This is something I learned during a real estate license class five years ago, so you should double check my memory before calling this fact.Potential workaround: Placing the portions of land that have vernal pools under a conservation easement could ease your tax burden (which is significant in Maine).

Finally got to an actual person and conveniently her computer is down and she gave me the impression she was in a hurry to get rid of me.

It depends on the property though, for easy to value homes (subdivision with other similar models that sold recently and have consistent pricing) the computer will value and make the offer and send it out instantly, for more difficult homes humans will do the value and are supposed to send it out within 24 hrs but sometimes they get behind.

I remember seeing this deal on the MLS (if memory serves me, it had a high days on market and a distinctive look!)

I am finishing my degree in Computer Programming in Dec so I am super excited!

Is there a nest of plug in wires for cell phones, computers, electric razors, electric toothbrushes, laptops, game systems eating power and making heat?

We have people in the real estate game now that still have memories of the bubble bursting in 2008 and they are proceeding with caution which will help slow down any quick deflations.

This is why STRs are a great investment class - the world is going to **** and individual mental health depends on more time spent away from cell phones, computer screens, and television sets. 

Plus there was no code enforcement in 1966 nor computers.

The house has since appreciated significantly, I make money on it every month, and the 7k is just a distant memory.