Badger Peabody & Smith Blog

Visit a New Hampshire bakery and go home with some delicious homemade treats on National Donut Day, celebrated on Nov. 5. With imaginative fillings, toppings, and shapes available, you're sure to find plenty to love and make your favorite shop a frequent destination. Several local donut bakeries have been around for decades, becoming landmarks in their communities.
  
Our real estate agents recommend visiting the following NH shops to dive into National Donut Day.

• Wicked Good Bakery - 65 Cooksville Road, Plymouth, NH 03264
  Located in a quaint farmhouse near Plymouth homes for sale, Wicked Good Bakery lives up to its name when it comes to donuts. Choose from an old-fashioned, glazed, chocolate frosted, or filled with yummies like Boston cream or jelly. And since it's fall, you can also score some apple cider donuts or apple cider donut whoopie pies. Don't sleep on your favorites since they can sell out, but if you're craving a particular type of donut, call the bakery, and they'll try to fulfill your request.

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Everyone goes into house-hunting with needs and wants. Our real estate agents help you save time and do more by zeroing in on what's important to you early in the process. That means you can focus on properties that are right for you without wasting time with those that won't work.

Franconia homes for sale have something for just about everybody, so it makes sense they are in demand. But that doesn't mean each one is a match for you. That's why it's essential to define what you need and what you want before you jump into the process of looking for your new home.

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October is here, and with it comes the magic of fall in Jackson, New Hampshire. This year marks a special milestone as the 40th Annual Return of the Pumpkin People returns to delight locals and visitors alike. At Badger Peabody & Smith Realty, we've gone all-out with our own Pumpkin People display out in front of our Jackson office. Designed and created by Wanda Allen, it is a sight to see first hand. Stop by and check out our Fairy House themed display.

For four decades, this event has brought the community together in a celebration of creativity, autumn spirit, and all t...

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Staging a home and making improvements can definitely help you sell your home faster and at a higher price point. However, staging and improving a home can also get a bit pricey. If you're on a budget, there is no need to spend thousands on renovations before listing your home. Our real estate agents offer some tips to help you prepare your home for sale without breaking the bank.

• Clean, Clean, Clean
  When potential buyers walk into an impeccably clean home, they notice. A clean home is not only nicer to be in, but it also demonstrates to buyers that you've taken good care of the home over the years. They're more likely to overlook an outdated floor or older appliances if everything looks clean and fresh.

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As we glide into the fall selling season, the market continues to be strong and is growing on all fronts. For the first time in 2 years, the number of homes for sale increased. At the end of August, there were 2,346 homes for sale in NH, a 28.9% increase over a year ago. With increased supply, Buyers now have a better selection and see affordability improve as interest rates decline. Rates have dropped considerably, and now are in the mid 5% to low 6% range. Expect to see interest rates continue to drop, leveling off in the low 5% range.

Although the number of homes closed in NH continued its downward trend through July, the pending sales, or those properties that are under contract and headed to closing has increased 19% year over year. We expect this trend to continue as there is a pent-up demand for homes, and there just has not been the inventory to match.

With solid demand, increased inventory, and lower interest rates, the outlook for both Buyers and Sellers is quickly getting back to pre-pandemic levels, and that bodes well for all. As always, please don't hesitate to connect with any of our 65 full time professional Realtors® from any one of our 8 conveniently located offices for a confidential discussion of your local market, and how we can help in your journey for your next real estate transaction.