For over a decade we have been blessed with low inflation especially when compared to the late 1970’s.  The Federal Reserve has accomplished this by tinkering with interest rates. 

 Another Fed strategy to keep inflation at bay is to control the money supply.  The current administration is spending tremendous amounts of money at a never before seen historic high rate.  To account for this increased spending, the US government is printing money at an also never before seen historic high rate.  This has an effect of lowering the value of the dollar.

 Over time this devaluation of the dollar will lead to inflation.  To counteract that, the Fed will increase interest rates; which generally have a negative effect on economic growth.

 Under this scenario, prices for goods go up including land.  If you buy land now and inflation starts to increase in the future, so too will the value of your land investment.  This would be a good strategy to preserve the value of your money; turn your cash into land!  So instead of having a bunch of dollars losing value; you now have land increasing in value and in the future will be worth more dollars.

 If inflation gets to be real bad, more people will buy land, which is a finite resource, and cause land prices to increase even more.  The sooner you become a landowner in the “inflation cycle” the better off you will be financially.

 Although the current consumer mood is to hold back in these uncertain times, the continuing government spending spree and consequential increase in the printing of money makes a land purchase pretty attractive.

 We grow a variety of produce which yields fresh veggies from early May to late October.  We start by planting one of the raised beds as early as possible with leaf lettuce, bibb lettuce, radishes, spinach, spring onions, Chinese cabbage and bok choy.  This bed can be covered to protect from frost and heavy rains.  We are eating from this spot first along with the perennial asparagus growing in part of the strip garden.  The other raised bed has dill and walking onions.  There is also additional space in the second raised bed to transplant lettuce, etc. from the first bed.

 The other gardens are planted, weather permitting, by the first week of June.  The main garden has edible pod peas, potatoes, corn, cucumbers, pole beans, bush beans, carrots, red beets, onions, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts.  The strip garden has summer squash, cauliflower, hot & sweet peppers.  There are 4 varieties of winter squash growing in their separate spot.

 We may also grow several varieties of each vegetable, for instance, there are three kinds of onions, two kinds of carrots, two kinds of potatoes etc.  We freeze, can, pickle, ferment and dehydrate our surplus veggies to carry us through until the next growing season.  Of course we are eating fresh produce as each comes into season.  Nothing like taking a stroll through the garden, picking what is ready and concocting a meal.  At this time of year (mid-summer) the possibilities are endless.  

 Even with all the preserving and eating, we still have extras.  This I give away to friends and family.  I know some people who sell the excess and make a little pocket change.  Others intentionally plant more than they can use in order to supplement their income. 

 Gardening is yet another viable use of MY LAND.

 These lots make a great getaway for camping, boating and fishing.  You can even build a recreational cabin.  The area is remote and out of the way.  Bring plenty of supplies because the nearest store is nearly 1 hour away.

 They are favorably priced in the low $20K price range.  The owner will even provide financing with 20% down.  With the recent interest and their attractive price, I do not anticipate these properties to be on the market for very long.  Call for an appointment.  207-947-7957.

 Stop by the open house gazebo and say hi.  An agent will be on-site 10 AM to 2 PM, Saturdays and Sundays for the hot months of July and August.  You can also make an appointment for a personal showing at a time that is more convenient for you.

 We are easy to find.  Take the Lily Bay Road out of Greenville for about 6 miles.  Take a left onto the Burnt Jacket Road just over the Greenville town line.  Follow the signs for approximately one mile to the open house site on the right.   

 We have brochures and maps.  All properties have trails to the lake, so bring along a good pair of walking shoes should you want a guided tour. 

 Got some time coming to you?  Take a ride to Moosehead and cool off naturally.  Hope to see you this summer.

 The Seller just finished making some really nice improvements to the land.  There is now nearly two miles of walking/ATV/snowmobile trail.  One trail bisects the property another winds its way to Devil’s Bog itself.

 One of the old fields has been reclaimed; stumps and woody debris have been removed from this site.  One quick mowing and this area will be growing grass in no time.  Another area at the end of the access road was also stumped and recently seeded.  The deer will be feeding here later this summer. 

 If you are looking for a large, out of the way land tract yet just minutes from town, this may be your answer.  Great investment with much opportunity.  Call for private showing!

 This is a good location for pass shooting at wood ducks.  I get quality shots at ducks flying into the channel as well as those flying by the point.  I have a commanding view of the main stem of the river.

 I can ride my ATV from my house to my blind.  What a comfy setup; roll out of bed onto my 4-wheeler and I am hunting in about 10 minutes.  Life is grand!

 Many of our listings have similar attributes.  It just takes a little time to get to know the property and its many intricacies.  Please visit our website from time to time for new listings.  If you see something that looks interesting, give us a shout.  We know our properties well and would like nothing more than to tell you about them.

 There is the 80 acres with private road access.  This property is a combination of hillside and flat terrain.  There is a beaver pond on the north portion.  Quiet location and wooded landscape makes this property a great place for hunting cabin or private homestead.

 The 108 acres has all the attributes of the 80 acres plus there is a beautiful mountain stream, two ponds and it has frontage on a groomed snowmobile trail.  The 108 acres lies directly across the access road from the 80 acre parcel.  Combine both for a large tract of land in a very private setting.

To find out more about this exclusive development, contact a broker at Wilderness Realty, 207-947-7957 or visit the website www.burntjacket.com.

 This early ice out on Moosehead coincides with the early spring that we have been experiencing in Maine.  Winter really lost its grip here in early February and the weather has been the nicest in years.

 Because of this, Wilderness Realty is excited about the long season and beautiful weather to promote this unique lakeside community.  We are in the preliminary stages of planning an open house or two.  The roads and trails are all constructed, the snow is melted and brokers are now taking appointments for those who plan to be in the area or may have scheduling conflicts with the open house dates.

 In addition, if you would like to be on our mailing list and receive special notices, kindly contact us by phone (207-947-7957) or e-mail (matt@wildernessrealty.com).

 This should give folks plenty of time to plan a visit.  Hope to see you this year!

 One aspect of Bush’s plan is the long term capital gains tax which was lowered to 15%.  At the end of this year this rate will increase to 20%.

 What does this mean for land prices?  Most likely sellers will recoup this tax increase by passing it along to buyers in the sales price.  It is expected that land prices next year could be at least 5% more than they are currently.   

 This can be a tempting time for those who have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for something to happen.  That “something” can very well be higher prices next year. 

 Wilderness Realty has an inventory of prime Maine land properties ready for sale.  Call today and make an appointment for a showing, 207-947-7957.