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Lewiston Auburn Maine Film Festival
March 28, 2011
Here’s something we’ve never done before! The Lewiston Auburn Film Festival will be held Saturday, April 2, in various locations throughout downtown Lewiston and Auburn, all within walking distance of each other.
Instead of sitting in a traditional Cineplex, each location participating in the film festival will double as a theater for one day only. These locations will host either an afternoon of movies or an afternoon of workshops. One ticket will get you in to all of the movies and workshops. A full-day pass is $29. Tickets can be purchased at L/A Arts, or at www.lafilmfestival.org.
More valuable Information from the recent Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report
January 20, 2011
Some of the top interior projects for resale value noted in the report by the National Association of Realtors included an attic bedroom and a basement remodel. Both increase your living space without expanding the foundation of your home. An attic bedroom addition could recoup an estimated 72.2% (nationally) upon resale. A basement remodel is estimated to recoup 70% (nationally). Improvement projects expected to return the least at resale are a mid-range home office remodel, a backup power generator, and a sunroom addition, recouping an estimated 45.8 to 48.6%of costs. If you wonder if a home improvement project could pay off when it comes to selling your home in Maine, give me a call to talk about it.
Activities For Kids During School Vacation in Lewiston Auburn Maine
December 19, 2010
What to do during school vacation?
Here are a few ideas for you and your children to check out during school vacation in Androscoggin County:
• Public Skate: 10:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 at Androscoggin Bank Colisee, Lewiston. FMI: 783-2009.
• Read to a Dog: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at the Lewiston Public Library. FREE. When children read aloud to dogs their skills and confidence increase. The dog is an attentive and uncritical listener! FMI: 513- 3004.
• Kids Cooking Club: 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30 at the Lewiston Public Library. For kids age 7 to 14. Make some food and then enjoy it together. FREE. Call 513- 3004 to register.
• KIDS! Free Family Movie: 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 29, at the Auburn Public Library, “Alvin and the Chipmunks: the Squeakquel.” Popcorn and juice served. FMI, call 333-6640.
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Tags: auburn public library, Family, Free, lewiston public library, maine, Read, school vacation, Skate | 
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Maine Time Change Coming Soon – Daylight Saving Time Schedule USA 2007 – 2015
October 25, 2010
It’s way to dark out at 6am in Maine for my liking. I was curious when Daylight Savings Time ends. Here is what I found.
As prescribed: The Energy Policy Act of 2005
Rule:
Start: Second Sunday in March
End: First Sunday in November
Time: 2 am local time
Beginning in 2007, Daylight Saving Time is extended one month and the schedule for the states of the United States that adopt daylight saving time will be:
2 a.m. on the Second Sunday in March to2 a.m. on the First Sunday of November.
| Year | DST Begins 2 a.m. (Second Sunday in March) |
DST Ends 2 a.m. (First Sunday in November) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | March 11 | November 4 |
| 2008 | March 9 | November 2 |
| 2009 | March 8 | November 1 |
| 2010 | March 14 | November 7 |
| 2011 | March 13 | November 6 |
| 2012 | March 11 | November 4 |
| 2013 | March 10 | November 3 |
| 2014 | March 9 | November 2 |
| 2015 | March 8 | November 1 |
Your kitchen can make or break a buyer’s decision to buy your house or not
October 8, 2010
Kitchens
It’s a tried and true theory- Buyers tend to have less interest in buying a home with outdated kitchens, whether they cook or not, and a well-done kitchen absolutely can sway a buyer’s decision. Savvy shoppers know the cost of a kitchen remodel keeps escalating.
Many kitchens don’t have to be gutted to work and look better. A few tweaks often can make it more enticing, such as:
- Go simple! Less cabinet ornamentation
- You don’t need granite! An attractive man-made stone countertop in a new white-white
- Use glass tiles! For example, a luminescent glass-tiled focal wall
- Go large! A floor tiled with 24-by-24-inch porcelain squares is modern and dramatic
- Modernize! Energy-efficient LED lamps in swank fixtures
- Think universal! For the aging population, having everything in easy reach is a plus
- Zones! Besides separate cooking, prepping, cleaning, and eating stations, kid areas are useful
My job is to help educate buyers about the latest trends that make sense for their lifestyle (and later for resale), and to help sellers know which changes attract the widest group of buyers.
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Maine Home Builders Diversify to Survive Slowdown
October 8, 2010
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Households Are Doubling Up During Troubled Times
October 8, 2010
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Sue Meservier’s Real Estate Update For July 2010
July 5, 2010
Good Day! Hope you had a great and safe 4th of July, celebrating our Nations Birthday.
This month’s Real Estate Update isn’t specific to Lewiston, Maine but thought you’d benefit from the information. In this latest issue you’ll find news about:
- How to make buyers want Your home
- Latest Interest Rates
- Choosing the best home
- Debunking credit score Myths
- Transform your home with “Home Staging”
- June Round Up: Rates Hit an All-Time Low
- Home Warranty FAQs
- Should You Move Up?
- Buyers Should Be Careful About Credit Use Prior to Closing
Read up on this and more at… Sue Meserviers Real Estate Update.
Sue Meservier * 207-784-2525 * www.meservier.com
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Great News For Lewiston Maine Home Buyers
July 1, 2010
Congress has passed a bill extending the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline to September 30, 2010. This is a huge win for homebuyers, and the National Association of Realtors worked closely with members of Congress to make it happen.
The extension applies only to transactions that had ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010, and have not yet closed. There will be no gap between June 30 and the date the President signs the bill into law.
Additionally, Congress has extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30th. The bill is retroactive and will cover the lapse period from June 1, 2010, to the date the law is enacted. NAR will continue to work with Congress on the NFIP Reform bill.
For additional information on both the tax credit deadline and the NFIP, visit Realtor.org/Government_Affairs.
Stay informed!
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- Farmers Markets - Nov 17 thru May 17 - Lewiston Winter Market
- Food Events - Feb 12 - Maine Music Society Wine Tasting Fundraiser - Franco-American Heritage Center
- Food Events - Feb 18 - Mardi Gras Dinner - Franco-American Heritage Center
- Music - Feb 10 - Club Series Dance Party - Franco-American Heritage Center
- Music - Feb 18 - Mardi Gras Music - Franco-American Heritage Center
- Music - Mar 10 - Midcoast Symphony Orchestra - Franco-American Heritage Center
- Music - Mar 17 - Piano Men - Franco-American Heritage Center
- Music - Mar 31 thru Apr 01 - Maine Music Society: My Favorite Mozart - Franco-American Heritage Center
- Music - Apr 07 - Joelle Morris - Franco-American Heritage Center
- Music - Apr 13 - Don McLean - Franco-American Heritage Center
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