Looking for a new life in maine (Bangor: for sale, apartment) - (ME) - City-Data Forum

mikenheidi · 08-23-2010, 07:02 AM

So my wife and I want to move to maine but we are really undecided about where in maine to move.I have lived all over from sherman mills maine to florida and back to brunswick me.I love maine and I want my wife and children to see what I love about maine we love the snow and can not wait to be in it up to our waist.other than that we are looking for a place that is both like a city and a small to big town we want to be somewhat close to the ocean but with the cost of houses on the coast know we should go more inland but we also want to stay in south maine no farther north than say auburn can anyone help us decide please getting heidi to make a decision is like pulling a mooses teeth.

Submariner · 08-23-2010, 07:19 AM

I think the best way is to spend some time in Maine. A week in each region really just to get the feel for the area, the people and what goes on there.

Once you narrow it down to the region that you like best, then move into a rental. I think the real 'gems' are found once you live in an area.

The MLS shows houses; but it does not show everything on the market and sometimes when you speak with a realtor you may feel like your on a used car lot. Buying a house is a much bigger decision then buying a used car though. When you already live in an area you will see far more of the properties that are up for sale, and you can inspect them in a much more leisurely fashion.

As an example for about two years we were shopping for an apartment building for my SIL. At anyone time you could search and find three or four properties on the market in or around Bangor. But by looking for a longer period of time, we were able to find a different property or two to investigate every weekend. So in total we actually looked at scores of properties for her to buy. In the end she got cold feet and decided not to do it. My point is that properties 'for sale' cycle, and often you will find properties for sale simply by driving through an area and looking at signs.

Good luck, may God bless you.

bangorme · 08-23-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mikenheidi

So my wife and I want to move to maine but we are really undecided about where in maine to move.I have lived all over from sherman mills maine to florida and back to brunswick me.I love maine and I want my wife and children to see what I love about maine we love the snow and can not wait to be in it up to our waist.other than that we are looking for a place that is both like a city and a small to big town we want to be somewhat close to the ocean but with the cost of houses on the coast know we should go more inland but we also want to stay in south maine no farther north than say auburn can anyone help us decide please getting heidi to make a decision is like pulling a mooses teeth.

Not to get too personal, but do you have a job waiting for you here? If not, you should get one before coming up. Maine is a beautiful but poor state. Jobs, in these tough times, are hard to come by, especially in Maine.

mikenheidi · 08-23-2010, 05:23 PM

to tell you the truth as far as a job goes I am a restaurant mngr so wherever i go i know i can get work im not worried about work really

hlmagan · 08-23-2010, 06:09 PM

The job situation here is nothing to take lightly. I would really recommend having something in place before you make the move, or at least have enough savings to get by until you do find something.

FNolan · 08-23-2010, 07:20 PM

I moved up here in the crown just about a year ago. The only job I've had was working the potato harvest. That netted me a whole $1400 before taxes. There are not many jobs to be had in all of Maine and if you're thinking you can just walk in to a restaurant managers position just remember, there are literally a thousand others thinking the same thing. And keep in mind, most restaurant jobs are seasonal.

Maineah · 08-23-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FNolan

I moved up here in the crown just about a year ago. The only job I've had was working the potato harvest. That netted me a whole $1400 before taxes. There are not many jobs to be had in all of Maine and if you're thinking you can just walk in to a restaurant managers position just remember, there are literally a thousand others thinking the same thing. And keep in mind, most restaurant jobs are seasonal.

This is a good warning! My daughter's friend is a restaurant manager. After being out of work in Maine for 8 months he and his girlfriend finally moved to Florida. He got work in Florida after two more unemployed months. It really is amazing how few jobs there are out there.

mainebrokerman · 08-24-2010, 03:26 AM

I did a quick search for restaurant managers employment ad, and was surprised at how many are posted

Restaurant Manager Jobs in Maine | Indeed.com

mikenheidi · 08-24-2010, 06:39 AM

Ok look everyone I know maine lived there as a child and also as an adult I love maine and I have never had these problems you guys are talking of I know the seasonal work my grandmother,uncles,aunts,cousins,brother,niece,gre at niece. all live in maine and my grandmother aunts uncles and cousins are all mainers.calm down with all the neg.views really I am a mainer sort of I moved away due to my dads health now i want to go back but I do want to stay by the coast sort of a drive to the coast would not be bad either i do want to stayaway from north maine and stay more towards the city so mychildren will geta little more culture see we live in va right now and we hate the south the racism here is really bad im whiteand i hate it in maine i never saw the things i see here and cant wait to getback to maine i lived in brunswick me for 5 years but i dontthinki can afford brunswick anymore due to the college and navy base people.so please i just want an idea of a good place to raise a familyin south or eastern southern maine like around portland or bah habah lol bar harbor

mikenheidi · 08-24-2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bangorme

Not to get too personal, but do you have a job waiting for you here? If not, you should get one before coming up. Maine is a beautiful but poor state. Jobs, in these tough times, are hard to come by, especially in Maine.

yes I do have jobs lined up see I am a mcdonalds mngr and where ever i go mcdonalds is always looking for good help ive called a few of them and theyare very excited to hire me already in the brunswick/portland area but as everyone knows mcdonalds is everywhere so hence the want for somewhere we can settle and raise a family instead of just moving to prtland or lewiston where I know the crime is high