Archive for July, 2007
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
What is Current Use?
The state of New Hampshire encourages the preservation of wide, open space that provides an attractive outdoor environment for work and recreation. It’s in New Hampshire’s best interest to maintain the character of the states landscape, while conserving the land, water, forest, agriculture and wildlife resources. To prevent the loss of open space […]
No Comments » - Posted in Current Use by Dick
Monday, July 30th, 2007
How to Get the Price You Want (and Need)
Depending on how a buyer is made aware of your home, price is the 1st thing they notice. As a result many homes may not be shown because they are not in the appropriate price range. Pricing strategy starts with Good Information.
Before you can begin to know what your home is […]
No Comments » - Posted in Buyers & Sellers Info by Joe
Sunday, July 29th, 2007
Alpine Goat
The French-Alpine Goat is a breed that originated in the Alps. The goats of Alpine type that were brought to the United States from France where they had been selected for much greater uniformity, size, and production than was true of the goats that were taken from Switzerland to France.
Size and production rather than […]
No Comments » - Posted in Miscellaneous by Bobi
Saturday, July 28th, 2007
Home Sweet NH
Many Salem, NH, residents love their hometown because it has everything they need including easy access to Boston and the beach, as well as good schools, reasonable taxes and New Hampshire’s scenic beauty. Now, the town of Salem’s many offerings have been recognized by Money magazine, which ranked Salem among the top 100 communities in […]
No Comments » - Posted in NH History by Dick
Friday, July 27th, 2007
Tax Deferred 1031 Exchange
A tax deferred 1031 exchange has been part of our tax code since 1921, yet it remains a mystery to most home owners. A deferred exchange is a simple method by which a property owner may trade one property for another without paying income taxes on the transaction. Not only real estate may be traded […]
No Comments » - Posted in IRS Tax Info by Dick
Thursday, July 26th, 2007
The Shoe Tree
How many of you know what a Shoe Tree is? I have to admit until just about 7 years ago I didn’t. Apparently my grandfather had them and even my younger brother, so they had been in my family - right under my nose for years and I still didn’t know what they were. […]
1 Comment » - Posted in NH Businesses by Dick
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
You’re Never Too Old to Play
The Whipple House & Glidden Toy Museum located in Ashland, NH, have approximately 30 doll houses on display - several dating back to the 1920s. One of their doll house displays is a Bliss House. Bliss Manufacturing Company was located here in New England’s own Rhode Island and was best known for their wooden toys […]
No Comments » - Posted in NH History by Dick
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007
Campton Historical Society
LCHIP (Land and Community Heritage Investment Program)
The New Hampshire Legislature created the LCHIP program in 2000. Since then, the program has funded 129 projects in 103 NH communities. The program has conserved more than 200,000 acres of land for recreation, hunting, fishing, and farming, and invested in historic rehabilitation of more than 87 historic […]
No Comments » - Posted in Legislation, NH History by Dick
Monday, July 23rd, 2007
The Perfect Vacation Home Starts With You
If you’re thinking about buying or building a vacation home, take a moment to think bigger.
Ask yourself: What will my life be like in the next ten years? Thirty years? And how will this new vacation home fit into my life down the road?
“People’s reasons for buying or building vacation homes haven’t simply changed over […]
No Comments » - Posted in Buyers & Sellers Info by acorncreative
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Out of the Mouths of Babes
I don’t have any kids of my own, so it’s always nice when I have a chance to spend time with my niece, Bailey and nephew, Ben. (Bailey is 7 and Ben is 4.) It amazes me how smart kids are now days.
Bailey and Ben came over last weekend and Ben was asking […]
No Comments » - Posted in BOBI by Bobi
Saturday, July 21st, 2007
NH Farmers’ Market Association
Here’s a list of Farmers’ Markets in New Hampshire:
Amherst: Village Green; June 7-Oct.11; Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m.; 249-9809
Barrington: Routes 9 & 125, across from Calef’s Country Store; May-October; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 749-0377
Bedford: Wallace Road to Benedictine Park; June 19-Oct.17; Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m.; 472-5660, 472-6663
Canaan: Routes 4 & 118, on the park in downtown Canaan; June […]
1 Comment » - Posted in NH Businesses by Bobi
Friday, July 20th, 2007
Hello Me - It’s Me
“Ninety percent of the world’s woe comes from people not knowing themselves, thier abilities, their frailties and even their real virtues. Most of us go almost all the way through life as complete strangers to ourselves.” - Sydney J. Harris
Spend some time by yourself getting to really know who YOU are. You may just realize […]
No Comments » - Posted in BOBI by Bobi
Thursday, July 19th, 2007
ICE CREAM !!!
I saw something in my quaint little town of Ashland that I had never seen before and it brought me back to my childhood… it was an ICE CREAM TRUCK!
I can remember as a child, growing up in Boscawen, NH, we’d hear the sound of the Ice Cream truck while it was still […]
No Comments » - Posted in BOBI by Bobi
Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
How Quickly Will Your Home Sell & At What Price?
Many factors affect the amount of time it will take to market your home, and the price you will receive for it. Some factors can be controled, while others cannot.
Listing Price - The price is the single most important factor in selling your home. The best way to ensure the timely sale of your […]
No Comments » - Posted in Buyers & Sellers Info by Joe
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
NH Coalition for Children - Parent Information Center
I had the opportunity to work as the Assistant Director for the Parent Information Center - New Hampshire Coalition for Children. I took that opportunity to attend their classes so that I too could learn the “Do’s & Don’ts” of childcare. Although I don’t have children of my own, I do have nieces and nephews […]
No Comments » - Posted in NH Businesses by Bobi
Monday, July 16th, 2007
An Appealing Place to Live
The Town of Woodstock, NH, first granted in 1763, was originally named “Peeling.” Less than 250 years later, Woodstock boasts a booming population of 1,140
Some of the recreational choices include Mirror Lake, the Jack O’Lantern Golf course, the Pemigewasset River, Lost River Caves and an abundance of hiking trails reaching into the White Mountain […]
No Comments » - Posted in Loon Mountain Area by Steve
Sunday, July 15th, 2007
The Secret of A Small Town!
The state of New Hampshire’s motto may be “Live Free or Die” and we subscribe to that attitude. However, Lincoln New Hampshire’s motto could be “Live Cheap or Die” being one of the lowest property tax burdens in the state - with one of the lowest tax burdens in the country.
Property in Lincoln is taxed […]
No Comments » - Posted in Loon Mountain Area by Steve
Saturday, July 14th, 2007
The Key to Home Buying Satisfaction May Have Less to Do With the Property Than You Think
People make their real estate buying decisions based on dozens of factors, and a lot of them are fairly straightforward qualities about the property that help narrow down the choices.
For one buyer, three bedrooms may be enough, four is fine, but five rules a house out. For another, the amount of land determines the acceptable […]
No Comments » - Posted in Buyers & Sellers Info by acorncreative
Friday, July 13th, 2007
No Smoking
Beginning Sept. 17, New Hampshire’s ban on smoking in restaurants and cocktail lounges goes into effect.
“The science is clear – secondhand smoke poses a dangerous health risk,” said Gov. John Lynch when he signed the smoking ban into law in June. “Smoking has been banned in most every workplace in New Hampshire. We […]
No Comments » - Posted in Legislation by Dick
Thursday, July 12th, 2007
Every Day is Thanksgiving
Hart’s has a unique and interesting background. In the late 1940’s, two brothers Russ and Larry Hart and their wives left New Jersey to begin farming in New Hampshire. Helen and Gerda helped their husbands in growing vegetables and apples; in addition the two couples sold chickens and eggs from a delivery truck. In 1953, […]
No Comments » - Posted in NH Businesses by Dick
Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
Squam Lake Information Center
Visitors and residents alike are using the Squam Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Information Center to find out what is going on in the area!
Here is just one (1) event that you would find on the Information Center “Calendar of Events”
Through the generous help of Holderness 2000 and the residents of the Town of […]
No Comments » - Posted in NH Businesses by Joe
Tuesday, July 10th, 2007
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a non-profit organization located in Holderness, New Hampshire. Their mission is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. Plan to spend 3-4 hours in order to see all the Science Center has to offer. Spend the day hiking 1 or all 4 self-guided […]
No Comments » - Posted in NH Businesses by Joe
Monday, July 9th, 2007
This Place is for the Birds
Loons are the oldest groups of birds still living today, with a history stretches back more than 50 million years. Many bones of the loon’s body are solid, rather than hollow like those of other birds. These heavy bones make loons less buoyant and help loons to dive.
Perhaps one of the most […]
No Comments » - Posted in NH History by Joe
Sunday, July 8th, 2007
Happiness
“Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” - Abraham Lincoln
No Comments » - Posted in BOBI by Bobi
Saturday, July 7th, 2007
Going GREEN = Saving Energy
Here is a list of some GREEN building products to help you save energy:
• Polished concrete system from RetroPlate
• Underwater Standing Timer Salvage by Triton Underwater Logging.
• PaperStone Certified Composite Surface Material from KlipTech Composites, Inc.
• Varia and “100 Percent” Recycled Content Panel Products from 3Form, Inc.
• Recycled-Content Interior Molding from Timbron International
• SageGlass Tintable Glazing from Sage Electrochromics
• Water-Efficient Showerhead with […]
No Comments » - Posted in Buyers & Sellers Info by Joe
Friday, July 6th, 2007
Off the Beaten Path
When was the last time you searched for new areas to explore in the mountains of northern New Hampshire? I’m sure you are familiar with the trails of the Franconia and Crawford North areas more than you are with the paths on the other side of the White Mountains such as the Eastern Slope’s most […]
No Comments » - Posted in Loon Mountain Area by Dick
Thursday, July 5th, 2007
United Way’s Circle Program
A dedicated group of Onaway trustees founded the Circle Program in 1993, originally called “On-Our-Way.” The original program had 22 girls enrolled, thru volunteers and a staff members or two. The first camp session went without a mishap and the campers had the kind of expereince that would make the difference of their lives. Now, […]
No Comments » - Posted in NH Businesses by Joe
Wednesday, July 4th, 2007
Zodiac Dictionary
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Represented by the Ram Aries are brave, competitive and desire to control/lead. You like to do your own thing and constantly need to start new projects (finishing them is the hard part). Being the 1st sign of the zodiac, you have a “me first” attitude. You are assertive and full […]
No Comments » - Posted in BOBI by Bobi
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007
South Peak Resort @ South Mountain
With the overall master plan approved by the town of Lincoln the South Peak developers need only submit new phases and site plans as they become solidified. Sixteen (16) newly drawn Riverside condos await final planning board approval, and some will feature a new lower level walk-out not previously done in the first 40 […]
1 Comment » - Posted in South Peak Resort by Steve
Monday, July 2nd, 2007
Old Rock Bands, Old Friends = Good Times
A good friend called to surprise me with tickets to the Rick Springfield concert. I wasn’t feeling very well but since he already bought the tickets I decided to go. I hadn’t seen Rick Springfield in concert in 20 years (yes I was an 80’s child). When I was getting ready I decided […]
1 Comment » - Posted in BOBI by Bobi
Sunday, July 1st, 2007
Real Estate Terms
ABATEMENT - 1.) A reduction or decrease, 2) The removal of a nuisance.
BALANCE - The appraisal principle that states that the greatest value in a property will occur when the type and size of the improvements are proportional to each other as well as the land.
CAPITAL - (1) Money used to create income, either […]
