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Wings Markets Changes Hands
Wings Markets in Thetford and Fairlee, Vermont recently changed hands. Don and Mary (Wing) Davenport announced the sale of both markets to Sam Adams of Williamstown, VT.
Wings Market was started by Mary's father, Stan, in Thetford in 1954 and has been a family owned and operated business since. Mary worked in the store and eventually purchased the store upon her father's retirement. In 1994 Mary and her husband, Don, purchased some property and opened the Wings Market in Fairlee, Vt in 1995. Both are full-service markets with active delis. The Fairlee location offers gas and diesel as well.
The Davenport's hoped to sell the markets to someone who would continue to operat...
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Black Diamond Place at the base of Cranmore Mountain Resort
Skiers and snowboarders think differently. They travel all over the country and the world to enjoy the sport they love with the ones that they wish to surround themselves with, doing what they want to do. They want to carve turns in the snow, enjoy the scenery the mountains provide, enjoy après surrounded by like-minded thinkers, explore the local culture of the area, fall asleep, and do it all again the next day. Skiers and snowboarders have been doing all of the above for just about 100 years. What else do they need besides snow and a few good buddies? A place to stay. They don't want large yards or 3 car garages. They want access to the slopes. That's what matters to skiers and snowboarders.
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Happy Holidays: Where to Find the Perfect Tree
The holiday season will soon be here. Imagine relaxing in your new home, surrounded by loved ones, gathered around a fresh-cut evergreen tree. The process of visiting a tree farm and selecting your tree can be a lovely way to get into the holiday spirit. Luckily, there are some beautiful tree farms in New Hampshire. Here are a few that our real estate agents recommend.
- Mountain Star Farms: 303 Wil...
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9 Small Business Saturday Destinations
Big-box retailers may run all the splashy ads, but small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Join our real estate agents in supporting these wonderful shops and restaurants during Small Business Saturday, No...
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Sell a Home: Is It Time to Move On?
Sell your house! You're bombarded by ads every day. But how do you know if that's the right move for you? Our real estate agents would like to point out some indicators that the time may have come.
- Rising Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve is raising the prime, which will soon translate to higher mortgage rates. That will make it more difficult for buyers to obtain loans. The wise seller would get the house on the market as soon as possible to ...
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Sean Carroll Joins Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
LITTLETON, NH — As a first responder, Sean Carroll is used to helping people when they need it the most – as Carroll transitions careers, he found one in which he can still help consumers – real estate.
Carroll has joined the firm of Badger Peabody & Smith Realty as a Sales Associate based out of the Littleton office.
For over thirty years, Carroll has worked in prehospital medicine and firefighting in a dedicated public safety career. The move to real estate was a natural for Carroll as he explained, "I have always wanted to help, which is what drew me to public safely. Now as I transition to a new career, I am proud to still be working in a public service helping peopl...
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5 Things a First Home Should Provide
The thought of buying your first home is exciting. However, before picking out curtains and decorations, you must consider whether it's the right investment for your future. Our real estate agents suggest you consider the five following considerations before your heart settles on any first home.
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Cost of Ownership
Is the home affordable? This is the first and most important question any homebuyer should ask about
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