Rhea Kafer has been helping clients buy and sale real estate since 1999. She has been blessed with the desire to serve others and does so with integrity, compassion and professionalism. Lucky to have worked in the real estate industry in SC, PA and now in the Greater Portland area of Southern Maine, she brings her years of experience to benefit her clients no matter the complexity of the transaction. Problem solving is the constant challenge she welcomes.
Choosing her second career after 17 years teaching music in the public school systems of New Orleans, Louisville and Charleston was an easy one. This southern girl's passion for teaching now provides her real estate clients with the confidence to make good educated decisions through her expert skills in communication, planning, attention to detail and industry knowledge. With a grateful heart and an attitude of servitude she looks forward to helping you.
01 Jun 2023
There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Federal Reserve began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates, mortgage...
01 May 2023
It’s not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for...
31 Mar 2023
Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks....
28 Feb 2023
When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But...
31 Jan 2023
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of...
01 Jan 2023
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump...
30 Nov 2022
You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still...
31 Oct 2022
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market...
30 Sep 2022
Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging...
31 Aug 2022
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are...
Active | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,856 sqft
Welcome to 51 Burnham Drive in Naples. Situated on a spacious 6.9 acre lot, this ranch style home boasts single floor living with a bonus room in the basement. Ideal home for any buyer. Seller...
Active | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,620 sqft
New Construction is finished. Have you been looking for a new construction, perfect sized, energy efficient, open floor plan home with plenty of sunlight, elegant details, in a beautiful neighborhood convenient to the amenities...
Active | 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,202 sqft
Turn Key Duplex remodeled in 2018! Wonderfully remodeled home and studio apartment with 2 car garage. Hardwood and tile floors. New appliances, kitchen cabinets and bathrooms. New Boiler 2020. Two hot water tanks. Need lawn...