Charitable Events
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“The Impact of the Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action in College Admissions”
The Freeport Performing Arts Center hosts a special event on August 22 in partnership with the non-profit Free(port) Speech and Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. “From Words to Reality: The Impact of the Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action in College Admissions” features a conversation with three former presidents of the esteemed Colby, Bates and Bowdoin colleges, moderated by Professor Renée Landers of Suffolk University Law School. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Freeport High School Scholarship Foundation.
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Join Us in Supporting Ukrainian Relief Efforts
The devastation and suffering in Ukraine has led to a significant humanitarian crisis, especially for the more than 1.5 million innocent civilians who have been forced to leave their homes. Please join us, along with Realogy, in contributing to Red Cross support for the people of Ukraine and those who have been displaced. We strongly support all efforts to bring peace to the region as swiftly as possible. DONATE HERE
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Kennebunk Office Collecting Food Donations in December
Our Kennebunk office will be collecting food donations through the month of December, partnering with the Kennebunkport Heritage Housing Trust and Habitat for Humanity York County to host a Community Food Drive for Community Outreach Services. Visit the office at 150 Port Road, Kennebunk, Maine and drop off non-perishable food items at the collection box in the lobby.
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Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty Announces Another Record Year in Charitable Giving – “Legacy’s Legacy – Giving Back to Maine”
PORTLAND, ME (April 2021) – Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, Maine’s leading luxury property company, with offices in Portland, Kennebunk, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Camden, and Northeast Harbor announced the fulfillment of its charitable giving program “Legacy’s Legacy – Giving Back to Maine” for 2020. Each year, participating agents contribute a portion of their commission to the program and 2020 was another record year at Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty where the generous agents have contributed more than $25,000 to many deserving statewide and local charities. The contribution has been shared among 45 different special organizations. “Legacy’s Legacy was created as an agent-led initiative several years ago and has blossomed into something…
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Frederick W. “Rick” Griffin Scholarship Awarded to Olivia Sandford
Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, Maine (August 2016)— Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty awarded its second annual Frederick W. “Rick” Griffin Memorial Scholarship to Olivia Sandford. Olivia graduated from Kennebunk High School in June and will be attending Bates College. Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty created a memorial scholarship fund totaling $25,000 to provide a $2,500 scholarship to a college-bound Kennebunk High School graduating senior each year for 10 years. “We are so pleased to present this very special scholarship to Olivia,” said Christopher Lynch, President of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. “The Rick Griffin Scholarship Fund is committed to identifying students who champion all that is special about the Kennebunks, and…
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First Frederick W. “Rick” Griffin Scholarship to Eric Yemma
Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, Maine (July 2015)— Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty awarded the first Frederick W. “Rick” Griffin Memorial Scholarship to Eric Yemma. Eric graduated from Kennebunk High School in June. The memorial scholarship fund totaling $25,000 will provide a $2,500 scholarship to a college-bound Kennebunk High School graduating senior each year for the next 10 years. “Rick Griffin was a great friend, a warm and generous colleague, and a true leader in the Kennebunk community,” said Christopher Lynch, President of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. This is the first year the scholarship has been awarded. “The Rick Griffin Scholarship Fund is committed to identifying students who champion all…
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Vacation Home Sales Pegged at a Record High
Sales of vacation homes have been picking up as the economy grows and baby boomers retire and move from condos and rentals to outright purchases. Here, a waterfront vacation rental in Cape Cod, Mass., in 2012. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Continued stock-market gains and low interest rates drove sales of vacation homes to the highest level on record last year, putting one segment of the housing market above its prerecession peak. The National Association of Realtors estimates that vacation-home sales amounted to 1.13 million properties last year, up a robust 57.4% from 2013, which itself marked a 30% increase from 2012. Last year’s estimated tally topped the previous high from 2006…
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Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty Presents CEEF Kitchen Tour 2014
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Taste of the Nation at Fort Williams Park
Taste of the Nation events are the foundation and the most successful culinary benefit driving the funds and awareness needed to build a local network dedicated to the mission of no kid hungry. Held each summer, Taste of the Nation is a one-of-a-kind event bringing together the state’s best chefs, microbrewers, wine and spirit purveyors to create this unique sellout event in their efforts to end childhood hunger. The creativity and generosity of Maine’s award-winning culinary community make Taste of the Nation the most successful fundraising event in Maine and a powerful example of commitment. 100% of ticket sales directly support the effort to end childhood hunger in Maine. To…
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Wringing Out the Risk – Maine Real Estate
If we believe “what goes up, must come down” then it stands to reason that the inverse should also be true. Although one has to think gravitational pull makes the former apply to many more circumstances, it seems to be the case with the widespread recovery in many of the most economically sensitive assets. When it comes to US and Global economic conditions, we have weathered a historic downdraft which is working back to a more healthy equilibrium. Evidence abounds when looking at several indicators that the fear of economic collapse has subsided. Interest rates have moved significantly higher in recent weeks into a backdrop of increasing consumer confidence, lower…