Three Reasons to live in Portland Maine

[@findingann4773]

Visiting Portland Maine within the next 2 months in regards to relocating from Portland Oregon. I've been researching Maine for a year and I can't wait. Thanks for your input, it's appreciated!

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Please let me know if you need more info on moving here, I'm happy to help. My email is [e-mail]

[@findingann4773]

@Alexander Kayne What a small minded person to clump everyone alike that's from Portland, Oregon. Says a lot about who you are and very sad you are a representation of Maine.

[@AerriHere]

@Alexander Kayne You're the one posting unhinged rants in a KZbin comment section

[@nickcarson7715]

I don’t live in Portland (yet!) but visit the area frequently from Georgia. For me the best thing about it is the community. I love the people, the sense of pride and independence that all run on. Being a northerner by birth (Canadian), it makes me feel right at home with the people. I always have related well with Mainers and New Englanders as well. By far my favorite city to visit and to become a resident in the near future

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

I couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching!

[@hybehybe6034]

Peace, beauty, clean environment. Good life.

[@mostinterestingmaninthehoo4630]

Just passed through. Looks like a nice little city. I'm from Hartford.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Thanks for watching. Hopefully next time you can spend more time here. I pass through Hartford a lot on our way down to visit family in Baltimore.

[@betulah7146]

Watching from Seattle, definitely considering Portland

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Thanks for watching. Please let me know if you need more info on moving here. My email is [e-mail]

[@Meg_Coons]

We lived in Seattle for a brief time before returning to Houston and I have to saw Maine is the hidden gem of the US

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

@@Meg_Coons sure is! Thanks for watching.

[@tashalombardi4209]

We are moving there in June 2022!!! Can't wait!!

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Awesome. Email me at [e-mail] if you need any assistance or just want some advice.

[@BAC-bm8em]

I’m originally from New England will be moving to Maine in May 2022. It’s as far away from Southern California as I can get and still be in the USA.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Please let me know if you need more info on moving here, I'm happy to help. My email is [e-mail]

[@joseph8697]

Cheers buddy and charms I like your videos more interesting maine looks beautiful would someday to visit it and make it in future sendin much love from London 🇬🇧

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Thanks for checking out the video! So glad you enjoyed!!

[@joseph8697]

@@MakeMaineYourHome thank you mate I’m planning to move to skowhegan soon as possible to make it home what do u think have u been there ?

[@StefanSredojevic]

Beautiful!

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Thanks for watching!

[@bradlavassaur8265]

Really enjoyed this video. I was wondering, what is the population of Portland Maine. Also is the crime rate low? I'm very excited to know that there are so many artists live there, as well as the city has such a vibrant art community. I'm an artist and very excited to hear about it in the video. Thank you for sharing. I'm very glad to have found you here on KZbin. Have a great day 👍👍

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Thanks for watching! Portland Maine has roughly 67,000 people! Here is a link to some crime data for Portland www.neighborhoodscout.com/me/portland/crime . Portland really does have a great art community! If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out [e-mail]

[@carasmussen27]

hey neighbor. I grew up in Erie , PA!! Left in 1988. Now live in Portland, OR.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Very cool. The other Portland :)

[@dorothyrmrz]

It is our goal to move to Maine. We’re currently in Las Vegas NV.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Awesome. Maine is a great place to live. If you have questions or need anything please send me an email... [e-mail]

[@stevehightower9155]

After 17years or portland me I’m really glad to be in North Carolina!!!

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Certainly warmer there 😁

[@legendsneverdielnd8522]

I love Maine I live in between Belfast and Augusta

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Awesome. That's a great area of Maine. Thanks for watching.

[@jonlaguerre3163]

I’m thinking about moving there.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Awesome! What kind of property are you thinking about?

[@bogdanberg674]

I'm not from the US actually, but I would love to live in Maine in the future, it's just something about it that charms me a lot, I hope it's gonna be a good state choice 🍀

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Maine is a great place. Let me know if you ever have questions. Where are you from?

[@bogdanberg674]

@@MakeMaineYourHome thanks a lot actually, it means a lot to me! Well, I am Romanian and Swedish, and growing up I kinda lived in both countries, but currently I am in Sweden, and I've been really interested in New England, especially Maine, for the past few years, so here I am x)

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Ok, great. I hope you can make it to Maine some time soon :)

[@bogdanberg674]

@@MakeMaineYourHome thank you very much! I couldn't help but subscribe to your channel, keep up the good work :)

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that.

[@jhonlopez630]

Looks so good. From Calgary to there. What about renting, cars and insurance. Is there any web to buy used private cars?? Nice video.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Craigslist and Facebook market place are used a lot around here. Thanks for watching!

[@perfectprefect15]

We got a job offer from around portland we're considering lol but I'm from Texas kinda scared of the cold

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Thanks for watching! It does get cold, and there are so many fun activities here that involve the snow! Also around the holidays Portland is covered with the most amazing colorful lights that transform the city into a winter wonderland! It is spectacular. If you need more info on moving here, I'm happy to help. My email is [e-mail]

[@perfectprefect15]

@@MakeMaineYourHome thanks so much! Yea kind of excited to try ice skating but idk bout the rest lol I like my 100+ weather but this is also a job opportunity we can't really refuse can you tell me what biddeford is like? That's where the job is

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

@@perfectprefect15 Biddeford is a great community that has really developed over the past few years. Biddeford Pool has beautiful beaches and some larger houses. You can still find some great neighborhoods to invest in and over the next few years I think there should be a lot of increased property value. I did a video on investing in Maine where I talk about Biddeford being a great place to live, I also plan on doing a more focused video on Biddeford in the next couple months! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWeXdX9spLR8nNE

[@AlexZ-lc6nl]

Looking to moving there possibly next year. Went from a small city to a giant city with lots of crime and traffic and homeless vibes. I am convinced I am a small city guy…what some may consider “rural” because it’s not Boston or NYC. Looking for a great safe place to raise a family and have peace.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Sounds like Maine would be a great place for you. Shoot me an email anytime. Happy to help. [e-mail]

[@LvBenji89]

beautiful place, my favorite. Can you tell me which part is cheaper to rent?

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

The East and West ends can be expensive but as you get out of downtown it gets more reasonable. Surrounding towns are also less expensive like South Portland and Westbrook.

[@johnboynton7227]

Visited a few years ago, someone told me about a diner called: Maggies. Great place, fast service, good food, good coffee. I absolutely had to take a cab to L.L.Bean outside of Portland, world famous it is, smile. I like the Original Portland, better than the NorthWest Portland.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Hi John... thanks for watching and sharing you story! I agree downtown Portland and the Old Port are the places to visit. Glad you enjoyed your time in Portland. The dinner you are talking about must be either Marcy's or Becky's. Both are great.

[@stpstp7160]

How bad are the winters compared to the Midwest?

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Great question and we are posting a video very soon about the weather in Maine. From what I know the Midwest is much colder than most areas of Maine. Similar snowfall depending on where you are in Maine. If you are in a coastal town the winters are milder than inland. How this helps and thank for watching!

[@stpstp7160]

@@MakeMaineYourHome appreciate your reply. i am definitely interested to hear what you have to say. Coming from Wisconsin i can tell ya the winters here have started to get even more colder in the past few years. Hope to visit Maine this year sometime!

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

@@stpstp7160 I did an interview video with a local meteorologist. Should be posted tomorrow. If you are able to visit let me know, happy to give suggestions on what to do, what to see and what to eat :) You can email me at [e-mail]

[@mytinyretirement]

Winters aren't that bad....and we don't get the frightening sudden lake effect snow that I experienced living within a few miles of Lake Michigan. We also rarely get anything even close to a tornado here, something my house in Indiana took a direct hit of. Terrifying. I'll be interested to find the video on Maine weather.

[@mytinyretirement]

@@MakeMaineYourHome subscribing to your channel. Really good content. 👍

[@jimtrue1465]

Can't afford to live in Portland, much as I would love it. But I am moving to a nice condo about an hour away, and expect to be a frequent visitor.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

That is a great way to enjoy Portland and not over extend yourself financially. Well done. Thanks for watching and let me know if you ever have questions or need anything.

[@johnnitis228]

Just retired. One area that I've enjoyed visiting several times in late '80's was Maine/New Hampshire. Will be returning in the autumn to scout out for relocation. Any inside info I can obtain would be appreciated. Will contact as my dates to travel become set.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Hey John... Reach out anytime. Happy to help. My email is [e-mail] Talk soon.

[@hybehybe6034]

Natural nature.

[@luciabonadies8825]

What can you tell me about Cumberland county?

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Cumberland County is the County that I live and work in. It's really fantastic. A ton of Coastal communities including Portland! The town of Cumberland is also great, located just a short drive from Portland you can find a great house located in nature, while also being just a short commute to the city! If there is anything specific you would like to know feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@luciabonadies8825]

@@MakeMaineYourHome how can we connect. I’m looking to relocate with my daughter and need help.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

@@luciabonadies8825 Send me an email at [e-mail] or give me a call 207.838.5593 ! I look forward to speaking with you!

[@buffycatnip]

i haven't watched the entire video yet but i heard that maine is one of the most expensive states to live in and in addition to that, portland is an expensive city to live in maine. i'm from wisconsin and researching the east coast for me to possibly live in the future. i love everything about the east coast and the scenery there is just beautiful but the high costs of everything is preventing me from moving there.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Hi Kylie... Thank you for watching. The Northeast in general can be more expensive than other areas of the country. I am not sure about us being the most expensive state to live in, I haven't heard that. I might have to do some research and make a video about it. Please feel free to call, text or email anytime if you want to talk more. [e-mail] or 207-838-5593.

[@mytinyretirement]

It depends on where in Maine you live. And maybe even if you rent or own. Typically the farther north you go the less expensive things are. Born and raised in the Augusta area, I lived in Portland for 10 years and just loved the vibe. But after living in the Midwest and trying to move back, the sticker shock was very real. It was THE reason we went tiny, to get out from under a $2,000 + monthly mortgage payment so we could retire. I don't think it's THE most expensive state to live in, but it's up there in the southern 3 counties of the state especially. With that said, I feel that Maine is very special, there's no other place like it.

[@microburst9059]

don’t, the old port is ruined by democratic policies

[@buffycatnip]

@@microburst9059 and the poorest states are run by republicans

[@microburst9059]

@Kylie Kay wrong

[@jayinmaine]

A few years ago I was walking downtown behind a couple of men in suits. One of them commented that his business transferred him up to the “hellhole” called Portland. He then added he’d been here two years here and now you’d never get him and his wife to leave.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Thanks so much for sharing. Great story and thanks for watching.

[@Zeuswashington]

I'm not from the U.S but I would want to live in Maine.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Awesome. Where are you from? Thanks for watching!

[@stevehightower9155]

So happy to be in North Carolina!!!!

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Where in NC did you move to?

[@stevehightower9155]

@@MakeMaineYourHome Brysoncity

[@jonlaguerre3163]

I’ve been there before and I like the Dough Nuts and restaurants.e

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

There are so many great places to eat in Portland!

[@cuecue4692]

Go Bills!:)

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Heck yeah! 💪

[@ryantinker8598]

I think I know this host from somewhere?\m/

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Rock on Ryan 🤘🤘

[@creativejazzpianistrobertr2172]

can you send me a brochere of Portland

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Send me an email at [e-mail] and I can get you the information you need. Talk soon. Thanks for watching!

[@stephenmcgraw8871]

3000 reasons NOT to.............

[@jbthebest-ni6qv]

Los Angeles is lo mas malo que hay

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

I had to translate this but yes, I have hear that from a lot of people. So glad we don't have traffic like that here in Maine.

[@startingoverhomestead6503]

Pet friendly city? They are my children so I won't give them away.

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Yes, Portland is very pet friendly. There are dog parks and a lot of shops and restaurants are pet friendly.

[@towoperator]

And 3000 reasons to not live in Portland

[@mahmoudsalah1716]

Is there racism in the city and in the state?

[@MakeMaineYourHome]

Hi Mahmoud thank you for checking out the video! Portland is a very community focused and welcoming city as a whole! Sadly, as in every state there can be some bad apples, but the growing diversity in Maine is certainly helping!

[@mahmoudsalah1716]

@@MakeMaineYourHome thank you for replying 💙

[@benniejacobmiera1551]

Deal With Your Racists, Before u tell people to move there....