Celebrate the start of fall with us at the 9th annual Autumn Equinox at Maine Audubon on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Maine Audubon's beautiful Gilsland Farm campus in [...]

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, honor the progress that has been made, and recognize the work that still lies ahead. Across Maine + New Hampshire, Pride events create opportunities for visibility, connection, advocacy, and joy while helping foster communities where everyone feels safe, welcomed, and [...]

Giving Back Across Maine + New Hampshire: 1% Back Grant Highlights

Portside’s 1% Back initiative is delighted to highlight the incredible organizations receiving funding this year. These grants support projects that fight food insecurity, create safe spaces for youth, and build stronger communities across Maine and New [...]

Portside Real Estate Group is excited to bring back one of our most beloved community fundraisers, Pins for a Cure, on Thursday, April 2, at Garden Street Bowl in Kennebunk. This family-friendly evening of bowling, connection, and giving back benefits the Maine Cancer Foundation, supporting critical cancer research, patient support, and prevention initiatives across the [...]

Your Lender Is Part of Your Offer Strategy (Not Just the Person Who Quotes a Rate)
In a competitive market, buyers often focus on the “price” of an offer—purchase price, down
payment, and closing date. But strong offers aren’t built on price alone. The best-positioned buyers
treat their lender like a strategic partner who helps shape a clean, confident offer that a seller can [...]

Giving Back Across Maine: 1% Back Grant Highlights

Portside’s 1% Back to Maine initiative is proud to highlight the many incredible organizations receiving funding this year. These grants support projects that fight food insecurity, create safe spaces for youth, and build stronger communities across [...]

2025 Holiday Pop-Up Gift Drive

In Maine:

Portside Real Estate Group’s 2025 Holiday Pop-Up Gift Drive is officially underway, and this year, we’re expanding our reach to support even more families across Maine. From November 13th through December 12th (Late arrivals are always welcome!), our offices will be collecting new unwrapped gifts and [...]

 Portside’s Open House Weekend Multi-State Real Estate Event, Something for Everyone

A Commitment to Housing for All: 60+ Open Houses, Across Maine + New Hampshire

This fall, Portside Real Estate Group is doubling down on its commitment to community, firmly rooting itself as a leading brokerage dedicated to equity in housing.

For the [...]

Portside's popular Autumn Equinox at Maine Audubon event returns for the 8th year on  Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm campus in Falmouth. Sticking to tradition, attendees will enjoy night food trucks, local craft beer + wine, lawn games, and live [...]

Portside Real Estate Group and Swan Agency Real Estate Join Forces

Portside Real Estate Group, the #1 independent brokerage in Northern New England, proudly announces the merger of Swan Agency Real Estate, a leading and trusted name in the Mount Desert Island/Hancock County real estate market and statewide hospitality market for 50 years. [...]