Posts made by author 'Bernadette Donohue'

NORTH CONWAY, NH — In a heartwarming show of community spirit, Badger Peabody & Smith Realty's Maine Team group raised and donated $2,389 to support Harvest Hills Animal Shelter in Fryeburg, Maine. This remarkable effort was part of the team's ongoing 2024 partnership with the shelter, which aimed to not only provide much-needed funds but also to raise awareness about the shelter's vital role in caring for abandoned and neglected animals.

With creativity and compassion at the forefront, the partnership spearheaded two standout events: a Pet Photo Contest and a Kitten...

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Real Estate Corner - VIBE MAGAZINE Spring 2024
By Bernadette Donohue, REALTOR® & Contributing Author

I've been thinking a lot lately about my dad and the many blessings and life lessons received from his good nature and unpretentious intellect.

The kitchen table was always our gathering place, providing nourishment of body, mind, and soul. While feasting on delicious meals prepared by mom, dinner conversations ensued about all of life's ups and downs. With an 11-year span between oldest and youngest, the 7...

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Article from the Mt Washington Valley Vibe Magazine

Written by Badger Peabody & Smith Realty agent Bernadette Donohue

Winter in New England often feels like a real-life Currier & Ives painting, with its typically snow-draped landscapes and romantic imagery of sledding, skiing, and ice skating. Sitting by a crackling fireplace while sipping on hot drinks is not only a wondrous reality in this part of the country but is part of the magic and beauty of the winter season. Once the festivities of the holidays wind down, the realities of a long and unpredictable winter begin to set in for property owners, including a new set of maintenance concerns and weather-related obstacles. It's no wonder that many home...

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When I talk to people from out of town who haven't experienced our music scene, I find myself boasting about the many live performance options going on year round. The summer of 2023 is no exception, as there are plenty of indoor and outdoor stage options to keep locals and vacationers enthused.

So, what does music have to do with real estate? In addition to me having helped some of my favorite local musicians to buy and/or sell homes, and bonding with clients over our favorite musicians, I find music to be as much a Valley VIBE as the majestic mountains that surround us. It's the beat that keeps our spirits soaring and our feet tapping. It's a place to gather and groove, a way to see folks of all ages enjoying a common theme, a way to stay young at heart, and one of the many reasons people choose to visit, vacation, and live where the sounds of m...

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