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Agent Mary Jo Cross Honored with “Spirit Award” by Greater Portland Board of Realtors
Our Portland-based agent Mary Jo Cross was honored with a “Spirit Award” by the Greater Portland Board of Realtors at a ceremony at DiMillo’s On the Water in Portland, an iconic ferry-turned-restaurant in the Old Port. “I can not think of a better candidate who would be more deserving than Mary Jo! She was one of the very first real estate agents to join my company more than 17 years ago,” says Chris Lynch, President of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. “She was then and still is committed to professionalism, client service, and a passion for all things real estate related.”
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Saint George “Seasmoke Farm” Estate Sells for Record-Breaking $9,750,000
We are proud to announce we closed on the highest sale in our 18-year history with our Camden agent Brian Wickenden representing the sellers. The one-of-a-kind oceanfront estate on 32 acres in Saint George, known as “Seasmoke Farm,” sold for $9,750,000. The property is also the highest-priced sale in Maine this year, the highest-priced property ever sold in Saint George, and the sixth-highest residential sale in state history.
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Agents & Staff Celebrate Legacy’s Legacy: Giving Back to Maine
Each year, participating agents contribute a portion of their commission to the “Legacy’s Legacy: Giving Back to Maine” charitable program. “We are so proud that our agent-led charitable initiative, ‘Legacy’s Legacy: Giving Back to Maine,’ has expanded its reach to more incredible organizations throughout Maine,” says Chris Lynch, President. “During the course of a year, we touch so many cities and towns with our special way of doing business and are delighted for the opportunity to give back.” We love giving back to the communities we serve. Many of our agents and staff even had the pleasure of hand-delivering checks to these wonderful organizations. Here are some of the highlights!
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Maine Biz Interviews Chris Lynch on Spring Market Conditions
Maine Biz interviewed Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty President Chris Lynch about the spring market conditions in Maine following his letter in the April issue of Real Estate Spotlight. Buyers are expanding the geographic scope of their search to find the right house in a tight inventory market. “From Portland, there was a natural growth out to Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, Yarmouth and Freeport,” writes Maine Biz reporter Peter Van Allen. “But now potential buyers are beating the bushes in Buxton, Poland, Lisbon, to name a few places. ‘So if you look at Camden, you see [buyers] going to Union and Appleton,’ Lynch said.”
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Presenting Our April 2023 Real Estate Spotlight: “Maine’s Outlook for More Inventory and Stable Prices”
Read the newest volume of Real Estate Spotlight to see Chris Lynch’s current market analysis on Maine’s outlook for more inventory and stables prices and browse the latest extraordinary homes for sale in Maine.
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Portland Office Welcomes Kali Pratt
Two City Center, Portland, Maine (April 2023): Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, Maine’s leading luxury real estate company, is proud to announce that Kali Pratt of Cumberland has joined the brokerage. “We are very pleased to welcome Kali to the Portland office of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. Kali has a very strong background in marketing and graphic design, which coupled with her adeptness at clear and timely communication allows her to work efficiently with her clients while presenting the homes she represents in their best possible light,” says Chris Lynch, President. “We are confident that Kali will be able to leverage our global network and unique resources to help…
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Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Maine Mountain Home Featured in Reside Magazine
Our stunning listing nestled in the Western Maine Mountains was featured in Sotheby’s International Realty Spring 2023 issue of Reside magazine in an article highlighting Maine architecture. The main house at Windledge Farm, a 308-acre estate with state-of-the-art equestrian facilities, was built as an homage to Frank Lloyd Wright and designed to showcase the surrounding mountain landscape with walls of windows.
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Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty Ranked Among the Top 500 Real Estate Agencies in the United States
Portland, Maine (April 2023) – Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, with offices in Portland, Kennebunk, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Camden, and Northeast Harbor, announced that it is included in the 2023 RealTrends 500 national brokerage rankings. Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty has once again been named to this prestigious list of top-ranked national agencies. According to the Real Trends Survey, it also ranks in the top 30 affiliates globally for Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Rare Opportunity to Own 200-Acre Parcel Next to Acadia National Park
We’re showcasing a rare opportunity to own significant acreage on Mount Desert Island near Acadia National Park. “It is the largest privately-owned undeveloped parcel in Bar Harbor,” says Laura Farr, the Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty agent representing the sellers. “It is attractive to many types of buyers, from developers looking for a prime location for a hospitality venture to someone interested in conservation.”
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Where to Celebrate Maine Maple Sunday
Always held on the fourth Sunday in March, Maine Maple Sunday on March 26 is a statewide celebration of our sweet treat with more than 100 participating sugarhouses offering demonstrations, tastings, tours, and even games. Many even host events all weekend long.