Yup, home prices went through the roof in most of the country – but not here.
A common sight throughout Downeast Maine is abandoned housing in varying stages of decay. Seeing an old dwelling like that, your initial impulse is that somebody, somewhere, ought to save it. You know, live out in the woods, free from hassles, and all that. It’s gotta have a charming history, right? (Rusting trailers and mobile homes somehow get less sympathy, if any.)
Then reality kicks in. Most of these would cost a ton to renovate – and many are tiny. Insulation, plumbing, and wiring are only the beginning. It’s cheaper to start fresh, if you can. Jobs are scarce, often towns away, if you can find work, so unless you’re retired, that’s another strike. And if you are retired, you might check out far to the nearest doc or clinic. I have to wonder, too, why anyone would want to live that close to the highway and its noisy traffic, other than maybe getting priority plowing after a snowfall. As for the mosquitos and black flies?
Others might tell you it gets boring. No malls or big-box stores, much less neighbors or a real supermarket.
Even as a summer home, then, there are drawbacks. Wouldn’t you rather be on a lake or the ocean?
Jnana's Red Barn 
A cute house with a big cat window! https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/163-County-Rd-Eastport-ME-04631/112702969_zpid/
Note that it has a view of the ocean. Come on up!
I’m trying to win the lottery as fast as I can! Ha! (How’s the internet there?)
Quite fine, and half of what Comcast was soaking us for.
I just looked at the satellite view…wow!
Just remember, the winters can be harsh. Still, if you’re hunkered down with that cat …
Ha, yeah, I was just thinking of that…well, more along the lines of “there’s no carport/garage”! (<—lived in Vermont for 3 years)
Ah, nothin’s quite perfect.
Ha, I don’t like garages anyway, for some reason. I know they are practical, but…the most I like are open carports. How’s the grocery store sitch there?
Looks pretty perfect to me! Ha!
I miss the ocean SO much!