COVID-19 only entered into the vernacular within the last couple of months, but already it has shaken up every facet of society. As more and more states issue directives implementing social distancing, banning gatherings of people and closing non-essential businesses, many Americans are left without reliable sources of income. If you’re feeling anxious about your job outlook, you’re definitely not alone! Read on to find out how COVID-19 is affecting the current job market and what other opportunities might be out there.

Marshall Dines

Marshall Dines
RE/MAX Lighthouse

Experience: 3 years
Specializations: Luxury, Waterfront, Relocation, Commercial
Areas Served: Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix, Mackinac Island

Q: What made you become interested in real estate?
A: I love working with people and utilizing my law degree in the process.

Q: What is the most interesting thing that happened during an open house you hosted?
A:  I brought my one-year old in a onesie with a tie and somebody told me that he helped sell the house.

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The Listing of the Day for March 24 is over at 16 Coveside Cumberland, ME. Provided by Century 21 North East.

This stately hip roof colonial is set on nearly one acre with glorious groomed grounds. It checks all the boxes! Offering remarkable open, airy & bright living space as well as a finished theater room & gym in the basement, this home surely fits the needs of today’s modern buyer. The first-floor kitchen & sitting area with a gorgeous roaring fire will be a lovely retreat on a chilly fall night. Escape into the den for quiet time to get that book finished! A formal living room, bright dining room & porch are all off the main living space on the first floor. Take the beautiful front hall staircase to the second floor & into your newly remodeled spa-like master bathroom, four additional bedrooms & another space planned perfectly as an in-law or child care professional suite. This quintessential Maine waterside neighborhood on The Cumberland Foreside is one-of-a-kind!

5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 5530 square feet. Listed for $1,095,000. 

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Coronavirus pandemic has injected a lot of uncertainty into today’s markets, including real estate. While some have been scared off from buying due to current events, many are also recognizing that this might be the perfect time to buy! After all, low-interest rates and anxious sellers mean that buyers have more negotiating power than before COVID-19 entered the vernacular. Buyers, including investors, are starting to take notice of this and how they might benefit from the current situation. Read on for insight into why you should consider buying now rather than waiting.