Posts with tag 'buying a home'
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Historic Homes in Northern New England: What Buyers Should Consider
There's something about a farmhouse, the bones of which date back to the 1850s, that seems to call to people. Wide planks, hand-hewn beams, a fieldstone foundation that has endured the best and worst of New Hampshire winters.
If you find yourself charmed by any of these features in a New Hampshire property, our real estate agents have bought and sold similar homes and can guide you through the important considerations that will help you decide if this is the home for you.
What to Know About Older New Hampshire Homes
Age is part of wha...
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6 Transition Tips to Prep Kids for a Move Before the New School Year
Moving to a new home isn't always the most stress-free experience for children. Kids can get used to their routines at home, as well as their neighborhood parks, friends, and school.
Even if you plan to move during the summer to make things easier for school zone changes and temporary disruption to routines, it can take some time for kids to warm up to and get excited for the move.
If you want to find ways to keep the transition smooth, there are some best practices to prepare for the move that will make it all the easier on the children. Here are 6 helpful tips to prep kids for a move and a new school.
Explore the Area Before the Move...
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How to Choose a Home That Can Adapt as Your Needs Change
A home that fits your life now may need to do something completely different a few years from now. Our real estate agents work with buyers across the White Mountains and Lakes Region who are trying to balance what they need today with what might make life easier later.
Why Flexibility Matters More Than Square Footage
Square footage gets the attention, but it's rarely the reason a home stops working. Needs shift over time. Work routines change, hobbies take up more space, and the way you use different rooms can evolve. None o...
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Buying a Home on a Private Road: What to Know Before You Close
Private and Class VI roads are a common feature across New Hampshire's rural and mountain communities, and recent legislation has changed how building permits work on them. Before you fall in love with a property tucked down a quiet lane, our real estate agents want you to walk through what that means for you.
Why Private Roads Are So Common in New Hampshire
Many of the state's most desirable properties, particularly in the White Mountains and Lakes Regi...
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What the Summer Season Means for Real Estate Inventory in New Hampshire
If you are thinking about buying or selling in New Hampshire this season, the time of year you begin the process can make a real difference for your property sale's success rate, as well as the asking price, leverage, and ultimately your closing price.
Each season has its own playbook in New Hampshire real estate.
Here is your summer guide to real estate inventory in New Hampshire.
More Inventory, Faster Sales
As summer is a peak real estate season, you'll find the amount of inventory increases g...