Posts made by author 'Badger Peabody & Smith Realty'
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Renovations Continue at Curry Place in Holderness, NH
[metaslider id="5576"] In spite of the winter conditions, the contractors continue to make progress on our new office space. During the past month we have seen the remaining windows and a glass slider installed, a deck mounted off the backside of the addition, as well as two new dormers connecting the old building and the addition. Meanwhile, inside, the framing is rapidly creating and defining space for three businesses which will occupy this building when complete—including our Peabody & Smith Realty office! The interior cement slab floor will be poured as soon as the temperature allows. Then the interior finish work begins. Visit our blog next month to see interior pictures and read about the latest developments. Read our previous blog post on the
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Inspection 101
A family friend, who had a long, successful career as a home inspector, once told me if he had to start today, he would have chosen a new path. He cited concerns about the litigious society we live in and taking on the liability of sue-happy buyers was just not worth the risk. I couldn't agree more. But if you are the one paying for the inspection, what can you expect? As a first time home buyer, where does your responsibility lie and where does the inspector's pick up? Let's explore what is involved with the home inspection and perhaps shed a little light on the whole subject.
First and foremost, you should get a home inspection. I don't care if the home is in the process of being built before your very eyes or if it is an historic home from the 1800s. Unless you are a trained, professional...
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Better Bathroom Banonza
We've decided to remodel the upstairs bathroom this weekend. I'm writing this on Tuesday, so we will have a few more days to hem and haw about the paint color, the vanity, the mirror and all the other decisions. One thing we decided already is we don't want to have to mess with the existing tile or wainscoting (Yes, it's in the bathroom!). Our primary objective is to get a vanity where you don't have to bend over and touch your toes just to use the sink. If you haven't discovered "adult height" vanities yet, run-don't-walk to your local building supply store and bask in the glory of them. They are almost as cool as "adult height" commodes.
There's a bunch of different projects you can tackle to not only increase your enjoyment of your home while you are there,...
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We Welcome Jason Cape to Peabody & Smith Realty
Our Littleton office is pleased to add to our Peabody & Smith Realty family with the addition of Jason Cape. Jason has a background in hospitality and technology—in real estate that's a great asset!
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Loving Learning
So, I've never actually done something like this, but I'm seriously thinking of trying my hand at open-heart surgery this weekend. I mean, how hard can it be? It's all just plumbing, right?!
Before you get all excited and email me wanting to be the first patient, I'll probably just stick to building websites (that's my "day" job). My obviously silly point is that when taking on a large, serious task (such as heart surgery or buying a house) you really should have a bit of training and education behind you before making that first cut.
When I purchased my first home, I contacted a friend's wife who was in the mortgage business. She went way above and beyond the "call of duty" for a mortgage broker. She educated me on various loan programs for my income bracket, found me some government pr...