Badger Peabody & Smith Blog
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Tips on Navigating the Transition to a Smaller Home
As you approach a different phase of your life, the idea of downsizing holds both practical and emotional significance. The process is often more than just a real estate transaction. It is a journey that balances finances, lifestyle aspirations, and the emotions tied to leaving a beloved home.
Finding the right time to downsize is highly personal. Some people downsize as soon as they retire, eager to embrace a new chapter. Others may when they face mobility challenges or when maintaining a large property becomes increasingly burdensome. Key indicators that it might be time include: unused rooms or spaces accumulating clutter; difficulty with stairs, outdoor maintenance, or other aspects of the...
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How to Refresh Your Landscaping for Autumn Appeal
When fall turns New Hampshire's scenery into a colorful patchwork, your property should look just as stunning. If you plan to sell your home or just want to boost your curb appeal, our skilled real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty know that fall landscaping has a lasting effect on potential buyers throughout the season.
Choose Cool-Weather Flowers for Your Garden
Top Autumn Flowers for New Hampshire Gardens
Your flowerbeds don't have to look empty when it gets colder. Chrysanthemums add bright splashes of color that match the changing leaves above. Think about planting these tough autumn flowers:
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Fall 2025 Badger Peabody & Smith Realty Buyer's Guide Out Now
The Badger Peabody & Smith Realty Buyer's Guide appeared in mailboxes in the greater Central NH, Mt. Washington Valley and North Country during the week of September 22, 2025. This eight page full color guide shares market information, properties for sale and more.
If you are a business interested in advertising in the guide, reach out to Chrissy Smith at 603-444-0951 or by email at ChrissyS@BadgerPeabodySmith.com for rates and more information.
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Thinking About Floors
I never would have expected that in my life I would think so much about floors. At some point, something ignited within me that now causes me to examine the floors inside practically every building I enter and compare them against the floors in my own home. Most of my floors are pine, and I like them well enough, but I am jealous of beautiful old maple boards. Pine is a softwood, so they scratch and scuff easily, though it doesn't bother me too much. I try to find the silver linings, like how they pop and creak in places when I walk on them—I honestly love that they have that rustic charm. They certainly aren't perfect; nails pop out in places and the boards are further apart than I'd like, allowing for dirt and dog hair to get into all of the seams (but of course not far enough apart for the vacuum to fit into!) Still, they've held up fairly well over the years and make sense in my little house.
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Sellers: Setting Up Rooms to Showcase Autumn Entertaining
Fall is here, and your home should match this welcoming warmth to attract potential buyers in this gorgeous season. Our skilled real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty know that fall gives you a special chance to show off how your property can host memorable gatherings and create intimate moments.
How to Stage Your NH Home for Fall
Living Room: The Center of Fall Entertaining
Your living room has an impact on fall home entertaining. Clever staging turns this area into a buyer's ideal gathering place. Replace light summer fabrics with rich textures—consider wool throws, velvet pillows, and cashmere blankets in deep red, golden yellow, or forest green. These elements add visual warmth and help buyers picture cozy nights by the fire.