As the days get warmer, summer lake house season approaches. You`ll get the itch to lounge by the lakeside, but so will tourists looking for a spot like your property.
If you have a cute cottage on the water and want to start renting it out, there are some things to consider before listing your home and opening your doors for the season.
First, when you are renting out a home to visitors, you will want to make sure that you are abiding by the rules and regulations surrounding taxes in your jurisdiction. For example, in...
Kick-starting the perfect summer day often requires a visit to your favorite local cafe or coffee shop. No matter your go-to beverage, the amazing cafes around NEK and Western Maine have everything you need for the optimal experience. Whether you need a jolt of caffeine or an easy-going place to catch up on work, there is no shortage of options. With comfortable seating, snacks, and great coffee, our real estate agents often visit one of these cafes first thing in the morning.
The warm weather has finally decided to make its debut these past few days, and suddenly I've found myself checking the forecast to see how it will align with the short amount of time I have to complete some outdoor cleanup projects at my house. This has felt very out of character for me; I am not one to garden or dillydally in the yard ever or at all. In fact, I don't think there is a lot I enjoy doing less than working outside in the heat with the bugs. However, it occurred to me the other day—as I lugged rocks that have needed to be moved from one side of the yard to the other for the better part of two years—that yardwork is simply part of homeownership. I can kick and scream about it all I want, but it still has to be done, one way or another.
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May is when New Hampshire finally exhales — mud season is behind you, the ground is firming up, and summer is close enough to plan around. The agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty know that this narrow window before the busy season is exactly when homeowners should be taking stock of what winter left behind.
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty is excited to announce the release of our latest 8-page Buyer's Guide, created to help buyers navigate today's real estate market across Northern New Hampshire, the White Mountains, the Lakes Region, and Western Maine. This full-color guide is distributed directly to homeowners throughout the communities we serve and is also available at select local restaurants, shops, and high-traffic locations—ensuring it reaches both local residents and visitors actively exploring the area.
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