Posts with tag 'Jackson NH'

Creating an inviting and charming front porch is the perfect way to enhance curb appeal and welcome guests with open arms. At Badger Peabody & Smith Realty, our real estate agents know that a beautifully designed front porch can make a big impact on the overall attractiveness of your property. Nestled in the scenic landscapes of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, your home deserves a front porch that reflects its unique charm and natural beauty. Here are five ideas to make your front porch irresistible.

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New Hampshire is a true four-season destination if ever there was one. Though it's well known for leaf-peeping in autumn and skiing and snowboarding in winter, our part of New Hampshire is every bit as exciting in summer. 

When the sun shines, and temperatures soar, the area's lakes provide the perfect backdrop to a summer getaway. These are some of our real estate agents' favorite ways to spend a day in the summertime. 

• Santa's Village Water Park - 528 Presidential Highway, Jefferson, NH 03583
  The name "Santa" might not immediately conjure images of sun and surf. But one of our favorite holiday theme parks, Santa's Village, reopens every summer as Santa's Water Park, complete with a splash pad and water slides. It's a perfect place to cool off and have some kid-friendly fun on a warm summer day in New Hampshire. Located just minutes from these Jefferson homes for sale, Santa's Water Park is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and all the year-round rides and attractions will also be operational.

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When fixing up North Conway or Jackson homes for sale, there are plenty of projects to improve your house and increase its resale value. Replacing your windows, for instance, can have several benefits. Is it a necessary upgrade for your home or just an extra expense? Here are a few signs that it's time for new windows.

• High Energy Bills
  If your energy bills are suddenly rising, one possible cause could be air leaks around your windows. Additionally, if you have large windows that let the sunlight in, that extra heat in the middle of the day can also cause energy spikes. Replacing your old windows with new, well-sealed, energy-efficient ones can be a great way to reduce your energy usage and keep your conditioned HVAC air from leaking out of your home. You can also tell potential buyers your house has new, energy-efficient windows, boosting its appeal and resale value.

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You have a prospective buyer for your home, you've settled on a price, and you're headed to closing. The buyer may decide to have a home inspection. A home inspector will go through your home and report on items that may need to be addressed before closing or in the future for the buyer. Our real estate agents can help you when the report comes back, but when you're getting ready for the inspection, or even before you list your house, here are a few basic things to look for on your own to prepare.

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Before you list your home for sale, you need to do some maintenance, fixing broken things and making it look more presentable to potential buyers. A few minor remodels can even help boost your resale value. Choosing the wrong projects, though, can hurt rather than help the sale process and may cost more than they're worth. What renovations should you make, when should you make them, and which ones should you avoid to make your house stand out from other North Conway homes for sale or Jackson homes for sale? Here are a few do's and don'ts for timing your pre-sale renovations.

• DON'T: Remodel the Kitchen. It may seem like a brand-new kitchen would be a selling point for a home, but it can often be the opposite. Different people have different wants and needs in the kitchen, so what you decide to put in may not be what they're looking for. Plus, many new homeowners enjoy doing their own kitchen remodeling to take the space and make it their own.

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