February 2011
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287 West Main Street in Conway, NH
I have a listing at 287 West Main Street in Conway, NH and I had a local lender work out a few scenarios regarding different financing and what the mortgage payment would be for each of the scenarios.
If you qualify for a USDA Rural Development loan (first time homebuyer, maximum earnings limit for Carroll County and minimum credit score) at the listed price of $89,900 your principal, interest,...
January 2011
4 posts
Will Your Home Gain or Lose Value in 2011
“Tumbled” across an interesting article in the Tycoon Report on home values in 2011. They were discussing how difficult it is to predict when we are at “the bottom” of the market. That is probably a question that I asked on a daily basis. Buyers want me to make sure and contact them when I’ve determined that prices won’t go any lower. No one want so overpay...
North Conway NH Vacation Home Tax Rules
Good Morning
The White Mountains of NH just got hit with a fresh snow and we’re loving it! A great day to get out and enjoy the alpine skiing, cross country skiing or snowshoeing.
If you are in the market for a second home in North Conway NH, congratulations! Not only can you look forward to having a place to relax, you also can garner some tax benefits for that place in the mountains....
Buying Your First North Conway NH Vacation Home
Prices are at an all time low and that makes it the perfect time to buy your first North Conway NH vacation home. You will love living where you play in the White Mountains of NH.
Before you buy your first vacation home there are a few things that you should do in order to make sure that the experience is as smooth as possible.
I’ve written some pointers that can be helpful — check...
What 2011 Holds for the North Conway NH Real...
While reviewing and fine tuning my business plan for the new year, I was thinking about how I thought the North Conway Real Estate market would change in 2011.
I stumbled across an article written by the New Hampshire Business Review regarding the Granite state slowly climbing up the hole that had been dug. While recovering over a little more than half of the jobs that were lost in the...
December 2010
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Skiing in North Conway NH
Skiing in North Conway NH — for details check this out. Supreme skiing and riding conditions today!! Mount Cranmore, in the heart of North Conway Village, has 9 lifts open with 24 trails. There’s 10-12” of new snow and about 3” has fallen since 8:00 am this morning. The mountain is expected to pick up more snow as the day goes on.
December 21st is the resort’s...
April 2010
1 post
Mount Washington, NH
Lots of adages from long ago, still hold true. It’s easy to overlook what is right in front of you sometimes.
I live, work and play in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and today, while driving to the grocery store, I caught a glimpse of the majestic way that Mount Washington itself overlooks the village and it made me pause and think. I know this mountain is in the same spot everyday...
January 2010
6 posts
North Conway NH Real Estate Trends - January 2010
NHAR (New Hampshire Association of Realtors) posted some information on real estate trends in New Hampshire for the month of January 2010. Not all bad news, that’s for sure.
New Hampshire sold more homes in 2009 than they did in 2008. The average home/condo price was however lower than 2008. The number of foreclosures was up in 2009 as well. That produces many opportunities for...
Snowshoeing in the White Mountains of NH
With all the fresh snow on the ground, it’s a perfect time to get out the snowshoes and strap them on for the afternoon.
The Boulder Loop Trail is a shining example of how a popular summer and fall hike can turn into an excellent winter snowshoe excursion. The 3.0-mile trail rewards the snowshoer with spectacular vistas above the Passaconaway Valley for a relatively modest amount of effort....
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow in North...
Snowing is falling as I type. We had a good 12” yesterday and Mother Nature has been adding on to that total little by little all day long. Makes the ski slopes just perfect!!
Come on up and spend the day at Cranmore Mountain with 5 lifts and 50 trails. Attitash Mountain is another favorite with 6 chairlifts running and 66 trails open. Or head up to Jackson and ski Wildcat Mountain in...
North Conway, NH Real Estate Market Forecast
According to economists at Moody’s Analytics, what is now being referred to as the Great Recession is technically over. However, the damage from this economic downturn was severe enough that it will take quite a few months until it feels really over to us ordinary people.
There’s a reason this recession has felt so bad: The economists say it has lasted twice as long and was twice as deep as the...
Grab a Bite to Eat in North Conway, NH
Black Cap Grille is one of North Conway NH’s newest restaurants and is getting rave reviews for their trendy, modern-lodge look and their superior menu. If you’re looking for lunch or dinner, this place is worth checking out.
You’ll be greeted by friendly staff and will have a hard time deciding which menu item to pick. Unless, of course, you’re a “burger”...
Cranmore Mountain, North Conway NH - CRANAPALOOZA
When the sun goes down in North Conway and the lights illuminate the trails of Cranmore, the festivities begin. Saturday nights from Dec. 26, 2009 to March 13, 2010, guests will enjoy a variety of events throughout the resort in addition to top-to-bottom night skiing and tubing. Returning for its sixth season, Cranapalooza is a festival of music, entertainment and games.
Want the best value for...