You can now buy your tickets for Dinner with Jack Frost on January 31 from 5:30-7:30pm. Come enjoy this fun, progressive dinner complete with live music, tiki torches and warm campfires on the Town Green. $10 for adults and $5 for students. You can buy your tickets at the Recreation Department at Whipple Hall or the Chamber of Commerce on Main Street. Click here for listing of events throughout the week.
You can now buy your tickets for Dinner with Jack Frost on January 31 from 5:30-7:30pm. Come enjoy this fun, progressive dinner complete with live music, tiki torches and warm campfires on the Town Green. $10 for adults and $5 for students. You can buy your tickets at the Recreation Department at Whipple Hall or the Chamber of Commerce on Main Street. Click here for events.
This 3 bedroom ranch is "move-in" ready! Many updates have been made over the years and the property has been well-maintained. The basement offers a large multi-purpose room with new pellet stove to expand your living space. Enjoy barbeques outside on the level yard with established garden and shed. Two car detached garage. Mt. Sunapee is just down the road for winter skiing and summer fun. Offered at $184,000.
Many people are wondering what the new year will bring for the housing industry. Below is a summary of what experts are predicting for the 2014 real estate market on the national level.
- Home values are expected to appreciate around 4.3% or even higher by some optimists.
- Home sales will surge. Many housing pundits expect sales to be higher in 2014 than 2013. The three categories of buyers that will create this demand are first time home buyer, the move-up buyer, and the immigrant buyer.
- Demand may exceed supply. Experts expect a dramatic increase in demand for housing. As the spring selling season approaches, we will need to see a new wave of salable housing inventory to keep up with the increasing demands of buyers.
- Interest rates will increase by end of 2014. Projected rates are anywhere from 4.8% to 5.3%, although some experts predict even higher rates.
Bear in mind these are projections based on the US as a whole. While they give a good overall picture of the industry, we need to bear in mind that all markets are local and may not follow the national trends. Contact me to know how your local market is impacting the value of your home. 603-526-4116, www.donnaforest.com, donna@donnaforest.com.
By Caralee Adams Turn a common mud room into a glorious and natural garden room.
This home may need some updating, but was custom built with pride and added extra features like central air and central vac. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on 3.4 acres. There's a two car detached garage, plus a three story detached, heated garage with room for cars on two levels with a large, unfinished room above - great for the car enthusiast, hobbyist, workshop or just storage. Mt. and Lake Sunapee are just up the road for year-round enjoyment - plenty of room to store your boat! Offered at $224,500.
Jane Snow, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
You’ll be moving in the right direction with Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate.
Don't miss out on this turn key property with lots of updates and a view of Ragged Mountain. Three bedrooms, 5.4 acres. Located very close to the Northern Rail Trail, it's the perfect location for the walker, biker or snowmobile enthusiast. Enjoy warming up in front of the woodstove when you get in! The open concept is great for entertaining. Lots of space inside and out. Offered at $146,000.
Stacey Viandier, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
- 88% of current homeowners report that owning a home has been a positive experience
- A homeowner’s net worth is 34 times that of a renter’s
- 95% of homeowners believe that over a period of several years, it makes more sense to own a home than to rent - you are paying for housing whether renting or owning
- 77% of homeowners say it helps them achieve long term financial goals
- Homeowners reported higher life satisfaction, higher self-esteem, happiness, and higher perceived control over their lives
- Homeowners have better health outcomes, better physical and psychological health and also have a general increase in a positive outlook to life
Home ownership makes sense for many social and family reasons. It also makes sense financially. Give me a call if you are ready to pursue the benefits of home ownership! Donna Forest 603-526-4116, www.donnaforest.com
Source: Realtor.org
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By Oliver Marks
A master suite addition is limited only by your imagination and pocketbook. Here's a look at master suite must haves.
Options for a master suite addition are limitless: Your budget, not so much. Indulge yourself, express yourself, but control yourself, too. Here is your guide to the master suite features that matter most.
Master suite basics
A master suite addition typically is about 400 sq. ft. and includes a spacious bedroom, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower, designer toilet, separate soaking tub, and double-sink vanity. With midrange finishes, such as ceramic tile and solid-surface countertops in the bathroom, a master suite costs an average of $101,873 ($257/sq.ft.) and returns about 63% at resale, according to the 2013 Cost vs. Value Report from Remodeling magazine.
An upscale master suite addition is bigger — 650 sq.ft. — and includes a separate sitting area in the bedroom with custom built-ins, fireplace, French doors leading outside, and even a wet bar and refrigerator.
The bathroom is more luxurious, too, with multiple body sprays in the shower, a separate toilet area, a soaking tub for two, and twin sinks, each with its own vanity. Instead of solid surfacing and ceramic, the countertops and floors are stone. According to Cost vs. Value, an upscale project averages $220,086 and returns 52.1% at resale.
Start with a good layout
When you dream about a master suite addition, drool over a deep soaking tub. But when you plan, think about privacy, convenience and view — the gifts to yourself that keep on giving.
- Privacy: Create a space that feels like an escape from life: OK, escape from the kids. For that, you’ll need privacy, so place closets — they’re sound barriers — between you and the hubbub of the house, or on walls shared with other bedrooms.
- View: Give your master suite addition the best view through the biggest windows. If neighbors are nearby, place windows at about 5 ft. above the floor so you can enjoy the view, but your neighbors can’t (if you know what we mean).
- Separation: Think also about whether you’d prefer your bedroom and bathroom separated by a door or small hallway. An open plan can make the master suite feel bigger and more luxurious — but it can also invite humidity and odors into the bedroom, so you’ll want an extra-powerful ventilation system if you go this route. It’s also a good idea to isolate the toilet in its own room or alcove so two people can use the space at the same time and still retain some privacy.
Master suite must-haves
- Large shower: An enclosure of 4x6 ft. is ideal for two. It should have a bench and a few body sprays at different heights to sooth aching muscles. Cost: $3,000 to $5,000.
- Big walk-in closet: Make it at least 7x10 ft. if it’s just for her, 10x10 ft. if it’s shared, which gives enough room for clothes plus a spot for a dressing chair. You’ll want built-in organizers with well-designed compartments for easy access to your wardrobe. Cost: $3,000 to $8,000.
- His and hers grooming stations: Each with sink, mirror, and counter space. Cost: $2,500 to $5,000.
- Radiant floor heating in the bathroom: Hot water circulating in tubes or electric heating mats under the tile or stone is an efficient way to heat the space, and you’ll never have to put your bare feet down on a cold surface again. Cost: $1,500 to $3,500.
Love-to-haves — won’t use much
- Deep soaking tub: The idea of a jetted soaking tub in a master suite bathroom is often better than the reality. It takes up lots of room, requires lots of water, costs lots of money; but it’s used rarely. Unless you have a tubbing history or need, reconsider the soaking tub. Cost: $3,000 to $5,000.
- Private patio or balcony: A secluded outdoor room off your master suite for watching sunrises, sipping champagne, sunbathing nude, and other things you’ll never do. For privacy screening, use evergreen shrubs, lattice, or fencing. Cost: $3,500 to $6,000.
- Sitting area with fireplace: The ultimate indulgence, your own cozy spot to read or meditate. Also good for watching TV while folding laundry. Cost: $3,000 to $6,000.
This could be your perfect fit in Blodgett's Landing, close to Mt. Sunapee for skiing and summer fun. Walk to Lake Sunapee beach and dock, private location. With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, there's room for family and friends. Offered at $179,900.
Joan Wallen, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
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