Badger Peabody & Smith Blog
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Should you renovate your home or sell? 4 questions to help you decide
If you know you need a change at home but can't quite determine whether it would be better to sell your home or invest in renovations, there are some key factors to consider.
You wouldn't want to start spending time and energy on renovating only to realize that you will sell soon anyway, and the reverse is also true.
Trying to sell before renovations or without renovations can also be a major regret if you don't spend enough time researching and planning your best options for the ideal outcome you're looking for.
Is your desired change location-specific or more costly than selling?
The first thing to ask yourself is: Do you like your...
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How to Choose a Home That Can Adapt as Your Needs Change
A home that fits your life now may need to do something completely different a few years from now. Our real estate agents work with buyers across the White Mountains and Lakes Region who are trying to balance what they need today with what might make life easier later.
Why Flexibility Matters More Than Square Footage
Square footage gets the attention, but it's rarely the reason a home stops working. Needs shift over time. Work routines change, hobbies take up more space, and the way you use different rooms can evolve. None o...
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Why We Loved Living in Campton, NH: A Seller's Perspective on White Mountains Living
What have you enjoyed most about the Central NH area?
Our home is located in the foothills of the White Mountains. We have enjoyed the natural beauty of the area and excellent access to a wide variety of outdoor activities.
How long have you lived in your home at 11 Loft Circle and what are some of the special features about the...
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Mini Splits: A Hot Topic
We're in the midst of a heatwave, and it's making it next to impossible to spend any significant amount of time outside, but honestly, I'm struggling to spend time indoors as well. My house is old, and the building where my business is located is old too, and they both rely on window air conditioners to keep them cool this time of year. Although the window air conditioners try their best, when it's this hot outside, by the middle of the day the air inside will feel almost as hot as the air outside, both at my house and at my store. It's brutal, to say the least.
I've been considering having mini-splits installed in my house for quite some time, but each year I put it off; then summer rolls around, and I find myself in an August heatwave agai...
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Buying a Home on a Private Road: What to Know Before You Close
Private and Class VI roads are a common feature across New Hampshire's rural and mountain communities, and recent legislation has changed how building permits work on them. Before you fall in love with a property tucked down a quiet lane, our real estate agents want you to walk through what that means for you.
Why Private Roads Are So Common in New Hampshire
Many of the state's most desirable properties, particularly in the White Mountains and Lakes Regi...