Badger Peabody & Smith Blog
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Sell a Home: Is It Time to Move On?
Sell your house! You're bombarded by ads every day. But how do you know if that's the right move for you? Our real estate agents would like to point out some indicators that the time may have come.
- Rising Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve is raising the prime, which will soon translate to higher mortgage rates. That will make it more difficult for buyers to obtain loans. The wise seller would get the house on the market as soon as possible to avoid a shrinking pool of potential buyers. If this describes you, it means you will also want to buy your new home quickly. Although you may face higher inte...
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Sean Carroll Joins Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
LITTLETON, NH — As a first responder, Sean Carroll is used to helping people when they need it the most – as Carroll transitions careers, he found one in which he can still help consumers – real estate.
Carroll has joined the firm of Badger Peabody & Smith Realty as a Sales Associate based out of the Littleton office.
For over thirty years, Carroll has worked in prehospital medicine and firefighting in a dedicated public safety career. The move to real estate was a natural for Carroll as he explained, "I have always wanted to help, which is what drew me to public safely. Now as I transition to a new career, I am proud to still be working in a public service helping people navigate the purchase or sale of their property."
Andy Smith, Broker/Owner of Badger Peabody & Smith Realty said, "With Sean's career in public safety...
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VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership
VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership
For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with...
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5 Things a First Home Should Provide
The thought of buying your first home is exciting. However, before picking out curtains and decorations, you must consider whether it's the right investment for your future. Our real estate agents suggest you consider the five following considerations before your heart settles on any first home.
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Cost of Ownership
Is the home affordable? This is the first and most important question any homebuyer should ask about Ber...
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The Gale River Motel Is Under New Ownership
Franconia, NH – The Gale River Motel, one of New Hampshire's leading eco-friendly lodging in the heart of the White Mountains has been sold.
Former owner, Kevin Johnson and his family have been operating the Gale River Motel since 2002. Over the course of the past twenty years, Johnson has updated the Motel with a focus on sustainable lodging, earning many local and national awards. After enjoying two decades in the hospitality industry, Johnson is filled with mixed emotions to start a new chapter.
Johnson decided it was time to sell in order to take some time for himself and his family as well as to be able to devote more time to the Town committees and non-profit organizations that he cares so much about. "Owning the Gale River Motel has been a wonderful experience for me and my family. My children were raised there and even th...