Posts made by author 'Badger Peabody & Smith Realty'
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Tutor Your Tudor
To be fair, I'm not expecting you to actually read to your home. There is also no need for it to go to college and learn Latin. What we're going to talk about today is making your home a little smarter by adding some technology to the mix. The objective is to make our homes (and the systems therein) work "for" us and not just be a monthly channel for outgoing money. Last week I watched myself turn off a lightswitch (in a room nobody was actually IN) and heard myself say "Is anybody in here? I guess not. I'll turn off the light". Just like I had heard echoing in our home as a teenager. It turns out we really DO become our parents. ( Happy Father's Day, Dad!)
It is no secret that HVAC is one of the more expensive systems in a home. We certainly see our share of temperature extremes in New Hampshire and having both systems functioning is pretty important to one's comfort. This is especially true for those of us who work from home. The installation (and subsequent programming) o...
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5 of the Best Farmers Markets in the Lakes Region
Summer in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire brings a bounty of locally-grown fruits and vegetables bursting with flavor and freshness. Summer means morning coffee, artisanal bread, and local jam on the deck of your New Hampshire waterfront home and evenings capped off by blueberry pie made with local berries.
Area farmers markets offer unmissable opportunities to create amazing meals made with local produce. Head to one of these markets and be inspired to get cooking. From weekday family dinners to special occasions to at-home entertaining, you'll reap the benefits of Lake Region living at these top farmers markets.
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Sellers Quick Fix Tricks
With the weather finally rolling into a nice steady warmth, I've been enjoying some cycling and hiking and still find myself looking forward to more time in the woods and on the road. As the temps have been climbing, so has interest in real estate. We have all seen more signs popping up like colorful perennials so the competition is growing as well. If you are skipping down the "selling" road this year (and you want to spend more time hiking and less time selling) here are a few tips to get your home in tip-top shape and your boots up to the Tip Top House!
All of these projects are relatively quick, but provide some pretty good dividends. The first one is simply cleaning up around the yard and exterior of your property. Simple projects like hosing down the siding, painting t...
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Betting on the Buyer
It is no secret we are already in the early stages of the summer buying season. If you are considering selling your home it is beyond time to call your local real estate professional and get the proverbial ball rolling. Kids are out of school. Summer vacations are starting. And the traffic on 16 is becoming consistently consistent. When it comes to marketing your home though, do you know who is going to come calling? Today we're going to explore those buyers and help you better understand them. Like any type of sales, the better you know the buyer; the better capable you are to meet their needs. Let's get started.
Fixr (Google them if you'd like) produces a survey each year of industry pro's and gathers the information to help out people like me writing articles like this. OK, s...
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5 Top White Mountains Day Hikes
A simple stroll to a scenic overlook. A peaceful ramble through the countryside. A daredevil free solo up the granite face of El Capitan. A hike can be whatever you want it to be.
But when it comes to family-friendly hiking, well, it's best to steer clear of anything too challenging or extreme. The last thing you want to hear when you're trying to enjoy the birdsong is "Mom . . . Dad, are we there yet?" Here are five White Mountain day hikes for happy wanderers of all ages.