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Selling Your Home? 3 Things You NEED to KNOW

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:04:22 +0000

I’ve prepared some helpful tips for you (below) as you prepare to place your house on the real estate market. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me using the contact information at the bottom of this email.

Disconnect Your Emotions

When conversing with real estate agents, you will often find that when they talk to you about buying real estate, they will refer to your purchase as a “home.” Yet if you are selling property, they will often refer to it as a “house.” There is a reason for this. Buying real estate is often an emotional decision, but when selling real estate you need to remove emotion from the equation.

You need to think of your house as a marketable commodity. Property. Real estate. Your goal is to get others to see it as their potential home, not yours. If you do not consciously make this decision, you can inadvertently create a situation where it takes longer to sell your property.

The first step in getting your home ready to sell is to “de-personalize” it. You should remove all photographs and other small items from table-tops. Buyers should be allowed to imagine their personal possessions in the home, not look at yours. You should also put away your personal collections so that buyers don’t get so interested in looking at them that they forget to look at the house.

Create a Mood

* Is there a mood that you could create? If you’re near a coast, how about breezy fabrics and blue-green colors that remind us of the beach? If you’re in the mountains, maybe you could go rustic. Study the house and brainstorm with friends or family members to come up with ideas.
* Remove heavy drapes that keep out natural light, especially if there’s a great view out the windows.
* Bake bread during showings, or place a fresh loaf in a basket on the counter.
* Classical music playing softly in the background is nice, but choose something that enhances the mood you are trying to create.

Make Sure It’s Your House They Come Back to for a Second Look

Here’s a critical bit of home selling advice: don’t even think of putting your house on the market until you’ve taken a close look at its condition. You usually only have one shot at impressing potential home buyers, so take some time now to prepare the house for showings and you might be rewarded with a faster sale and a higher offer. In order to do so though, you must trust your instincts. Ask yourself what changes would make immediate improvements and what features you want to show off the most. Evaluate your own home as if you were a first time buyer.

You will find some other various home prep advice tips below.

Outdoor Tasks

* Paint the front door and front entrance. The door is the face of the house and one of the first things people notice. Make sure front entrance lights work.
* Keep the lawn and landscaping tidy, even if you have to hire someone to do it.
* Store or organize items that make the yard look messy.
* Outdoor lighting makes the home inviting in the evenings–when many buyers do drive-bys of properties.

Indoor Tasks

* Remove clutter from the kitchen. Keep the sink clean, free from dishes. Clean the refrigerator and degrease the oven. Take drastic action to get a Spartan look.
* Get rid of any odors. Get rid of ashtrays. Use an air freshener if the house does not smell right. Eliminate the smell of dogs, cats, kids, spicy food, etc. Odors are hard to explain away and are always noticed. If necessary, bake cookies or an apple pie – - a good smell for the open house!
* Put away small kitchen appliances and other items that are sitting on countertops and tables.
* Organize closets and cabinets so that they do not appear full and busting at the seams.

Want an extra edge on your competition? Get the full list of our proven home seller tips, plus other valuable information for home sellers, to help you sell your home faster and for more money.

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NH Bank-Owned Homes For Sale

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:45:18 +0000

Showing properties 1 - 30 of 262. See more NH Foreclosure & Bank Owned Properties.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

$237,500 : 2 East Way, Kingston

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,427 sq ft

Lot size: 1.84 ac

Year built: 1979

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 1
$109,900 : 637 Shaker Road, Canterbury

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,267 sq ft

Lot size: 40,075 sq ft

Year built: 1980

Days on market: 1
$39,900 : St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton

0 beds, 0 baths

Lot size: 3.39 ac

Days on market: 3
$176,000 : 52 Thornhill Road, Stratham

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,856 sq ft

Year built: 1986

Days on market: 5
$118,500 : 627 Cilley Road, Manchester

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,075 sq ft

Lot size: 5,227 sq ft

Year built: 1948

Days on market: 6
$175,900 : 37 Deerhaven Road, Weare

3 beds, 2 part baths

Home size: 1,870 sq ft

Lot size: 2.10 ac

Year built: 1978

Days on market: 7
$139,900 : 54 Bridge Street, Salem

2 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,360 sq ft

Lot size: 43,560 sq ft

Year built: 1912

Parking spots: 5

Days on market: 7
$105,000 : 73 Draper Mill, Grantham

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,932 sq ft

Lot size: 1.21 ac

Year built: 1985

Days on market: 7
$89,900 : 3 Harold St, Manchester

2 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 864 sq ft

Year built: 1948

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 7
$336,000 : 56 Rowell Rd., Brentwood

4 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 4,286 sq ft

Lot size: 4.00 ac

Year built: 1983

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 8
$196,000 : 461 Ocean Blvd, Hampton

2 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 832 sq ft

Year built: 1982

Days on market: 8
$184,900 : 9 Corwin Drive, Derry

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,549 sq ft

Lot size: 14,810 sq ft

Year built: 1976

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 8
$179,900 : 16a Tammy Court, Hudson

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,760 sq ft

Year built: 2003

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 8
$134,900 : 22 Donna Drive, Pembroke

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,438 sq ft

Lot size: 27,442 sq ft

Year built: 1984

Days on market: 8
$125,000 : 229 Pine Street, Nashua

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,206 sq ft

Lot size: 7,405 sq ft

Year built: 1930

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 8
$89,000 : 126 Highland Ave., Littleton

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,456 sq ft

Lot size: 12,196 sq ft

Year built: 1996

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 8
$45,000 : 1 Lions Camp Pride Way, New Durham

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 952 sq ft

Lot size: 3.20 ac

Year built: 1986

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 8
$96,900 : 31 Johnson Street, Belmont

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,080 sq ft

Lot size: 21,344 sq ft

Year built: 1950

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 9
$158,500 : 8 Braemar Road, Windham

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,548 sq ft

Year built: 1985

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 10
$149,000 : 8 Birch Hill Road, Hooksett

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,428 sq ft

Lot size: 32,234 sq ft

Year built: 1950

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 10
$214,900 : 17 Burgess Dr, Litchfield

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,125 sq ft

Lot size: 1.27 ac

Year built: 2001

Days on market: 13
$209,900 : 5 Meridian Drive, Salem

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,288 sq ft

Lot size: 43,124 sq ft

Year built: 1957

Days on market: 13
$199,900 : 10 Newburgh Rd., Nashua

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,040 sq ft

Lot size: 14,374 sq ft

Year built: 1968

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 13
$174,900 : 22 Old Orchard Way, Manchester

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,512 sq ft

Year built: 1988

Days on market: 13
$112,500 : 193 Silver St, Manchester

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,044 sq ft

Year built: 2007

Days on market: 13
$104,940 : 32 Crawford Ave, Exeter

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,123 sq ft

Lot size: 30,927 sq ft

Year built: 1927

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 13
$90,000 : 228 Fox Hollow Dr, Hudson

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,336 sq ft

Year built: 1984

Days on market: 13
$66,900 : 8l Tigertail Circle, Derry

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,288 sq ft

Lot size: 4,791 sq ft

Year built: 1987

Days on market: 13
$35,900 : 112 Old Village Road, Northumberland

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,517 sq ft

Lot size: 6,969 sq ft

Year built: 1935

Days on market: 13
$269,900 : 13 Judy Drive, Londonderry

3 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 2,238 sq ft

Lot size: 1.40 ac

Year built: 1976

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 14

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North End Manchester: Homes For Sale

admin — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:53:34 +0000

Showing properties 1 - 30 of 69. See more 03104 zip code real estate.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

$324,900 : 590 Kearney Circle, Manchester

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,049 sq ft

Lot size: 13,503 sq ft

Year built: 1970

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 1
$369,000 : 522 River Rd., Manchester

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,318 sq ft

Lot size: 22,651 sq ft

Year built: 1900

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 2
$212,900 : 262 Ashland, Manchester

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,242 sq ft

Lot size: 7,405 sq ft

Year built: 1948

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 5
$218,500 : 366 Bodwell, Manchester

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,100 sq ft

Lot size: 17,859 sq ft

Year built: 2001

Days on market: 11
$294,900 : 1574 Union Street, Manchester

4 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,240 sq ft

Lot size: 27,442 sq ft

Year built: 1848

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 13
$264,900 : 291 W. Haven Rd., Manchester

5 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 2,364 sq ft

Lot size: 7,840 sq ft

Year built: 1960

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 13
$214,900 : 123 Smyth Road, Manchester

5 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,461 sq ft

Lot size: 9,583 sq ft

Year built: 1931

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 13
$245,900 : MLS # 4130791 in Manchester

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,622 sq ft

Lot size: 18,730 sq ft

Year built: 1950

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 16
$224,900 : 377 Wellington Hill Road, Manchester

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,188 sq ft

Lot size: 11,761 sq ft

Year built: 1998

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 20
$344,900 : 702 Walnut, Manchester

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,861 sq ft

Lot size: 15,246 sq ft

Year built: 2001

Parking spots: 5

Days on market: 20
$245,000 : 370 Walnut, Manchester

4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 2,289 sq ft

Lot size: 4,791 sq ft

Year built: 1903

Days on market: 21
$219,900 : 232 North Street, Manchester

4 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,130 sq ft

Lot size: 10,890 sq ft

Year built: 1940

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 22
$229,900 : 928 Mammoth Road, Manchester

5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,011 sq ft

Lot size: 11,761 sq ft

Year built: 1900

Days on market: 26
$249,900 : 169 Highview Terrace, Manchester

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,142 sq ft

Lot size: 28,749 sq ft

Year built: 1987

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 28
$449,900 : 901 Chestnut, Manchester

4 beds, 1 full, 3 part baths

Home size: 3,712 sq ft

Lot size: 18,730 sq ft

Year built: 1895

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 30
$499,900 : 2159 Elm Street, Manchester

4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 4,000 sq ft

Lot size: 11,761 sq ft

Year built: 1892

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 30
$304,900 : Lot 7 Laurmand Way, Manchester

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,820 sq ft

Lot size: 3.57 ac

Year built: 2012

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 31
$319,900 : Lot 4 Laurmand Way, Manchester

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,820 sq ft

Lot size: 3.57 ac

Year built: 2012

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 31
$339,900 : Lot 9 Laurmand Way, Manchester

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,310 sq ft

Lot size: 3.57 ac

Year built: 2012

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 31
$299,900 : 90 Tzinas Street, Manchester

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,440 sq ft

Lot size: 10,890 sq ft

Year built: 1992

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 31
$345,000 : 307 Hillhaven Road, Manchester

5 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 3,100 sq ft

Lot size: 11,325 sq ft

Year built: 2000

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 36
$314,900 : 99 Eastwind Drive, Manchester

4 beds, 1 full, 3 part baths

Home size: 2,408 sq ft

Lot size: 10,018 sq ft

Year built: 1993

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 37
$259,900 : 29 Independence Lane, Manchester

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,957 sq ft

Lot size: 10,018 sq ft

Year built: 1998

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 38
$299,000 : 20 Rowell Street, Manchester

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,969 sq ft

Lot size: 6,969 sq ft

Year built: 1949

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 38
$279,900 : 1008 Chestnut Street, Manchester

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,172 sq ft

Lot size: 13,068 sq ft

Year built: 1940

Days on market: 38
$289,900 : 69 Barrett St., Manchester

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,728 sq ft

Lot size: 7,405 sq ft

Year built: 1996

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 39
$299,995 : 65 Little Brook Way, Manchester

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,146 sq ft

Lot size: 10,890 sq ft

Year built: 1987

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 43
$259,000 : 913 Wellington Hill Road, Manchester

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,260 sq ft

Lot size: 13,939 sq ft

Year built: 1999

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 43
$249,900 : 515 Ray St, Manchester

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,970 sq ft

Lot size: 9,583 sq ft

Year built: 1970

Days on market: 46
$259,000 : 74 New York, Manchester

3 beds, 2 part baths

Home size: 1,460 sq ft

Lot size: 4,791 sq ft

Year built: 1991

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 50

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New Hampshire Farms For Sale

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:25:26 +0000

The state of New Hampshire is not only comprised of centuries of well cherished history, beauty, and political recognition…but also holds up highly its position in the agricultural arena. NH is home to more than 3,400 individual qualifying commercial farm operations, including some 450,000 acres…used for crops, pastures, christmas tree farming, maple tree production, conservation, and other agricultural uses. Below is a list of farm properties currently for sale in NH. For a complete list, email lauren@nhhomepro.com .

MLS # 2665498 in Deering, NH 03244

(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

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Price	$1,098,000
Beds	4
Baths	2 full, 1 three-quarter, 1 half
Home size	5,100 sq ft
Lot Size	496,584 sq ft
Days on Market	1,692

Original,totally restored historic landmark 1773 Rueben Loveren homestead;museum quality(Dunlap)details;6 working fplc;murals;new P&B ell w/handsome (professional) kitchen,great room w/fireplace;radiant heat;4/3.5;MB suite;exquisite estate home w/att.P&B (restored) barn;ideal for antique shop,autos or 10 horse stalls;open,level fields,gardens,terrace;salt water pool;stone walls;11 ac;CU;exc.locale to Concord,Manchester;access to trails;abutting protected lands.

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	2/10/2012	Tract	n/a
Year Built	1773	Community	n/a
Garage Spaces	8.0	County	Hillsborough
Total Parking	n/a

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Listing provided by Linda Fish-Brown, Equine Homes Real Estate, LLC

(view all details for MLS #2665498)

115 North Rd, Barnstead, NH 03225 (MLS # 4046484)

(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

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Price	$699,900
Beds	3
Baths	1 full, 1 three-quarter
Home size	2,034 sq ft
Lot Size	2,258,586 sq ft
Days on Market	362

Rich-Lin Farm - Picture perfect New England appeal! Enjoy long, tree-lined road frontage bordered by stone walls, lovely pasture and woodlands. It is an excellent location off busy Route 28 for clients, boarders or customers, yet you'll enjoy miles of quiet roads for hacking, carriage driving or walking the dog. The renovated cape is well maintained, has a great country kitchen, 3 FPs, updated/upgraded mechanical systems, oversized septic, generator hookup and an attached garage. The antique barn has a variety of horse & pony stalls, another newer barn was designed for 6-8 more. The highlight is the 66' x 144' indoor arena for year round riding or your equine business. Not into horses? This is a perfect spot for a canine operation, from boarding to daycare to agility training (with local approvals). Or farm the land and form a CSA. Located in a very popular tourist region, the possibilities are endless.

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	1/19/2012	Tract	n/a
Year Built	1800	Community	n/a
Garage Spaces	2.0	County	Belknap
Total Parking	6	Walk Score ®	0

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Listing provided by Shirley Sullivan, Farms & Barns RE, LLC

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We're sorry, but we couldn't find MLS # 4045165 in our database. This property may be a new listing or possibly taken off the market. Please check back again.

111 South Hill Road, New Boston, NH 03070 (MLS # 4011265)

(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

Price	$750,000
Beds	7
Baths	3 full, 2 three-quarter
Home size	5,500 sq ft
Lot Size	543,628 sq ft
Days on Market	592

Historic South Hill Farm, antique 1750 Colonial Saltbox with subsequent additions. Excellent family compound or B&B potential. Includes separate guest house, well maintained orchard, gardens, and landscaping. Views of both Crotched Mtn & Joe English Mtn. Excellent condition, original features preserved with latest available energy upgrades. New windmill for power. Pristine 40 x 60 barn & equipment shed. Also negotiable - 7 room 4BR caretakers cottage and/or additional 78A.

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	1/28/2012	Tract	n/a
Year Built	1750	Community	n/a
Garage Spaces	3.0	County	Hillsborough
Total Parking	3	Walk Score ®	3

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Listing provided by Ray Jorgenson, Historic and Distinctive Properties

(view all details for MLS #4011265)

17 Thornton Ferry Road I, Amherst, NH 03031 (MLS # 4047244)

(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

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Price	$549,000
Beds	5
Baths	2 full, 1 three-quarter, 1 half
Home size	3,429 sq ft
Lot Size	348,480 sq ft
Days on Market	357

Four/five bedroom antique farmhouse situated on 8 acres with an additional 4.5 acre parcel included. A signature Amherst NH property with just under 3500 square feet and offers a wonderful floor plan. The property has been well cared for and is in move in condition. Formal living and dining room, family room with custom built ins & wood burning fireplace, first floor bedroom suite, glorious sunroom with views of back of property, four bathrooms, oversized master suite and spacious kitchen with charming eat in area. This property offers fenced, rolling pastures with a six stall detached barn, heated tack room and upper level hay storage. Conveniently located adjacent to the Historic Amherst Village. Call for your private viewing today...property is easy to show. A quick closing is possible.

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	2/3/2012	Tract	n/a
Year Built	1876	Community	n/a
Garage Spaces	3.0	County	Hillsborough
Total Parking	3	Walk Score ®	28

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Listing provided by Nancy Pomerleau, Real Living/The Norwood Group

(view all details for MLS #4047244)

We're sorry, but we couldn't find MLS # 2819838 in our database. This property may be a new listing or possibly taken off the market. Please check back again.

45 Collins Road, Warner, NH 03278 (MLS # 4023363)

(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

Price	$549,000
Beds	4
Baths	2 full, 1 half
Home size	2,710 sq ft
Lot Size	1,001,880 sq ft
Days on Market	531

Enjoy the warmth of this unique home and gentleman's farm in the new spacious kitchen created from the antique attached barn or relax in your claw-footed tub and gaze out on your pastures. This property offers as much inside the home as outside! 23 acres with fenced pasture, farm pond, huge 36x84 barn with horse stalls and heated tack room, mechanics garage with lift (negotiable)pefect for the car enthuisast with room to house quite a number of cars,chicken coop,additional livestock and horse run-in stall. The house has been recently renovated including roof, windows, paint interior and exterior, blown-in insulation, hot water heater, lined chimneys, so much more! This homestead is ready for you, your family, friends and critters. This home also offers the option of an in-law apartment. Just a short drive to I-89 for easy commute. Lake Sunapee, skiing, golf, snowmobiling, hiking are all in your backyard!

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	9/10/2011	Tract	n/a
Year Built	1845	Community	n/a
Garage Spaces	2.0	County	Merrimack
Total Parking	2	Walk Score ®	0

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Listing provided by Rhonda Rood, Country Houses Real Estate

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We're sorry, but we couldn't find MLS # 4045003 in our database. This property may be a new listing or possibly taken off the market. Please check back again.

191 Griffin Road, Deerfield, NH 03037 (MLS # 4062196)

(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

Price	$398,000
Beds	4
Baths	3 full
Home size	4,197 sq ft
Lot Size	204,732 sq ft
Days on Market	288

Warmth,charm,abundant w/1782 details and character;improved,updated,restored;4/3;3 fplc;brick oven;tavern room;formal dining/family room;B&B pot;att.workshop,garage and 2 -3 stall horse barn w/direct turnout to fenced pasture and fields;pond;gazebo;gardens;landscaped;acc.to riding;scenic area;rural,yet very easy access to Seacoast,Concord,Manchester

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	11/10/2011	Tract	n/a
Year Built	1782	Community	n/a
Garage Spaces	2.0	County	Rockingham
Total Parking	3	Walk Score ®	0

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Listing provided by Linda Fish-Brown, Equine Homes Real Estate, LLC

(view all details for MLS #4062196)

***For a full list of farms available for sale in New Hampshire, email Lauren@nhhomepro.com .

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NH Green Homes: Advantages of Going Green in Your Home, Trebek-style

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:27:40 +0000

The answer is: According to the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders), the design, construction, and operation of this “focuses on energy and water efficiency, resource efficient building design and materials, indoor environmental quality, and must take the home’s overall impact on the environment into account.”

The question is: What is a “GREEN home?”

We hear the questions around the water bubbler, in the coffee shop, and during the holiday family festivities. Our neighbors are interested…we even may find ourselves trying to listen and understand a little more clearly when Good Morning America is highlighting the Green Home tips in their early AM segment. How many of us really know the impact, however, or have readily available the information that would help us to gain a much better perspective on the Green Home boom? There are many advantages to building or remodeling utilizing a Green approach, and there are also simple changes one can make to jumpstart that process on a small budget.

First, it is important to know your resources. There are a few major players in the area of Green building and architecture that can help to answer any questions around the process. Those resources are:

US Green Building Council
National Association of Home Builders
Build Green NH (NH specific)

Second, it is important to understand the “WHY.” Why should one be considering Green building and home improvements? What is in it for the homeowner? How is this going to improve their position? There are a few different reasons.

The move to a more energy efficient home, one which allows for a more sustainable lifestyle, will inevitably be more attractive from a resale perspective, and hence will help to increase market value in the home.
Another major factor to consider is the cost reduction when improving your total household efficiency. If your parents could save money every month on their total energy costs, it would help them to maintain a more comfortable lifestyle as they approach retirement age.
One more thing to high five about is the energy tax credits that are available. There are Federal, State, and local tax incentives for energy efficient improvements made to the home. For a list of NH tax credits and incentives, visit the NH Office of Energy and Planning.

Lastly, it is important to understand that making adjustments to a lifestyle and improvements to help reduce your carbon footprint, does not have to break the bank. There are numerous ways in which one can begin the energy improvement process in their home on a minimal budget. Here is a list of items to help get started:

Target your home’s envelope (walls, attics, windows, and doors) – The easiest and quickest way to determine how to best improve the heat flow in the home is to schedule an energy audit. There are numerous energy auditors in the state of NH, or in your local community, that can assist with this. It is inexpensive and very telling.

Replace old furnaces If the furnace was built before 1992, it is probably wasting 35 percent of the fuel it uses. According to the USGBC, the ACEEE (American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy) recommends early replacement with a condensing furnace with annual efficiency of at least 90 percent. This type of furnace wastes no more than 10 percent of the natural gas you buy, and may save you as much as 27 percent on your heating bill.

Improve Efficiency of the Hot Water System There are a few ways to accomplish this. First, turn down the temperature setting on the hot water heater to 120 degrees. Second, insulate the hot water pipes to minimize cooling in between uses. Lastly, use low-flow fixtures for your faucets and shower heads.

Install Motion Sensor lighting This will help to ensure lights are turned off in between uses. Small children often times forget to turn the lights off when leaving a room, and this is a way to nip that in the bud.

Install Energy Star approved appliances If it is time to replace the existing washer and dryer, opt for the Energy Star rated version as the replacement. Same goes for the refrigerator. Additionally, if you are buying a new refrigerator, reconsider your decision to leave the old one plugged in downstairs as a “second” cold storage box. This is very costly, and most often times not the best option. Lastly, if the old refrigerator is still working well and there is no plan to replace it in the immediate future, one thing you can do is clean the coils. If they are coated with dust, they cannot transfer heat efficiently, so it takes more energy to cool your food.

The long and short of the Green Home boom…is that it is really not long and short. There are plenty of ways in which improvements can be made, and it can be a gradual process if necessary…but either way, it should be something we are all considering and working to implement into our everyday lives. The most important step in all of this is to begin researching. Visit the USGBC website, and read through a few of the articles. Familiarize yourself with the basics, and the rest will come in time.

Knowledge is first, and the correct questions will follow.

Take a look at some of the NH Green homes for sale below, and if you’d like to receive e-mail alerts, or be included on our new green or energy efficient home lists, you can register here.

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15 Spruce Ridge Drive, Brentwood, NH 03833 (MLS # 4003060)

(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

Price	$499,000
Beds	3
Baths	3 full, 1 half
Home size	2,962 sq ft
Lot Size	43,995 sq ft
Days on Market	629

INTRODUCING BARNETT WOOD; BRENTWOOD & EXETER'S FIRST ALL "GREEN", GEOTHERMAL SUBDIVISION! THESE HOMES QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL TAX REBATES THAT CAN EXCEED $15,000! A BEAUTIFUL ARTS & CRAFTS STYLE HOME WITH FEATURES THAT INCLUDE CENTRAL A/C, A 2-STORY FAMILY ROOM WITH WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE, LUXURY KITCHEN W. BREAKFAST ROOM & WALK-IN PANTRY, LAUNDRY/MUDROOM, A 1ST. FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM W. HUGE WALK-IN CLOSET AND LUXURY BATH, FORMAL DINING ROOM, THE 2ND FLOOR FEATURES A BALCONY OVERLOOKING MAIN LEVEL AND 3 ADDITIONAL BEDROOM SUITES EACH WITH A WALK-IN CLOSET AND BATH. A HUGE LOWER-LEVEL CAN ADD ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACE. THE OUTSIDE INCLUDES A BEAUTIFUL COVERED FRONT PORCH, AND A PICTURESQUE LOT OVERLOOKING ACRES OF THIS NEIGHBORHOOD'S PRIVATE CONSERVATION LAND WITH ACCESS TO THE EXETER RIVER. NEVER BUY OIL OR GAS AGAIN! ADDITIONAL LOTS AND HOUSE PLANS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	2/1/2012	Tract	n/a
Year Built	2010	Community	n/a
Garage Spaces	2.0	County	Rockingham
Total Parking	2	Walk Score ®	52

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GREEN Homes For Sale in NH

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As we head into the second decade of the 21st century, the focus has steered more and more toward protecting our environment. Building and purchasing Green and energy efficient homes are one avenue which will allow us to reduce our carbon footprint. Below is a list of homes for sale in NH that meet certain Green and energy efficient standards. For more information on any of these properties, or for a full list of Green homes for sale in NH click here.

73 Piscataqua Road, Durham, NH 03824 (MLS # 2813165)

(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

Price	$699,900
Beds	3
Baths	2 full, 2 half
Home size	5,330 sq ft
Lot Size	653,400 sq ft
Days on Market	776

A Dramatic, one-of-a-kind Property situated on over 15 acres! This Green constructed, Energy-Star Rated, Geothermal Home has most of its 5,000+ square feet of living space on 1 level. A Glass walled, 52 x 30 Atrium with 27 foot ceilings and indoor pool highlights this unique floor plan. Some features include 3-4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Brazilian Cherry Hardwood flooring, Granite and Cherry Kitchen, a 3-car attached Garage, and Huge walk-out lower level for future living space. This is a must-see home!

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	2/1/2012	Tract	n/a
Year Built	2007	Community	n/a
Garage Spaces	8.0	County	Strafford
Total Parking	n/a	Walk Score ®	8

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5 Spruce Ridge Drive, Brentwood, NH 03833 (MLS # 4037570)

(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

Price	$499,000
Beds	4
Baths	2 full, 1 half
Home size	3,200 sq ft
Lot Size	46,173 sq ft
Days on Market	433

Beautiful 3,200 Sq. Ft. Colonial-style "SMART" home at Barnett Wood features a state of the art home automation system that controls everything from lighting, home audio/video, security, home theater and climate control. Additional features include, Geothermal heating and Central A/C, a 12 seat home theater/game room w/ stadium seating, family room with a wood burning fireplace. Luxury kitchen w/ breakfast room & pantry, formal living and dining room, 2 story foyer, 3 bay garage, master suite w/ sitting room, 2 walk-in closets and a luxury master bath, 3 additional bedrooms each w. walk in closets & a bedroom level laundry. Huge lower level w. optional walk out basement can add additional living space. Outside includes a large covered front porch. This is truly a Smart/Green efficient home; all located on a large lot that overlooks acres of conservation land and has access to the Exeter River. This home qualifies for federal tax credits of 15- $20,000. NEVER BUY OIL OR GAS AGAIN!

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	12/29/2011	Tract	n/a
Year Built	2010	Community	n/a
Garage Spaces	3.0	County	Rockingham
Total Parking	3

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Bank-owned Properties For Sale in NH

admin — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:57:32 +0000

Although NH hasn’t been slapped quite as hard with the foreclosure crisis as other parts of the country, there are still plenty of bargain deals available in the Granite State. Below is a list of current bank-owned properties available for sale in NH. Also, please feel free to visit our page dedicated to NH bank owned and foreclosure properties.

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Showing properties 1 - 20 of 262. See more NH Foreclosure & Bank Owned Properties.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

$237,500 : 2 East Way, Kingston

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,427 sq ft

Lot size: 1.84 ac

Year built: 1979

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 1
$109,900 : 637 Shaker Road, Canterbury

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,267 sq ft

Lot size: 40,075 sq ft

Year built: 1980

Days on market: 1
$39,900 : St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton

0 beds, 0 baths

Lot size: 3.39 ac

Days on market: 3
$176,000 : 52 Thornhill Road, Stratham

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,856 sq ft

Year built: 1986

Days on market: 5
$118,500 : 627 Cilley Road, Manchester

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,075 sq ft

Lot size: 5,227 sq ft

Year built: 1948

Days on market: 6
$175,900 : 37 Deerhaven Road, Weare

3 beds, 2 part baths

Home size: 1,870 sq ft

Lot size: 2.10 ac

Year built: 1978

Days on market: 7
$139,900 : 54 Bridge Street, Salem

2 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,360 sq ft

Lot size: 43,560 sq ft

Year built: 1912

Parking spots: 5

Days on market: 7
$105,000 : 73 Draper Mill, Grantham

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,932 sq ft

Lot size: 1.21 ac

Year built: 1985

Days on market: 7
$89,900 : 3 Harold St, Manchester

2 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 864 sq ft

Year built: 1948

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 7
$336,000 : 56 Rowell Rd., Brentwood

4 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 4,286 sq ft

Lot size: 4.00 ac

Year built: 1983

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 8
$196,000 : 461 Ocean Blvd, Hampton

2 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 832 sq ft

Year built: 1982

Days on market: 8
$184,900 : 9 Corwin Drive, Derry

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,549 sq ft

Lot size: 14,810 sq ft

Year built: 1976

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 8
$179,900 : 16a Tammy Court, Hudson

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,760 sq ft

Year built: 2003

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 8
$134,900 : 22 Donna Drive, Pembroke

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,438 sq ft

Lot size: 27,442 sq ft

Year built: 1984

Days on market: 8
$125,000 : 229 Pine Street, Nashua

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,206 sq ft

Lot size: 7,405 sq ft

Year built: 1930

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 8
$89,000 : 126 Highland Ave., Littleton

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,456 sq ft

Lot size: 12,196 sq ft

Year built: 1996

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 8
$45,000 : 1 Lions Camp Pride Way, New Durham

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 952 sq ft

Lot size: 3.20 ac

Year built: 1986

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 8
$96,900 : 31 Johnson Street, Belmont

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,080 sq ft

Lot size: 21,344 sq ft

Year built: 1950

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 9
$158,500 : 8 Braemar Road, Windham

2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,548 sq ft

Year built: 1985

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 10
$149,000 : 8 Birch Hill Road, Hooksett

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,428 sq ft

Lot size: 32,234 sq ft

Year built: 1950

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 10

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Homes for Sale in the Exeter NH School District

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The Exeter school district (SAU 16) consists of 6 towns (Exeter, Newfields, Stratham, Brentwood, Kensington, and East Kingston). For a complete list of schools in each district, visit the district website.

SAU 16 has achieved a great reputation for professional and educational development. The historic and charming town of Exeter is also home to Phillips Exeter Academy, a co-educational private preparatory school.

Planning to relocate to the Exeter, NH area, check out some of the Exeter NH real estate that is currently available for sale.

Showing properties 1 - 20 of 23. See more city of Exeter real estate.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

$573,000 : 4 Stone Ridge Lane, Exeter

4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 3,063 sq ft

Lot size: 37,461 sq ft

Year built: 2007

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 3
$799,900 : 180 High Street, Exeter

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,231 sq ft

Lot size: 19,602 sq ft

Year built: 1917

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 9
$760,000 : 7 Sinclair Drive, Exeter

5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 4,290 sq ft

Lot size: 2.00 ac

Year built: 2004

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 21
$460,000 : Lot 35 Forest Ridge, Exeter

4 beds, 1 full, 3 part baths

Home size: 2,410 sq ft

Lot size: 2.52 ac

Year built: 2012

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 21
$449,900 : 31 A Wood Ridge Lane, Exeter

3 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,250 sq ft

Lot size: 2.99 ac

Year built: 2007

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 22
$659,700 : 2 Walters Way, Exeter

4 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 4,326 sq ft

Lot size: 2.03 ac

Year built: 2003

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 32
$499,000 : 4 Ashbrook Road, Exeter

4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 3,581 sq ft

Lot size: 2.17 ac

Year built: 1981

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 36
$575,000 : 23 Cullen Way, Exeter

6 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 4,550 sq ft

Lot size: 1.12 ac

Year built: 1988

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 43
$499,900 : 3 Powder Mill Road, Exeter

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,624 sq ft

Lot size: 22,651 sq ft

Year built: 1785

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 51
$409,900 : 2 Wyndbrook Circle, Exeter

3 beds, 1 full, 3 part baths

Home size: 2,492 sq ft

Lot size: 8,712 sq ft

Year built: 1999

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 73
$479,900 : 35 Hampton Road, Exeter

4 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 4,237 sq ft

Lot size: 1.77 ac

Year built: 1900

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 80
$499,900 : 6 Deerhaven Drive, Exeter

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,392 sq ft

Lot size: 1.39 ac

Year built: 2004

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 101
$429,000 : 12 Bayberry Lane, Exeter

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,400 sq ft

Lot size: 16,117 sq ft

Year built: 1960

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 120
$487,599 : 1 Heritage Way, Exeter

4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 3,312 sq ft

Lot size: 1.04 ac

Year built: 1986

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 122
$409,900 : 38 Kingston Road, Exeter

4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,786 sq ft

Lot size: 41,382 sq ft

Year built: 1986

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 142
$424,000 : 139 Brentwood Road, Exeter

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,238 sq ft

Lot size: 5.16 ac

Year built: 2001

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 146
$599,900 : 6 Pumpkin Circle, Exeter

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,769 sq ft

Lot size: 34,412 sq ft

Year built: 1994

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 148
$609,900 : 20 Cullen Way, Exeter

4 beds, 2 full, 3 part baths

Home size: 4,598 sq ft

Lot size: 43,560 sq ft

Year built: 1993

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 175
$449,900 : 9 Terry's Way, Exeter

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,883 sq ft

Lot size: 1.30 ac

Year built: 2006

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 190
$495,000 : 15 Tamarind Lane, Exeter

5 beds, 1 full, 3 part baths

Home size: 3,296 sq ft

Lot size: 40,075 sq ft

Year built: 1986

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 261

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Reproduction Antique Colonials For Sale

admin — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:11:20 +0000

A little exercise to get the wheels rotating.

In terms of architecture, when you think of the state of New Mexico…what do you think of? Adobe style, flat roofs?

When you think of California…what then comes to mind? Stucco siding, bungalow?

And when you think of New England? What do you think of? One guess.

One of the most distinctive architectural styles in the world is…yes…the New England colonial. Crafted back in the 1500 and 1600s, these homes were built often with steep pitch roofs, large center chimneys, and wood exteriors. They continued developing these homes into the 1700s, making alterations to the floorplans, extending the rear to allow for more space.

The reproduction antique colonial is very desirable in New England, because it brings back that historic charm of yesteryear, while also allowing for modern system design and structure.

Here are 4 reproduction colonials that are currently available for sale in New Hampshire.

To to get a complete list of all colonial homes in the towns you are interested in shoot us a quick e-mail at info@nhhomepro.com with the details, and we’ll send ‘em right over.

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Homes For Sale in the Peter Woodbury School District

admin — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:03:29 +0000

A very quaint and refreshing town, resting with pride as a suburb of Manchester, Bedford is home to some 20,000+ residents. Bedford, NH has seen tremendous growth over the last few decades, just recently opening its own high school.

Peter Woodbury is one of 3 elementary schools in the town. Below is a list of homes that are currently for sale in the Peter Woodbury district. For additional information on Bedford, NH real estate and a complete list of homes for sale, visit All Bedford NH Real Estate .

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 40. See more Peter Woodbury School District.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

$569,000 : 27 Twin Brook Lane, Bedford

6 beds, 4 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 5,842 sq ft

Lot size: 3.04 ac

Year built: 1988

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 1
$1,525 : 49 Technology Drive #31, Bedford

2 beds, 2 full baths

Year built: 2000

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 5
$359,900 : 54 Greenfield Parkway, Bedford

3 beds, 2 full, 3 part baths

Home size: 2,338 sq ft

Lot size: 24,393 sq ft

Year built: 2002

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 7
$869,900 : 125 Brick Mill Road, Bedford

4 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 5,273 sq ft

Lot size: 1.64 ac

Year built: 2004

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 14
$524,900 : 41 Edinburgh Dr., Bedford

4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 5,000 sq ft

Lot size: 6.20 ac

Year built: 2005

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 16

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