Badger Peabody & Smith Blog
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Celebrating Excellence: Nikki Morrison and Austin Hale Named REALTOR® of the Year
At Badger Peabody & Smith Realty, we believe that exceptional real estate professionals do more than help clients buy and sell property—they serve their communities, support their peers, uphold the highest ethical standards, and help strengthen the REALTOR® community. That's why we are thrilled to congratulate Nikki Morrison and
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Pros and Cons on Buying vs Renting a Home
While there are many reasons to rent and many reasons to buy a home, it can sometimes be difficult to determine which approach is right for you.
Making this choice can depend on a variety of factors, such as your lifestyle, your budget, your stability, and your financial goals.
There are several other pros and cons in renting vs. buying. Here are some to consider:
Accumulating Wealth And Equity Over Time
If long-term wealth accumulation is a priority for you and you have larger capital upfront, you may find buying has a stronger appeal. However, renting is the better option if you don't have a large upfront down payment.
Not everyone has that privilege, and that's fine too. It's...
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Join Us for Our Customer Appreciation BBQ in Franconia on Friday July 10, 2026
At Badger Peabody & Smith Realty, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Each year, we look forward to one special tradition—our Customer Appreciation Barbecue—a chance to step away from the fast pace of real estate and simply say thank you to the people who make our work so meaningful.
We're excited to invite our clients, friends, neighbors, and community members to join us on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at our Franconia office, located at 383 Main Street.
A True New Hampshire Summer Tradition
This isn't just an event—it's a celebration of the communities we se...
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Farewell, Maple Trees
If there is one thing New Hampshire has a lot of, it's trees. Pine, maple, oak, birch, apple, poplar, ash; the list goes on. Some are more desirable than others, but they're abundant all the same. When I first moved into my house, the previous owner had cleared the field, and the majority of the trees were off in the distance, with the exception of a few around the house. A few years back, a couple of pine trees popped up near the edge of the yard. Then a few more. Then a lot more. It didn't take long for them to grow quite tall, creating somewhat of a curtain between the yard and the rest of the property. Now there are so many, it's hard to even remember what it looked like before they were there.
On the backside of the house are a...
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What Summer Buyers in the White Mountains Actually Want
Some buyers tour a property and take notes. White Mountains buyers tour a region and start making plans. By the time they call an agent, they've already picked their trailhead, scoped the nearest ski mountain, and Googled the drive time to the closest grocery store. Our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty see this pattern play out every summer, and sellers who understand it have a real advantage.
They Want a Property That Works in February Too
The vacation homebuyer of 20 years ago wanted a nice spot for July and August. That prof...