :)
Jan 21, 2019•22 min•Ep. 3
Learn more about Tracy Hayes with Mr. Handyman and what his company can do for you. It was fun to hear about the smallest job he has ever done (not for me). Enjoy 🙂 Check out the video version @ YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome Remember to subscribe and share.
Jan 14, 2019•23 min•Ep. 2
Learn more about Casey Hamlin with NorthPoint Mortgage and get the inside scoop on what happen to the housing market back in 2006 – 2008. You will also learn about what getting a mortgage was like back then and now. Check out the video version @ YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome Remember to subscribe and share :)
Jan 05, 2019•36 min•Ep. 1
