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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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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Buy or Sell First?
For homeowners aiming to sell their home and buy another, it’s the classic real estate question - buy or sell first?
If you sell first, you may find yourself under a tight deadline to find another house, or be forced in temporary quarters. If you buy first, you may be saddled with two mortgage payments for […]
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Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
NH’s Extraordinary Restaurants
55 DEGREES
55 North Main Street, Concord, NH
603-224-7192
If you’re searching for fresh, upscale, fine dining with an intimate candlelit atmosphere… your search has ended. 55 Degrees offers small plate gourmet dishes, full liquor with an upscale wine bar.
CAFE LAFAYETTE
North Woodstock, NH
603-745-3500
www.nhdinnertrain.com
Recognized as one of the nation’s premiere dinner trains, the restaurant with the constantly […]
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Friday, March 21st, 2008
New Hampshire is Nation’s Most Livable State
For the 4th consecutive year, New Hampshire was named the Nation’s Most Livable State by Morgan Quitno Press (author of “State Rankings 2007″)
“ New Hampshire does an outstanding job in a number of quality of life areas,” said Scott Morgan, president of Morgan Quitno Press.
“The state has the lowest crime and poverty rates […]
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Monday, March 17th, 2008
What Is PMI?
If you’re preparing to make the transition from renter to first-time homebuyer, you’ve undoubtedly been told by wide-eyed veterans of the homebuying process, “Watch out for that PMI. PMI, as in Private Mortgage Insurance. It’s a fact of life for homebuyers who put down less than 20 percent on their homes. From […]
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008
St. Patrick’s Day Wouldn’t be complete without “Corned Beef and Cabbage”
Ingredients
• 1 or 2 Corned Beef depending on weight
• 3 to 8 medium onions
• 1 lb baby carrots
• 1 med head of cabbage, quartered
• 3 lbs of potatoes (5 lbs if you plan to make corned beef hash)
Directions
Place Corned Beef in a Dutch oven, cover with cold water, add onions peeled and quartered. Bring to a boil, […]
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Sunday, March 9th, 2008
Compare Remodeling Costs with Moving Costs.
If you’re trying to decide between remodeling your home or moving to a new one, there’s one thing you must know: the wrong decision could wind up costing you and your family tens of thousands of dollars and months of your free time. Not to mention the untold emotional stress that comes along with it. […]
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY AT NEW HAMPSHIRE SKI AREAS
Every summer New Hampshire’s ski areas roll up their sleeves, and get to work improving their resorts for guests. This summer was no different with many improvements underway across the state.
Following is a list of projects in the Granite State for the 2008 winter season:
Loon Mountain - Lincoln, NH:
This summer Loon has […]
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Saturday, March 1st, 2008
Prices Stable since Sales decline in 2007 NH’s Residential Real Estate Market
The following is a press release issued by the New Hampshire Association of Realtors:
For the second consecutive year, the New Hampshire residential real estate market continued a modest correction from its 2005 peak, as sales volume lagged and prices remained relatively flat throughout the state.
There were 11,989 single-family homes sold in 2007, a drop of […]
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
Turning a House into a Home can be the best work you’ll ever do.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls, and looks like work.
~ Thomas S. Edison
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Friday, February 22nd, 2008
Chef’s Receips from New England (Sunset Hill House in Sugar Hill, NH)
Grilled Seafood Soup
Ingredients
Broth
1medium potato
1medium onion cubed
3oz portugese sausage (linguica)
1 hot cherry pepper (pastene)
1 1/4 C brown ale
2 C water
12 clams
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place potato, onion, sausage, cherry pepper, water and beer in pan. Simmer until potato is tender. Add clams, cover and cook until clams open. Remove from heat, remove clams, strain broth and […]
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Monday, February 18th, 2008
Winter
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for long talks beside the fire; it’s time for being HOME.”
by- Edith Sitwell
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
The History of Valentine’s Day
Originally, on this day unmarried women’s names were put into a pot. Unmarried men would choose a name and the pair would become romantic couples for the year. These matches often resulted in marriage.
Saint Valentine was considered the patron saint of betrothed couples, greetings, happy marriages, lovers & young people. Valentine’s Day became known as […]
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Sunday, February 10th, 2008
Picking the Perfect Inn or B&B
Nothing says “I love you” quite like whisking your partner away for a romantic weekend. New Hampshire Inns, B&B’s and destination resorts offer the ideal atmosphere to escape the daily grind, relax and reconnect with one another. Whether you are stimulated by the hustle and bustle of the city or find the tranquil countryside more […]
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Monday, February 4th, 2008
Top 10 Tax Breaks on Your House
The New Year always turns thoughts to the new tax season and when it comes to taxes there’s no place like HOME to find shelter. Your home offers a score of tax deductions and credits designed to help offset the cost of housing. Visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website for more details on […]
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Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Here’s what Jeff Foxworthy Say about New Englanders…
Forget Rednecks…
If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September through May, you live in New England.
If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don’t work there, you live in New England.
If you’ve worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you live in New England.
If you’ve had […]
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Sunday, January 27th, 2008
Real Estate Development
Centex Destination Properties is working with Loon and developing nearly 400 acres of prime real estate between the mountain and the Pemigewasset River. South Peak Resort on Loon Mountain will be an upscale, four-season mountain destination including private ski-in/ski-out and riverside custom homes and condominiums with premium amenities.
Planned amenities include The South Peak Club, […]
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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition New Hampshire
A Manchester family of 6 whose home was destroyed in the floods of 2006 will have a new home built for them by “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” The Voisine family lost their Manchester home during the four days of rain that flooded much of southern New Hampshire. Federal Emergency Management Officials told them their […]
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Saturday, January 19th, 2008
The Future
“Let go of the past and go for the future. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you imagined.” - Henry David Thoreau
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Grafton County is a wonderful place to escape to for a better way of life
Progressive Farmer rated Grafton County 4th in their list of the “Best Places to Live in Rural America” for 2006, citing low unemployment, a favorable cost of living, and the presence of NH’s White Mountain National Forest - New Hampshire’s only national forest.
It’s no wonder, Grafton County is a wonderful place to ‘get away’ and […]
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Friday, January 11th, 2008
Hungry for some Award Winning Chili?
Don’t miss the Chili Chllenge at Loon.
The first ever Chili Challenge held at the Village Shops
Saturday, January 19, 2008 (4 pm - 6 pm)
$2.00 per person for up to 10 samples.
Come & taste some of the area’s best chili from restaurant’s to community members! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite!
For more information on […]
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Monday, January 7th, 2008
Limited Opportunity
As you know, the South Peak Lincoln Express Quad is open for skiing with two new 8,000 foot groomed intermediate trails. We have over 100 owners in our community already and our first 67-homesite phase is sold out! A handful of owners are now moved into their new homes and we have 17 […]
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Thursday, January 3rd, 2008
Is the COLD weather making you sick
Migraines
Migraines are headaches caused by constriction or dilation of the blood vessels in the brain. Pain generally occurs on one side of the face or head. Sufferers sometimes feel nausea and sensitivity to light or sound. Triggers include stress, hormonal fluctuations, certain types of food and weather.
According to research by the New England Center […]
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Monday, December 31st, 2007
Loon Mountain Now Offers “New Hampshire’s Biggest Skiing”
LINCOLN, N.H. Against a backdrop of more than two feet of fresh snow this week, New Hampshire’s Loon Mountain officially opened its long-awaited, highly-anticipated South Peak expansion this morning.
Loon Mountain General Manager Rick Kelley was joined by Boyne Resorts’ President of Eastern Operations Stephen Kircher, and town and state officials for the ribbon cutting […]
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Thursday, December 27th, 2007
Let’s Dance
Dance the night away with all the entertainment in town!
Thursdays:
Woodstock Station (starting at 8:30pm) 800-321-3985
Fridays & Saturdays:
Indian Head (starting at 8:00pm) 800-343-8000
Woodstock Station (starting at 9:00pm) 800-321-3985
Beacon Resort (starting at 9:00pm) 800-258-8934
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2007
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Saturday, December 15th, 2007
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow
We undoubtedly are going to have another beautiful white Christmas. Growing up in New Hampshire I can remember waking up to blankets of white snow covering the trees and lawns.
It wasn’t unheard of to have 2 feet of snow in one storm, a little hard to get around but not unheard of.
Have a safe a […]
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Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
Don’t Settle
“The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.” — Maureen Dowd
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Monday, December 3rd, 2007
Lincoln, Woodstock & Franconia, NH
Why come for just a few hours when you can experience all the best this perfect winter destination has to offer every day. The Lincoln area is New England’s finest winter destination. Where else will you find two incredible ski areas within 10 minutes of each other? You can enjoy one of New England’s most […]
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Friday, November 30th, 2007
A Diamond in the Rough
Some town’s assets aren’t as obvious as others. When I first moved from Concord - the Capital of NH, to Ashland - the small rural community located geographical in the center of NH (between the Lakes and Mountain Region) I thought I would have to go without some of the conveniences I had while living […]
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
Oh Christmas Tree… Oh Christmas Tree
When we were kids, going out with the family to find and cut down our Christmas Tree was one of the high points of the holiday season. I still enjoy going out and hunting for the “perfect” tree, and somehow I doubt I’ll ever convert to using an artifical tree - no matter how convenient […]
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Monday, November 26th, 2007
Canterbury, NH’s Shaker Village
We could learn so much from the Canterbury Shaker’s.
Since picnics, sleigh rides, game nights, musical entertainment and special dinners were a regular form of the Shaker’s socializing can you just imagine how Christmas heightened their activities? Maybe we inherited the idea of a “Yankee Swap” from the Shakers? As part of their Christmas Festivities […]
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Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Woman Want to Own a House and Make it a Home
Every woman has the dream of owning her own home? Unfortunately, many women believe that they can’t afford the cost of a house. It’s actually a lot easier than you may think.
There are many individuals who mistakenly believe that they need to have money upfront, to buy a home. Most people use financing/loans, provided by […]
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
Tis the Season to be Thankful
I love holidays and any other reason to slow down to celebrate life. I was remembering how discouraged I felt when renting an apartment for a couple years before I bought my second house. It was frustrating enough knowing that each month I was paying $600.00 to my landlord instead of paying that money to […]
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
Dreams Delivered
Life is short, so why not live it in a place as beautiful as New Hampshire. Be one of those dreamers that end up in a waterfront or mountain view home and live happily ever after. So many of our customers can tell you, “it was the best thing we’ve ever done for the entire […]
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Sunday, November 18th, 2007
Home for the Holidays
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to spend the holidays in your NEW home?
I remember buying my first home in Concord, NH, back when I was 21. We had looked at houses daily for 3 weeks until we finally found the one that met our search criteria. It was a 1,500 square foot New Englander on […]
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Friday, November 16th, 2007
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Everyone’s idea of a dream home is as different as each of us are. That’s why there is a different style house for everyone. What is your favorite?
A-frame - a style of house with steeply angled sides that meet at the top in the shape of the letter A.
Bungalow - is traditionally small, […]
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
Giving Thanks
It was an inspiration to read the Realtor.com article “2007 Good Neighbor Awards.” There was 300+ Real Estate Agents that were nominated for the Good Neighbor Awards program last year for going above and beyond to help their community. Out of the over 300 nominees there were five winners, who raised millions of dollars […]
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Monday, November 12th, 2007
Laundry Rooms Become Multipurpose Spaces
It wasn’t long ago that the laundry room consisted of an alcove for the washer and dryer - more often than not it located in the basement. Today, laundry rooms are for multitaskers, providing a pleasant environment not only for washing, drying and ironing clothes but also reading; surfing the Web; arts/crafts; gift wrapping; bathing […]
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Saturday, November 10th, 2007
Are “Going Green” upgrades to your house really worth the expense?
One part of the slow housing market is accelerating - the shift to green. Propelled by the promise of cutting energy costs, homeowners are investing in environmentally friendly upgrades. But is going green really worth the money? Will all those eco-friendly touches add value to your home when it’s time to sell? The concept of […]
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Thursday, November 8th, 2007
Stormproof your home
Small things gone unnoticed or unrepaired can lead to big problems once the weather turns cold, wet and windy. Here are ways to avoid major damage.
We asked the experts to identify the easily overlooked issues that, when left unaddressed, cause major headaches once Old Man Winter rambles down the block. Here are their tips:
Don’t […]
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Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
What is the most successful way to search for Real Estate Property?
Now with so many search engines and websites available what is the most successful way to search/find the house, condo or land that you’re looking for?
www.Craigslist.com
www.Google.com
www.NHLiving.com
www.NNEREN.com
www.Realtor.com
www.Homes.com
www.YouTube.com
www.AlpineLakes.com
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Sunday, November 4th, 2007
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Shows Commitment to Grafton Community
In our commitment to the Grafton County community, Alpine Lakes Real Estate donates Fifty Dollars ($50.00) after each closing to a charity of our customer’s choice. We believe that you need to give back to the community in which you live, therefore we donate to the following non-profit agencies:
Adolescent Drug & Alcohol Prevention Tools (ADAPT)
ADAPT […]
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007
E-Commerce vs. Retail Stores
People enjoy going into their favorite stores rather it’s Marshalls or Wal-Mart for example. For many people there is something wonderfully familiar about going inside a business vs. browsing on-line. There’s something about the face-to-face customer service and support, being able to touch the products and just getting out of the house. Thankfully e-commerce will […]
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
Fireflies
From this day further we’ll always be together,
We’ll watch the sun rise,
We’ll watch the sun set in the horizon.
Together, in those cool spring evening,
Hands in hands we’ll walk down those magical places,
Places only the both of us would know.
In the summer evening,
We’ll hold each other and close our eyes,
We’ll watch the stars far above,
We’ll think […]
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Monday, October 29th, 2007
Play
“You can discover more about a person in a hour of play than in a year of conversation.” - Annonymous
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Saturday, October 27th, 2007
Energy Saving Tips to Save You $
Here are some tips for saving energy and money both at home and on the road. By following a few simple tips you can make your home more comfortable and easier to heat / cool—while you save money.
• Set your thermostat comfortably low in the winter and comfortably high in the summer. Install a […]
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Thursday, October 25th, 2007
Short Sales & Foreclosures
A short sale is initiated by the homeowner, usually in an attempt to avoid the foreclosure process.
A foreclosure is started by your lender because you haven’t made good on your promise to pay them back.
Distressed Homes in Default
Not all homes that go into default go all the way through foreclosure. Many sell before the notice […]
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007
Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County is geographically the second largest of New Hampshire’s ten counties, covering 1,747 square miles. (Coos County to the north is slightly larger, with 1,855 square miles.) The County is roughly rectangular in shape, running from Bristol in the southeast and Lebanon in the southwest, to Bethlehem and Littleton in the north. […]
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Sunday, October 21st, 2007
Protect Your Investment
No matter where you live, seasonal changes in temperature and moisture levels will require special maintenance tasks. What amounts to a weekend’s worth of work and perhaps an investment in professional services.
“It is important to periodically monitor the overall condition of a home,” says John Ghent, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors. […]
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Friday, October 19th, 2007
DEFINITIONS - Taxes
“HOMESTEAD” means the dwelling owned by a claimant or, in the case of a multi-unit dwelling, the portion of the dwelling which is owned and used as the claimant’s principal place of residence and the claimant’s domicile.
“HOUSEHOLD INCOME” means the sum of the adjusted gross income for federal income tax purposes of the claimant […]
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2007
Homeowner’s Property Tax Relief Program (Low and Moderate Income)
Q: What is Low & Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief?
A: Chapter 158, Session Laws of 2001, enacted the property tax relief to eligible low to moderate income claimants, who own a homestead in New Hampshire.
Q: How do I qualify for relief?
A: You must own a homestead subject to the state education property tax; […]
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Monday, October 15th, 2007
Cannon Mountain - Franconia, NH
Cannon Mountain Ski Area with 55 ski trailsand 9 lifts. Cannon Mountain boasts a 70 passenger Tramway. Tucked into breathtaking Franconia Notch, Cannon Mountain retains its historic New England flavor with updates to make it fun for all. Cannon Mountain is located about 2 hours from Boston, MA and 1 hour from Concord.
Known for both […]
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Saturday, October 13th, 2007
Fall’s Lowest Gas Prices = New Hampshire
$2.42 Sam’s Club 304 Sheep Davis Rd/Rt 106 (Members Price), Concord
$2.53 Supreme Gas 36 West River Rd, […]