Moving / Relocating to Maine?

There are many things to consider no matter where are moving to and if you are considering a move to Maine you probably have good reason to choose this wonderful state. There are many opportunities for careers, recreation, cultural experiences and anything you find in most of the eastern states.

Some of Maine's standard industries include commercial fishing, agriculture, paper and shipbuilding. Besides these traditional industries, Maine offers a wealth of employment and careers in hotel management, recreation directors, tour guides, and most any tourism related work imaginable. There are also large-scale employers and technical work available.

There are 16 counties you can choose to live in and you can learn in-depth details about them at Maine.gov with nearly 500 municipalities. Local government is a big part of living in Maine with town meetings being something taken seriously and local politics that means something to the people who live there.

In Maine homeownership is at about 74% making Maine one of the highest for the country. The cost of purchasing a home is the lowest for the New England states and ranks among the lowest for the nation. Coupled with small community living, excellent public services and progressive education at all levels Maine is a state many people think of moving to.

With 3,500 miles of coastline that covers a wide range of coastal scenery types like beaches and mountainous rocky cliffs Maine has some of the most desired coastal homes, apartments and condominiums with some of the lowest price tags the New England area.

There are also options to purchase other types of properties than beautiful coastal homes with lovely ocean views. There are many business properties, bed and breakfast, farms and ranches and other properties to fit just about any dream you might have.

The following resource links should help you find the right information to help you plan your move and make your transition to Maine as smooth as possible.

Real estate in Bangor Maine

Real estate in Camden Maine

Real estate in Ellsworth Maine

Real estate in Searsport Maine

Real estate in Northeast Harbor Maine

Moving to Maine - This is the top link to visit if you are considering a move to Maine. Every resource you could want to help you plan and organize your move can be found here.

Maine State Housing Authority - The mission of the MSHA is to assign the people of Maine to obtain and maintain affordable housing suitable to their unique needs.

Maine Living Network - Information about Maine real estate, Realtors, lifestyles and communities. The Massachusetts Living Network web site provides information on thousands of Massachusetts Realtors and has many links to residential and commercial properties in Maine.