Insights and Resources
The New Multi-Generation Home – Accommodating Kids, Parents And Grandparents Under One Roof
It wasn’t so long ago that it was very common for several generations of a family to live together under one roof. As people retired from their jobs and careers, they were able to help look after children, prepare family meals, and tend to the home. Aging parents had their adult children to assist them…
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…
Cool 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…
Adding 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…
Not 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…
New 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…
Moving 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…
Maximizing 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…
A Sneak Peek at our Hudson Community: Rolling Woods
LaMontagne Builders is moving to Hudson! Well, not really. But we want YOU to move to Hudson. Our new Rolling Woods community offers the high quality homes we’re known for in southern New Hampshire. Choose from nine styles and various floor plans to make your dream home a reality. Want to take a sneak peek…
Landscape Design in NH: Creating A Perfect Outdoor Space that will Endure the Seasons
With little or no experience you can turn your yard into an ideal spot for relaxing, entertaining, or growing lush flowers, veggies, and herbs all summer long, when the New Hampshire growing season is in full swing. With this guide you can create an outdoor oasis of beauty that extends your home’s living space during the…
Buying a Home in the Competitive Spring Market?
The spring market in New England is typically very competitive, particularly for anyone looking to buy a new home. After holding out through the cold winter months and the holiday season, new home buyers come out in droves when those first spring listings start to appear. With so many buyers flocking to the market, the…
Top 5 Reasons to Move to Hudson, NH
New Hampshire offers so much for young professionals, families, retirees, and every person in any stage of life in between. We love our state for the easy access to lakes, mountains, the ocean, arts, sporting events, and other recreation. It makes sense that people want to live here! One New Hampshire community in particular has…