Real Estate & Elegant Maine Living - The Way Life Should Be
Elegant Maine Living explores Maine’s luxury real estate market, distinctive properties, and the lifestyle that makes this state such a special place to call home. Hosted by Elise Kiely, a top-producing real estate advisor and lifestyle connector with Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, the podcast features thoughtful conversations with local leaders, creatives, and visionaries who embody the spirit of elegant living in Maine. Whether you're buying, selling, or simply Maine-curious, each episode offers insight, inspiration, and a deeper connection to the people and places that define Maine.
Episodes
39 episodes
Maine Real Estate Update - December: Inventory, Pricing, and Emerging Trends
Episode SummaryIn this month’s market update, I take you through what I am seeing nationally, regionally, and here in Maine—and what these trends may mean for all of us as we head into 2026. Instead of charts and long economic analysis, ...
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Episode 38
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30:42
A Maine House, a Maine Barn, a Maine Brand: Nicola Manganello’s Restoration Journey and the Growth of Her Maine Design Firm
In the second half of my conversation with Nicola Manganello, founder and principal designer of Maine's Nicola’s Home, we move from her early creative evolution into the heart of her current work: sustaining inspiration, building ...
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Episode 37
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39:52
Maine Real Estate & Design: Nicola Manganello Journey on Creating Homes and Spaces That Invite Friends and Family to Linger—and Keep People Together
In the first half of my conversation with Nicola Manganello, founder and principal designer of Nicola’s Home in Yarmouth, Maine, we explore the remarkable path that took her from a small retail shop on Marina Road to one of Maine’...
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Episode 36
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32:23
Maine's Hearts of Pine (2nd half): How a Vision Became a Professional Soccer Club
In the second half of my conversation with Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, founder of Hearts of Pine, we explore the deeper story of how Maine’s first professional soccer club became a symbol of connection, identity, and shared purpose throughout the sta...
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Episode 35
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16:51
Maine’s Hearts of Pine (Part I): How a Vision Became a Professional Soccer Club
In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, I sit down with Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, founder of Hearts of Pine, Maine’s first professional soccer club. Gabe shares the remarkable five-year journey—part vision, part endurance, a...
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Episode 34
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33:24
Reading Maine's Real Estate Market with Chris Lynch 2nd half — Why Maine Moves Differently
In this second half of my conversation with Chris Lynch, Founder and Designated Broker of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, we go beyond the headlines to discuss the rea...
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Episode 33
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26:17
Reading Maine's Real Estate Market with Chris Lynch — Why Maine Moves Differently
Phrase of the Day: “Multiple truths can coexist.”In this episode, I am joined once again by Chris Lynch, Founder, Owner, and Designated Broker of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. Chris first appeared...
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Episode 32
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36:07
Maine’s Future Leaders: Reflections from 5 Recent High School Graduates of the Olympia Snowe Institute
In this special and heartfelt episode of Elegant Maine Living, I sit down with five remarkable young women from Poland Regional High School who recently graduated after completing the three-year leadership curriculum through the
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Episode 31
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32:51
Maine Real Estate & Waterfront Business Part 2: Chris DiMillo on Family, Real Estate, and the Portland Waterfront
In this second half of my conversation with Chris DiMillo, owner of DiMillo’s Yacht Sales, we dive deeper into how he expanded his family’s Maine waterfront legacy — growing the yacht brokerage business beyond Portland to Long Island, New York ...
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Episode 30
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44:49
Maine Real Estate & Waterfront Business: Chris DiMillo on Family, Real Estate, and the Portland Waterfront
In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, I sit down with my friend and client, Chris DiMillo, whose family name is synonymous with Portland’s waterfront. The word of the day is DiMillo—because that single name tells a s...
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Episode 29
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27:21
Maine's Still Waters & Strong Minds: The Healing Power of Fly Fishing & the Maine Outdoors
There’s something truly special about life in Maine — where being active and outdoors isn’t a hobby, it’s a way of life.In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, I sit down with my friend Tom Ackerman, an inc...
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Episode 28
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56:16
An Intentional Maine Lifestyle, My Conversation with Charlotte Miller Part II
In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, I continue my conversation with Charlotte Miller about building an intentional, balanced life in Maine. Charlotte and her husband moved from Boston during the pandemic and chose Maine as their p...
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Episode 27
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29:53
An Intentional Maine Lifestyle, My Conversation with Charlotte Miller
What does it look like to design a life around health, family, and the outdoors?In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, I sit down with Charlotte Miller, a consultant, ski ambassador, sailor, and now proud resident of Cu...
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Episode 26
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26:59
Maine Moves Differently: Maine Real Estate Market Update
Episode Title: Maine Moves DifferentlyHost: Elise Kiely, Global Real Estate Advisor with Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty Duration: ~20 minutes Air Date: September 2025💬...
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Episode 25
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14:18
Maine's Creative Community Through Stories, Sound & Music: The Studio Portland Part II, E:24
Here’s a set of shownotes for Part 2 of your interview with John McArthur. I’ve kept them inviting, clear, and professional — highlighting the themes of artistry, community, and Maine lifestyle that shine through in the transcript:
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Episode 24
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27:00
E 23: Maine's Creative Community Through Stories, Sound & Music: The Studio Portland (Part I)
In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, I sit down with John McArthur, one of the owners of The Studio Portland, to talk about how creativity, connection, and community come together in the heart of Maine.John sha...
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Episode 23
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21:56
E 22: Maine Island Living: Community, Family, and the Beauty of Chebeague Part II with Erika Gabrielsen Neumann
In this second half of my conversation with my dear friend and client Erika Gabrielsen Neumann, we continue exploring the unique beauty of life on Chebeague Island. Erika shares more about the close-knit community that defines island liv...
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Episode 22
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35:10
Episode 21: Maine Island Living: Community, Family, and the Beauty of Chebeague with Erika Gabrielsen Neumann
What does it really mean to build a life on one of Maine’s most enchanting islands? In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, I sit down with my friend and client, Erika Gabrielsen Neumann, to talk about the unique joys and chall...
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Episode 21
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39:55
Episode 20: June 2025 Maine Real Estate Market Update: Reading the Tea Leaves
In this month’s Elegant Maine Living, Elise Kiely unpacks what the national real estate market is whispering to Maine — and why timing, strategy, and local insight matter more than ever. From national affordability challenges to Maine’...
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Episode 20
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18:58
Episode 19: The Power of Showing Up: Mentorship, Community & Quiet Leadership with Timi Carter
In this heartfelt episode of Elegant Maine Living, Elise sits down with her dear friend and co-leadership advisor, Timi Carter, to reflect on the impact of mentorship, community, and living a life of intentional service.A...
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Episode 19
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30:12
Episode 18: The Art of Creativity, Community and Collecting with Elizabeth Moss
In this inspiring second half of Elise’s conversation with Elizabeth Moss, owner of the Elizabeth Moss Galleries, we explore the intersection of art, commerce, and community in Maine. Liz shares how her dream of building a cultural salon...
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Episode 18
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25:54
Episod 17: The Art of Maine: Creativity, Community, and Collecting with Elizabeth Moss
Host: Elise Kiely Guest: Elizabeth Moss, Founder & Owner of Elizabeth Moss Galleries in Falmouth and Portland, Maine Listen on: Spotify |
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Episode 17
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29:04
Episode 16: Maine Recovery and Workforce Community Part 2: A Dignified Job Makes All The Difference
In the second half of my conversation with Margo Walsh—founder of MaineWorks and co-founder of United Recovery Fund—we explore how employment, structure, and community can change the course of someone’s life.Margo shares powerful statist...
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Episode 16
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34:19
Episode 15: Maine Recovery and Workforce Community: A Dignified Job Makes All the Difference
Host: Elise Kiely Guest: Margo Walsh, Founder of MaineWorks and Co-Founder of United Recovery FundEpisode Summary: In this compelling episode of Elegant Maine Living, Elise Kiely sits down with Margo...
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Episode 15
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28:18
Episode 14: Real Estate Now: Navigating the Crosscurrents in National, Northeast, and Maine Markets
In this insightful solo episode, Elise Kiely provides a comprehensive spring 2025 market update, starting with the national landscape and zooming in to Maine's distinctive market dynamics. Elise breaks down data on the Northeast region’s...
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Episode 14
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18:00