Badger Peabody & Smith Blog
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Water In The Basement
It's springtime in northern New Hampshire, which means finding water in my basement as the ground thaws and the rain moves through. The sump pump is the real MVP this time of year and always seems to do its job and clear out the water as it makes its way in. I recently came across a TikTok someone posted about their first experience owning a home in early spring in New England, and it involved a wet basement. They were panicking in the video, and although finding water in the basement of my house isn't my favorite experience, it's one I've come to terms with as long as it's not excessive and the sump pump is taking care of it.
I opened the comments to see what people were saying, and one in particular caught my eye. This person said...
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Time Traveling
Earlier this week, I ran into an old friend of mine whom I hadn't seen since high school. We met when we were teenagers through the local weekend ski program, so I only ever really saw her on the weekends when she and her family would come up north to go skiing and stay at her family's house in town. We've somewhat stayed in touch through social media since then, but this past week was the first time I had seen her in years.
I used to do a lot of house and dog sitting in my early twenties, and a few years back, I actually house-sat at her family's house for a weekend—except it didn't belong to her family anymore. I told her about this when I saw her, and she was intrigued. She had so many fond memories associated with that house from her childho...
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The Woodlands at Mountain View Farms: A New Community Taking Shape in Plymouth, NH
What began as an idea 18 plus months ago is starting to come to fruition—The Woodlands at Mountain View Farms. This is a new community in the heart of the Lakes Region in Plymouth, NH.
The Woodlands at Mountain View Farms was established off Fairgrounds Road in Plymouth. BYCO, owned by Harry Blackey and Dale Blackey, recognized the need for additional homes in a comfortable price range, something that would work for wo...
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What NH Homeowners Should Know Before Replacing a Roof This Spring
Spring in New Hampshire has a way of revealing exactly what another brutal winter has done to your home—and your roof often bears the worst of it. Whether you are preparing to sell or simply protecting your investment, our real estate agents understand how roofing decisions can directly affect your property's market value and buyer appeal across the Granite State.
Why Spring Is the Right Time to Assess Your Roof in New Hampshire
New Hampshire winters are relentless. Freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads, and ice d...
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Apps and Digital Resources for Home Buyers
As we use our phones more and more in our daily lives, it's not surprising how mobile phone apps and digital resources are becoming essential parts of the homebuying process.
An American study found that over 75 percent of all home buyers used a mobile device to find their home.
While trusted real estate agents are always the best resources to help you find specific and holistic information about the market, buying process, and your community, some of these apps and digital resources can be useful tools to help support you as you consider your next home purchase.