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2022 SUMMER PORTFOLIO<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES<br />
Distinctive properties.<br />
Legendary service.<br />
Introduction<br />
Active Listings<br />
Recent Activity<br />
Meet the Team<br />
News from Rentals<br />
Our History
THE KNOWLES COMPANY<br />
OUR MISSION STATEMENT<br />
The Knowles Company is a real estate brokerage firm providing exceptional service<br />
to our seller and buyer clients through personalized and finely crafted service. The<br />
Knowles Company, using every resource available, will provide the very best care<br />
to our seller and buyer clients in order to achieve their goal. In addition to real<br />
estate brokerage, we offer vacation rentals. With the same standard of exceptional<br />
service, our rental agents will work with homeowners in achieving their income<br />
goals and assist tenants with finding the right vacation home.<br />
SALES<br />
The Knowles Company has been a successful and professional real estate and<br />
rental business since 1898. Our real estate brokers bring diverse and extensive<br />
backgrounds and experiences that in turn provide our clients and customers<br />
with the most professional, knowledgeable, and resourceful representation –<br />
whether they are buying or selling a property.<br />
Our real estate agents include: G. Keating Pepper, Jane McCombs-Beaman,<br />
Maria (Mia) M. Thompson, Tricia Blythe, William (Nick) Burnett, Susan Ferrante-<br />
Collier, Eileen (Torie) McMorrow-Hallock, Elizabeth (Beth) Ingebritson, Kristi<br />
Jacoby, and Joan (Lili) Pew; and 3 affiliated brokers: Sara Dennis, Rob Van Alen,<br />
and Morgan Hansen.<br />
RENTALS<br />
The Knowles Company has an extensive inventory of summer rental homes for<br />
visitors to Mount Desert Island. From large family estates to cozy retreats, we<br />
have the perfect spot for your Maine vacation.<br />
Just like our sales brokers, the Knowles rental agents Kate Chaplin, Nikki<br />
Hooper, Marla Jones, Blakeslee Bell, and Keri Hayes carry on the tradition<br />
of providing unbeatable customer service to renters and owners alike. They<br />
provide a level of personalized assistance and attention to detail that will<br />
ensure your tenant or vacation rental meets your highest expectations.<br />
We hope you enjoy browsing our Summer Portfolio!<br />
If you would like to know more about any of our listings please visit our website or contact one of our brokers.<br />
www.KnowlesCo.com<br />
207 276 3322
ACTIVE LISTINGS<br />
MARK ISLAND Winter Harbor<br />
$2,300,000<br />
An enchanting private island with original lighthouse, Mark Island enjoys all the beauty of Acadia. The 3-bedroom residence is a perfect<br />
summer retreat on 2000 feet+/- of ocean shorefront.<br />
COVE LEDGE West Tremont<br />
$1,750,000<br />
Cove Ledge is perched on a grassy knoll that follows a field of lupines to the very accessible deep-water shorefront. Set amidst 4.5 +/-<br />
acres, with varied open and wooded areas, and surrounded by meadow and woods.<br />
KINGSLEIGH INN Southwest Harbor<br />
$1,600,000<br />
Exceptional, well-established bed and breakfast in the heart of Southwest Harbor, with water views and 8-9 en suite rooms. Impeccable<br />
appointments and a strong clientele have made Kingsleigh Inn a premier MDI destination.<br />
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ACTIVE LISTINGS (continued)<br />
7 MAIN STREET $1,500,000<br />
WILSONIA<br />
$985,000<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
Recently renovated and in pristine condition, this Main<br />
Street business is right in the thick of it. Living quarters<br />
with multiple bedrooms and a water view!<br />
Swans Island<br />
Private peninsula with field to the deep-water dock,<br />
covered porch to watch sunsets. 3-bedroom cottage with<br />
a detached sleeping cabin at the shoreline.<br />
GREELEY $795,000<br />
HOSKINS COTTAGE $650,000<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
Three-unit building in Downtown Bar Harbor, tucked<br />
away on quiet side street. Renovated and well maintained<br />
with private decks, hardwood and tile floors. Strong<br />
investment opportunity.<br />
Salisbury Cove<br />
Unique opportunity to finish this 3,000 sq ft home to<br />
your satisfaction. Superior construction needs your input<br />
to make this YOUR home. All utilities in place. Large<br />
attached garage, seasonal guest cottage.<br />
DIX POINT ESTUARY $550,000<br />
ARROWHEAD ACREAGE 2 $425,000<br />
Tremont<br />
On “The Quietside” of MDI, overlooking Goose Cove, this<br />
7.9+/- acre bucolic property is bordered by the Tinker<br />
Brook estuary. Six-bedroom septic design.<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
36+/- forested acres are located on a private, wellconstructed<br />
road. Soils tested. Protective covenants.<br />
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ACTIVE LISTINGS (continued)<br />
EAGLE LAKE ROAD<br />
$425,000<br />
PEEK-A-VIEW<br />
$419,000<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
Light and bright split level with hardwood and tile floors<br />
throughout. Three+ bedrooms and office. Central location<br />
close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park trails.<br />
Hall Quarry<br />
Full of charm! This c. 1900 farmhouse offers all the traditional<br />
touches with modern conveniences. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths,<br />
attached garage, large back deck.<br />
PEARL'S PLACE $395,000<br />
BALSAM LANE $280,000<br />
Mount Desert<br />
Sweet cottage. Acadia trailhead across the street.<br />
Quiet, dead-end road. Winter views of Cadillac and Dorr<br />
Mountains. Bar Harbor is a mere 5 miles away.<br />
Somesville<br />
Well situated, this parcel is perfect for nestling in your<br />
year round or vacation home. Somesville Library, Post<br />
Office, and Mill Bridge are all nearby!<br />
SOPHIE'S WAY LOT 4 $209,000<br />
SOPHIE'S WAY LOT 1 $199,000<br />
Tremont<br />
1.6+/-acre lot in Bass Harbor. Walking access to the<br />
harbor. Surveyed, soil-tested, septic plans. Near Bass<br />
Harbor Light, Ship Harbor, and Wonderland trails.<br />
Tremont<br />
1.3+/-acre lot in Bass Harbor. Walking access to harbor.<br />
Surveyed, soil-tested, septic plans. Close to Bass Harbor<br />
Light, Ship Harbor, and Wonderland trails.<br />
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UNDER CONTRACT<br />
Popplestone Beach<br />
Swans Island<br />
$1,500,000<br />
Cranberry Shores Cottage<br />
Great Cranberry Island<br />
$725,000<br />
8 Devon Road<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$595,000<br />
Traditional Way<br />
Bernard<br />
$165,000<br />
603 Norway Drive<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$385,000<br />
Rockwood North<br />
Swans Island<br />
$355,000<br />
Redfern<br />
Trenton<br />
$295,000<br />
407 Eastside Road<br />
Hancock<br />
$275,000<br />
Rice House<br />
Great Cranberry Island<br />
$215,000<br />
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SOLD<br />
COW COVE Northeast Harbor<br />
$7,800,000<br />
Delightful waterfront compound with 1,480+/- feet of shorefront directly on Northeast Harbor. Over 6 acres, 19-room Main House,<br />
Guest Cottage, Carriage House and private Dock. Unparalleled location.<br />
FARAWAY Greening Island<br />
$5,950,000<br />
Elegant waterfront estate on 4.40+/- acres with 1,500+/- feet of shorefront, deep-water dock and many extras. Completely renovated<br />
7-bedroom cottage with all modern amenities.<br />
41 NORTHWEST COVE Bar Harbor<br />
$2,100,000<br />
With 254+/- feet shorefrontand shared dock, 41 Northwest Cove has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on 6.85+/- acres. Year round with<br />
gorgeous sunsets, in a private, natural setting.<br />
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SOLD (continued)<br />
Seal Cove on Swans<br />
Swans Island<br />
$975,000<br />
9 North Causeway<br />
Southwest Harbor<br />
$915,000<br />
Mountain View<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$818,000<br />
Goatsbeard<br />
Northeast Harbor<br />
$795,000<br />
Grover Cottage<br />
Mount Desert<br />
$765,000<br />
Degregoire Cottage<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$725,000<br />
The Ledges at East Point<br />
Swans Island<br />
$650,000<br />
Dolce Far Niente<br />
Swans Island<br />
$650,000<br />
Cleftstone Cottage<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$586,000<br />
Deer Run<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$575,000<br />
Red Point Cottage<br />
Swans Island<br />
$575,000<br />
Treetops Cottage<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$575,000<br />
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SOLD (continued)<br />
23 My Way<br />
Mount Desert<br />
$565,000<br />
Long and Winding Road<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$550,000<br />
Nobb Hill<br />
Prospect Harbor<br />
$495,000<br />
The Cottage<br />
Somesville<br />
$495,000<br />
Preble Cove<br />
Great Cranberry Island<br />
$495,000<br />
Owl's Nest Bungalow<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$495,000<br />
Kavanaugh Place<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$395,000<br />
Town Hill Farmhouse<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$395,000<br />
840 Bayside Road<br />
Ellsworth<br />
$369,000<br />
8 King Farm Lane<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$360,000<br />
Hardy Land<br />
Northeast Harbor<br />
$325,000<br />
Greenway Court<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$297,000<br />
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8<br />
SOLD (continued)<br />
Whitney Farm Road Land<br />
Mount Desert<br />
$245,000<br />
Rose Hill Lot<br />
Swans Island<br />
$225,000<br />
Sunset Point<br />
Swans Island<br />
$195,000<br />
Ruby Ridge Road<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$175,000<br />
Giant Slide Road Lot<br />
Mount Desert<br />
$165,000<br />
Arrowhead Acreage Parcel 1<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$145,000<br />
BOUGHT THROUGH KNOWLES<br />
BETH INGEBRITSON<br />
00 Pine Heath Land<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$195,000<br />
Listing Agency: The Swan Agency<br />
1241 Surry Road<br />
Surry<br />
$385,000<br />
Listing Agency: Legacy Properties<br />
16 Folkestone Drive<br />
Tremont<br />
$479,000<br />
Listing Agency: BH & G/Masiello Group<br />
66 Harborside Road<br />
Northeast Harbor<br />
$1,395,000<br />
Listing Agency: ReMax Infinity<br />
668 Ellsworth Road<br />
Blue Hill<br />
$349,900<br />
Listing Agency: United Country Lifestyle<br />
35 Holland Avenue<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$1,500,000<br />
Listing Agency: Lynam Agency<br />
0 Oak Grove Land<br />
Mount Desert<br />
$185,000<br />
Listing Agency: The Swan Agency<br />
TRICIA BLYTHE<br />
142 Great Cranberry Road<br />
Great Cranberry Island<br />
$360,000<br />
Listing Agency: Davis Agency<br />
2 Wayman Lane, Unit #2<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$384,000<br />
Listing Agency: The Swan Agency<br />
30 School Street<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$327,000<br />
Listing Agency: Acadia Cornerstone<br />
11 Kavanaugh Place<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$495,000<br />
Listing Agency: The Swan Agency<br />
TORIE HALLOCK<br />
35 Holland Avenue<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$1,500,000<br />
Listing Agency: Lynam Agency<br />
LILI PEW<br />
24 Ledgelawn Avenue<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$899,000<br />
Listing Agency: Acadia Cornerstone<br />
50 Bayview Drive<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$1,200,000<br />
Listing Agency: Quietside Realty<br />
58 Indian Point Road<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$429,000<br />
Listing Agency: Legacy Properties<br />
1 Kebo Ridge Road<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$350,000<br />
Listing Agency: Landvest<br />
KEATING PEPPPER &<br />
JANE MCCOMBS-BEAMAN<br />
0 Oak Grove Land<br />
Mount Desert<br />
$185,000<br />
Listing Agency: The Swan Agency
BOUGHT THROUGH KNOWLES (continued)<br />
SUSAN FERRANTE-COLLIER<br />
1 Bloomfield Road<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$1,599,000<br />
Listing Agency: BH & G/Masiello Group<br />
10 Barberry Lane<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$4,876,000<br />
Listing Agency: Landvest<br />
2 Brewer Avenue<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$599,000<br />
Listing Agency: Acadia Cornerstone<br />
48 Wi Pojereno Road<br />
Mount Desert<br />
$995,000<br />
Listing Agency: BH & G/Masiello Group<br />
Lot 2, Bluff Road<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$169,000<br />
Listing Agency: The Swan Agency<br />
Lot 8, Boris Boulevard<br />
Lamoine<br />
$28,500<br />
Listing Agency: Pemetic Purveyors<br />
Lot 8, Bluff Road<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$195,000<br />
Listing Agency: The Swan Agency<br />
KRISTI JACOBY<br />
20 Pretty Marsh Road<br />
Mount Desert<br />
$449,000<br />
Listing Agency: BH & G/Masiello Group<br />
15 Columbia Avenue<br />
Tremont<br />
$795,000<br />
Listing Agency: The Swan Agency<br />
32 Denning Brook Road<br />
Mount Desert<br />
$749,000<br />
Listing Agency: The Swan Agency<br />
516 Reach Road<br />
Sedgwick<br />
$1,649,000<br />
Listing Agency: Compass Point<br />
0 Otter Cliff Road<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$195,000<br />
Listing Agency: Lynam Agency<br />
8 Carver Road<br />
Tremont<br />
$615,000<br />
Listing Agency: Lynam Agency<br />
80 County Road<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$625,000<br />
Listing Agency: Sargent Real Estate<br />
NICK BURNETT<br />
1 Lonely Oak Way<br />
Franklin<br />
$274,400<br />
Listing Agency: Legacy Properties<br />
15 Weir Road<br />
Tremont<br />
$267,000<br />
Listing Agency: LS Robinson Company<br />
18 South Shore Road<br />
Northeast Harbor<br />
$6,750,000<br />
Listing Agency: Landvest<br />
48 Hinckley Ridge Road<br />
Blue Hill<br />
$149,000<br />
Listing Agency: Compass Point<br />
614 Oceanville Road<br />
Stonington<br />
$695,000<br />
Listing Agency: The Christopher Group<br />
84 Blueberry Hill<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$899,000<br />
Listing Agency: Acadia Cornerstone<br />
892 Pigeon Hill Road<br />
Steuben<br />
$398,000<br />
Listing Agency: The Christopher Group<br />
#1<br />
in sales over $1,000,000<br />
on Mount Desert Island<br />
and Hancock County in 2021<br />
10 Gray Road<br />
Trenton<br />
$265,000<br />
Listing Agency: The Swan Agency<br />
Lot 7, Blagden Road<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$90,000<br />
Listing Agency: Margo H. Stanley Real<br />
Estate<br />
Lot 4, Bluff Road<br />
Bar Harbor<br />
$124,500<br />
Listing Agency: The Swan Agency<br />
0 Bar Road<br />
Little Cranberry Island<br />
$599,000<br />
Listing Agency: Landvest<br />
#1<br />
in total sales volume<br />
on Mount Desert Island for 5 of the last 6 years<br />
Sold over 105 Million worth of real estate on MDI in 2021<br />
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MEET THE KNOWLES COMPANY BROKERAGE TEAM<br />
OWNER/MANAGING PARTNER<br />
Mia joined Knowles in 1989<br />
and became an owner in 1994.<br />
A consummate sailor, licensed<br />
captain, and highly experienced<br />
racer, Mia still finds time to enjoy<br />
hiking, tennis, biking, and all forms<br />
of skiing.<br />
BROKER/OWNER<br />
Keating joined Knowles in 1988<br />
and became an owner in 1994.<br />
A licensed captain, he enjoys<br />
sailing the coast of Maine on his<br />
Hinckley 41.<br />
BROKER/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT<br />
Jane joined Knowles in 1999 as<br />
an assistant, and is presently a<br />
broker. She is an accomplished<br />
photographer, and uses her talents<br />
for promoting real estate by<br />
providing exceptional architectural<br />
photography for her clients.<br />
MIA THOMPSON<br />
mia@KnowlesCo.com<br />
KEATING PEPPER<br />
keating@KnowlesCo.com<br />
JANE MCCOMBS-BEAMAN<br />
jane@KnowlesCo.com<br />
TORIE HALLOCK<br />
torie@KnowlesCo.com<br />
ASSOCIATE BROKER<br />
A broker since 1984, Torie holds<br />
a degree from College of the<br />
Atlantic in Bar Harbor. Her skills<br />
in real estate are augmented<br />
by her love for the history<br />
of our island — especially its<br />
architectural history, with a<br />
focus on Shingle-style homes.<br />
BROKER<br />
Finding the right property for the<br />
right buyer and going the extra<br />
mile to facilitate a seller's plans<br />
is more than selling a property,<br />
it is selling a way of life. With a<br />
background in librarianship, Tricia<br />
knows the benefit of thorough<br />
research, communication, and<br />
personal service.<br />
TRICIA BLYTHE<br />
tricia@KnowlesCo.com<br />
SUSAN FERRANTE-COLLIER<br />
sue@KnowlesCo.com<br />
ASSOCIATE BROKER<br />
Susan has been with Knowles<br />
for 20 years, initially working as<br />
a rental agent and then moving<br />
to real estate over 14 years ago.<br />
Her experience with MDI rentals<br />
and sales make Susan a highly<br />
knowledgeable and capable<br />
broker.<br />
ASSOCIATE BROKER<br />
Nick has been with Knowles<br />
since 2000, starting in the<br />
vacation rental department, then<br />
becoming a broker in 2005. Nick's<br />
grandfather was late architect/<br />
landscape architect Robert<br />
Patterson, whose work has had<br />
an influence on Nick’s sense of<br />
land use and development.<br />
NICK BURNETT<br />
nick@KnowlesCo.com<br />
LILI PEW<br />
lili@KnowlesCo.com<br />
ASSOCIATE BROKER<br />
Lili Pew joined the Knowles real<br />
estate team in 2007 and has<br />
consistently been a top producer<br />
in the MDI area while serving<br />
a wide range of national and<br />
international clientele. Outside of<br />
real estate, her passions include<br />
cycling, sailing, & hiking.<br />
BETH INGEBRITSON<br />
beth@KnowlesCo.com<br />
BROKER<br />
Beth comes to The Knowles<br />
Company with years of experience<br />
and a degree in Landscape<br />
Architecture. She and her husband<br />
knew Mount Desert Island is<br />
where they wanted to raise a<br />
family, and have called the island<br />
home for sixteen years.<br />
AFFILIATED BROKERS<br />
KRISTI JACOBY<br />
kristi@KnowlesCo.com<br />
ASSOCIATE BROKER<br />
Many who visit Acadia and<br />
sail the waters off MDI wish<br />
they lived here; Kristi made it<br />
a reality. She truly appreciates<br />
the diversity of working with<br />
year-round and seasonal clients<br />
from different backgrounds,<br />
generations, and budgets all with<br />
the common love for Maine.<br />
SARA DENNIS ROB VAN ALAN<br />
sara@KnowlesCo.com rob@KnowlesCo.com<br />
MORGAN HANSEN<br />
morgan@KnowlesCo.com<br />
BUSINESS<br />
MANAGER<br />
ROB MCKEE<br />
businessmanager@KnowlesCo.com<br />
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MEET THE KNOWLES COMPANY RENTAL TEAM<br />
KATE CHAPLIN<br />
kate@KnowlesCo.com<br />
Having spent summers on Little<br />
Cranberry Island, Kate currently<br />
lives in Northeast Harbor and has<br />
been a member of the Rentals<br />
Department since 1996, bringing<br />
a wealth of rentals experience,<br />
local knowledge, along with a<br />
lifetime love for the MDI area!<br />
A Bar Harbor native and graduate<br />
of The University of Maine.<br />
Marla has spent most of her<br />
adult life raising her family on<br />
various islands in Maine including<br />
Vinalhaven, Little Cranberry<br />
Island and MDI. Providing<br />
assistance to visitors is a pleasure.<br />
Nikki joined the rentals team at<br />
The Knowles Company in 2015,<br />
shifting careers from nonprofit<br />
community health. As a graduate<br />
of College of the Atlantic, she<br />
has loved the Mount Desert<br />
Island community since 1998.<br />
She lives in Bucksport with her<br />
teenage daughters, her partner<br />
Ezra, and a whole slew of dogs,<br />
cats, and chickens.<br />
NIKKI HOOPER<br />
nikki@KnowlesCo.com<br />
Keri resides in Bass Harbor where<br />
she is raising two teenagers<br />
and her dog, Charlie. Outside<br />
of work, she enjoys hiking and<br />
cross-country skiing in Acadia<br />
National Park, time on the water,<br />
photographing her kids’ sporting<br />
events, gardening, and traveling.<br />
BLAKESLEE BELL<br />
blakeslee@KnowlesCo.com<br />
Blakeslee is thrilled to be part<br />
of the Rentals team, bringing<br />
with her an intense work<br />
ethic, and a passion for this<br />
beautiful island she is grateful<br />
to call home.<br />
MARLA JONES<br />
marla@KnowlesCo.com<br />
KERI HAYES<br />
keri@KnowlesCo.com<br />
NEWS FROM THE RENTAL DEPARTMENT<br />
New Rental Listings Welcome!<br />
Let us help you get the most out of your investment! Demand for Mt. Desert Island vacation rentals continues to remain<br />
strong, particularly for higher end homes with availability in the peak season. Our rentals department has five dedicated<br />
agents to assist you through the process of listing, promoting, leasing, and ensuring that your qualified tenants have a<br />
smooth and comfortable stay. Give us a call today to explore how you can maximize your rental potential!<br />
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NEWS FROM THE RENTAL DEPARTMENT (continued)<br />
Rentals Lessons in the Age of a Pandemic<br />
It’s no secret that the tourism and rental industry in Maine flourished during the COVID crisis as people fled to our area<br />
seeking a safe haven during the 2020 season. Once the vaccine was introduced, we saw the “Revenge Vacation” trend in<br />
2021 as travelers longed to escape their pandemic isolation, reunite with friends and family, and again descend upon our<br />
magical island in droves. Demand continues to be strong into 2022, as eager travelers booked earlier than usual so as not<br />
to miss out on the “best” houses. What can we learn from this increase? Here are five take-aways:<br />
1. Spring and Fall travel dates are becoming more attractive. Wanting to avoid crowds, many travelers are considering<br />
the shoulder season. Where we used to have a July 4 to Labor Day season, we are now seeing strong interest all the way<br />
from Memorial Day to Columbus Day.<br />
2. Longer stays are now possible. With more people now able to work from home, visitors can book a longer stay, and<br />
look to the moderately priced homes for four-week stays or longer.<br />
3. If you rent it, they will come. Well… almost. Travelers are savvier than ever and generally come with high expectations<br />
for great Internet, 100% reliable appliances, and immaculately clean homes.<br />
4. Too much of a good thing isn’t always good. While we love to see our industry thrive, we are acutely aware of the costs<br />
in terms of heavier demand on plumbers, electricians, cleaners, and caretakers who are scrambling to keep up. While this<br />
trend isn’t isolated to our area alone, it’s another reason why we feel so strongly that supporting local housing will help<br />
to keep trades people in the area and build a stronger, more sustainable Mt. Desert Island for the visitors of the future.<br />
5. You Deserve the Best Service. Platforms like AirBnB and VRBO are great resources for travelers and homeowners<br />
alike; however, given the complexities of a highly competitive and specialized market, now more than ever, having<br />
knowledgeable, locally based agents to guide you through the rentals process will ensure a smoother experience all<br />
around. We love what we do! We welcome the opportunity to assist you!<br />
Exciting Partnership with IHT<br />
Working for a Sustainable Future<br />
The Knowles Company is pleased to announce an<br />
opportunity for our rental homeowners to support<br />
sustainable, year-round housing on Mt. Desert Island. In<br />
partnership with Island Housing Trust (IHT), we have raised<br />
over $10,000 (and counting!) from area homeowners who<br />
have pledged a portion of their rental income towards this<br />
incredibly worthy cause. Committed to helping year-round<br />
families secure affordable homes on MDI, Island Housing<br />
Trust is ensuring that plumbers, electricians, emergency<br />
workers, caretakers, educators, and other vital contributors<br />
to our island community will continue to be able to live and<br />
work here. We are incredibly grateful to the homeowners<br />
who have generously given to this amazing cause. Please<br />
give us a call if you'd like to learn more about how you, too,<br />
can support Island Housing Trust!<br />
Photo courtesy of IHT/Eager Eye Photography<br />
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KNOWLES HISTORY<br />
A Family Tradition<br />
Real Estate Sales and Vacation Rentals Since 1898<br />
Courtesy of the Northeast Harbor Library<br />
1898 founder of The Knowles Company<br />
In 1933, Jerome Knowles, Jr., joined his mother in<br />
the business; nine years later his wife, Evelyn, came<br />
on board as a real estate broker. In 1949 the business<br />
incorporated as The Knowles Company. It expanded<br />
to include statewide appraisal services in 1950.<br />
The family tradition continued when their daughter<br />
Kathryn worked summers in the real estate office<br />
doing photography for her father’s appraisals.<br />
Over 124 years ago, fate played a hand in changing the life of Belle Smallidge,<br />
Librarian for Northeast Harbor. A couple looking for a summer rental asked<br />
Belle for her assistance, and she happily obliged. Soon she found herself<br />
working full-time finding rental properties for other visitors to Northeast<br />
Harbor, thus launching a long and successful career in real estate for her<br />
and her family.<br />
Miss Smallidge operated her business from an office in the Joy Building on<br />
Main Street, which also housed the law office of Jerome Henry Knowles.<br />
They soon fell in love and married in 1903. Remarkably, her marriage did not<br />
mark the end of Belle’s professional career, as it did for many women of that<br />
era. In fact, her career flourished, and the marriage produced a son, Jerome<br />
Knowles,Jr., who later joined his mother in the business.<br />
At the age of 70, Belle traveled to New Orleans to attend Tulane University,<br />
where she received a Member of Appraisal Institute degree, making her the<br />
first person in Maine and the third woman in the country to receive such a<br />
distinction!<br />
Kathryn’s husband, Robert Suminsby, began working<br />
at The Knowles Company in 1958 as a broker. Twelve<br />
Robert E. Suminsby & Jerome Knowles, Jr.<br />
years later, Bob managed the appraisal end of the<br />
business. Bob and Kathy puchased The Knowles Company in 1972 from her parents and subsequently opened<br />
a branch in Southwest Harbor. Within fifteen years, they had opened a third branch in Ellsworth, and their son,<br />
Jerome, had joined the business.<br />
Since 1994 when Bob Suminsby sold the company, Keating Pepper and Mia Thompson have served as Principal<br />
Owners. While bringing the company into the 21st century with all of the technological and industry changes<br />
that the Internet age introduced, Keating and Mia have continued to foster a team oriented culture within<br />
the Real Estate and Rentals Departments that places a high value on professionalism, integrity, and excellent<br />
service. In 2022 Kate Chaplin joined the pair as a Minority Owner. The Knowles Company continues to value<br />
the traditions of the past while adapting and engaging with the demands of the future with the goal of serving<br />
our clients with the highest standards.<br />
Courtesy of Kathy Suminsby<br />
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Distinctive properties.<br />
Legendary service.<br />
PO Box 367 | 1 Summit Road, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662<br />
Voice: 207 276 3322 | Fax: 207 276 4114 | www.KnowlesCo.com
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