| While a vast majority of Maine is forested, the | | | | and have kids. |
| beautiful shoreline dominates the state. Maine real | | | | Bangor |
| estate prices, however, are surprisingly reasonable. | | | | Once a well-known lumber center, Bangor is an |
| Maine | | | | average city by all accounts. Nothing outstanding, but |
| Maine is one of the more beautiful states in the | | | | nothing terrible. So, why mention Bangor? Bangor is a |
| country. Travel inland and you will find pine tree forests | | | | great launching point for outdoor activities. If your idea |
| everywhere. In fact, nearly 80 percent of the inland | | | | of a home is simply some place to sleep between |
| areas are covered by forest. Within these forests | | | | fishing, hiking, rafting and so on, check out Bangor. |
| you'll find raging rivers, peaceful vistas and a true | | | | Bar Harbor |
| bonding with Mother Nature. Head out to the Maine | | | | Bar Harbor is the surprisingly small summer retreat of |
| coast and prepare to be amazed. The coast is a | | | | the wealthy. During the industrial revolution, the town |
| collection of fishing villages, forested islands and rocky | | | | catered to the affluent, but things have changed. Bar |
| jetties that look like something out of a painting. | | | | Harbor is now a pricey tourist town. The major |
| Relocate to Maine and you'll become a regular visitor | | | | industry seems to be tailored to fishing trips and the |
| of Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and the | | | | like. There isn't much to see, but the atmosphere of the |
| Kennebunks. | | | | harbor is worth a visit. |
| Portland | | | | Maine Real Estate |
| Sitting on the coast, Portland is an amazingly beautiful | | | | Maine real estate prices are all about proximity. |
| town. In downtown, you'll find historic brick buildings | | | | Generally, you'll pay more the closer you are to the |
| winding down surprisingly quiet streets. Head closer to | | | | coast. The average home in Portland will run you |
| the shore and a picture postcard harbor confronts you | | | | $370,000 while the same home in Portland will cost |
| with supporting lighthouse. Portland is a good place to | | | | you an additional $100,000. Appreciation rates for |
| relax and go about life at a relaxed pace. Highly | | | | Maine real estate in 2005 were 13 percent, the same |
| recommended if you're considering relocating to Maine | | | | as the national average. |