Chances are good that there are lots of Holiday events happening around town this weekend. Get out there and enjoy the festivities. If nothing else, this is your best excuse to chow down on bite-sized candy bars. Remember, if you can fit the whole bar in your mouth in one bite, it eliminates the calories and fat! That's just science. We're actually getting spoiled this weekend with amazing weather, so get out there and have some fun. If you find yourself, like me, stuck at home though, I wanted to share a few ideas for keeping yourself busy and preparing for the coming winter and the coming festivities.
Something often overlooked this time of year is all of our outdoor "stuff". Last weekend I finally put away our deck chairs and table. I had stored the umbrella weeks ago simply because it got a b...
It happens to nearly all of us. At some point we will begin the inner dialogue about whether now is the right time to sell or not. Of course there are always extenuating circumstances that come into play as well. Jobs, kids, military service and marriage are just a few of the life-factors that will push you in one direction or the other. But if you are not being forced to sell by a big life change, what are some of the questions you need to answer to best come to a decision? Let's take a peek.
One of the first questions that need answering is: Why Now? As noted above, sometimes life just dictates that it is time to sell, but other factors can also play a big role. Is this a great time to sell because it is a hot, seller's market? Do you just plain need the money due...
Following last week's article I had a handful of conversations with friends and real estate professionals about the process of staging homes for sale. While nobody can deny the effectiveness of staging a home that you are listing for sale, there is some associated cost and hassle with the process. Add kids and a pet or two to the mix and the concept is almost laughable. Our mid-eclipse discussion turned to ways you can prepare your home without the full upheaval of a comprehensive staging process. In the end we were surprised at the number of items we discovered that wouldn't break the bank (or the busy schedule) and would stil...
When I built my home over in Lincoln I had a decent job, had been there almost 7 years, had good credit and I had a sprinkle of money in savings. That said I still did not feel ready to jump into the deep end of the real estate pool. It is one thing to find a home you like and buy it. It was a bit more than I expected having to "GC" the construction of the home, wriggle the finances for 3 lots of land (split from a single lot), work with the town, banks, construction companies, attorneys and more. But still, with the help of a few invaluable mentors, a business partner and lots of time, we got it done.
Getting into North Conway NH real es...