Posts in category 'Peabody Amp Smith News'
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Badger Peabody & Smith Realty Welcomes Elizabeth Hare to Franconia Office
Franconia, NH – Badger Peabody & Smith Realty is pleased to announce that Elizabeth "Lizzy" Hare has joined the firm as a real estate Sales Associate.
Hare brings a wealth of customer service, hospitality, and management experience to her new role in real estate. Most recently, she served as manager of the award-winning Spa at Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, where she was responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, overseeing daily operations, and building la...
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Fall Market Watch
There is nothing but green arrows in the graph to the left. So, what does that tell us about how the market is doing?
-The Median Sale price in NH continues to climb, reaching $580,000 at the end of July. This bodes well for a strong Sellers market, and continued equity growth for homeowners. What becomes more difficult as prices continue to climb is affordability. At a 6.75% mortgage rate, and 20% down, Buyers need a household income in excess of $160,000.00 to qualify for a standard 30-year
mortgage for the median priced home.
-The average days on market have inched up slightly, which would normally be an
indication of a slowing market. However, it has long been considered a "balanced
market" when the days on market are b...
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Life Above the Notch: Our Perspective on Living in Littleton
Our firsthand look at neighborhood life, four-season recreation, downtown favorites and the features that made this house at 281 Oak Hill Ave in Littleton, NH feel like home.
After nine years of living at 281 Oak Hill Ave, we are sharing what we have loved most about the property and the community....
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You're Invited! Ribbon Cutting at The Woodlands at Mountain View Farm in Plymouth!
You are invited to be a part of the Ribbon Cutting at The Woodlands at Mountain View Farm in Plymouth NH.
BYCO Builders, Harris Family Furniture and
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Support Team
I recently ran into someone I hadn't seen in awhile. I was surprised to see this person in the local grocery store, since last I knew, they lived a few hours south in Massachusetts. When I asked if they were visiting, they informed me they were actually staying up north with relatives while trying to find a house to buy before wintertime. As we continued talking, they explained they weren't yet working with a lender or a realtor, and expressed some doubt and frustrations with their timeline and search. I think they felt the process would be easier than it has been. I also think they were looking for me to offer up some advice, though I didn't feel I had much I could give or that I'm qualified to give it.
Buying a house for the first time is such an exciting experience, but all the unknown and new territory can feel unfamiliar and stressful. There are a lot...