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Sunday, November 25th, 2007
In Case of Emergency
We must protect ourselves and our family by learning how to be safe and calm in the event of an emergency.
1.) Make an emergency supply kit.
Set aside supplies you’ll need to survive 3 days. You’ll need cloths sleeping bags, nonperishable food and a gallon of water per person, per day. Other idems that will be […]
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
The winter is a good time to find home bargains
The holiday season (November -through January) is a great time to find a bargain on a home, so instead of hitting the malls, you might want to take advantage of the slower market and talk to one of our Real Estate agents.
Home sales peak from spring through summer in most states. As the weather […]
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Thursday, September 20th, 2007
Should You Purchase - House or Condo?
Nearly everyone dreams of owning their own home. But can you afford a house and all of the expenses associated with it? Emotions, family and personal reasons all come into play in any home-buying decision. A home is the most expensive purchase most of us will ever make. We’ll examine the pros and […]
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Monday, September 17th, 2007
New Hampshire
From rugged mountains to fine shopping near the beach, New Hampshire’s pleasures are abundant
From the magnificent White Mountains in the north of New Hampshire through the Lakes Region to the state’s strip of Atlantic seacoast, the Granite State is a vacationland of rugged outdoor adventure and urban charm. The White Mountains, with its muscular collection […]
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Sunday, September 16th, 2007
Should You Use a Prenuptial Agreement for Your Property?
Attorney Katherine E. Stoner is a certified family law specialist, and the co-author, with Shae Irving, of Prenuptial Agreements, states there are a lot of popular misconceptions about prenuptial agreements, so perhaps we can start out with two basic questions:
1.) What is a prenuptial agreement? 2.) How does a couple know when they need […]
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Friday, September 14th, 2007
NH Real Estate Commission
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION WHICH IS ADMINSTRATIVELY ATTACHED UNDER RSA 21-G:10 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Administering the New Hampshire broker’s and salesperson’s real estate exams.
Approving and monitoring real estate courses and programs of instruction.
Accrediting and supervising real estate schools and instructors.
Issuing, and renewing, the real estate licenses of […]
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2007
Acre
Realtors are required to list a lot size of property on an MLS listing. Depending on your region, some real estate agents list it by acres and some by square feet. (i.e. A lot size that is listed at 0.22 would be slightly less than 1/4 of an acre or approx. 9583 sq. feet.)
1 acre […]
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Sunday, September 9th, 2007
America’s Top 10 Paying Jobs
We can’t all be doctors and lawyers, but that’s OK, because securing a top job doesn’t always necessarily require you to have a graduate degree or work a 60-hour week. What makes a job great, of course, is different for everyone, but in terms of offering a stellar combination of growth potential, pay and […]
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Friday, September 7th, 2007
Fed’s Urges Loan Companies to Help Borrowers
The Federal Reserve and other banking regulators issued special guidance September 4th urging loan service companies to work with borrowers in danger of defaulting on their home mortgages. The guidelines are not mandatory, but the regulators expressed hope that companies that collect payments on mortgages would heed the advice.
Sheila Bair, chairman of the Federal […]
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Monday, August 13th, 2007
Tips to Help Sell Your Home
First impressions do count. Curb appeal is very important. The lawns should be mowed and bushes trimmed. The exterior paint work should be in good shape. There is nothing worse than a prospective buyer driving off without setting foot inside the home because the outside just was not appealing.
Don’t undertake any major projects. Although good […]
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Sunday, August 12th, 2007
How did Squam Get it’s Name?
Squam Lake is not only rich in natural beauty but history as well. Squam Lakes’ earliest inhabitants were from the Abenaki nation of the Algonguin Federation of Indians. Originally, they referred to Squam as Keeseenunknipee, which meant “the goose lake in the highlands”. The white settlers that followed shortened the name to Casumpa, Kusumpy and/or […]
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Saturday, August 11th, 2007
6 Steps to a Healthy & Happy Lawn
1. Set your mower to the highest cut setting.
2. Cut the lawn, but remove no more than 1/3 its height in a single pass. Make two cuts. Space the cuts a couple of days apart to avoid leaving behind large clumps of moist grass clippings.
3. If the blade is dull or chipped, either resharpen it […]
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Sunday, August 5th, 2007
A Sneak Peak into Grafton County
Here is just a small peak into a few Grafton County towns…
ASHLAND is a small rural community in the geographical center of the State of New Hampshire. With a quaint downtown offering a variety of shopping from groceries, hardware, lumber, local artisans, florists, restaurants, lodging and more, you are able to find everything you need […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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
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 […]
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Thursday, June 28th, 2007
Dinner on the Run
Located in Woodstock, already one of the most populare attractions in the White Mountains, guests who go aboard the Cafe’ Lafayette Dinner Train - Talk about a restaurant with a constantly changing view of the Pemigewasset River areas.
I had the privilege of dining on the Lafayette about 5 years ago and have bragged […]
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Thursday, June 14th, 2007
Live Free or Die
“Live Free or Die” is the official motto of New Hampshire, adopted by the General Court in 1945. It is probably the most well-known state motto, partly because it speaks to an aggressive independence in the American dream. The phrase comes from a toast written by General John Stark in 1809. Poor health forced […]
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Tuesday, June 12th, 2007
Covered Bridges
Blair Bridge was originally built in 1829, and was destroyed by an arsonist. The present bridge was erected in 1870, and includes one (1) timber from the original bridge. At 292′ 10″, it’s the 2nd longest covered bridge entirely within the boundaries of the state. It has two (2) spans, and is of “long truss […]
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Monday, June 11th, 2007
Property in Loon, White Mountains & Waterville Valley
If you are viewing listings in the Loon, White Mountain and/or Waterville Valley areas? Here are some suggestions to make the most of your experience:
1). Contact a local Real Estate agency & make an appointment with one of the REALTORS (a REALTOR is a professional sworn to ethical standards). It is best to […]
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Sunday, June 10th, 2007
Spencer Compton
It is said that Campton, NH, took its name from an early surveyor’s camp in the region. It is also said that Governor Wentworth, when he granted the original charter in 1761, wanted to commemorate one of his friends, Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington. Compton’s influence had helped Wentworth become governor in 1741. In those […]
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Wednesday, June 6th, 2007
What To Do In NH
Only in New Hampshire can you start your day shopping by the beach and end it with a romantic dinner looking out at the highest peak in the Northeast.
Those lucky enough to have a summer camp in New Hampshire, the Granite State will always hold a special magic. Everything from family attractions and […]
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2007
Weather or Not
For up-to-date local weather forcasts in New Hampshire check out The Weather Channel
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Saturday, June 2nd, 2007
NH’s Beloved Old Man of the Mountain
From his perch, the Old Man of the mountain has stood for centuries as a testament to the steadfastness of New Hampshire’s character. This rugged yet beautiful monument fit the pioneers who founded this state, the immigrants who built it, and the spirit of those who live here today. It was the ultimate symbol of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Sunday, April 29th, 2007
Grafton Country New Hampshire
GRAFTON COUNTY, NH WAS IN THE TOP AS “ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE - BY PROGRESSIVE FARMER MAGAZINE.” HUNDREDS OF COUNTIES WERE IN THE SURVEY. THE TOP COUNTIES WERE CHOSEN BASED ON POPULATION, COST OF LIVING, CRIME RATES, AIR QUALITY, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, LEISURE ACTIVITIES, QUALITY OF LIFE & […]
