Posts with tag 'homebuying in new hampshire'
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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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Writing, New Hampshire, and Robert Frost
I can remember—almost to the moment—the day I discovered my love for writing. I was in the third grade, and at the completion of a week of state testing, our teacher let us pick a prize from a table of knick-knacks. I turned in my test and walked up to the table and surveyed the loot: pencils, erasers, stickers, finger puppets, bouncy balls–so many fun little things to choose from. I was eyeing a particularly sparkly sticker sheet when my teacher said, "Hang on a moment. I think I have something you'll like much more." He walked over to his desk and returned with a red composition notebook. He was right. I liked that prize much more, and I filled that notebook from cover-to-cover.
Since then (and probably before then, too) I've had an unending love and appreciation for both reading and writing, and can...
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Using a VA Loan for Your First Home in NH
If you're considering Berlin homes for sale, a VA loan can be an excellent option. As a benefit available to veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible family members, VA loans come with specific advantages that can help make homeownership more affordable. Our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty are here to guide you through the process of using a VA loan to purchase a New Hampshire home.
- No Down...
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Ask These Questions at an Open House
Looking to buy a home this spring? Attending an open house is a great way to get a feel for a property. Our real estate agents want you to make the most of these pre-purchase visits by asking the right questions.
- Ask for a listing sheet to see what comes with the house.
If you are attracted to unique features at a house, ask if they will remain on the property. The same holds for appliances. - What kind of renovations have been done?
Look at the property disclosure and see what...
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We Welcome Jennifer Woodward, Kate Frisk and Pranee Powers As They Join Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
Berlin, NH – The Berlin office at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty welcomed three new agents to their team in January.
Joining the successful real estate firm were Jennifer Woodward, Pranee Powers and Kate Frisk, all residents of the Berlin area.
Jennifer Woodward graduated from Berlin High School and received her Sales Associate license in December. She is not new to the Berlin office though, as she was a student intern at the firm in early 2022. Woodward said, "It makes sense to begin my career at Badger P...