Make Maine Your Home

In this episode we talk about How To Buy a Home From Your Home. If you need to buy a home in Maine but want to be safe during the Corona virus pandemic, this video will help you. This is a 4 step process.  1. Get Pre-Approved. Casey Hamlin (NMLS #374491) with NorthPoint Mortgage talks about how you can get pre-approved for a mortgage and not have to go anywhere. Check out his website for more info...

In this episode I sit down with Jason Straetz with Gorham Savings Bank to talk about the Paycheck Protection Program (part of the Cares Act) and how it can help Mainers.  If you are a small business suffering because of the Cornavirus Pandemic this can help you. Here are links to documents we talk about in the Podcast. Top-Line Overview of the Program Paycheck Protection Program Application Payche...

In this episode I talk about three reasons why we live in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. School System; Cape Elizabeth has had top 5 ranking for many years. Water; Cape Elizabeth is a oceanfront community but also has Great Pond a fresh water pond. Trails; there is a great trail system here in Cape Elizabeth.  Get outside and enjoy them! :) Check out video episodes on YouTube at www. YouTube.com/MakeMaine...

In this episode I sit down with Keirstin Salisbury with The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital. Keirstin is the Development Coordinator and we discuss the history of BBCH, the services they provide, and how you can help.  They provide such a great service and I am proud that RE/MAX supports the hospital in the way we do. For more information or questions you can contact Keirstin at KSalisbury@mmc.or...

In this weeks episode I give a market update with some national stats and local stats. Inventory is even lower than last year! I also talk about what I have on the market, what my buyers need and what I know is coming to the market. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www. YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome . Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. To contact Doug you can call or te...

In this episode I talk about Winterfest South Portland 2020 and The Rotary Club.  There are a bunch of changes this year to Winterfest  so  talk about those changes and what The Rotary Club does for the community.  For more information visit www. Facebook.com/SouthPortlandWinterfest Check out video episodes on YouTube at www. YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome . Be sure to subscribe, like, share and te...

In this episode I sit down with Holly Merrill with SERVPRO of Portland.  Holly is the marketing manager with SERVPRO Portland and we discuss who SERVPRO is, the services they offer and she shares some cool stories.  If your home has ever had water damage, fire damage or needed some specialized cleaning you know how valuable their services can be. For more information or questions you can contact H...

In this episode I sit down with Casey Hamlin, NMLS #374491, at NorthPoint Mortgage. He wanted to interview me to discuss my services and have a general real estate conversation.  If you are thinking of buying or selling a home you will want to have this valuable information. For more information or questions you contact Casey Hamlin, NMLS #374491, at chamlin@trynorthpoint.com . Check out video epi...

In this episode I recap what happened in 2019 and give a big thanks to all who helped, listened and my clients.  Good bye 2019 and Thank you all! :) Check out video episodes on YouTube at www. YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome . Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. To contact Doug you can call or text to 207-838-5593, email to doug@makemaineyourhome.com or check out www. MakeMaineY...

In this episode I sit down with Vicki Kennedy who is the owner of my office, RE/MAX Oceanside. She recently purchased a home in the Crescent Beach area. We talked about why she bought in that area and some fun facts about Crescent Beach and Kettle Cove. For more information or questions you can contact Vicki at vicki@oceansidemaine.com . Check out video episodes on YouTube at www. YouTube.com/Make...

In this episode I sit down with Elizabeth Polansky with The Styled Home.  Getting your home ready for sale is critical when trying to get top dollar.  Elizabeth talks about her staging business which includes staging, interior design and a new retail component. For more information or questions you can contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@thestyledhome.com .  You can also visit, like and share her Faceb...

In this episode I sit down with Casey Hamlin, NMLS #374491, at NorthPoint Mortgage.  We discuss interest rates, refinancing a home and selling a home.  If you are thinking about either refinancing or selling your home this will be help you make a decision. For more information or questions you contact Casey Hamlin, NMLS #374491, at chamlin@trynorthpoint.com . Check out video episodes on YouTube at...

In this episode I sat down with Tanner Campbell at The Portland Pod. Tanner has been a huge help getting this podcast up and running. We talk about how he came to Maine, how he started Portland Pod and how he can help you start a podcast. You can get more information or contact Tanner by going to www. PortlandPod.com . Check out video episodes on YouTube at www. YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome . Be...

In this episode I sat down with my brother, Kelly Schauf, to talk about life after his year long RV Trip. His trip ended on August 1st, 2019 so it was great to find about the final days of the trip and what it is like being back home. You can follow the family around country at their Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/everydaywereschaufalin Check out video episodes on YouTube at www. YouTube.com/Mak...

In this episode I talk about why it is a good time to both buy and sell in the fall.  I also go through what is happening in the market right now to help you make an educated decision. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www. YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome . Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. To contact Doug you can call or text to 207-838-5593, email to doug@makemaineyourh...

In this episode I go through the Real Estate Brokerage Relationship Form.  We are required to give it out so I go through it in detail.  I talk about being a customer, being a client, appointed agency and disclosed dual agency.  Check out video episodes on YouTube at www. YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome . Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. To contact Doug you can call or text t...

In this episode I talk about 4 Things to Know about Open Houses. 1. When to do an open house; you will learn the best time to do an open house. 2. Getting Ready; this is about how to get ready for the open house and some security tips. 3. Hosting; what I do when hosting the open house. 4. Attending; if you are buying a house this about open house etiquette. Check out video episodes on YouTube at w...

In this episode I talk about three reasons why we live in Maine. Safety; Maine is the #2 safest state when looking at violent and property crimes. It is beautiful; ocean, mountains, lakes, rivers, trees, and small towns. What else is there to say. It is fun; if you love the outdoors then it doesn't get much better than Maine! Check out video episodes on YouTube at www. YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHom...

In this episode I do a real estate market update. I talk about when the next recession is coming, how it will impact the housing market and current inventory levels in the Greater Portland area. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www. YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. To contact Doug you can call or text to 207-838-5593, email to doug@makem...

In this episode I went over to Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. I talk about the things you don't want to miss when you visit Fort Williams and Portland Headlight. Fort Williams was used during World War I and II. It is now open to the public and is home to Portland Headlight. There is a lot to do when you visit and this episode talks about some of those things. Check out video episodes on...

In this episode I sat down with my brother, Kelly Schauf, to get an update on how his year long RV trip is going. His trip ends on August 1st, 2019 so it was great to find out how it went since that the last time I had him on the show and what the plan is for the final days. You can follow the family around country at their Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/everydaywereschaufalin Check out video ep...

In this episode I sit down with Casey Hamlin at Northpoint Mortgage and talk about 3 Things You Should Know About Interest Rates. 1. How they are set. 2. How to get the best rate. 3. What is projected to happen to interest rates. For more information or questions you contact Casey Hamlin at chamlin@trynorthpoint.com. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www. YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sur...

In this episode I give a real estate market update and talk about 3 Things You Should Know About Todays Market. 1. Interest Rates, 2. Inventory, and 3. Prices. Check out video episodes on YouTube at www. YouTube.com/MakeMaineYourHome. Be sure to subscribe, like, share and tell your friends. To contact Doug you can call or text to 207-838-5593, email to doug@makemaineyourhome.com or check out www....

In this episode I sit down with Joseph Stinson the owner of Stinson & Company. Stinson & Company is a pawn shop where they buy, sell and loan out money for your valuables. Joseph has a ton of passion for what he does and takes an honest and ethical approach to the pawn business. He has been on the show Pawn Stars a few times and it won't take you long to see why Joseph has been successful....

In this episode I sit down with Kevin Dubreuil, the owner of Beacon Electric. Kevin has been an electrician for many years but just now started is own business. Learn more about Kevin and you will see how his approach to business will make him a success. If you need work done your home reach out to Kevin anytime at (207) 650-2139, kevinsdub@yahoo.com, or check out Beacon Electric on Facebook or In...