Badger Peabody & Smith Blog
6
Meet Our Agent - Nikki Barrett
It is not everyday you get to watch someone grow up in a career - we've gotten to do just that with Nikki Barrett. Nikki was fresh out of college when she joined our firm and it has been a pleasure to watch her as she has expanded her career as a sales associate, received her broker's license, became the Managing Broker of the Littleton office and excelled in all she has put her mind to. She is a leader who works to bring out the best in others and helping to lead her sellers and buyers on their journey home!
Learn more about Nikki and her journey into real estate.
Nikki, how did you land in Real Estate? And how long have you been an agent?
By mistake. I was helping...
6
Don't Be Surprised By These Seller Costs
Selling your home can cost you money before it pays off. You are probably already counting on paying your agent and the closing costs, but our real estate agents recommend also budgeting for miscellaneous expenses. Each situation is unique, and not all of these costs will apply to every sale, but in many cases, you'll have at least a few miscellaneous expenses to cover before your home sells.
- Interior painting. Holdernes...
3
Make Plans for Fall Festivals in Grafton & Coos Counties
Fall is a time for festivals and foliage in towns around New Hampshire, a combination that results in truly memorable experiences for the whole family. Some of the best festivals near North Conway homes for sale are around the corner, so now is the perfect time to start planning for family fun.
Events like RiverFire offer unique experiences you won't find anywhere else. Some of your favorite ski resorts will also be hosting festivals that allow you to take in the fall foliage on the mountainside, gear up for ski season, and enjoy ac...
29
Try These 5 Breweries Around Littleton and Conway, NH
The craft beer scene in Littleton and Conway is becoming one of the best in Northern New England. With new breweries popping up, our real estate agents love checking out new spots around the White Mountains and Mt. Washington Valley on the weekends. Breweries are becoming increasingly popular because they offer different styles of craft beer, a fun atmosphere, and are often pet friendly.
If you're looking for some recommendations on fun places to hang out with friends and family, here are six of the top breweries in Littleton and Conway.
- Schilling Be...
27
Buying Before Selling: Learn How to Bridge the Gap
Sometimes life sneaks up on you. You weren't expecting that fantastic job opportunity, and you certainly weren't expecting to transfer out of state. Suddenly, without warning, you find yourself in the position of having to find a home in a new place, and you haven't sold the one you're in. How do you manage that balancing act?
Our real estate agents may suggest you consider a bridge loan. But what is that, exactly? Essentially, it is a short-term loan backed by the equity in your existing home that will allow you to cover the time gap between its sale and the purchase of a new house. That may seem simple en...