After a foot of new snow this past Tuesday and another 2-4 inches falling right now, the time is right to enjoy the slopes! Purchase a lift ticket for Sunday, February 1. If the Patriots win, save your lift ticket and redeem it for a half-price ticket any day for the rest of the season excluding February 14-15. Go Pats! Experience everything that Mount Sunapee has to offer. Stovepipe and Williamson, two of the most popular trails, are now open in the Sunbowl, all nine glades are open, the bump skiing on Upper Flying Goose and Lift Line is fantastic and there are four terrain parks open with more than 60 features plus the Amp Energy AirBag. All 11 lifts will be operating this weekend including the new Sunbowl Express High-Speed Quad. Now, both lifts to Mount Sunapee’s summit are high-speed quads. Family Values on-line special is available on Sundays excluding holidays through March 29, 2015. One adult full-day ticket and one dependent junior/young adult (age 6-18) full-day ticket costs only $95. A family of four can ski or ride on Sundays for $190. Family Values must be purchased in advance on their on-line store. See you on the Mountain!
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Access Lake Sunapee via the Blodgett's Landing town dock, only steps away from this partially updated three bedroom cottage. Town sewer, views of Mt. Sunapee and the lake from the second floor. Offered at $194,000. Seller is a licensed NH real estate agent.
Emily Campbell, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
The good news for 2014 was that home prices rose and the average days on market dropped. The median and average sale prices were higher in 2014 for many of the local towns and nationally, the median price will most likely be up 5.6% from 2013. Nationwide, with one month of data left to be tabulated, existing home sales are expected to finish down 3% from 2013. In this area, New London is the only town exceeding 2013 sales. Newbury – 1/1 -12/31/14 43 Solds 153 Days on Market (DOM) $274,000 Median Sales Price 1/1-12/31/13 46 Solds 159 DOM $251,500 Median SP New London – 1/1 -12/31/14 89 Solds 193 DOM $386,000 Median SP 1/1-12/31/13 69 Solds 208 DOM $350,000 Median SP Sunapee – 1/1 -12/31/14 56 Solds 201 DOM $317,650 Median SP 1/1-12/31/13 57 Solds 218 DOM $260,000 Median SP With a strengthening economy, solid job gains, and a healthy increase in home prices, existing home sales are forecast to rise about 7% in 2015. Contact me if you would like to know the statistics for your town and how it impacts buying and selling in this market. Donna Forest, Broker Associate, 603-526-4116, www.donnaforest.com, donna@donnaforest.com Figures are based on information from the Northern New England Real Estate Network, Inc. for the period 1/1/13 thru 12/31/13 and 1/1/14 thru 12/31/14.
SUNAPEE-RAGGED-KEARSARGE GREENWAY COALITION 2015 WINTER HIKES The SRK Greenway Coalition winter hikes are free to the public. Please call the volunteer hike leader to learn starting location and time. (E) Easy; (M) Moderate; (D) Difficult, Be prepared for winter conditions: extra layers, hot drink, prepared for ice and snow. & see www.srkg.org
JANUARY HIKES: Jan 24 (Sat) Tom Lawton (447-1995): Lunch at Mount Sunapee summit! First climb the steep Newbury Trail to cliffs over Lake Solitude. Descend the westside Summit Trail. 5.2 miles (D) Jan 31 (Sat) Lisa Correa (518-281-1494): The Fells trails to Lake Sunapee. Easy snowshoe (or micro-spike) walking, talking, listening for a few beautiful hours.(E) FEBRUARY HIKES: Feb 7 (Sat) Nathan Richer (763-2127): If Mother Nature cooperates this will be a XC ski tour of the old King Ridge ski area in Sutton, off SRKG trail #13. Ever look for avalanche terrain on King Hill? Who would have thought! (M) Feb 14 (Sat) Henry Howell (938-5706): Cross over the Lane River in South Sutton for an exploration of lowlands forests, river edge, glacial erratics and who knows what. (E) Feb 21 (Sat) Lee Carvalho (735-5719): Frank Baker, outdoorsman in East Andover, will lead us on a snow shoe exploration to special spots in the East Andover woods. Up to 5 miles of back trails and wanders (M) Feb 28 (Sat) George Beaton (938-2637): In Bradford hills a snowshoe hike for views at Aiken Pasture. Depending on snow levels either (E) or (M). MARCH HIKES: Mar 7 (Sat) Gerry Gold (526-2857) Snowshoe to Lucia’s Lookout on Sunapee-Pillsbury Ridge from Andrew Brook Trail and Lake Solitude in Newbury. (D) For SRKGC information go to www.srkg.com. SRK Greenway Trail Guides are available at local book stores. The SRK Greenway Coalition is an all-volunteer non-profit organization with members throughout the Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge region and beyond. ************************************************************************ Known for service, trusted for results – Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate.
This great cottage may not be slopeside, but Mt. Sunapee Resort is just up the road and it will only take minutes to be on the trails making first tracks! Two bedrooms, one bath. Restaurants nearby. A great buy at $99,000!
Jane Snow, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
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This newly painted and renovated patio condominium is bright and cheery. Two bedrooms, 2 baths, interior garage and storage. Monthly fee includes heat, cable, hot water, plowing, sewer, landscaping, trash removal, water and local transportation. A one time buy-in fee is due at closing. Offered at $179,000.
Emily Campbell, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
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Get off the couch and take the kids ice fishing! The Elkins Fish and Game Club will be sponsoring an ice fishing event on Kezar Lake on Saturday, January 17th. Check in starts at 6am and fish measuring ends at 3pm. Prized will be awarded at 3:30pm. Costs are $12 for adults, $8 veterans and free for kids under 16. Register online or go to the Welcome Tent. A 50-50 raffle will be sold during the day; winner need not be present. For details and to download the entry form, go to elkinsfishandgame.net/elkins_icefishing.html Dress warm and enjoy the outdoors!
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Schedule your showing for this recently refreshed, multi-level home in New London, NH. You'll feel right at home in the family room with new flooring. There are 3+ bedrooms, 3 baths, hardwood floors on the upper level, and a new roof. Great location within walking distance to Kearsarge Regional Elementary School and the center of town. Offered at $244,500. Visit http://tour.circlepix.com/home/3PDNBM for a virtual tour.
Emily Campbell, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
With such a convenient location, this property has much to offer. Only a few miles to Mt. Sunapee Resort for winter and summer fun, and the State Park on Lake Sunapee. Four bedrooms, town sewer, two baths, newer living room with fireplace. Relax on the deck or plant your garden in the lovely back yard. Offered at $156,500.
Emily Campbell, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
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As we get into December, it seems like every agent is asked the same question from their sellers. Should I keep my house on the market over the winter? There are pros and cons, however, unless you absolutely do not want to move in the winter, I believe it usually is best to keep your house for sale. Yes, there are fewer buyers out looking, but these buyers are serious and motivated. Also, at this time of year, there is less inventory meaning less competition for your property. During the holidays, there are a number of people coming back home to visit family – who may decide to start their house hunt now. If your house is not on the market, it for sure will not sell. It only takes one buyer to sell a home – you don’t want to miss them by not having your home available to be shown. Looking for an experienced agent? Contact me and put my 20 years of knowledge to work for you - Donna Forest 603-526-4116, www.donnaforest.com, donna@donnaforest.com.