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Surette Real Estate Surette Real Estate has been a fixture in Central Maine as a full-service Real Estate since 1978.

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10/21/2026

Happy to be part of their journey!

10/20/2026

A sale contingency protects you. It also costs you at the offer table.

Most buyers only get told the first part.

Full breakdown on the channel.

Jeff Jolicoeur | Surette Real Estate | eXp Realty
207-649-6893

150 feet of frontage on Serpentine Stream, with a direct water route to East Pond.Put the boat in at your own dock, wind...
10/16/2026

150 feet of frontage on Serpentine Stream, with a direct water route to East Pond.
Put the boat in at your own dock, wind through the stream past beaver lodges and cranes, and come out into open water on the northernmost of the Belgrade Lakes. The local ice cream shop? Walking distance or a short paddle.
The 1-bedroom, 380 sq ft home sits on just under a half acre under tall hardwoods and pines, and it's been well cared for since 1960. Metal roof, well, septic, forced-air furnace, and a stacked washer/dryer make it usable year-round. Built-in drawers and cabinets make smart use of the space, also enjoy the enclosed side porch. The shed gives you room for kayaks, gear, and boots. Storage shed included.
Seasonal retreat, rental, or a simple low-maintenance place to live on the water, it works as any of the three.

71 Merrow Lane, Smithfield, ME
$192,000 | MLS # 1683617
1 bed · 1 bath · 380 sq ft · 0.48 acres · 150' waterfront

Want to see it? Message me or call/text 207-649-6893.
Jeff & Joanne Jolicoeur · Surette Real Estate · eXp Realty

10/15/2026

If you’re moving from one home to another, your offer probably comes with a sale contingency. Buried in it are the deadlines that decide whether you keep your earnest money, whether another buyer can bump you out, and how many days you have to react when something changes.

In this video I walk through Maine’s Sale of Property Addendum line by line, both the “already under contract” and “not listed yet” versions, plus the Kick-Out Clause, the one that lets a seller keep shopping for a better offer while you’re in the deal.

You don’t need to love contracts. You just need to know where you stand before you sign.

Planning a move in the Greater Waterville area? Send us a message and I’ll show you how a sale contingency would play out for your house.

Jeff & Joanne Jolicoeur | Surette Real Estate: Brokered By eXp Realty | 207-649-6893

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10/14/2026

$44,000 price drop in Waterville, plus $15,000 from the seller.

8 Westview Drive was $469,000. It’s now $424,900. And the seller will put $15,000 toward your closing costs or buying down your interest rate. That’s a lower price AND a lower payment on the same house.

4 bedrooms, 2.5 updated baths, 2,136 sq ft colonial. Vaulted kitchen with a skylight, wood-burning fireplace, first-floor flex room, in-ground pool with a three-season hot tub room, 0.78-acre level lot. One mile to I-95, walkable to downtown Waterville.

Ask your lender what $15,000 does to your monthly payment at $424,900. Then call us for a showing: 207-649-6893.

Jeff and Joanne Jolicoeur | Surette Real Estate | eXp Realty | MLS # 1680034
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Ever driven up a maple-lined driveway and thought, "that's the one"? 🍁NEW LISTING 9 Olde Heritage Place, Winslow $525...
10/13/2026

Ever driven up a maple-lined driveway and thought, "that's the one"? 🍁
NEW LISTING 9 Olde Heritage Place, Winslow $525,000
This brick colonial sits well back from the road on 2.54 acres of open lawn, room for gardens,
games, and pets.
Inside: a kitchen with maple cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances,
a w**e fridge, and a skylight, flowing into a hardwood dining area.
The wood stove insert in the living room makes Maine winters cozy, and solar panels help keep the electric bill down. A vaulted bonus room with an arched window works as a home office, playroom, or family room. 3–4 bedrooms, 2 baths, primary with double closets.
Attached 2-car garage, mudroom entry, and a back patio under a pergola. Restrictive covenants protect your investment.
Want to see it in person? Comment "TOUR" or send us a message. 👇
Jeff & Joanne Jolicoeur | Surette Real Estate, eXp Realty | 207-649-6893

10/13/2026

Buying and selling at the same time?

There are 8 ways to do it. Most people only know about 2, and one of them can cost you the house!

With inventory in Central Maine sitting around 3.5 months of supply, the “sell first, then figure it out” plan doesn’t work the way it used to. But the “buy first and hope it sells” plan is how people end up carrying two mortgages.

In this video I rank all 8 dual-transaction strategies by risk, from safest to riskiest. A preview:
🏠 The Financial Powerhouse: buy with cash or strong assets, zero contingency
🏠 Pure Sequential: sell first, land somewhere temporary, buy from a position of strength
🏠 The Bridge Loan: borrow against your equity to buy before you sell
🏠 HELOC Cash-Out: same idea, different tool (and three debts at once)
🏠 Simultaneous with Rent-Back: one closing, coordinated to the day
🏠 Targeting First: make a contingent offer before you even list
🏠 The Non-Contingent Gamble: maximum leverage, maximum stress

For each one I cover who it actually fits, what the lender needs to tell you before you sign, and the one question that keeps you out of the “hidden trap” (you look powerful on paper, but you’re not).

If you’re a Waterville-area homeowner thinking about your next move, especially if you’re downsizing, watch this before you pick a strategy. The right one depends on your equity, your timeline, and how much risk you can actually sleep on.

Want to know which of the 8 fits your situation?

Comment “MONEY MAP” or send me a message and I’ll walk you through the numbers on your specific house. No pressure, just a clear picture.

Jeff and Joanne Jolicoeur | Surette Real Estate | 207-649-6893

Thinking about downsizing but don't want to give anything up? 🏡JUST LISTED: 32 Meadow Drive, Waterville $339,500This 20...
10/12/2026

Thinking about downsizing but don't want to give anything up? 🏡
JUST LISTED: 32 Meadow Drive, Waterville $339,500
This 2019 ranch in The Meadows of Fieldstone Landing (55+) was built for easy one-floor living:
step-free entry, luxury vinyl plank throughout, a walk-in shower in the primary suite, and
first-floor laundry. The open kitchen has white shaker cabinets, an island, and stainless
appliances. A four-season sunroom opens to a patio with private nature views.
Radiant floor heat + heat pump + mini-split cooling keep it efficient, and the oversized 2 car
garage has built-in shelves and a floored attic for everything you're not ready to let go of yet.
Quiet dead-end road, minutes to groceries, I-95, and downtown Waterville.
Who do you know that's ready to simplify? Message us for a private tour. 👇
Jeff & Joanne Jolicoeur
surette-realestate.com
207-649-6893

Rent check or mortgage payment​? Only one of them builds equity for you.510 Oak St in Oakland is a 1997 double-wide on a...
10/02/2026

Rent check or mortgage payment​? Only one of them builds equity for you.

510 Oak St in Oakland is a 1997 double-wide on a level, tree lined lot, with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an open kitchen, dining, living layout. The house faces east, so the kitchen gets the morning light. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and its own full bath. There's a woodburning fireplace and a big front deck ready to use on day one.

Honest part: the back deck needs repair. Fix it yourself and you've added value with your own hands.

Oakland's property taxes stay reasonable, which keeps the monthly number down, and you're minutes from Waterville's jobs, shopping, dining, and the arts.

If you've been renting and wondering whether ownership is within reach, this is the kind of house where it is.

Jeff & Joanne Jolicoeur

Surette Real Estate | eXp Realty
207-649-6893 · surette-realestate.com · [email protected]

09/18/2026

An in-ground pool AND a three-season hot tub room, how often does that combination come up in Kennebec County?

This colonial at 8 Westview Dr. sits in one of Waterville's most walkable neighborhoods, one mile to I-95 for an easy commute to Portland or Bangor, yet close enough to downtown to walk to dinner. Inside: four bedrooms including a primary suite with its own bath (2.5 baths total), and 2,136 square feet built around natural light, a vaulted kitchen ceiling and skylight with southern exposure, and a living room anchored by a wood-burning brick fireplace. A separate room off the main floor works as a home office, guest space, or first-floor bedroom, whatever the next owner needs. Downstairs, a partially finished workshop in the basement adds even more flexible space. Step through the sliders and you're at the pool, set on a large, level lot with room to spread out.

Would this layout work for your household?

Listed by Jeff & Joanne Jolicoeur, Surette Real Estate | eXp Realty
207-649-6893 · surette-realestate.com

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