FRANCONIA, NH — During travels throughout North America and around the world, Vespar Duffy and her husband have always taken the time to explore the local architecture and real estate market.
"With my interest in style and design, including architectural and interior design for homes, real estate has always been a significant interest of mine," says Duffy, who recently joined Badger Peabody & Smith Realty as a sales agent in their Franconia office. "Location plays a big part in real estate, but I've always felt that a home's design is also essential to a compelling property and a satisfied client, so I'm very excited to share my knowledge with our buyers and sellers."
Born in Littleton, Duffy grew up in Jefferson and Gorham, has lived in the Mount Washington Valley and was the owner/operator of a hair salon/spa in North Conway for many y...
Badger Peabody and Smith Realty announces the addition of Shamar Whyte, REALTOR® to its North Conway, New Hampshire office.
Whyte attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges in upstate, New York, then went on to earn a master's degree from Dartmouth College.
Whyte had previously worked for 15 years as an educator and coach at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, and for the Appalachian Mountain Club, as a logistics specialist. His love of the White Mountains and all it has to offer was instrumental in his decision to begin a carrier in Real Estate.
When discussing his decision to become a REALTOR, Whyte said, "I have always enjoyed helping people as well as exploring the small communities of New Hampshire. As a Real Estate Agent, I get to combine both passions. I get to help people make one of the biggest decisions in their lives, and I...

Badger Peabody and Smith Realty has welcomed Victoria Kidder to its North Conway, New Hampshire office. In making the announcement, VP of Sales, Brendan Battenfelder said, "It's been years since I have met a new real estate agent with such a desire to succeed. Her drive to learn every day and her desire to offer her clients the highest level of service is inspiring."
Kidder was born and raised right here in the Mount Washington Valley. She feels a strong connection to the community and to real estate. From a young age, she has always enjoyed touring properties. She looks forward to helping buyers find their own slice of heaven amongst the mountains.
When asked why she decided to join Badger Peabody and Smith Realty, Kidder replied, "As a new mom and a new agent, Badger Peabody and Smith provides a level of support other firms c...
HOLDERNESS, NH — Eric Turchon, a new sales agent in the Holderness office of Badger Peabody & Smith Realty, admits that he is a "work hard, play hard" type of agent.
A resident of the Granite State since 2007, he has embraced "its authentic lifestyle and its many recreational opportunities," like boating on Squam Lake, snowboarding at Loon Mountain and hiking all 48 4,000 footers. "I love sharing my passion and knowledge of the area with my clients." he says.
Turchon graduated with a business degree from Plymouth State University. He gained years of valuable sales and customer se...

PLYMOUTH, NH — Twenty years of experience in building, remodeling and improving the energy efficiency of New Hampshire homes are just some of the skills that Philip LaMoreaux brings to Badger Peabody & Smith Realty as a sales associate in its Plymouth office.
Additionally, LaMoreaux earned a Building Analyst certification through the Building Performance Institute enabling him to perform whole house assessments to identify problems and craft solutions.
The Plymouth resident grew up in the Finger Lakes region of central New York. It's a region, he says, that shares many of the same demographics and economic conditions as central and northern New Hampshire, including a strong second home market and thriving tourism economy that are supported by the region's own unique natura...