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What is it really like to buy or sell a home in Maine today?

In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, Elise Kiely moves beyond the headlines and shares what she's seeing every day with buyers and sellers across Southern and Coastal Maine. While inventory has increased and buyers have more choices than they've had in several years, the best homes continue to attract strong interest—and in many cases, multiple offers. 

Rather than focusing only on statistics, Elise explores the conversations happening around kitchen tables: what today's buyers are really looking for, why thoughtful preparation has become more important than ever, and how changing lifestyle priorities—including privacy, wellness, flexibility, multigenerational living, and access to nature—are shaping the future of Maine real estate. 

Elise also shares practical advice for first-time buyers, growing families, empty nesters, and luxury buyers, along with a look at her newest waterfront listing on Cumberland Foreside as a real-world example of the lifestyle many people are seeking today.

Whether you're buying, selling, relocating to Maine, or simply interested in the Maine real estate market and the lifestyle it offers, this episode provides thoughtful perspective on where the market is today—and where it may be headed.

In This Episode

•  Why some Maine homes still receive multiple offers while others sit on the market 
•  What today's buyers are really looking for beyond bedrooms and square footage 
•  Why preparation, pricing, staging, and presentation matter more than ever 
•  Luxury buyer trends including privacy, wellness, flexibility, and multigenerational living 
•  Why Elise continues to encourage buyers to think long term and ”get in the market” 
•  A closer look at Elise's newest waterfront listing at 15 Sturdivant Road, Cumberland Foreside

Continue the Conversation

🎙 Why Staging Matters with Elizabeth Carper of The Styled Home
Learn why thoughtful preparation and staging help buyers emotionally connect with a home before they ever make an offer. Episode with Elizabeth Carper

🎙 The Great Wealth Transfer & Family Gifting with Amelia Dow, Portland Trust Company
Explore how generational wealth transfers are helping families purchase homes and reshaping today's real estate market. Episode with Amelia Dow and the Great Wealth Transfer
 

🎙 Helping the Next Generation Become Homeowners with Greg Dauphinee, Androscoggin Bank
Practical advice for first-time buyers, financing strategies, and building long-term wealth through homeownership. Episode with Greg Dauphinee

🏡 Featured Property: 15 Sturdivant Road, Cumberland Foreside
Explore Elise's newest waterfront listing featuring nearly six private acres, over 380 feet of beachfront, a first-floor primary suite, Wright-Ryan craftsmanship, exceptional privacy, and just minutes from Portland. 15 Sturdivant Road Listing

I'd Love to Hear From You

Questions about today's Maine real estate market or an idea for a future podcast episode?

I'd love to hear from you.

Please email me at [email protected], or visit EliseKiely.com to explore current listings, learn more about the podcast, or connect with me directly.

If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be grateful if you would subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who is interested in Maine real estate, relocating to Maine, or simply loves the Maine lifestyle.

Elegant Maine Living explores Maine’s homes, communities, and people—through the lens of lifestyle, values, and thoughtful living. I host conversations with leaders, creators, and advisors who help illuminate what it truly means to live well in Maine.

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Please remember this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not create an attorney client or real estate advisor client relationship.  Please reach out to me directly if I can assist you in your real estate journey.