Did You Know? Maine has both an official state dessert and state treat.
State Dessert: Blueberry Pie
State Treat: Whoopie Pie
This article about whoopie pies stirred up a lot of conversation on our Facebook page. Check it out!
We hope you enjoyed this month's WRP Monthly Minute! For more information on our Real Estate Trolley Tours, please click here.
Every Saturday from May 26th-October 13th (with the exception of July 7th) all are welcome to hop on board Stella the #1 Home Sellah for two hours filled with fun and real estate! As they drive to each property, WRP team members will play music, offer refreshments and play York trivia (with prizes!). This is a family friendly affair and all real estate lovers are encouraged to attend. You don’t have to be in the market for a new home to spend Saturday mornings on Stella!
Come to Lobster in Rough at 1000 US Route 1 in York, Maine at 10:00am each Saturday morning throughout October. We'll have you back at your car by 12pm.
To keep up to date on the properties, weekly tour guides and more, please join our event page on Facebook.
Williams Realty Partners of Keller Williams Coastal Realty is the number one Keller Williams Team in New England. WRP is a full service team collaborating to bring buyers and sellers together. With this structure, our agents get to spend their time doing what they do best: working with clients to provide an exceptional experience whether buying or selling a home.
We're excited to launch the inaugural edition of our newsletter, the WRP Monthly Minute! Every month, you'll be able to find the WRP Monthly Minute on our website, Facebook page and throughout hot spots in York.
Trivia Question: What was the name of the minor league baseball team that played its home games in Old Orchard Beach in the mid-1980s?
Answer: The Maine Guides
Interested in knowing more about the history of The Ball Park in Old Orchard? Click here!
Photo Credit: Wikipedia
99 Nubble Road - York, Maine
Sold for $2,125,659.37
5 Blue Heron Cove - York, Maine
Sold for $1,275,000
57 Nowell Street - North Berwick, Maine
Sold for $308,000
1 Dean Road - York, Maine
Sold for $336,900
20 Tahoe Lane - Wells, Maine
Sold for $615,000
26 Long Sands Road - York, Maine
Sold for $650,000
18 Old Mill Road - South Berwick, Maine
Sold for $175,000
100 Seabury Road - York, Maine
Sold for $710,000
6 Westwoods Road - Kennebunk, Maine
Sold for $350,000
10 Indian Trail in York, Maine
Sold for $740,000
No Photo: 133 Josiah Norton Road - Cape Neddick, Maine / Sold for: $100,000
Williams Realty Partners of Keller Williams Coastal Realty is the number one Keller Williams Team in New England. WRP is a full service team collaborating to bring buyers and sellers together. With this structure, our agents get to spend their time doing what they do best: working with clients to provide an exceptional experience whether buying or selling a home.
We're excited to introduce you to Realtor Lisa Hamel! Lisa grew up in York, Maine and is the youngest child of eight children (her maiden name is Ross). After college she lived in Massachusetts for many years while working in corporate sales. During that time she met her husband Steve and they shared the "York connection," since Steve vacationed in York every summer during his childhood (perhaps they unknowingly crossed paths while sipping on lime rickeys at The Goldenrod or ordering a scoop of their favorite ice cream at Brown's?!).
After Lisa and Steve said "I do," they built their house in York. They love spending time at Mount Agamenticus and can't believe they have both the ocean and a mountain to hang out at! (Neither can we! We're so lucky!) They have two teenaged daughters and are very involved in the schools and the community. As a family they like to travel and are into theater. The Hamels try to see as many shows (Broadway or local) as possible. For fun, Lisa enjoys scrapbooking and planning Disney trips (she definitely get the Disney lover award for the WRP Team).
Lisa has been in real estate since 2009 and absolutely loves it!
A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT LISA
What are you listening to or reading these days?
I am an avid reader and always have a book going. Book Club type books are my thing. As far as “what am I listening to” …my Sirius radio go-to channels are: Broadway, 70’s, 80’s and whatever my kids force me to listen too. Pink is my favorite artist of current times.
What is the weirdest job you ever had?
I really never had any real “weird jobs”…but when I was little, I really thought my dream job would be renting out the floats at the beach for “Bob’s Fun Floats”…it’s still around so maybe there is still time!
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?
If I could do another job for a day it would be to be a masseuse….I would love to give free massages to cancer patients or sick people in need of relaxation.
You just stepped outside and found a winning scratch ticket for $5 million dollars. What would you do?
If I magically stumbled upon $5 million I would first do the responsible stuff (pay off any debt, plan for kids college, retirement, money to family members in need) and then the fun stuff would include lots of great trips and a home on the ocean. I would certainly get my massage license and do that job I said would be my “job for a day.” Oh, and I would definitely hire a chef because I am tired of thinking up dinner ideas!
What’s your favorite food?
My favorite food without a doubt is LOBSTER! I could eat it every day…I probably should have married a lobsterman (sorry Steve!).
Please tell us your favorite quote.
My favorite quote is one that my 13 year old daughter has written on a sweatshirt she wears. It’s “Nice is the new Cool”. Not only is that a perfect message for the middle school kids, but it just sums up what I think is one of the most important attributes for all of us. Life is too short so to be anything but NICE is such a waste of time. What a difference it would make If only more people strived to be NICE …
A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AREA
What is one thing you love most about the area?
What I love most about this area is simple…the beaches! Even the towns that are a little inland are still not far from the great beaches we have in Southern ME. No matter what the season, I feel we are so lucky to have so many great options while being still so close to the mountains and accessible to great cities too.
What is your favorite restaurant in the area?
There are so many great restaurants in this area, but my all time favorite for a special dinner out would be Joshua’s in Wells. A remarkable experience each and every time!
Do you have a favorite nonprofit you’d like to share?
Yorkwise is a York High School group that I recently learned about and volunteered to be a part of. They have provided all the funds for over 30 years for the Project Graduation event each year for the graduating seniors of York. They raise money so this can be an incredible “chemical free” all night celebration. It takes a lot of money and a lot of volunteers and I hope the tradition can continue forever.
NOW LET'S GET DOWN TO REAL ESTATE
What led you to work in the real estate industry?
My Dad worked his retirement years in real estate and so I was introduced to it that way. After staying home for many years when my girls were young, I returned to the workforce and knew I wanted a career that would allow me to be my own boss! It was important to me to be able to have control of my own schedule and make as much (or as little) money as I wished. It is truly a job where you get out of it what you put into it and I like that.
Why Williams Realty Partners?
After 5 years at another agency, I felt the Keller Williams model for business was spectacular and that the WRP office was for sure THE place I needed to be to take my career to the next level. The energy that drives this office is electric and I have more than doubled my sales by joining this team.
What’s your favorite home design trend these days?
I am in love with the craftsman and bungalow style homes that have made such a comeback.
Okay, give us your ultimate real estate tip! We want to hear it!
My #1 tip is do it NOW! For sellers, the inventory is really low around here so your home will get much more exposure. For buyers, the interest rates are going to have to rise and you might miss out on a great rate if you do not act soon. Most importantly, pick an agent you can communicate with, trust, and have fun with!
We hope you enjoyed getting to know Lisa! If you'd like to get in touch with her, here's her info:
(207) 361-7091 - Email - Website - Facebook - Personal Facebook
Williams Realty Partners of Keller Williams Coastal Realty is the number one Keller Williams Team in New England. WRP is a full service team collaborating to bring buyers and sellers together. With this structure, our agents get to spend their time doing what they do best: working with clients to provide an exceptional experience whether buying or selling a home.
March has been a busy month at WRP!
405 Mouse Road
Alfred, Maine
$233,000
78 Norton Road #3
Kittery, Maine
$199,000
6 Cutts Road
Kittery, Maine
$37,700
5 Sohier Park #7
York, Maine
$560,000
9 Whittier Way
York, Maine
$425,000
Lot 16 Old Sanford Road
Berwick, Maine
$360,000
10 Elder Street
Newmarket, New Hampshire
$312,000
106 Kennebunk Road
Alfred, Maine
$325,500
1970 US Rt 1 #3
York, Maine
$95,000
58 Pearson Street
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
$213,000
7 Great Pasture Road
York, Maine
$85,000
290 Clay Hill Road
York, Maine
$420,000
77 Ladyslipper Drive
Newmarket, New Hampshire
$394,900
15 Smith Field Lane
York, Maine
$496,500
3 Woodland Hills #1
South Berwick, Maine
$92,500
98 Henry Law Avenue #22
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
$125,000
16 Dobson Road
Berwick, Maine
$279,900
134 State Road
Kittery, Maine
$398,000
Williams Realty Partners of Keller Williams Coastal Realty is the number one Keller Williams Team in New England. WRP is a full-service team collaborating to bring buyers and sellers together. With this structure, our agents get to spend their time doing what they do best: working with clients to provide an exceptional experience whether buying or selling a home.
Williams Realty Partners (WRP) is excited to announce that Realtor Mike Milliard has recently joined the WRP team. “As WRP continues to expand into the New Hampshire market, we are happy to bring someone onto the team who has an affinity for the area and a love of houses and real estate! We've been looking for someone with Mike's enthusiasm and unique qualifications and I'm confident he will work hard for his clients,” states Troy Williams, Owner of WRP.
Mike Milliard grew up in a small town in Connecticut and spent his summers vacationing in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire at his family’s cottage. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Virginia Tech, but has always loved real estate. During thirteen years working at Lowes, he met many terrific people, both employees and customers and developed professionally in customer service. To indulge his love of houses, Mike worked on properties, starting with building custom cabinets and additions, then remodeling, and eventually did complete renovations with a craftsman in Eliot, Maine. Mike met his wife, Tamara (also a Realtor at WRP), during one of those jobs. Their mutual love of property led them into investing and flipping.
Tamara (Mike’s wife) encouraged him to join her in real estate. “I have a passion for Real Estate and am excited to work in an environment where my work is something I truly enjoy, and I am confident my enthusiasm will show in every transaction. I am excited to start working with clients to make their real estate goals happen!” Milliard exclaims.
If you would like to contact Mike Milliard you can reach him at 603-502-1749, michaelmilliard@kw.com or by visiting www.facebook.com/mikemilliardrealtor.
Williams Realty Partners of Keller Williams Coastal Realty is the number one Keller Williams Team in New England. WRP is a full-service team collaborating to bring buyers and sellers together. With this structure, our agents get to spend their time doing what they do best: working with clients to provide an exceptional experience whether buying or selling a home.
Branch Brook Esta
tes is a new subdivision in Wells with easy access to the turnpike and only 10 min to Wells Beach! Premier builder, Moody & Sons, offers multiple plans and flexibility. Neighborhood will feature underground utilities, attractive landscape & lighting plan. Home packages are truly impressive w/upscale kitchens and spacious rooms. Also included are 22 acres of common space & walking trails. 140 days for build, no construction loan needed.
For updates, recent photos and more, please visit the Branch Brook Estates Facebook page. Please contact Troy Williams (Office: (207) 351-8188, Cell: (207) 337-2061, Email: troyw@kw.com) to schedule an appointment to see Branch Brook.
