This is one of the most common questions I hear — and I love that people ask it. Because the honest answer isn’t “always buy” or “always rent.”It’s “it depends.” I’m Kim Tarbox, a real estate broker in Southern Maine, and for over 15 years, I’ve helped people think through this exact decision — calm

Portland, Maine has a way of pulling people in. Maybe it’s the waterfront.The food scene.The walkable neighborhoods.Or that feeling that you’re living somewhere special — without it feeling overwhelming. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in Portland, there are a few things I always w

Market Context: A Year of Recalibration After several years defined by extreme inventory shortages, rapid price escalation, and intense buyer competition, 2025 marked a meaningful shift in the housing market — both nationally and here in Maine. Increased inventory, longer days on market, and flatter