Here’s the lowdown on that juicy piece about Portland, Maine’s budget-friendly suburbs from those home hawking heroes over at Redfin. Apparently, they’ve divined the future and are dishing out the deets on their top suburban picks for 2024:
• Scarborough makes the list with its relatively low property taxes and a median home price of $400,000 (a bargain by today’s standards).
• Cape Elizabeth got a shout out for its stellar school system and the killer seaside view.
• Falmouth is graced with the ‘Best Golf Course’ title and an average home price of $485,000.
• Westbrook is pulling first-timers in with its urban vibe and median house price of $279,900.
• Windham strikes the rural chord for those not into the concrete jungle. A median price of $320,000 will get you a yard, some peace, and the strange feeling that you’re in a Hallmark movie.
• Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and Yarmouth have the combo of small-town feels, sweet beaches, and median home prices that won’t leave you surviving on instant noodles.
• Buxton & Gorham are the small-town heroes with affordable home prices, perfect for first-time buyers.
My Hilariously Honest Hot Take
H2:
Portland: The New Hamptons for the Budget Conscious?
George Carlin once said, “The only thing you will ever have in this world is a rented space in someone else’s mind.” It’s like Redfin took this quote to heart, and instead of renting, they are helping us buy that ‘space,’ albeit in Portland, Maine, where it’s less crowded than in the mind of a New Yorker. This article says, “Got $400K? Let’s go house hunting in Maine.” Now, don’t get me wrong—Maine’s beauty is beyond debate. I’m just wondering when Maine became the budget Hamptons.
In the world of Redfin, Oregon looks like the grandfather who casually discloses his favorite grandchild. You don’t just get a top 10 list—like an infomercial—you get benefits, too. In Westbrook, you not only buy a house, you buy a lifestyle—the Urban Settler. That’s probably the name of a hipster cocktail somewhere. Westbrook’s gentrification yet to be broadcast on TV? No worries, Redfin’s got us covered.
Golf enthusiasts, Pack Your Bags!
Lastly, if you’re a golf lover, Falmouth is your town. Buy a house and send your kids to great schools. Sounds like an instruction manual for the perfect American dream.
But, hey, who am I to judge? If you ask me, that strange feeling of featuring in a Hallmark movie in Windham might just be worth the $320,000. Just make sure your life has a cheerful background score and not a thriller tune! Regardless, thank Redfin for making 2024 seem less like the apocalypse and more like House Hunters – Portland edition!
Original article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/affordable-portland-maine-suburbs/
