?During this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Alpine Lakes Real Estate is continuing to monitor closely local and world events. With many companies closing their offices and directing their employees to work from home to help reduce the possible spread of this virus, our offices are no different. Currently our offices in Lincoln and Campton are open.

First and foremost, we are taking the safety and health of our Realtors, staff and our clients and customers seriously. We are adhering to the recommendations from our local, state, and federal governments. This is a fluid situation which we are monitoring daily to better adjust and change how we operate within our company.

As the coronavirus spreads, how will it impact New Hampshire’s Real Estate Transactions?

We reached out to many of our most trusted professionals in the field to get their feedback and yet there appears to be only a minimal impact on NH transactions. Though Bank lobbies have been closed across the state, mortgage lenders are still able to meet in person with customers if they so choose and yet there hasn’t been a significant impact on transactions already in process.

Let’s review what has happen over the past 10 years from 2009 to 2019. Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., managing Broker in our Lincoln New Hampshire office has reviewed and analyzed the last 10 years market conditions. In 2009 there were 73 unites (single family and condominiums) that [...]

It’s very likely that one of the largest expenses you will ever make is purchasing a home and budgeting for this venture is a definite must. Most borrowers will either be saving for a 5% down payment on a conventional loan or 3.5% for an FHA loan. However, there are additional expenses that buyers need to be aware of regardless of the loan type. Here is a chronological look at what you might expect and when it would come into play during the transaction.

Update on the Affordable Housing Project in North Woodstock.
Predevelopment work in underway on AHEAD next project in Woodstock, NH to be called Peeling Village. The property has been surveyed and the proposed site plan reviewed by a civil engineer.

Located in Woodstock, NH, the astounding attraction spans across more than one acre and weighs over 25,000,000 pounds.  As soon as temperatures drop in the Fall, the Ice Castles crew begins using their patented ice growing technique to produce more than 10,000 icicles every day.

Make Franconia Notch Vacations your "Home Base" for planning life's vacation in the Franconia Notch-White Mountain region of New Hampshire. Featuring "Book Direct" listings for the largest selection of Vacation Rentals, Resorts, Hotels, Motels and Campgrounds in the area, along with "all the local insight" you seek in your adventures & accommodations closest to Franconia Notch State Park with its famed Flume Gorge, Mount Lafayette, Cannon Mountain Tram & The Cannon/Mittersill Ski Area. 

With limited inventory available on the market you should take special care when interviewing Realtors you want to work with whether you are selling or buying a home. Here's a few questions to ask those potential agents.

1. What’s your experience with selling property?

There’s no right or wrong answer requiring a full resume, however, you may wish to know if the Realtor sells real estate full-time or part-time and how long they’ve been in the industry.  It’s also reasonable to ask how they resolve issues such as discovering a lien after the fact, disputes with property lines, negative property inspection prior to closing etc.

?Construction management and home builder specialists Bob and Kathe Tortorice founded the construction company, Building Alternatives, Inc., in Chester, New Hampshire, in 1986. Unlike the general contractor’s role of quoting on your specifications, our owners changed the process by giving you control over construction. We listen to your plans and provide you with options and cost comparison choices to help you make informed decisions.

Giving Tuesday is a day of giving celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.  Entering its 6th year, this global movement is fueled by the power of social media. Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.  There’s certainly no shortage of causes to give to; hurricanes, floods and wildfires, just to name a few. But there are also many organizations right in our own communities in need of financial and volunteer support.  Giving Tuesday is a great time to consider giving back locally. Northern New Hampshire is blessed with a diverse group of organizations aimed at a variety of social causes such as housing, medical care, fuel assistance, child care and providing food. In NH, Granite United Way has developed a website to search specific services in different areas of the state, 211nh.org.

The Flume is a natural gorge extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty. The walls of Conway granite rise to a height of 70 to 90 feet and are 12 to 20 feet apart. A trip into the Flume begins and ends at the Flume Visitor's Center. Guests can choose to walk through just the Gorge or do a two-mile loop. The walk includes uphill walking and lots of stairs. The boardwalk allows you to look closely at the growth of flowers, ferns and mosses found here. 

Welcome to the New England Ski Museum. Our mission is to collect, conserve, and exhibit elements of ski history for research, education and inspiration. We have operated our Museum at Franconia Notch State Park since December, 1982 and welcome thousands of visitors each year. Whether online or in person, we encourage you to enjoy our stories from the history of skiing.

As an interior designer, C. Randolph Trainor Interior’s mission is to help you create rooms that reflect your taste and that work for you, whether they are in your primary or second home, your clubhouse or your office. On your behalf, they collaborate with tradesmen, contractors and construction teams, and schedule the material. 

They also act as your advocate, so that the project runs smoothly, you use your funds wisely, and the outcome is absolutely stunning. Together, you will make timely, dollar-wise and strategic decisions for results that bring joy for years to come.

CRT-designed rooms are not fussy and overdesigned. They leave room for each client’s history, personality and input: they design for people and their living requirements, not for the pages of a magazine. When we complete a project, our clients can walk into a space and immediately feel a sense of comfort and ease. Lamps are at the right height for reading, artwork hung for the best effect, and furniture grouped so that it works well for the inhabitants. They also provide healthy and eco-friendly options to minimize toxicity levels and to create a more responsibly designed environment.

Cannon Mountain (formerly Profile Mountain) is a 4,080-foot peak in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It is known for both its technical rock and ice climbing on its cliff face and skiing at Cannon Mountain Ski Area. It was also home to the Old Man of the Mountain, until that formation collapsed on May 3, 2003.

Cannon Mountain, which is the only alpine ski area owned and operated by the state of New Hampshire, ended the 2018-19 season having recorded increases in both revenue and ridership.

For first-time home buyers, the process can be completely overwhelming. There are contracts, deadlines, inspections, deposits, etc. When you outgrow that first home and decide to sell it and buy something better suited for your current situation you might think it’ll be a piece of cake because you’ve already done it once.  Not so fast . . . the process will be equally overwhelming if not more due to regulations put in the place since you purchased your first home.

First, you need to sell your existing home and determining where you’ll live until you find and close on a new home. It’s possible to find a home before you’ve sold your existing residence, but it can be tricky to pull it off, so you may choose to get the first home sold before making an offer on a new one.

Real estate investing involves the purchase, ownership, management, rental and/or sale of real estate for profit. Being a real estate investor isn’t always glamorous but it’s a great way to make your money work for you and build wealth over the long-haul.  There are several ways to consider investing in real estate, buying properties with the intention of renting them to generate income,1031 Exchange or buy, fix, and flip to other buyers. 

When considering investment options think about this, when you buy a stock, it simply sits in your brokerage account and, hopefully, increases in value. If you invest in a rental property, there are many responsibilities that come along with being a landlord. When the furnace stops working in the middle of the night, it's you who gets the phone call. If you have the skills and don't mind handyman work, this may not be barrier; otherwise, you may need a property manager which, of course, affects your profit.

Credit affects all people; young, old, rich or poor. Credit reports and scores can impact all aspects of our lives; loans, credit card offers, renting an apartment and even job opportunities. Because of this, it’s critical that you understand how credit works and what factors create your credit score.

Deer Park Resort in Woodstock, NH is just over an hour from Manchester and two hours north of Boston in the heart of the White Mountains. Set on 65 manicured acres, including a private five-acre lake, Deer Park offers year-round enjoyment.  Located only minutes from many fabulous area attractions - Clark's Trading Post, The Whale's Tale, The Flume, Lost River, and many more - the resort provides a wonderful peaceful retreat. They have an on-site, state-of-the-art Recreation Center which includes a 1500 sq. ft. indoor pool, Jacuzzi, saunas, fitness room, racquetball courts, video arcade, game room and a beautiful great room. Also, on site are tennis courts, jogging trails, a basketball court, and volleyball facilities.

Waterville states is in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire and is only 2 hours North of Boston.

The accessibility of the area (just a few minutes off Route 93) and its ideal location, nestled between the Lakes Region and on of the most popular vacation destinations in New England.

Bill Cargill of Cargill Construction has been in business since 1971. While many things have changed in the last 48 years, what hasn’t changed is the location and the desire to provide all clients with the best possible product.

Cargill Construction Co. LLC offers design-build services to clients looking for a single source approach to both the design and construction of their future [...]