Then you'll want to get your tickets for Springfest at Mt. Sunapee Resort, April 2 and 3! A weekend of spring skiing and riding, great spring events and an acoustical evening with Marc Roberge from O.A.R. and Chadwick Stokes of Dispatch performing on April 2. Doors open at 6pm and performance is at 6:30pm. Tickets are $39 and are limited. For more details, go to www.mountsunapee.com
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House hunting is an emotional experience. There is no “perfect” house and you need to keep in mind it’s a decision-making process that involves trade-offs between each property. Here are some key concepts to remember:
- Get pre-qualified before going out to look at homes. This way you won’t fall in love with a house you can’t afford.
- Think about not only how the house will meet your present needs but how it will work for you in the future as well.
- Consider all the pluses and minuses of the location and how it fits into your lifestyle, including travel time to work, schools, etc.
- Set priorities. Put more emphasis on your needs vs. wants.
- Ignore bad décor. Be prepared to look at potential; cosmetics are easily changed.
- Don’t forget resale. Choose a home that not only appeals to you but also is likely to appeal to others down the road.
It is important to work with a good REALTOR® who knows the neighborhoods and local information. If you are planning to buy a home, contact me and put my 21 years of experience to work for you as your Buyer’s Agent. Donna Forest 603-526-4116; Donna@DonnaForest.com; www.DonnaForest.com
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Come out to the Sunapee Coffeehouse, Downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street in Sunapee, NH, Phone: (603) 763-4301 (Fridays after 6pm), All Events: 7:00PM on Friday night. This Friday, Marylou Ferrante will entertain.
She performs pre-war blues from the 1920's & 30's on guitar, mandolin & banjo. She covers major artists from the delta to east coast piedmont style players such as Tommy Johnson, Charlie Patton, Memphis Minnie, Lottie Kimbrough, aka "Kansas City Butterball", Irene "Chocolate Brown" Scruggs and mandolin players such as Yank Rachell. Steeped in traditional music Marylou's performances bring to life these artist with their stories and songs.
Marylou was described by music critic and writer, Daniel Gewertz, in the Boston Herald, as the Bay State's finest female acoustic blues interpreter.
"Marylou is a killer. I have watched her grow, and now she's taking over. Blues lovers look out!"... GUY DAVIS
Visit their web site for the upcoming list of performers, www.sunapeecoffeehouse.org
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If you are thinking of selling your house this spring, now would be a good time to start preparing. Most homes could benefit from sprucing up and de-cluttering. Putting a house up for sale without prep usually means a lower price and longer time on the market. Here are a few tips so you can be ready for the spring market.
- De-clutter. Remove/rearrange furniture so rooms appear larger.
- De-personalize. Pack up collections, clear knick-knacks, remove personal photos, etc.
- Paint. Freshen up rooms; use nature and spa-inspired colors.
- Modernize. Update cabinet hardware, replace lighting, paint dark cabinets.
- Make repairs. Both large and small.
- Deep clean. Make every surface shine from baseboards to ceiling fans.
Looking for more advice on how to entice buyers? Contact me to arrange for a personalized list on how to enhance your house before putting it on the market. 603-526-4116, Donna@DonnaForest.com, www.DonnaForest.com
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Head over to Mt. Sunapee where the snowmaking continues and the trails and lifts are open!
Eight lifts are operating today including three quad chairs (two high-speed quads to the summit) and three carpet lifts at South Peak serving 106 acres of terrain across all five mountain areas. The Learning Center is offering all children’s and learn-to-ski/ride packages. Snowmaking will keep on truckin’ and for the weekend they expect to have at least 32 trails, 8 lifts and 117 acres of terrain. Skiing surfaces are machine groomed loose granular and packed powder on a 12-24” base.
Get out in the fresh air and enjoy the ride!
As we near the end of 2015, I thought it would be helpful to know how our local market has fared. Looking at the past 11 months, we continue to move in a positive direction. In the 10 area towns, the total number of sales are up 14% from last year. Prices are about the same with the average price of all home sales only being down by 1%. These figures vary from town to town, but the combined data shows forward momentum. For example, in home sales under $1 million - Newbury sales are up 41% from 2014 with the average selling price about equal. Sunapee sales are 3 ahead of last year with the average sales price down 13%. New London’s volume is down 34% but prices are up almost 7%.
Nationally, home sales are up 3.9% through October compared to the same time period in 2014. Lawrence Yun, National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist stated, “As long as solid job creation continues, a gradual easing of credit standards even with moderately higher mortgage rates should support steady demand and sales continuing to rise above a year ago." What does all this mean? Properly priced and prepared homes will continue to sell and waiting to buy will only cost you more money. Contact me if you would like to know the specific sales data for your town! 603-526-4116, www.DonnaForest.com, Donna@donnaforest.com
Figures are based on information from the Northern New England Real Estate Network, Inc. for the period 1/1/15 through 11/30/15 and 1/1/14 through 11/30/14.
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It’s time for your annual check-up. The good news is that for this one, you won’t have to don one of those revealing hospital gowns — and you may walk away with a healthier pocketbook.
We’re talking about a homeowners insurance check-up, a task you should complete once a year, ideally around renewal time. This will ensure your policy still provides the right level of coverage for your family, and your premium isn’t costing you more than it should.
Remember, homeowners insurance is essential. The coverage is designed to protect your home and its contents, as well as shield you from liability for accidents and such on your property.
Brooks were essential to local mills centuries ago and this quaint, magical 1800s home can be enjoyed today with beautiful Andrew Brook flowing directly behind the house and mill barn. Sunny and bright from the plentiful windows in the barn, all views of the brook are lovely. The sizable deck connecting the kitchen area to the barn provides great space for easy entertaining and a relaxing private retreat overlooking the gardens. Inviting nooks and crannies (including a secret door from house to barn) and front and back staircases make this house a unique and pleasing property. Offered at $178,000.
Susie Moore, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
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Halloween trick-or-treating in the town of Sunapee will be held Saturday, 10/31/15 from 5-8pm. Central Street will be closed to traffic to allow children to go from house to house safely. Check out more ghosts and goblins by the riverside and join the Tailgate trick-or-treating. Cross over the covered bridge and take a stroll through the haunted woods to have your fortune told, if you dare!
New London will host their Haunted Woods on Friday, October 30. From 5:30-6:30pm the young children can trick or treat then walk through Spring Ledge to the corn maze. From 7:30-8:30pm the scarier version of the haunted woods will begin and is recommended for ages 12 and up. The haunted walk takes place behind the old Kearsarge Middle School and is free of charge.
Regular trick-or-treating in New London is October 31 from 4:30-8:30pm.
Click here for a complete list of NH Trick-or-Treat times.
Enjoy and stay safe!
Here's an incredible value for the price! Wooded lot with stone walls in back, adding a typical touch of New England. Nice Neighborhood setting and located on a quiet dead-end road. Under 7 miles to Mt. Sunapee Ski Resort and about 1 miles to I-89. Snowmobile trails nearby for winter fun. For the bargain priced buyer, this lot is worth a look. Abutting lot also available for the same price. Offered at $22,500.
Donna Forest, Listing Broker, 603-526-4116
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