Posts made by author 'Badger Peabody & Smith Realty'
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Foxy Fixer-Uppers
The first property I bought was in desperate need of some TLC in the downstairs unit. I ripped up all the flooring, entirely replaced the bathroom and painted nearly every surface in the whole place. In that instance it was all well worth it. The upstairs unit was covering the mortgage and thankfully the repairs did not end up being that extensive (or expensive). In many cases though, folks get too excited about some (likely false) fantasy of a fixer-upper they see on some reality TV show and are more than disappointed at the end-result. Let's take a look at some history in the "needs some TLC" world and see if we can come up with a more solid strategy.
Porch.com did a study of over 1,000 homeowners and the data below comes from their findings. Most of us think that buying a home that needs so...
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Savvy Selling
One of my favorite sayings for real estate professionals, and a saying (and mindset) that eludes far too many sellers, is this: "I'm contracted to SELL your home, not LIST it". While this may seem like an obvious tenet, what it lacks in complexity it makes up in its lack of broad understanding. If you are serious about selling your home there are a few details to keep at the forefront of your mind. Today I'd like to peel back the curtain a bit and talk about what the true professionals focus on when it comes to listing (and selling!) a property.
One of the primary considerations to understand about the sellers is motivation. Of course there are countless reasons one could have for selling a home. Sometimes there is a new addition to the family. It could be a job or school change that prompt...
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Late Summer Staycation Ideas for Your White Mountains Home
What can you pack into the last week of summer at your White Mountains home? Plenty, especially since Labor Day gives you a three-day weekend right at the end of August. Try these staycation ideas on for size. And remember that September is a wonderful month for White Mountains adventures. It's also a great time to look for White Mountains homes for sale. As White Mountains real estate experts, we're ready to help you find your White Mountains home—whether your goal is a primary residence or a second-home retreat.
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Investment Home Happiness
I'm finally at a point where (I think) I am ready to dip my toe back in the real estate world. Much like the first time I did this, I'm heavily leaning towards an investment property. All that really means (to me) is I'm not buying this property to simply live in and call "home". The idea behind an investment property is it affords you a myriad of options beyond simply being a place to hang your hat. As someone who does not have a lot of "extra" income, it is important to approach this strategically. Today, I'd like to explore a few of the benefits to this path. Come on along!
While there are loads of varying factors to the actual financing of your purchase, in general, the rates are still very low. I have to chuckle when I hear people complain that the rates are creeping bac...
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Explore the Personalities of These Two Lake Winnipesaukee Towns
Lake Winnipesaukee towns certainly have one thing in common—the beautiful waters of Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest lake. Long-time lake area residents know, however, that each lake town has its own personality and atmosphere. Are you researching towns and deciding where to buy? In this post, we're focusing on Meredith and Wolfeboro. In future posts, we'll present our short course what makes other Winni towns special.
