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    Sotheby’s International Realty Achieved $95 Billion in Global Sales Volume for 2016

    Portland, ME (Feb. 27, 2017) – Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, with offices in Damariscotta, Portland, Kennebunk, Brunswick, and Camden, today reported that in 2016 Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC affiliated brokers and sales professionals achieved approximately $95 billion in global sales volume, the highest annual sales volume performance in the history of the brand, driven largely by a brand record of over 127,000 transactions. Global Growth The Sotheby’s International Realty® brand also reported growth across its global network, which now encompasses nearly 70 countries and territories worldwide. At year-end, the network totaled 880 offices and more than 20,000 sales associates. “2016 proved to be yet another record year for the Sotheby’s…

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    Sotheby’s International Realty Expands Presence in Dominican Republic

    Portland, ME (Feb. 23, 2017) – Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, with offices in Damariscotta, Portland, Kennebunk, Brunswick, and Camden,today announced that Sergio Llach Luxury Dominican Properties in eastern Dominican Republic is the newest member of its network and will now operate as Sergio Llach Sotheby’s International Realty. Sergio Llach is the owner and operator of the boutique firm established in 2002 that serves the luxury residential real estate markets of La Romana, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo and Dominican Republic. “Known for its beaches, resorts and golf courses, the Dominican Republic is an ideal second-home location,” said Philip White, president and chief executive officer of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Sergio…

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    Maine Home Sales Increase 7.87 Percent In January

    AUGUSTA (February 22, 2017)— Sales of single-family existing homes in Maine remain stable and healthy. The Maine Association of Realtors reported a 7.87 percent increase in sales during the month of January 2017 (compared to January 2016). Realtors across the state sold 959 homes, with a median sales price (MSP) of $190,000. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less. National sales of single-family homes rose 3.7 percent in the past year. According to the National Association of Realtors, the national MSP for those homes reached $230,400 in January—an increase of 7.3 percent. Regionally, sales in the Northeast were up 6.7…