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Winter may not be the most popular time of year to buy or sell real estate, but it offers unique advantages for both parties. Viewing homes this time of year can be beneficial for a variety of reasons. However, with the season comes some nuances to open houses you ought to know in advance. Here are tips to help you prepare for attending an open house while shopping for property in late winter. 

General Winter Etiquette

This might sound obvious, but do be sure to wipe your boots or remove them when entering the property. If there are mats laid, use them, and be mindful to respect the floors. Not only will your boots have snow and ice on them, but sometimes salt. You wouldn't want to scuff or damage the...

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PLYMOUTH, NH — Ground has been broken at The Woodlands at Mountain View Farm, a residential community located off Fairgrounds Road in Plymouth.  

The Woodlands at Mountain View Farm is a new project consisting of 11 homes, sized for easy living at 900-1448 square feet, and occupancy is available to all ages.  

Developed by Plymouth-area developers Harry and Dale Blackey and their company BYCO, LLC and built by Ritz-Craft Homes of Pennsylvania, the first phase of the planned 11 homes in the landscaped cul-de-sac features four one or three bedroom customizable homes with direct-entry garages and the option of including a second detached garage. Landscape maintenance, plowing and trash removal are included. 

Harry Blackey said, "Our builders are making great progress and w...

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Many people think real estate goes to sleep during New Hampshire winters. But our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty see something different in Coos, Grafton, and Carroll counties. January brings a distinct subset of purchasers who aren't casually browsing—they're actively committed to securing their next property despite snow-covered landscapes and frigid temperatures.

Why Buying in Winter Makes Financial Sense

Smart buyers know that January offers opportunities to save money that disappear when spring comes. With fewer people looking to buy, they can negotiate better deals than during the busy season, when lots of people are trying to outbid each other.

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I became a homeowner fairly early on in my life; I'd just turned 25, but had been living in my house and renting it for six years prior. At the time, I wasn't necessarily looking to buy a house, but the opportunity presented itself, and with a lot of work and a little luck, I was able to make it happen. Although I didn't feel like it at the time, I was just barely figuring out life at that point and figuring out who I was, too. In many ways, I still am, and probably always will be, but I like to think that I've learned a lot since then.

My journey to homeownership was fairly nontraditional, and although I wouldn't go back and change the decision I made to buy my house, I sometimes wonder if I had waited or taken a more traditional a...

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When the weather outside starts to get cooler, the real estate market tends to follow along with it. You will likely see fewer new listings than you would in spring and summer. But a slower period can actually be beneficial when buying property.

Here are some reasons why you should take advantage of the winter lull to purchase your next home.

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