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67 Troon Drive, Grantham, NH 03753 | Offered at $449,900 | MLS# 5018832

Beautiful Eastman Contemporary on the 14th Green. Walk to the beach and enjoy all the amenities this neighborhood has to offer. 3 BR, 2 BA, 1 extra-large car garage, 1,895 square feet and a spacious, serene screened-in porch. Sitting on .47 acres with mature landscaping, perennial gardens, and stone walls - so classic New England! Close to I-89, Dartmouth, shopping and skiing. The leaves are falling and this home is waiting for its new owners. Open Houses: Saturday 10/19: 1-4pm and Saturday 10/26: 10am-12pm

For More Information Contact:

Charity Robinson Listing Agent M 970-846-7178 charity@bhgmilestone.com

Whether you just purchased your dream home or you're looking to refresh your home, painting is a great first step! Here are some tips to make painting any room of your home seamless and cost-efficient!

Guide to Paint Finishes

Once you know which room you want to paint, deciding what finish to use is an easy step before deciding on color! 

1. High Gloss - the most durable and easy to clean
2. Semi-Gloss - high durability, good for kitchens, bathrooms, and trim work
3. Satin - high durability, good for high-traffic areas, easy to clean - cons: not easy to touch-up and reveals application flaws
4. Eggshell - medium durability, essentially no-shine with little luster, covers imperfections well
5. Flat or Matte - medium to low durability, soaks up rather than reflects the light - con: tough to clean without taking off paint

This guide provided by HouseLogic is a great tool to use!

How to Pick Paint Colors for Any Room

1. Making a small room appear bigger - paint the walls white, cream, pastels, or cool colors
2. Making a too large room feel less cavernous and more cozy - paint the walls with warm colors and darker hues
3. When you want a soothing vibe - paint the walls a soft, understated color or muted tones
4. Sample paint colors on multiple walls of the same room
5. Use large brush strokes, so you get a feel for the color
6. View the samples at different times of day to see how it looks in various lighting, especially at night when there are lamps lit
7. Also view during different types of weather 

Tips for Choosing the Right Paint Sheen

"If your paint color is dark and rich but you don’t want a super shiny effect, step down at least one level on the sheen scale. That’s because the darker and richer the paint color is, the more colorant it has, which boosts sheen. Ditto if you’re painting a large, sunwashed, or imperfect wall. The higher the sheen, the more defects will show. Adding sheen also increases the cost, usually an extra couple dollars of per gallon as you step up on the sheen scale." (houselogic.com)

Sources:
https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/painting-lighting/paint-sheen-guide/?site_ref=mosaic
https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/painting-lighting/how-to-pick-paint-color/?site_ref=mosaic

Below is an overview of a few newly passed state laws.

•    In effect now, a buyer is required to have a septic inspection prior to the transfer of a waterfront house if the septic system is located within 200 ft. of the reference line. If the existing system was never approved by the state or approval was prior to 1989, the buyer must hire a septic designer to determine the elevation of the bottom of the effluent disposal area. If the system is in failure or shows signs of failure, the buyer must repair or replace the system within 180 days of the closing date.

•    As of 1/1/25, prior to a sale, sellers must notify buyers about PFAS, chemicals that have been detected in wells throughout NH but more frequently in southern NH. This notification shall be included in the standard NH sales agreement.

•    As of 1/1/25, prior to a sale, sellers must notify the potential of flood risk to buyers. Buyers are encouraged to determine if flood insurance is required. This also shall be included in the standard NH sales agreement.

•    In effect now, no longer may “any person aggrieved” appeal decisions of the Zoning Board. Only the applicant and abutters can appeal.

Contact me if you’d like to know how any of these new laws may impact your buying or selling needs.

Donna Forest M: 603-731-5151 donna@donnaforest.com Follow her on Facebook

We can skillfully and effectively meet all your rental needs. We offer professional, experienced, knowledgeable, and conscientious service. 

If you have a rental need or just a question, reach out to Joan or Deb.

We go out of our way to provide a personalized experience.

We have accumulated vast local expertise, experience and insight.

We don’t compete with one another, we collaborate and celebrate.

We are patient, sincere and honest.

We love why we live here!

We are all detailed oriented.

We communicate well, respond quickly, and stay in touch!

We have valuation expertise which results in a professional and fact-based analysis.

We have a trusted network of local resources and trusted service providers.

We assemble an outstanding Property Profile with lots of information for potential buyers which makes your property stand out.

A part of every commission benefits two local non-profits: the Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust.

Your real estate experience will surpass all expectations! Get in touch! We’d love to make you our next success story!

Just Sold in Newbury! When it's time to sell - or buy - give Emily a call! For the best selling, buying, or renting experience, call "The Best Team in Town" at 603-526-4116!

With the change in the seasons it is a great time to get a jump on prepping your home before the real cold weather hits! 

What to do Outdoors

1. Clean and store your yard tools: including prepping mowers by using a fuel stabilizer
2. Remove and empty garden hoses from faucets
3. Drain your sprinkler system 
4. Clean your gutters
5. Inspect your roof from the ground: call in the professionals if you notice any signs of damage to your shingles, or moss and lichen growth

What to do Indoors

1. Check fire extinguishers: after six years they need to be emptied and reloaded
2. Check your furnace
3. Give your fireplace a good check

To read more, check out these great articles from HouseLogic!

Sources:
https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/home-maintenance-tips/fall-checklist/?site_ref=mosaic
https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/home-maintenance-tips/september-home-maintenance-plan/

When it comes to selling, it is very tempting to price your house too high. A house is your biggest asset and emotionally it’s hard to be logical about the value. Here’s why you should NOT overprice your house.

1. Timing is everything. The greatest potential for buyer traffic is in the first 2-3 weeks. If priced high initially, you miss this window of opportunity.
2. Overpriced listings will not get shown. Agents & savvy buyers will only look at properties they feel are fairly priced. 
3. It benefits the competition by acting as a selling point for market-priced homes. It’s a cue to buyers to say “I can get a similar house for less!”
4. Lender trouble. Even if you found a buyer willing to pay more (a BIG IF), the loan is based on accurate appraisals. Appraisers base value on comparable sold properties.  
5. Overpriced homes sit on the market longer and then buyers think there may be issues with the property itself.  

Nothing hurts the selling process more than overpricing a property. It is the number one reason why houses don’t sell.  

If you are looking for an agent who will give you an accurate, “must know” market pricing, then give me a call.

Donna Forest M: 603-731-5151 donna@donnaforest.com Follow her on Facebook

Just Sold in New London! Give Sharon a call if you're thinking of buying or selling! For the best selling, buying, or renting experience, call "The Best Team in Town" at 603-526-4116!