Posts made by author 'Badger Peabody & Smith Realty'
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How to Choose a Home That Can Adapt as Your Needs Change
A home that fits your life now may need to do something completely different a few years from now. Our real estate agents work with buyers across the White Mountains and Lakes Region who are trying to balance what they need today with what might make life easier later.
Why Flexibility Matters More Than Square Footage
Square footage gets the attention, but it's rarely the reason a home stops working. Needs shift over time. Work routines change, hobbies take up more space, and the way you use different rooms can evolve. None o...
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Buying a Home on a Private Road: What to Know Before You Close
Private and Class VI roads are a common feature across New Hampshire's rural and mountain communities, and recent legislation has changed how building permits work on them. Before you fall in love with a property tucked down a quiet lane, our real estate agents want you to walk through what that means for you.
Why Private Roads Are So Common in New Hampshire
Many of the state's most desirable properties, particularly in the White Mountains and Lakes Regi...
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Meet the Makers of the Northeast Kingdom and Western Maine
How often have you marveled at the incredible artisan crafts on display in local gift shops and galleries? Support the creative community of the Northeast Kingdom and Western Maine with visits to these fascinating spots that our real estate agents recommend.
Meet Artists of the NEK and Western Maine
Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild - St. Johnsbury, VT
Address: 430 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
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Country Stores and Local Markets Across North Central New Hampshire
In a world where every supermarket looks the same, it's nice to find someplace local and get a more personal touch. There are plenty of country stores and local markets across North Central New Hampshire where you can get great quality products while supporting local businesses. Here are a few that our real estate agents like.
New Hampshire's Country Stores
Zeb's General Store - North Conway, NH
Address: 2675 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860
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Heatproofing Your Home for Summer Showings
Nobody puts it on the prep list. You touch up the paint, declutter the counters, schedule the showing for two in the afternoon, and then your west-facing living room turns into something no buyer wants to spend time in. Our real estate agents watch it quietly undermine otherwise solid listings across Coos, Grafton, and Carroll counties every single summer.
Practical Steps That Actually Make a Difference
Cool the House Well Before the Showing, Not Right Before
Twenty minutes of air conditioning before a showing barely registers in a house that has been sitting in the sun since eight in...