Archive for April, 2008
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
A House That Looks Good Will Sell
A house should have curb appeal, but what exactly does that mean? It means, if a buyer drives past a house at 10 mph, the front should be alluring enough for that buyer to stop the car. If the seller has done a good job, the buyer might then write down the real estate […]
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Monday, April 28th, 2008
The M.S. Mount Washington
The original Mount Washington ship was built in 1888 to cruise Lake Champain in Vermont it was named the Cheteaguay and was 203 feet long when built. A purchase price of $20,000 in the spring of 1940 was agreed upon, with the boat being dismantled and sent in 20 sections from Shelburne Vermont to Lakeport […]
No Comments » - Posted in NH Businesses by Steve
Saturday, April 26th, 2008
Laconia, New Hampshire’s Bike Week
Each year an average of 350,000 people travel from near and far to attend what has become one of the most popular events in the area. Motorcycle lovers and bike fans from all over the world crowd into a town only three square miles in size. The enjoyment of the races, sights, sounds, and freedom […]
No Comments » - Posted in Miscellaneous by Bobi
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
White Mountain
An hour north of Concord New Hampshire (the Capitol of New Hampshire) you enter the White Mountains National Forest. Loon Mountain Ski resort is on the southern boundry of the White Mountains Range, North is Cannon Mountain Ski Area owned by the state, Bretton Woods at the famous Mount Washington Hotel, and northern Coos County […]
No Comments » - Posted in Loon Mountain Area by Steve
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
Camping in New Hampshire
KOA
The best way to see the USA up this way, is from our KOA. With its tree-shaded, level and grassy sites, this secluded campground is an extraordinary base for exploring the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont’s Green Mountains. Your hosts provide itineraries to point the way around the scenic rural towns and spectacular […]
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Sunday, April 20th, 2008
Loon Mountain’s South Peak Resort Sold to Macfarlan Capital Partners
Adirondack Style homes and Condominiums under construction designed with ski home access from the new South Mountain Ski Slopes.
TerraMesa Resorts formed by Macfarlan Capital Partners to manage : The Hollows, The Waters, Point West, Bear Lake Reserve and South Peak Resort at Loon Mountain. With 3 resorts in Texas, one in North Carolina, and one […]
No Comments » - Posted in Loon Mountain Area, South Peak Resort by Steve
Friday, April 18th, 2008
Sustainable Productions is proud to present: Forestjam 2008
Sustainable Productions is proud to present Forestjam 2008, a 3 day music festival campout celebrating music and nature in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. Our mission is to bring you the BEST regional jam, rock and acoustic roots music in a mountain paradise while raising money to protect NH forests and raising awareness […]
No Comments » - Posted in Waterville Valley Region by Bobi
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Quotes Put Into Real Estate Context… A Little Humor
Here are some of my favorite statements and how they apply to real estate!
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Don’t go armed with comps to a listing presentation with a firm asking price in mind only to be swayed by the seller to take the listing at a higher than […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Miscellaneous by Steve
Monday, April 14th, 2008
Ashland Welcomes - Fred Nold
Fred Nold one of South Florida’s leading artists… has graced Ashland, New Hampshire with his Presence. Nold enjoy bringing vitality and color to the New England landscapes.
Nold recently located from New York where he was a noted “Hudson River Painter.” Now this powerful colorist brings his dynamic style to the interpretation of […]
No Comments » - Posted in NH Businesses by Bobi
Saturday, April 12th, 2008
Rivergreen Condo Hotel Resort
The resort recently announced a month-long close down for spring renovations. After last year’s 2.5 million dollar upgrade to the existing building plus new indoor fitness center; this latest plan calls for a mud season shut down to complete the balance of the project. The resort will continue to take reservatiosn for the summer/fall seasons […]
No Comments » - Posted in Loon Mountain Area by Steve
Thursday, April 10th, 2008
Recycling Begins at Home
Inconvenience is a Dealbreaker
Convenience is a must if recycling programs are to be successful. When consumers have to drive across town to drop off their recyclables, they’re more likely to question the impact that their individual contributions will make to the preservation of the planet. That’s a long-term decision, given that it takes […]
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
A Great Place To Live
The Town of Woodstock New Hampshire, First granted in 1763 was originally named “Peeling”less than 250 years later Woodstock Boasts a booming population of 1,140 (according to the latest census numbers).
The above picture was taken from upper Grandview Drive in the center of Woodstock.
The area offers some wonderful recreational choices including Mirror lake […]
No Comments » - Posted in Loon Mountain Area by Steve
Sunday, April 6th, 2008
The Art of House Hunting
Armed with your down payment and your pre-approved mortgage loan, the next step is finding the house that will best meet your family’s needs. With realistic expectations, patience, and plenty of research, you’ll be well on your way.
Once you narrow it down to the neighborhoods you like, you’ll want to determine the maximum house […]
No Comments » - Posted in Buyers & Sellers Info by Bobi
Friday, April 4th, 2008
Live FREE of Die
The New Hampshire Advantage: One of only 2 states with no income tax or broad based sales tax, with lower living expenses come other benefits such as quality of life.
The U.S. Census Bureau observed the following features of life in the Granite State; 3 years average median income (2003-2005) New Hampshire ranks #3 behind Maryland […]
No Comments » - Posted in Legislation by Steve
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
Granite State Is The Safest Place To Live In The Nation
New Hampshire won the 2008 “Safest State” award.
In a report released by CQ Press out of Washington, D.C. they announced its 15th annual rankings for safest and most-dangerous states.
The state of New Hampshire has the lowest murder rate in the country, and the second lowest rates of aggravated assaults and burglaries. CQ based its […]
