According to the Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. (MREIS), Realtors®  sold 994 homes in April and the statewide median sales price rose 3.41% to $165,450 from april 2009.  The Home-buyer tax credit which ended April 30 contributed to the significant rise in sales.  Penobscot county saw a 28.43% increase, Waldo county was up 23.53%, Hancock and Washington counties were up 50%.  This was a big boost to the housing market in Maine and we continue to see increases with the interest rates at historic lows.  I'm looking forward to a continued strong spring/summer selling season!  If you are considering purchasing or selling a home in the near future or if you  have questions about the market, please feel free to contact me.