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Spring Landscape Planning

Are you ready for warmer days, green grass, blooming flowers and plants, and enjoying longer, brighter afternoons in your yard? We are, too. Even though winter still has its grip on us, this is actually a great time to start planning for spring landscaping. With some smart preparation ahead of time, you’ll be in a…
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Winter Fun In Southern New Hampshire

New Hampshire is arguably one of the best spots to live in the U.S., especially for those who like to play in the snow a few months out of the year. Don’t believe us? See what U.S. News & World Report has to say about it. So if you get a little thrill when those…
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So You Want to Build a New Home. Where Do You Start?

If you’re leaning toward buying a new construction home in New Hampshire, but don’t know where to begin the process, you’ve come to the right place. Perhaps you’ve just started looking at different cities and towns and aren’t sure exactly where in New Hampshire you’d like to live. But once you decide, how do you…
gifts for new homeowners

Gifts for New Homeowners

When you’re making your holiday gift list and checking it twice, don’t forget something for the friend or family member who has recently moved into a new home. If it’s their first home or a major change from their previous one, they may be in need of just about everything, and that leaves the options…
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Should You Add On Or Move? Comparing Costs, Value And Personal Preferences.

It’s not uncommon to outgrow the home you’ve lived in and loved for many years. There are several reasons why. Maybe there are more family members in the household now, or it could be, like millions of Americans since 2020, you started working from home full time and you need your own professional space. So…
New England Road Trip

New England Road Trips And Staycations

While all four seasons are pretty fabulous in New England (with the exception of muddy, fickle March!), we would argue that the summer has a special, unmatched appeal for those of us who appreciate it so much more after long winters. So while we’d be happy to hop on a plane in mid-March to a…
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How To Sidestep New Hampshire’s Hot Housing Market And Still Get The Home You Want

Many industries have been facing supply and demand challenges over the last year or so, and the housing market is no exception. Like it is in much of the northeast, real estate is hotter than ever in New Hampshire, and that’s a source of major frustration for would-be homebuyers throughout the region. With mortgage rates…
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It’s A Great Year To Buy New Construction

Searching for a home the past few years has been a frustrating experience. The limited inventory, high demand, low-interest rate market is making it harder for buyers to find a home that meets their needs without bidding wars and going over budget. It certainly makes the buying process more stressful. Attending open houses should be…
New Hampshire Hidden Gems

New Hampshire’s Hidden Gems: Unique Outdoor Experiences Close To Home

Whether you’re new to New Hampshire or are a native Granite Stater, you might be looking for a few new places to go, new sights to see, and new experiences — all for the cost of a tank of gas. Here are a few hidden gems you won’t see on the lists of landmarks most…

Selling In A Seller’s Market

Spring is coming, and that means you’ll start to see more real estate signs on front lawns, along with online listings of homes for sale. Homeowners might be thinking about their next move — literally and figuratively — to accommodate the needs of growing families, adapt to shifts in employment and lifestyle, or to simply…
Spring Gardening

Spring Gardening For The Rookie

Do you have garden envy? If you find yourself scrolling online feeds of beautiful flowers, zen backyards, and homestead-worthy rows of fresh vegetables, dreaming of your own gardens, only to get overwhelmed by the prospect of designing, planting, and maintaining it…well, we understand. The planning alone can be a bigger undertaking than many of us…
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Planning Your Outdoor Space for Spring

Over the last year, we have become much more appreciative of spending time outdoors. Families made the best of staycations, whether they explored their own communities for things to do or simply stayed home. Now that warmer weather is on its way, we’re looking forward to spending more time outside. It’s the perfect time to…