The corridors in southern Maine say that the tides begin to turn after a torbellino of Pandemia -ira of the purchase of second home along the coast and the state lakes.
The local agents of York and Cumberland counties speak with Bangor Daily News, said that economic uncertainties and the appreciation of housing values are taking the owners to collect their second houses.
“With the economic volatility that is coming, many want the comfort of liquuidity,” said Tom Landry, real estate agent in Portland with reference real estate, to The Bangor Daily News.
Maine’s active listings in March increased by more than 27% compared to the same time last year, according to Realtor.com.
The listings year after year in March they shot in Portland and Cape Elizabeth, the Bangor Daily News reported, the suggestion increased market activity in two popular areas for Maine Tourism.
Caleb Devries, an agent of advisors who live, told The Outlet that his phone is playing more this year, and that most calls are sellers.
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“For buyers, this is the best market we have seen in years: more options, less competition and sellers motivated,” Landry Daily News. “But buyers need a strategy. Not everything is flying out of the shelf.”
The average sale price of housing in Maine York County, a popular holiday housing site, increased 34% between 2022 and 2025, according to Realtor.com.
Housing owners who bought along the coast or lakes also only a few years ago in six -digit profits, according to RealalTor.com, while the market is healthy.