Rachel Davey - Maine Realtor

Your inspection is just one piece of the puzzle. A strong due diligence period is what protects you long after closing. A buyer’s due diligence period is your opportunity to research anything that would impact your decision to buy a property. This goes beyond the home inspection.

✨Here are some other items to consider during your due diligence period:

🏡 Drive through the neighborhood at different times of day. Find out what the vibe of the neighborhood is at night and during the day.

🏡 Have specific concerns about something on the property, such as the roof? Get a roofer in to get a quote so you know what it could cost you to make a repair or replacement.

🏡 Want to have the ability to make additions to the property in the future or add a garage or accessory dwelling unit. Check the municipality’s zoning and setback requirements to be sure this is possible.

🏡 Get insurance quotes early. Make sure that the insurance company won’t require costly repairs in order to provide coverage and get an idea of the cost of homeowner’s insurance so it’s not a surprise later in the transaction.

🏡 If buying a property with land, review the survey (if available) and find out if there are any easements or rights-of-way on the property.

Higgins Beach is one of my favorite spots in Southern Maine to go with my dog 🐾🤍. There’s nothing better than a beach walk there in the early morning or at sunset.

A lot of people don’t realize it’s dog-friendly year-round, but the rules do change depending on the season, so here’s a quick breakdown before you go:

Summer Rules (May 15–Labor Day)
✔ No dogs on the beach from 9 AM–5 PM
✔ Dogs are allowed from sunrise to 9 AM on leash or voice control
✔ After 5 PM to sunset, dogs are allowed on leash only

Off-Season Rules (After Labor Day–May 14)
✔ Dogs must be on leash from 1–3 PM
✔ All other hours, dogs are allowed on voice control