Demetria's Team Visits the 2008 Gorham Marketplace!
Thank you to all who visited with us during the 2008 Gorham Marketplace. It was so nice to visit with you and your families and discuss the great community that we are fortunate to live in.
We will be uploading all photos that we took very soon. Click this link to find your photo (we will be uploading photos on Monday, March 17).
The flourishing economy of Southern Maine has allowed residents to live comfortably and feel at home with all the modern amenities at hand. Despite its size, population and excellent business climate, the region maintains a safe and secure environment with pedestrian-friendly city streets. Residents are provided excellent educational opportunities at the various school districts throughout the region as well as in the surrounding areas. With endless recreational activities, cultural events, several museums and art galleries and plenty of shopping, everyone will find something to enjoy.
Demetria?s Team is your leading source for all of your greater Portland real estate needs. Whether you are buying or selling a home, we know that it is one of the biggest events in your life and we are here to help you through the process. Use our advanced property search tool to begin searching for your dream home today or sign up to receive free email listings that match your specifications and desired features. Contact Demetria?s Team today and let us help you learn more about the greater Portland, Falmouth and Gorham real estate market and available homes for sale.
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Zoning Laws >Keeping an Eye on Zoning Decisions
Zoning classifications are the most important tool that a local government has to control the way land is used in a community. Areas designated as residential may have further controls on housing density for single family homes, townhouses or multiple-family houses. There are usually areas set aside for industrial, commercial and recreational purposes. Zoning boards spend their time listening to requests for exceptions to these rules or hearing arguments from parties who want to change or bend the existing zoning regulations.
These zoning decisions have a major impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. Citizens' groups often get involved in testifying at hearings on proposals that could affect their property values or their quality of life. These groups help create interest about issues in the local press and work to educate their neighbors about matters affecting them. Developers who go before a zoning board seeking major changes are wise to involve the local neighborhood group in formulating proposals that will affect those homeowners.
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What land did the U.S. Government buy for $7.2 million?
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In March 1867, the US bought all of Russian America (Alaska) from Russia. |
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