Archive for May, 2007
Thursday, May 31st, 2007
4 Reasons Why Using a Buyer’s Agent is a Must for Your Real Estate Investment
You’ve probably heard someone say, “It’s a buyer’s market” or “It’s a seller’s market” when it comes to real estate. And while it’s true that conditions in the real estate market can favor one side or the other, in a majority of transactions, the seller has the upper hand.
Why? Because the real estate agent showing […]
No Comments » - Posted in Buyers & Sellers Info by acorncreative
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007
Summer = Camping
One of my family’s favorite campgrounds is “Branch Brook” on Route 49 in Campton (10 miles from Franconia Notch). Don’t get me wrong, it’s beautifully located in the White Mountains and surrounded by the Pemigewasset River. However, bringing someone who is afraid of every creepy-crawly insect into the woods to go camping can […]
No Comments » - Posted in Waterville Valley Region by Bobi
Tuesday, May 29th, 2007
Cleanest Lake in NH
Newfound Lake is acclaimed as one of the cleanest large-lakes in the WORLD. Newfound Lake is cherished by residents and visitors alike. Unlike many other large lakes in New England, Newfound lake still has a vast amount of open space. Public access for boating lies at the Southwest end of the lake […]
No Comments » - Posted in Buyers & Sellers Info by Joe
Monday, May 28th, 2007
New Construction Debate; Modular vs. Stick Built
Modular Features and Benefits - Building in a climate controlled environment has its advantages:
1) It’s efficient to repeat the same process over and over and do it out of the elements.
2) Plans can be customized to fit the buyer’s needs so long as the box can be shipped.
3) Building code is strictly followed as inspections are signed off […]
No Comments » - Posted in Land Development by Steve
Sunday, May 27th, 2007
LCHIP Receives Funding - Part of Governor Budget Plan
Land & Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) receive $12 million in Governor Lynch’s new budget for the biennium. LCHIP is an independent state authority that makes matching grants to NH communities and non-profits to conserve and preserve NH’s most important natural, cultural and historic resources. Eighty-Five (85%) of residence in NH believing that […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Legislation by Dick
Saturday, May 26th, 2007
NH White Mountain National Forest
The White Mountain National Forest was established on May 16, 1918. As with most National Forests in the Eastern United States, it owes its existence to the passage of the Weeks Act in 1911 which enabled the federal government to purchase private land and establish National Forests principally in the Eastern United States.
The White Mountain […]
No Comments » - Posted in Loon Mountain Area by Dick
Friday, May 25th, 2007
Income Property Brokerage
I came across a few real estate brokerage and appraisal books I kept since college. One was “Income Property Brokerage, by John M Peckham III” required reading in my real estate investment class. So I pondering how much would still apply to today’s developer and or real estate investor.
To my surprise a lot of […]
No Comments » - Posted in Land Development by Steve
Thursday, May 24th, 2007
The Environment & Land Conservation - a Priority in NH
The Regional Environmental Planning Program (REPP) was created within the NH Department of Environment Services (DES) to recognize the value of regional planning in addressing environmental issues and land conservation. Each of the nine (9) Regional Planning Agencies (RPA) are provided $25,000 annually for environmental planning and meet with the DES quarterly to develop […]
No Comments » - Posted in Legislation by Dick
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007
Reverse Mortgage
Reverse mortgages may not be for everyone but it may offer a unique alternative for those looking for needed income for retirement planning. For more information on this subject and other opportunities feel free to call us.
No Comments » - Posted in Buyers & Sellers Info by Joe
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007
Free Special Report on Cutting Capital Gains Taxes for Home Sellers
On May 21st, 2007, Alpine Lakes Real Estate published a new special report, “1031 Tax-Free Property Sales: Fact, Fiction, and Frequently Asked Questions,” which they’re offering for free on their website at www.AlpineLakes.com/1031.
“The property many people own here in the White Mountains is investment property. It’s not their primary home, or they’re getting rental income […]
No Comments » - Posted in Articles, Press Releases by acorncreative
Monday, May 21st, 2007
Goals
“You must first clearly see a thing in your mind before you can do it.” - Alex Morrison
I’m a very visual person. Therefore, I made a Goals Poster that I hung in my den. On it I have picture of a home, a boat, a Caribbean island vacation, a family, fine art, etc. […]
No Comments » - Posted in BOBI by Bobi
Sunday, May 20th, 2007
Ashland, NH “School of Excellence”
Members of the Ashland Elementary School gathered for a surprise assembly to be told that their school was named the School of Excellence. On Friday, students, faculty, staff, School Board members, representatives from McDonald’s of America and the “EDie” Board of Directors gathered for the celebration. The award was part of the New Hampshire […]
No Comments » - Posted in Miscellaneous by Joe
Saturday, May 19th, 2007
Loon’s South Mountain
The Quad Chair Lift construction timeline, looks like installation of the concrete bases will be flown in during the month of July, followed by lift towers being assembled and helicoptered into place in August. The rest of the cables and operating systems will be completed throughout the fall for the 2007 – 2008 ski seasons’.
Other […]
No Comments » - Posted in South Peak Resort by Steve
Friday, May 18th, 2007
1031: Facts or Fiction & Frequently Asked Questions
Owners of property in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire “especially owners in the Waterville Valley and around Loon Mountain” tend to be investment property owners. As such, these people have the opportunity to save thousands in capital gains taxes when it’s time to sell.
Though many people use real estate as a form of […]
No Comments » - Posted in IRS Tax Info by Steve
Thursday, May 17th, 2007
Popcorn and A Movie
I rented “Night at the Museum” from Popcorn and A Movie in Ashland, NH - what a hilarious family movie.
Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) accepts what appears to be a menial job as a graveyard-shift security guard at a museum of natural history. During Larry’s watch, extraordinary things begin to occur: Mayans, Roman gladiators, and cowboys […]
No Comments » - Posted in NH Businesses by Bobi
Wednesday, May 16th, 2007
4 Reasons Why Using a Buyer’s Agent is a Must for Your Real Estate Investment
You’ve probably heard someone say, “It’s a buyer’s market” or “It’s a seller’s market” when it comes to real estate. And while it’s true that conditions in the real estate market can favor one side or the other, in a majority of transactions, the seller has the upper hand.
Why? Because the real estate agent showing […]
No Comments » - Posted in Articles, Press Releases by acorncreative
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007
FREE Report on Cutting Capital Gains Taxes for Home Sellers
To stand out in an increasingly competitive real estate market, one New Hampshire real estate agency has made it its mission to provide more than just a list of available properties around Loon Mountain, Waterville Valley, and the stunning White Mountain region. This month, Alpine Lakes Real Estate released a FREE special report showing investment […]
No Comments » - Posted in Buyers & Sellers Info by acorncreative
Monday, May 14th, 2007
President Abraham Lincoln
Scholars rank President Lincoln among the top three (3) U.S. Presidents, with the average of those surveys placing him at #1. He is noted for his lasting influence on U.S. politics.
Abraham Lincoln never let the world forget that the Civil War involved an even larger issue, in dedicating the military cemetery at Gettysburg: “we here […]
No Comments » - Posted in Legislation by Dick
Sunday, May 13th, 2007
Lincoln, New Hampshire - Business Park “Open for Business”
Lincoln held a dedication ceremony on Monday May 7th, 2007, for a nine (9) lot industrial park. The event was well attended and members of the State’s executive counsel, two (2) state represnitives, the town of Lincoln’s Selectmen and the town manager were all on hand for the opening. The site offers Municipal water […]
No Comments » - Posted in Loon Mountain Area by Steve
Saturday, May 12th, 2007
The 411 on 1031 Exchanges
We get a lot of questions about 1031 Exchange. It’s the IRS tax law that lets you buy & sell real estate without having to pay capital gains taxes. Alpine Lakes Real Estate has completed this type of transaction many times, therefore we’re very familiar with the requirements.
Generally, if you sell your income […]
No Comments » - Posted in IRS Tax Info by Steve
Friday, May 11th, 2007
Benjamin Moore
Cargill Construction out of Campton, NH, has been renovating our executive office suits on the 2nd floor for the past three (3) months. Their contractor, Joe, is doing an amazing job installing multiple different hardwood flooring, wainscoting, custom cabinets & countertops, etc. In a word… WOW! They hired Impressions to paint […]
No Comments » - Posted in BOBI by Bobi
Thursday, May 10th, 2007
South Peak Resort @ Loon Mountain
Only a hand full of the original 60 initial home sites still remain available at the South Peak Resort - Loon Mountain, NH. ALL 40 of the Riverside units were SOLD. Additional Riverside Condos were approved for building at the Planning Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 25th. Also a Phase 2 single […]
No Comments » - Posted in South Peak Resort by Steve
Wednesday, May 9th, 2007
Robert Frost - NH Resident
In 1915 Robert Frost returns to the US to buy a farm in Franconia, N.H. where he continued with his poetry. One of my favorite Frost poems is: “The Road Not Taken” published in 1916 from his Mountain Interval collection.
There is a museum called “Frost Place” - a sanctuary for lovers of poetry […]
No Comments » - Posted in NH History by Bobi
Tuesday, May 8th, 2007
Power of Attorney for Real Estate in NH
“I’m selling my property in New Hampshire and can’t attend the closing what should I do?”
Have you considered assigning a Power of Attorney to your Realtor? It’s become routine
for me to go to a closing on behalf of my sellers. Read more in my FREE report on the use
of Power of Attorney for […]
No Comments » - Posted in Buyers & Sellers Info by Steve
Monday, May 7th, 2007
Dream
“Dream as if you’ll live forever, Live as if you’ll die today.” - James Dean
No Comments » - Posted in BOBI by Bobi
Sunday, May 6th, 2007
Loon Mountain & Waterville Area Values
Alpine Lakes Real Estate will be happy to offer a FREE written opinion of value to local Grafton County property owners in the Loon Mountain - Waterville Valley Regions. We can provide a current/up-to-date price on your real estate by thourogh review of recent competitive sales & current market conditions that effect your value. […]
No Comments » - Posted in Buyers & Sellers Info by Steve
Saturday, May 5th, 2007
Land Development
What do you need to know before you start building a home in New Hampshire?
First steps:
1) survey the land
2) design, home septic and well
3) building permit, requiry step 1 and 2 to be completed.
Now the fun begins should you consider a modular/manufacturer home builder like Pro-Fab or hire a friend or family member. […]
No Comments » - Posted in Land Development by Steve
Friday, May 4th, 2007
A Well Maintained House = A Sold House
Thinking about selling your home? As Craig Proctor says: “Your home may well be your largest asset and selling it is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life.” Once you made the decision, you’ll want to sell your home for the highest price in the shortest […]
No Comments » - Posted in Buyers & Sellers Info by Joe
Thursday, May 3rd, 2007
Where the Path May Lead - by Harold R. McAlindon
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” - Harold R. McAlindon
When I was 20 years old & newly engaged to my high-school sweetheart we decided to start looking for a home together. Immediately our families were telling us we were too […]
No Comments » - Posted in BOBI by Bobi
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007
Hannah Dustin
Hannah Dustin was 1st American Women to have a statue erected in her honor. Although she was a resident of Haverill, MA, Hannah Dustin is often hailed as a New Hampshire hero since the site of her most infamous deed (the tomahawk inflicted deaths and scalpings of 10 Abenakis) is located in Penacook, NH. […]
