Posts by LaMontagne Builders
Helping Kids Cope with the Move to a New School
The new school year is about to begin, which means getting back to familiar autumn routines. For some, starting school this year means everything new. If you’ve moved to a new town or district, or if your kids are about to transition from one school to the next, they (and you!) may have some anxiety…
Read MoreCool Off in Your Backyard – Without a Pool
Need a reprieve from the sweltering sun, but just don’t have the money in your budget to find an entertaining way to cool off? There are some great ways to beat the heat without digging into your savings. For instance, consider your own backyard. Have you thought about transforming your backyard into a water park…
Read MoreAdding onto Your Home vs. Moving – Pros & Cons
When you bought your home years ago, it was perfect. Now your family is growing, and the house feels like it’s shrinking. Should you build an addition or move to a larger home? The choice might seem simple if you love where you live, but there are several factors to consider. Affordable investment? According to…
Read MoreNot Just a Pretty Façade: What’s Behind Those Walls?
We’re proud that our homes have gained such a strong reputation in southern New Hampshire for their beautiful designs and features. Families love the walk-in closets, spacious kitchen pantries, hardwood floors, and front porches – just to name a few of the things that make living in one of our communities a dream. But there’s…
Read MoreNew Construction: From Site Visit to Move-in Day
There’s a lot to think about and plan when you buy a home constructed just for you. If you have the right builders, they will walk you through the entire process as seamlessly as possible so that your hardest decisions are which faucets and light fixtures to install! Step 1: The steps to buying new…
Read MoreMoving With Young Children
Relocating is on the list of major life changes that are among the most stressful. But even before you move into a new home, a big part of the stress is packing up to go. For families with young children, the tasks and emotions involved can be overwhelming, no matter if you’re moving to another…
Read MoreMaximizing Your Outdoor Living Space for the Summer
New Englanders have many opportunities to appreciate the outdoors all year round. The lakes, seacoast and mountains of New Hampshire are part of what makes our state so special. Unlike those who live in warmer climates, however, we have a much shorter season to enjoy our own backyards. We have some ideas to maximize the…
Read More5 Things Millennials Want to Know About Home Buying
If you are age 18 to 34, you and your friends may still be thinking about entering into the home buying market. Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist for Realtor.com predicted that Millennials will buy one out of three homes in 2016. Are you ready to be one of them? If so, it’s important to understand the…
Read More7 Signs You Should Invest & Buy a Home in Manchester, NH
Do you want to live in the heart of New England, with easy access to everything you want to do? Manchester, NH might be the perfect spot for your new home!  Also known as the ‘Queen City,’ Manchester has the largest population of any city in the state with approximately 110,000 people.  It also offers…
Read More7 Ways To Save For The Down Payment
One of the biggest stresses of buying your first home is saving for that down payment. Ideally, you started this process when you were first thinking about moving out of your parent’s house or from your expensive apartment. However, you may be looking for some fast, last-minute ways to save as well! It’s never too…
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