Mike Snow, Your Real Estate Agent at Coldwell Banker

09/02/2026

Portland has set their rent control increase for next year.

Rents can be raised as much as 2.6% in 2027, according to the inflation-based calculation.

09/01/2026

This is interesting:

Maine homebuyers closed 1,697 last month, while the median sale price climbed 1.7% to $427,000.

08/16/2026

1,697 homes sold in July—a jump of 7.75 percent from July 2025. The median sales price also rose 1.67 percent to $427,000 comparing July 2026 to July 2025.

AUGUSTA (August 11, 2026)—An increase of single-family homes for sale in Maine has enticed awaiting buyers’ interest. According to Maine Listings, 1,697 homes sold in July—a jump of 7.75 percent from July 2025. The median sales price (MSP) also rose 1.67 percent to $427,000 comparing July 2026...

08/16/2026

The Federal Railroad Administration is giving Maine $48M to move the existing Amtrak station east of I-295. City officials and staff had argued that another spot should be chosen.

08/05/2026

The newly adopted regulations limit total development to 20 units per year in the town's rural zoning areas.

08/04/2026

The Maine pro soccer team's new goal is to move from Fitzpatrick Stadium to a new home at Cassidy Point, which will seat up to 11,000 people and cost around $50 million.

07/30/2026

The Portland Housing Development Corp. project will also include ground-level retail or dining space, a first for the affordable housing agency.

07/28/2026

Thoughts from my friends?

A proposal from an ATV and snowmobile club would use just under a mile of Main Street, which is also U.S. Route 201, to connect 2 trail systems.

07/28/2026

July Stats drop!
Maine Home Sales Up 7.31% check out the full release here ⏩⏩ https://www.mainerealtors.com/

07/14/2026

Thought I'd post my newest Zillow testimonial from a client:

Mike was very easy to work with, great at communicating and was very effective in helping us purchase the perfect home. We came from out of state and he was very accommodating in the way he was always there to jump on an opportunity. He answered any questions I had and was always willing to go the extra mile. He was a great resource for understanding the process of home buying and helped to guide us every step of the way. I highly recommend anyone work with Mike to find their perfect property! 7/11/26