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Thursday, November 29th, 2007
Waterville Valley Region, NH
The Waterville Valley region is rich in year-round outdoor activities, premier seasonal events and top rated lodging/dining. Whether you are on vacation, buying a second home or a visitor to the area, you’ll find the Waterville Valley region a complete vacation spot any time of the year.
The White Mountain National Forest provides over 700,000 acres […]
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Monday, November 19th, 2007
Moving… An Easy Way to Pack
Packing up all your belongings can be a nightmare… a daunting task. Here are some pointers to help you quickly gain control of the situation:
Getting Started
Set up a table in the center of the room as a “staging area”. Place your boxes and packing materials near the table so they are […]
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2007
Welcome to Waterville Valley Region
Waterville Valley… where friendliness and love of nature are a way of life.
“Mountains, forest, peace; old friends, a welcoming inn with familiar ways.” A half century ago, Nathaniel Goodrich used those woods to extol the virtues of Waterville Valley, a historic New Hampshire town surrounded by 700,000 acres of National forest. “Superficially it changes, as […]
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Sunday, October 14th, 2007
What’s Your Dream?
Dreams come in all sizes and they’re all very special. So we start with a simple question… what are you looking for to meet your needs? Then we are happy to guide you every step of the way, turning your dream into a reality. Working together, we can make this experience as rewarding as […]
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Monday, October 1st, 2007
2006 Grafton County Real Estate Market Report
Wether your buying or selling, looking for market data and trends, etc. We don’t have any crystal balls here just 20+ years of solid real estate experience at your disposal. The New Hampshire Association of REALTORS (NHAR) published it’s year end market trends report which has some pretty fascinating information. I think this information is […]
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
New Hampshire Association of Realtors Good Neighbor Award Program
REALTORS® do more than assist real property buyers and sellers – they are active members of your community, volunteering their time to help a variety of local, national and international organizations. I for one am proud of the work that the members do.
The NHAR Good Neighbor Award program was established in 2003 to […]
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
Stage This Room
Could you walk into a room and, in 2 hours, working with what’s there, make it more attractive to buyers? Taking a cue from “Iron Chef,” REALTOR® Magazine posed this test to 3 practitioners earlier this year.
We dispatched each one, along with a camera crew, two professional stagers (who provided only commentary), and some […]
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Thursday, August 30th, 2007
1031 Exchange Services for Deferral of Capital Gains
What is a 1031 Exchange?
A 1031 Exchange is a method by which a property owner exchanges one or more relinquished properties for one or more replacement properties of “like-kind“, while deferring the payment of federal income taxes and possibly some state taxes on the transaction. This tax deferred strategy accomplishes 100% deferral of capital gains […]
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Friday, August 17th, 2007
Be a Good Co-worker
Here are 10 tips to help you improving your rapport and become a better co-worker:
1. Keep it down. Whether it’s singing to the radio, or slamming file drawers, reduce the volume of noises.
2. Don’t your burn bridges. The single most important thing to remember is to be considerate. If you think about how your […]
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Saturday, August 4th, 2007
Earth to 60 Minutes… You Get What You Pay For
60 Minutes did a segment showing a couple who sold their home and bought another one using the limited service of an online discount brokerage firm. The couple bragged about the money they saved by not using a Realtor, BUT they had to show their own home and negotiate with potential buyers, and sellers […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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Sunday, June 24th, 2007
New England Hospitality
Located in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes and Mountains, The Glynn House Inn is a large, meticulously restored and maintained Victorian residence. A beautiful, adjacent Carriage House compliments the Main Inn. The Glynn House is also perfectly situated for those who want to take advantage of the wealth of recreation opportunities that abound […]
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Friday, June 22nd, 2007
55 Degrees
No, I’m not talking about getting ready for New Hampshire’s fall weather when I say 55 Degrees. I’m referring to a contemporary restaurant housed in the historical down-town Morrill building in Concord, NH, owned by Shannon Drake.
This restaurant has been completely restored to its original condition from the 1800’s and reborn into an amazing […]
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Thursday, June 21st, 2007
Longhaul Farm at Squam Lake
My assistant and I attended the Squam Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours from 5-7pm at the Longhaul Farm in Holderness, NH, last night. We had a chance to talk with a lot of nice Squam members.
Longhaul Farm is a USDA certified organic farm located on 33 beautiful acres. This is […]
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Sunday, June 17th, 2007
Is Squam Lake Still Golden?
Twenty-six years after the film “On Golden Pond” the image still lingers: Henry Fonda & Kate Hepburn, in the twilight of their lives, come for another glorious summer at their vacation home on the lake.
Squam Lake, located in Holderness, NH demands respect with it’s intricate and treacherous 80-foot drop offs and boat-shredding reefs. It’s […]
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Wednesday, June 13th, 2007
Church Island - Squam Lake
Chocorua Island (a/k/a Church Island) on Squam Lake in Holderness, NH, is the site of America’s first resident boys’ summer camp established in 1881 by Mr. Ernest Balch, it operated until 1889.
In 1903 a group of Mr. Balch’s relatives and former campers organized the Chocorua Chapel Association. Mr. Clinton Crane, the owner […]
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Friday, June 8th, 2007
Shakespeare In the Valley
Shakespeare In the Valley will be performed by PLAYAH (located at 39 Alden Drive in Campton, NH)
PLAYAH is a Non-Profit Theatrical Corporation that illuminates, invigorates and educates, helping grafton area youth participate in a fun, healthy, growth-oriented activity.
Many patrons are from within a 60 mile radius of Campton, with the rest being […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
