Posts with tag 'buying a home'
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A Dog's First Home
Recently, I met someone who relocated to the area from Boston. She was younger than me; maybe in her mid-twenties. When I asked what brought her north, she smiled and excitedly told me that she just couldn't wait to get out of the city and give her dog a backyard to play in. She has no ties to the area, but started looking for houses and found exactly what she wanted, and went for it. I was touched by that answer, and also totally impressed by it.
It's no secret that on average, people are waiting to buy homes longer than they did in years past. There are many reasons for that, but the trending delay in big life milestones like mar...
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Summer 2025 Buyers Guide Market Watch
When folks ask us, "How's the real estate market?" It's not a simple answer. There are many variables that go into that answer, and it comes down to "It depends." It depends on the town, pricing of course, the property's condition, and other considerations such as the neighborhood, zoning laws, insurance, utility, and real estate tax costs. However, overall, we can answer that the market is "good and getting better!
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Grace Mark Joins Badger Peabody & Smith Realty as Sales Associate in North Conway Office
North Conway, NH – With a strong customer service background, Grace Mark has taken the skills she learned and has joined the team at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty as a Sales Associate in the North Conway office. Mark has a passion for real estate in the
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Writing, New Hampshire, and Robert Frost
I can remember—almost to the moment—the day I discovered my love for writing. I was in the third grade, and at the completion of a week of state testing, our teacher let us pick a prize from a table of knick-knacks. I turned in my test and walked up to the table and surveyed the loot: pencils, erasers, stickers, finger puppets, bouncy balls–so many fun little things to choose from. I was eyeing a particularly sparkly sticker sheet when my teacher said, "Hang on a moment. I think I have something you'll like much more." He walked over to his desk and returned with a red composition notebook. He was right. I liked that prize much more, and I filled that notebook from cover-to-cover.
Since then (and probably before then, too) I've had an unending love and appreciation for both reading and writing, and can...
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Moving During the Holidays: Your Guide to a Smooth Winter Transition
Our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty understand that moving during the holiday season presents unique challenges and opportunities. Whether you're relocating across town or joining us from another state, our team is here to help you make your winter move a success while preserving the magic of the season.
- Managing Holiday Traditions
Moving doesn't mean sacrificing your holiday celebrations. Pack a separate box with essential holiday items—perhaps your favorite ornaments or decor—and keep it easily accessible. This allows you to maintain cherished traditions even during the transition to your new home.