Posts made by author 'Courtney Edgar'

As the days begin to shorten and the weather gets cool and crisp, it's a great opportunity to dress up your home exterior in preparation for the cozy seasons. And what better time to boost its curb appeal.

Here are 5 tried and true fall curb appeal tips to help you enhance the charm of your New England home.

Incorporate autumn shades in seasonal plants and paint

While some summer flowers will fade by fall, there are many options to add to your gardens and pots during the autumn months. Some examples include pansies, chrysanthemums and ornamental kale. Consider rich and vibrant shades and cozy textures.

Fireworks goldenrod and New England aster can offer brighter autumn colored flowers with pops of yellow and purple. As well, stonecrop succulents will turn burgundy in fall. You can also in...

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Moving to a new home isn't always the most stress-free experience for children. Kids can get used to their routines at home, as well as their neighborhood parks, friends, and school.

Even if you plan to move during the summer to make things easier for school zone changes and temporary disruption to routines, it can take some time for kids to warm up to and get excited for the move.

If you want to find ways to keep the transition smooth, there are some best practices to prepare for the move that will make it all the easier on the children. Here are 6 helpful tips to prep kids for a move and a new school.

Explore the Area Before the Move...

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If you know you need a change at home but can't quite determine whether it would be better to sell your home or invest in renovations, there are some key factors to consider.

You wouldn't want to start spending time and energy on renovating only to realize that you will sell soon anyway, and the reverse is also true.

Trying to sell before renovations or without renovations can also be a major regret if you don't spend enough time researching and planning your best options for the ideal outcome you're looking for.

Is your desired change location-specific or more costly than selling?

The first thing to ask yourself is: Do you like your...

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If you're looking to preserve a piece of architectural history and repurpose it into a living space, converting an old barn into a home might be just what you need. Across New England, converting an old barn frame into a new residence or secondary home building has been catching on. 

While it seems like a simple enough project, there is much more challenge than meets the eye when building a barndominium. If you're up for the task, here's how to get started. 

Research Old Barn Frames

You will want to make sure you have a solid understanding of common layouts in historical barn frames so that you can incorporate your new living space details well inside the old framework.

Having thi...

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If you are thinking about buying or selling in New Hampshire this season, the time of year you begin the process can make a real difference for your property sale's success rate, as well as the asking price, leverage, and ultimately your closing price. 

Each season has its own playbook in New Hampshire real estate. 

Here is your summer guide to real estate inventory in New Hampshire. 

More Inventory, Faster Sales 

As summer is a peak real estate season, you'll find the amount of inventory increases g...

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