Posts made by author 'Badger Peabody & Smith Realty'
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Family-Friendly Halloween Events in the White Mountains
Central New Hampshire offers plenty of creepy and spooky Halloween activities for grown-ups. But what about the kids? We looked for family-friendly Halloween events in the White Mountains and found these treats especially for your little monsters.
Gathering of the Jack O'Lanterns and Fall Festival
- October 24–27
- Littleton, NH
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Don't Do it Yourself
I think it began for me about 30 (sweet Jesus!) years ago. It was Christmas morning and dad (Santa) saved his pennies (or whatever our parents did to save money back then) and bought mom a microwave! Looking back on it through today's hyper-sensitive lens, it sounds sexist and patronizing. I promise you it was the polar opposite. The reaction, including giggles and tears of joy, has forever fueled my penchant for acts of service combined with the element of surprise. I simply love doing things for friends and family without them knowing and in order to provide a service I know they'll appreciate. From simple mowing of the lawn and clearing the snow off a car to sanding and restaining the deck, the joy I get from the deed feels almost selfish!
As I was digging into the article this week, I came across a slew of mi...
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Badger Realty hosts ice cream social for Merriman House Nursing Home residents
CONWAY — Continuing the spirit of community giving encouraged under the late Dick Badger, real estate agents and staff at Badger Realty and staff from Bank of New Hampshire spent a recent Monday afternoon visiting the Merriman House and sharing ice cream and a warm smile with residents and their families.
This is the second time they've hosted the event with the nursing home, which is located at Memorial Hospital in North Conway.
The 45 residents, family members and nursing home staff were treated to ice cream catered by Vinnie Matturro of Ben & Jerry's.
Guitarist Carlos Angeles Olmeda provided an instrumental performance that delighted all in attendance.
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Happy Home Improvement
So it's overcast, a little breezy and just plain cold. If you don't feel like venturing out into the woods and it's too cold for a bike ride, how about a little home improvement!? This is my favorite time of year to dig into a quick remodeling project. It is a perfect project to tackle while the Patriots are banging up on some other hapless team and you can feel less guilty about those adult beverages you're enjoying while you're at it! Let's take a peek at a few projects that will make you AND your prospective buyers giddy.
The National Association of Realtors did a big survey and assigned a "Joy Score" to the possible projects that homeowners could undertake. The factor relates to not just how happy the homeowners were with the completed project and how it made their home better, bu...
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Five Ways to See Fall Color While House Hunting
For homebuyers looking for homes in central and northern New Hampshire, the timing couldn't be more perfect for fall foliage drives and house hunting.
In the White Mountains and Lakes Region, the best times to see the changing leaves is throughout October. Pack a lunch, hot coffee, and some cider doughnuts—and your list of homes from our exclusive listings—and head out for a day of breathtaking autumn vistas and spectacular homes.
We've put together five resources to help you plan home viewings that coincide with foliage season. Looking for a primary residence or second home in Northern, Central and the Lakes Region of New Hampshire? Contact one of