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Late-Winter Adventures to Explore Around the White Mountains
There's still time to enjoy the dazzling natural scenery of the White Mountains in the winter and make the most of your time in the snow. Late winter is a fantastic time to explore the outdoors around the White Mountains, with tons of family-friendly activities, adventures, and experiences near Plymouth homes for sale to enjoy until the season draws to a close. Our real estate agents have more on activities you can experience before the end of winter around the White Mountains.
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Ground Broken for Eleven Homes Planned for The Woodlands at Mountain View Farm Development
PLYMOUTH, NH — Ground has been broken at The Woodlands at Mountain View Farm, a residential community located off Fairgrounds Road in Plymouth.
The Woodlands at Mountain View Farm is a new project consisting of 11 homes, sized for easy living at 900-1448 square feet, and occupancy is available to all ages.
Developed by Plymouth-area developers Harry and Dale Blackey and their company BYCO, LLC and built by Ritz-Craft Homes of Pennsylvania, the first phase of the planned 11 homes in the landscaped cul-de-sac features four one or three bedroom customizable homes with direct-entry garages and the option of including a second detached garage. Landscape maintenance, plowing and trash removal are included.
Harry Blackey said, "Our builders are making great progress and w...
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Smart Financial Planning Tips for First-Time New Hampshire Buyers in 2026
Buying a first home is a big milestone. If you have plans to purchase property in 2026, it's wise to start your financial planning early. Boosting your credit and saving for down payments and closing costs should typically start right away.
Hopefully, you may have started at least a few months ago. But if you haven't, don't worry. You could start now and spend the year preparing to purchase nearer the end of the year if you want to get your finances more in shape.
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Why Serious Buyers Keep Moving in January in Coos, Grafton & Carroll Counties
Many people think real estate goes to sleep during New Hampshire winters. But our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty see something different in Coos, Grafton, and Carroll counties. January brings a distinct subset of purchasers who aren't casually browsing—they're actively committed to securing their next property despite snow-covered landscapes and frigid temperatures.
Why Buying in Winter Makes Financial Sense
Smart buyers know that January offers opportunities to save money that disappear when spring comes. With fewer people looking to buy, they can negotiate better deals than during the busy season, when lots of people are trying to outbid each other.
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Creating A House List
I became a homeowner fairly early on in my life; I'd just turned 25, but had been living in my house and renting it for six years prior. At the time, I wasn't necessarily looking to buy a house, but the opportunity presented itself, and with a lot of work and a little luck, I was able to make it happen. Although I didn't feel like it at the time, I was just barely figuring out life at that point and figuring out who I was, too. In many ways, I still am, and probably always will be, but I like to think that I've learned a lot since then.
My journey to homeownership was fairly nontraditional, and although I wouldn't go back and change the decision I made to buy my house, I sometimes wonder if I had waited or taken a more traditional a...