Real Estate

Real Estate Transactions

Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice, P.A. provides knowledgeable legal representation in a full range of residential and commercial real estate matters in Southern Maine. Our real estate team brings over 60 years of combined experience to the table in representing clients. Attorneys Gamache and Bowie have recently developed a niche in the hospitality industry. The team is ready to assist clients in all matters relating to the purchase, sale, or ownership of commercial and residential real estate. We will review or provide Purchase & Sale Agreements, Deeds, Construction Contracts, Title Work, Title Insurance and perform closings. If title issues are found, we can help you resolve them. Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice is a state licensed Real Estate Settlement Agency.
At Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice, P.A., we are able to work with you as a buyer or seller and be a one-stop shop for all your property transaction needs. Our experienced real estate team can provide you with drafting and negotiation services related to a Purchase and Sale Agreement, determine that the property has clear title, and insure the title. In addition, our offices are home to Assurance Title providing comprehensive closing services for real estate transactions. Whatever services you may require for your property transaction, we are ready and able to work with you to make the process a success. Read More
Real Estate Disputes

Disputes are common in the real estate area including boundary and land disputes, construction contract disputes, zoning and land use disputes and property tax disputes. Our real estate team is equipped to work with you to get them resolved. Because Attorneys Vaillancourt and Turcotte have an extensive background in both real estate transactions and litigation, they have represented many clients with these disputes. Read More
Condominium & Townhouse Issues

Condominium & Townhouses have a very unique situation within the real estate area. Although part of the property is owned by individuals, other parts of the property are jointly owned by the individuals in the form of an association, governed by a board tasked with enforcing the rules of the Association. Attorney John Turcotte has developed a specialty in this area of law.

Property owners in Southern Maine rely on the skill and professionalism of the attorneys at Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice, P.A. To find out how we can help you, call us at 207-767-4824, or complete the contact form on the right.

Real Estate Team

Jerome Gamache

With over 21 years of experience, Jerome’s real estate focus is on transactional real estate. He has helped thousands of people purchase residential and commercial real estate properties and works with numerous lenders, brokers, and title insurers. Over the past few years, he has developed a niche in the purchase and sale of Bed and Breakfast and Inn properties.

Michael Vaillancourt

Attorney Vaillancourt’s focus has been on commercial properties as well as zoning and land use, and real estate litigation. He has worked in this area for more than 20 years.

John Turcotte

John is the firm’s specialist when it comes to easements, boundary disputes, and zoning and land use. He has also developed a niche in the condominium and townhouse sector. He has assisted condominium boards in writing, revising and enforcing their by-laws. He has also assisted both the boards and the property owners in resolving disputes.

Eleanor Dominguez

Attorney Dominguez primarily works on residential transactions. Prior to joining Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice, in 2014 she spent some time working at the Maine Department of Environmental Protection gaining experience in the areas of property and water law.

Jacob Bowie

Since joining the law profession in 2015, Jake has had a focus in transactional real estate. That focus has expanded to include commercial real estate since joining Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice in 2016. He and Attorney Gamache have developed a niche in the hospitality industry.

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