Badger Peabody & Smith Blog
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De-cluttering Helps A Home Look Its Best
I think houses and, indeed, all buildings and places hold some kind of energy that each individual responds to. Perhaps that response is to the lingering spirit or essence of prior occupants. Most likely, I think people respond positively to places that are open and light-filled and remind them of some connection to a happy memory. They also respond less favorably to dark, dank, or cluttered spaces.
"We recommend that clients who are putting their homes on the market spend some time de-cluttering, washing the windows to let in as much light as possible, and paying attention to their home's entrance to up the curb appeal factor. All of these help to make a home more inviting to prospective buyers," says
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Best Native Landscaping Projects to Start in Late Spring in NH
When late spring arrives in New Hampshire, the timing is ideal for putting roots in the ground—literally. Our real estate agents know firsthand how thoughtfully designed native landscaping can transform a property and make it stand out in a competitive market.
Why Native Landscaping Matters for New Hampshire Homeowners
Before you grab a shovel, it helps to understand why native landscaping is such a smart investment. Plants that are native to New Hampshire have evolved alongsid...
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Adding Houseplants to Your Home Can Help Banish Cabin Fever
During my teenage years, the one and only houseplant my family had was a snake plant, commonly known as a mother-in-law plant or mother-in-law's tongue. It sat in a small pot in the living room and followed my mother from that house through a couple of moves and finally to the apartment she lived in before passing away.
The plant is known for its sword-shaped, green-striped leaves with yellow margins and is considered low-maintenance. Unbelievably, 50 years later, the plant or a cutting from it (we're not quite sure) now lives at my brother's home and has grown considerably from its original pint size into a large four-foot-tall specimen. It's most likely survived all these yea...
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Small Earth-Friendly Changes Have a Big Impact
The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, paved the way for a movement that is still going strong, uniting people around the globe to take action to protect our planet.
Celebrated on April 22 each year, Earth Day prompts us to think globally but act locally, making sustainable, eco-friendly choices in our daily lives at home and in our communities. When practiced nationwide or worldwide, small changes can add up to significant benefits.
Most of the choices you can make are easy to implement but have a big impact. Taking these small steps helps reduce your carbon footprint and may even save you...
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Badger Peabody & Smith Realty Attends 2026 LeadingRE LIMITLESS Leadership SUMMIT
Littleton, NH - Leaders from Badger Peabody & Smith Realty recently attended the 2026 Leadership SUMMIT, part of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) LIMITLESS, a global series of invitation-only conferences held this March at Wynn Las Vegas.
The Leadership SUMMIT brought together high-performing real estate professionals, brokers, and executives from nearly 30 countries for an immersive experience focused on leadership development, innovation, collaboration, and future-focused growth strategies within the real estate industry.
Focused Tracks on Leadership, Marketing, Technology, and Relocation