Thanks for the invitation and leadership, Governor Janet Mills and Greg Payne. Your action-orientated approach will help us solve our housing shortage. With 80,000 homes needed (yes, that’s right) the time is NOW! Glad my book Priced Out of Portland is reaching more people and having a greater impact. Read it here on Home With Tom Landry

 

If your listing has been sitting on the market for too long without generating much interest, it's time to shake things up. A stale listing can be a real challenge, but there are proven strategies that can help breathe new life into it and catch the attention of buyers and agents alike. Below are nine expert tips that will guide you in [...]

 

“The most consequential document the city has produced in the last 100 years!” – Tom Landry

After countless hours and years of work, a document that many of us know little/nothing about is set to become the law of the land and set the course for our city for the next half-century. Land use might not sound sexy, or even interesting, but it [...]

 

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From a recent client convo….

Client… “Tom, we’re ok paying you to list our home but I hear, with the forthcoming changes, we don’t have to pay a buyer broker. Do we have the right to do this? Do you recommend [...]

ReCode Portland.  Sexy – No!  Important – Hell Yes!

In my capacity as Realtor®, builder, developer, landlord, member of MEREDA presentation committee, founder of YIMBY Portland, chair of 2019 Priced Out of Portland Forum and student of national best practices in zoning, land-use and development, I enjoy a uniquely informed position on [...]

NAR's historic $418,000,000 proposed settlement will have ripple effects and repercussions in Maine. Pending court approvals and enactment in late summer, the way agents conduct business and how they get paid will change. That said, in Maine, with its consumer-centric real estate policies and procedures, the changes will be limited in scope [...]

Benchmark Real Estate has had a long-standing relationship with local Design-Build firm Cornerstone Build & Restore. We’ve worked with this firm to help many clients achieve their real estate development and investment goals. But why a design-build firm specifically? There are many reasons to work with a local design-build firm; we’ll [...]

Even though people move no matter the weather, Spring is still the most popular and busiest season in Maine real estate. Regardless of the weather, people are always on the move, but planning to sell in Spring 2024 requires a strategic [...]

In the heart of Maine, Portland's condo market has evolved into a vibrant collection of unique homes, reflecting the city's rich history and promising future. For many, a condo in Portland isn't just a property; it's a statement of lifestyle, a blend of urban sophistication with Maine's timeless charm. Whether you're nestled in the Old [...]

The vibrant world of property development in Portland, Maine, is a market brimming with unique opportunities and its own set of challenges. As a bustling hub in the Northeast, Portland offers a dynamic landscape for real estate investors and developers. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, understanding the nuances of [...]