﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?><?xml-stylesheet type='text/xsl' href='/Blog/369CB58C997F7F1FED2B93301C4FF48A.xslt' version='1.0'?><rss version="2.0"><channel><ttl>240</ttl><title>Washington County Blogs</title><description>Washington County Blogs</description><link>http://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Maine/Washington-County.aspx</link><image><url>http://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpg</url><title>Point2 Homes</title><link>http://homes.point2.com/</link></image><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-08-26T01:55:00-06:00</dc:date><item><title>Do you have some acreage you would like to sell?</title><description>I have several buyers looking for wooded acreage and small to mid size farm land parcels. Please give Scot Walker a call to discuss selling your land at 207-415-3146.</description><link>http://www.houltonmainerealty.com/blogs/scot_walker/archive/2008/8/26/789cae4db853496a987e42abbd33e45b.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-08-26T01:55:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Scot Walker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.houltonmainerealty.com/blogs/scot_walker/archive/2008/8/26/789cae4db853496a987e42abbd33e45b.aspx</guid><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Price Reduced on U.S. Rt 1 &amp;amp; Britton Rd. in Aroostook County</title><description>Aroostook County, Maine - Announcing a price reduction on U.S. Rt 1 &amp;amp; Britton Rd., 140+ acres. Now MLS&amp;reg; $149,900 - Reduced!. Property information</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2008/5/21/abc16ef5381c412dbe773a6476635f5c.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-05-21T14:20:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2008/5/21/abc16ef5381c412dbe773a6476635f5c.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>For Sale</category><category>land</category></item><item><title>Selling your Home</title><description>Spring and Summer is the best time to sell your home in Maine. The time is here to get started! The birds are back and the grass is starting green up. I will be happy to discuss with some quick tips to getting the most out your house even as property values ...</description><link>http://www.houltonmainerealty.com/blogs/scot_walker/archive/2008/4/25/82b3202a192842bba70dd657ad03d423.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-04-25T05:47:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Scot Walker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.houltonmainerealty.com/blogs/scot_walker/archive/2008/4/25/82b3202a192842bba70dd657ad03d423.aspx</guid><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Extreme Makeover in Maine</title><description>I just heard that Extreme Makeover is in Milbridge Maine this week, That&amp;#39;s pretty exciting for one lucky family!! Wouldn&amp;#39;t it be great to have a brand new home in just one week? If you had the chance to have someone build you the home of your dreams ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/9/10/extreme-makeover-in-maine.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-09-10T17:46:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/9/10/extreme-makeover-in-maine.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>extreme makeover</category><category>dream home</category></item><item><title>WWW.COUNTYFIRSTCHOICE.COM</title><description>FOR A COMPLETE LIST CURRENT LISTING AS THIS SITE IS UPDATED VISIT WWW.COUNTYFIRSTCHOICE.COM
Read More</description><link>http://www.houltonmainerealty.com/blogs/scot_walker/archive/2007/8/27/d390af75a232412aab72befe856283ed.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-08-27T12:22:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Scot Walker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.houltonmainerealty.com/blogs/scot_walker/archive/2007/8/27/d390af75a232412aab72befe856283ed.aspx</guid><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers</title><description>10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers Be picky, but don&amp;rsquo;t be unrealistic . There is no perfect home. Do your homework before you start looking . Decide specifically what features you want in a home and which are most important to you. Get your finances ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/6/30/10-tips-for-first-time-homebuyers.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-06-30T18:56:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/6/30/10-tips-for-first-time-homebuyers.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>5 common first-time homebuyers mistakes</title><description>5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes 1. They don&amp;rsquo;t ask enough questions of their lender and miss out on the best deal. 2. They don&amp;rsquo;t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house. 3. They don&amp;rsquo;t find the right ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/6/21/5-common-first-time-homebuyers-mistakes.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-06-21T17:22:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/6/21/5-common-first-time-homebuyers-mistakes.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>7 Reasons to own your own house</title><description>7 Reasons to Own Your Own Home Tax breaks . The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, property taxes you pay, and some of the costs involved in buying your home. Gains . Between 1998 and 2002, national home prices increased ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/6/4/7-reasons-to-own-your-own-house.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-06-04T19:40:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/6/4/7-reasons-to-own-your-own-house.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>Preparing for homeownership</title><description>10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership 1. Decide how much home you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. 2. Develop a wish list of what you&amp;rsquo;d like your home to have. Then prioritize ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/5/19/preparing-for-homeownership.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-05-19T06:57:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/5/19/preparing-for-homeownership.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>buying tips</title><description>Tips on Buying in a Tight Market Increase your chances of getting your dream house instead of losing it to another buyer, with these easy steps. Get prequalified for a mortgage. You&amp;rsquo;ll be able to make a firm commitment to buy and make your offer ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/5/5/buying-tips.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-05-05T06:43:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/5/5/buying-tips.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>Houlton Maine's Meduxnekeag river canoe race to be held in May</title><description>Houlton Maine&amp;#39;s annual canoe race is scheduled for Saturday May 5, 2007. The Meduxnekeag canoe race is family oriented and is a great time for people to come and see our little community. The race draws both serious competitors and those just looking ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/25/houlton-maine-s-meduxnekeag-river-canoe-race-to-be-held-in-may.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-04-25T15:56:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/25/houlton-maine-s-meduxnekeag-river-canoe-race-to-be-held-in-may.aspx</guid><category>Events</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>Blue Collar comedian Ron White was a big hit in Houlton Maine</title><description>Ron White performed to a sell out crowd in Houlton Maine on Saturday, April 21. According to the Houlton Pioneer Times, Ron White was quoted as saying &amp;quot;Where in the world is Houlton Maine and why haven&amp;#39;t I been here before? Being here has meant ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/25/blue-collar-comedian-ron-white-was-a-big-hit-in-houlton-maine.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-04-25T15:37:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/25/blue-collar-comedian-ron-white-was-a-big-hit-in-houlton-maine.aspx</guid><category>Events</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>Your property wish list</title><description>Your Property Wish List While your opinions on the type of home you want to own may change during the homebuying process, use this easy checklist to help you prioritize and make the shopping process less time consuming. How close do you need to be to: ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/23/your-property-wish-list.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-04-23T13:13:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/23/your-property-wish-list.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>Single family home prices are on the rise in Maine</title><description>MEDIAN PRICES UP NEARLY 5 PERCENT SOUTH PORTLAND (March 26, 2007) &amp;mdash; Single-family home prices are on the rise in Maine. According to the Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc., sales prices of existing homes were up 4.84 percent during the month ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/21/single-family-home-prices-are-on-the-rise-in-maine.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-04-21T06:14:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/21/single-family-home-prices-are-on-the-rise-in-maine.aspx</guid><category>Market Conditions</category></item><item><title>credit score</title><description>5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score Credit scores range between 200 and 800. Scores above 620 are considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. These factors will affect your score. Your payment history. Whether you paid credit card obligations on ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/16/credit-score.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-04-16T13:58:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/16/credit-score.aspx</guid></item><item><title>8 ways to improve your credit</title><description>8 Ways to Improve Your Credit Credit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are a big factor in determining if you&amp;rsquo;ll qualify for a loan and what loan terms you&amp;rsquo;ll be able to qualify for. 1. Check for and correct errors in your credit ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/12/8-ways-to-improve-your-credit.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-04-12T16:02:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/12/8-ways-to-improve-your-credit.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>preparing to buy a home</title><description>8 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order Develop a family budget . Instead of budgeting what you&amp;rsquo;d like to spend, use receipts to create a budget for what you actually spent over the last six months. One advantage of this approach is that it factors ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/7/preparing-to-buy-a-home.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-04-07T05:45:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/4/7/preparing-to-buy-a-home.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>Aroostook County Home Sales</title><description>AROOSTOOK COUNTY: Single Family Home Sales 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Median Sold Price: Maine $99,990 $105,000 $113,500 $123,500 $139,000 $155,700 $175,000 $191,000 $193,000 Median Sold Price: Aroostook $54,900 $46,500 $40,000 $54,000 ...</description><link>http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/3/24/aroostook-county-home-sales.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-03-24T12:20:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lori McNutt</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mainehomefind.com/blogs/lori_mcnutt/archive/2007/3/24/aroostook-county-home-sales.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category></item><item><title>Houlton Maine victorian real estate</title><description>Houlton Maine has many beautiful victorian homes, The people here take pride in the History of this town and the beautiful real estate that it boasts. 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