Balsam Realty

05/08/2026

New development in Freeport.

“Businesses need residents living nearby to shop, fill open jobs and create the vibrancy needed to attract others to the area,” said Maine State Chamber of Commerce’s CEO.

04/30/2026

Coming Tomorrow May 1st! | Lot 1-A, Poland Road, Freeport

Approximately 2.3 acres at the quiet end of Poland Road, where Freeport meets Pownal. Mostly wooded, with mature mixed growth and the kind of stillness that defines this corner of town. About 4 miles from Bradbury Mountain State Park.

Offered by Balsam Realty on behalf of the Town of Freeport as a tax acquired municipal listing. Priced at $68,400, reflecting documented site conditions disclosed in the listing materials.

Buyer is responsible for independent verification of details relevant to buildability, title or other elements key to their decision to purchase.

Location: Town of Freeport Map 21, Lot 1A. Property is on the Freeport Pownal line, where Poland Road turns into Pownal Range Road.

Showings: To visit the property, contact Jonas Werner at [email protected] or 207.558.3327. No showings before May 1st and no access to the property without contacting Balsam Realty.

03/16/2026

What a morning in Freeport!

Thank you to everyone who joined us Saturday for the Freeport Maine Energy Forum: HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES. The room was full of engaged neighbors asking great questions and we could not be more grateful to the speakers, partners and community members who made it possible.

Thank you to our keynote speaker Representative Melanie Sachs for ME for setting the stage with such a clear and grounded overview of where Maine stands on energy transition and what we can do to support our neighbors that are facing tough choices between heat and other essentials.

Thank you to our panelists Nate Cronauer of Maine Solar Solutions, Alan Caron of ClimateWork Maine, Scott Libby of Royal River Heat Pumps, Bob Stevens, Andy Meyer of Efficiency Maine and Mika Heming of retrofitMAINE/passivhausMAINE for sharing your time and expertise so generously.

Thank you to our partners Freeport Climate Action Now, passivhausMAINE and venue partner Freeport Community Services for making this event possible.

Thank you to our event sponsor Acadia Insulation and to Maine Community Power, Efficiency Maine and WindowDressers for staffing resource tables.

And thank you to Jonas Werner for keeping the morning moving and to Tom Pierce and the FCTV3 Town of Freeport team for recording the event. Replay video will be available soon at freeportenergyforum.org and on the Town's youtube channel.

If you missed it we hope to see you at our next event!

03/13/2026

Visit Freeport tomorrow morning for the Freeport Maine Energy Forum: HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES,a morning of practical, locally-grounded conversation about home energy solutions for Maine homeowners.

$100 Bow Street Market gift card raffle and refreshments!

Saturday March 14 | 9am-noon
Freeport Community Services | 53 Depot Street
Register at freeportenergyforum.org

Free. Open to all homeowners interested in resilient homes, lower bills & energy independence.

Join the partners passivhausMAINE, Freeport Climate Action Now and Balsam Realty for the Freeport Community Energy Forum.

Heat pumps. Solar. Financing. State incentives. All in one room.
Panels include Royal River Heat Pumps, Maine Community Solar, Efficiency Maine, retrofitMAINE and more! A special keynote from Melanie Sachs for ME. Resource tables include Maine Community Power and WindowDressers.

Thank you to our event sponsor Acadia Insulation

Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce
Town of Freeport

03/12/2026

Visit Freeport this Saturday morning for the Home Energy Forum!

Saturday March 14 | 9am-noon
Freeport Community Services | 53 Depot Street
Register at freeportenergyforum.org

Free. Open to all homeowners interested in resilient homes, lower bills & energy independence.

Join the partners passivhausMAINE, Freeport Climate Action Now and Balsam Realty for the Freeport Community Energy Forum at Freeport Community Services: a morning of practical, locally-grounded conversation about home energy solutions for Maine homeowners.

Heat pumps. Solar. Financing. State incentives. All in one room.

Panels include Royal River Heat Pumps, Maine Solar Solutions, Efficiency Maine, retrofitMAINE and more! A special keynote from Melanie Sachs for ME.

Thank you to our event sponsor Acadia Insulation

Freeport Maine Energy Forum: HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce
Town of Freeport

03/08/2026

The Times Record staff writer Paul Bagnall covered next Saturday's Freeport Energy Forum and we couldn't be more excited to share it.

As Naomi Beal, executive director of passivehausMAINE, stated, the goal is simple: "What we would love to see is for the general public to feel some real empowerment about what they can do to their own homes to increase efficiency and decrease costs."

That's exactly why Balsam Realty is proud to partner with passivhausMAINE and Freeport Climate Action Now to bring this free community event to you this Saturday, March 14, 9 AM–12 PM at Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot Street in Freeport.

Come connect with local experts from Royal River Heat Pumps, Maine Solar Solutions, retrofitMAINE, Efficiency Maine, and more.

Hear a keynote from Maine Rep. Melanie Sachs for ME, chair of the Legislature's Energy, Utilities & Technology Committee. And as Andy Meyer of Efficiency Maine put it, while homeowners don't control the price of energy, "they can control how much energy and what type of energy they can use."

This event is free, and net proceeds and all donations collected go to Freeport Community Services to support neighbors in need with food & fuel. Thank you to our sponsor Acadia Insulation.

FMI or to Register visit FreeportEnergyForum.org

Visit Freeport Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce Town of Freeport

Maine homeowners will connect with local experts and organizations about green energy technology upgrade options.

02/09/2026

January 2026 Casco Bay Real Estate Market Report is live.

More listings are coming to market across Freeport and greater Casco Bay, the pace of sales has slowed seasonally and buyer demand remains steady but thoughtful.

Prices are holding, homes are still selling close to asking price and strategy matters more than it did a year ago.

If you are thinking about buying or selling in 2026, this is a useful snapshot of where the market is right now and where it may be heading next.

Read the full report here:
https://balsamrealty.com/blog/posts/2026/02/09/january-2026-casco-bay-market-report/

As always, happy to talk through how these trends apply to your specific property or plans. You can find us at BalsamRealty.com, reach out at [email protected] or call (207) 865-0123.

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Data source: Maine Listings and Domus Analytics. Single family home data for Cumberland County comparing January 2026 to January 2025.

02/04/2026

For nearly two decades, Maine’s population hovered around 1.3 million. In 2024, it climbed close to 1.4 million, and last year, it officially surpassed that mark, growing about 0.5% year over year.

New census data analyzed by the Maine State Economist shows this growth is largely driven by net migration. Maine ranked first in New England and seventh nationally for net migration, with about 7,400 people moving here from other states last year.

While international migration slowed in 2025, domestic migration more than made up the difference. At the same time, Maine was one of 17 states to experience natural population decline, with more deaths than births—making in-migration an especially significant factor in the state’s growth.

Source: MPBN / Maine State Economist

01/24/2026

Town of Freeport Project Update: 45 Depot Street, Downtown Freeport Maine

The proposed condominium project from Domus LLC at 45 Depot Street has received conditional approval from Freeport’s Project Review Board, advancing the project through the town’s development review process.

Based on the project plans submitted to the Town of Freeport, key details include:

• 45 ownership units total, including 34 one bedroom units and 11 two bedroom units with lofted sleeping areas
• Four stories plus loft level on top floor, with density achieved vertically rather than through expanded site coverage while staying within the town's approved height limit for Depot street
• One bedroom units generally range from approximately 486 to 524 square feet, reflecting a smaller footprint often associated with workforce priced ownership, without income or deed restrictions
• Every unit includes outdoor access, either via a balcony or a ground level patio
• Large, triple glazed windows and individual heat pump systems specified throughout the building
• Redevelopment of an mostly paved parking lot in the downtown village center

Project is targeted to begin in Spring 2026 with an approximate 14-month construction timeline. The PRB approval is conditional, with remaining items to be addressed before final permitting.

We track local development proposals and planning decisions throughout Freeport and will continue to share clear, fact based updates as this project moves forward.

Full details at our Balsam blog here:
https://balsamrealty.com/blog/posts/2026/01/23/downtown-freeport-maine-condo-project-at-45-depot/
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Photo rendering from Domus LLC Project Review Board submission, full online permit file here: https://freeportme_permit.portal.iworq.net/FREEPORTME/permit/601/28027987
Rendering shown is for illustrative purposes and subject to final approvals.

This post is provided for informational purposes. Sales and marketing for the project have not yet been announced, and the developer has indicated that a separate brokerage arrangement will handle sales when the project is ready.

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01/07/2026

New ADU Resource for Maine Homeowners

The Greater Portland Council of Governments just launched an excellent one‑stop guide to help property owners explore Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — whether you’re thinking about adding a backyard cottage, converting a garage, or creating space for family or rental income. The site includes a helpful interactive tool so you can check what might be possible on your property and walk through the process step by step or reach out to the local permit office.

https://MaineADUguide.org

Accessory Dwelling Units are being encouraged statewide as part of efforts to expand housing options and make it easier for homeowners to build flexible, practical living space right in their community. 

When we moved to Freeport in 2003, we chose a home with an in-law apartment, not just for space, but for shared life. It became the setting for a multigenerational household where we raised our kids with a grandparent, and where now our children can come home again. ADUs offer that kind of flexibility: a way to care for aging parents, welcome adult children back to Maine, or simply create more room for connection in the places we love.

Small Homes, Big Potential Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Maine ADU Wizard The Wizard tool is a starting point to imagine and explore possible options on your property. For the most accurate information, particularly for properties in a shoreland zone, check with your town’s planning...

01/05/2026

You may have seen headlines about Maine home prices dipping below $400,000 again: https://www.pressherald.com/2025/12/19/maines-rollercoaster-home-prices-drop-one-month-after-record-high/?copylink=true

Statewide numbers can move sharply from month to month, especially in late fall and winter. Local markets tell a more complete story.

Our December Casco Bay Market Report looks at verified MLS data for Cumberland County, including pricing, inventory, days on market and mortgage rates so homeowners can understand what is actually happening where they live.

Read the full Balsam Realty Casco Bay market update here: https://balsamrealty.com/blog/posts/2026/01/05/december-2025-casco-bay-real-estate-market-report/

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The median home sold for $399,000 in November, the state's first sub-$400,000 median since March.