Here's a great opportunity for someone who wants to purchase a solid house and improve upon what has been done so far. Super location for the outdoor enthusiast who also wants convenience - located just a stone's throw from Route 11 and the Rail Trail, which is great for biking and walking and skiing or snowmobiling. Included in the sale is a right of way to Highland Lake, and the town beach is just a mile away. Seller is motivated; bank approval necessary. Offered at $135,000.
Stacey Viandier, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
Come take a look at this 5 year-old, well-sited, attractive home all on 3.5 acres. You'll even have seasonal views of Bald Sunapee Mountain! Generously sized rooms with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and well-appointed kitchen. Nice location - 1 mile to Lake Sunapee and 3 miles to Mt. Sunapee Resort. Offered at $312,000. For more photos and details, visit www.1MiletoNHLake.com.
Marilyn Kidder, Listing Broker, 603-526-4116
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The real estate market continues to move towards a sunnier forecast with a prediction of 4.5% appreciation nationwide for 2014 (based on a February Pulsenomics survey of 100+ economists, investment strategists, & housing market analysts). The expectation is that appreciation will continue at a more normal rate of 3% annually thru 2018. Looking at the local markets, it appears that our stormy winter kept buyers inside and sales are a mixed bag with some towns being ahead of sales 1st quarter and many lagging behind. See below for a sample of 1st quarter sales.
New London – 1st Quarter
2014 10 Homes Sold 94% List to Sell Ratio 125 Ave Days on Market (DOM)
2013 8 Homes Sold 93% List to Sell 319 Ave DOM
Newbury – 1st Quarter
2014 2 Homes Sold 91% List to Sell 102 Ave DOM
2013 5 Homes Sold 88% List to Sell 179 Ave DOM
Sunapee – 1st Quarter
2014 6 Homes Sold 90% List to Sell 215 Ave DOM
2013 10 Homes Sold 91% List to Sell 196 Ave DOM
Bradford – 1st Quarter
2014 2 Homes Sold 92% List to Sell 89 Ave DOM
2013 6 Homes Sold 94% List to Sell 259 Ave DOM
Spring should bring renewed interest in our market area. If you are thinking of buying or selling, your timing is perfect! Contact me to put my 20 years of experience to work for you. 603-526-4116, donna@donnaforest.com, www.donnaforest.com
Data is based on information from the Northern New England Real Estate Network, Inc. for the period 1/1/13 – 4/1/13 and
1/1/14 – 4/1/14
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The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is calling on private well owners to test their water more frequently and for a wider range of contaminants. 646-057 dumps About 40 percent of New Hampshire’s population (about 530,000 people) get their drinking water from around 250,000 private residential wells, and a surprisingly high percentages of those wells have unhealthy levels of natural contaminants. Based on studies by the U.S. Geological Survey, about 20 percent of private wells in New Hampshire have arsenic levels that are higher than public water systems are allowed to provide (10 parts per billion), and in some areas it’s as many in one in every two wells. Long-term exposure to arsenic has been linked to cancer,200-120 CCNA cardiovascular disease, immunological disorders, diabetes and other medical issues. The Dartmouth Toxic Metals Research Program recently produced a 10-minute video on the health effects of arsenic in groundwater in New Hampshire; you can find the video by searching the internet for “arsenic in small doses.” There’s no federal or state standard for radon in drinking water, but an estimated 55 percent of private wells exceed the NHDES-recommended action level of 2,000 picocuries per liter. Only by testing can homeowners make informed decisions about treating their well water to minimize the amount of radon gas coming into their homes. The main health risk from radon exposure is an increased risk of lung cancer from breathing radon gas; long-term exposure to radon leads to the deaths of an estimated 100 New Hampshire residents each year. No State Testing Requirements Private well water is rarely tested, except when properties are sold or a change in taste, odor, or color raises suspicions about water quality. New Hampshire has no State requirements for the testing of private wells, although the law (RSA 477:4-c) requires that certain information concerning a home’s water system be disclosed to a purchaser, including an unsatisfactory water test. (“Unsatisfactory water test” is not defined.) Many mortgage lenders require some water quality testing when writing a mortgage. However, their requirements are not consistent, and historically there has been more emphasis on aesthetic contaminants than health-related contaminants. Some municipalities, however, do have private well testing requirements. Even when a private well is tested, the analyses often don’t include all of the right contaminants. The naturally occurring contaminants of concern include arsenic, fluoride, radon, and other radionuclides (radioactive chemicals). Other contaminants, caused by human activities, are industrial solvents, petroleum products and fuel additives [such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene and methyl-t-butyl ether (MtBE)], and lead and copper from plumbing. Bacteria in wells may be from either natural or human sources but typically enter wells because of poor construction. Bacteria shows up in about one in five water samples from private wells analyzed at the state Public Health Laboratory. When should private wells be tested? NHDES recommends the following: 1. When a well is first drilled. 2. At least once every 3 to 5 years for all wells. 3. At the time of all real estate transactions. 4. If obvious changes in water quality (such as changes in taste, odor or color) are noticed. The frequency of periodic testing should be based on past testing results, testing results for neighboring wells, and past and present land uses in the area. Testing for specific contaminants should be performed more frequently if they are known to be present at elevated levels. What Parameters Should Be Tested in Private Wells? NHDES recommends the following analyses, which cost approximately $165 at the Public Health Laboratory: arsenic, bacteria, radon, alpha screen, lead, copper, nitrate, nitrite, fluoride, pH, sodium, chloride, iron, manganese, and hardness. NHDES also recommends testing for volatile organic compounds once every five to ten years, which costs $120 at the Public Health Laboratory. If the cost of testing is too great for some homeowners, NHDES recommends spreading out the testing over time, performing some tests now and the rest in later years. A number of private labs also offer these tests. Private labs tend to be more expensive than the State Lab, but they also tend to provide results to the well owner more quickly. American Academy of Pediatrics Weighs In In May 2009, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement on Drinking Water from Private Wells and Risks to Children, urging states to require testing when homes are sold, and urging local governments to provide access to information about local groundwater conditions and recommendations for testing. What is Being Done? A handful of New Hampshire municipalities already require testing of private wells, typically in connection with certificates of occupancy. A group of state, federal, and university scientists and public health professionals have formed the New Hampshire Arsenic Consortium, which is cooperating to educate the public and conduct research about arsenic in private wells. NHDES is working with N.H. Department of Health and Human Services and Dartmouth College to better understand the health risks to private well users and to help private well users make informed decisions about well testing and water treatment options. NHDES is also working with municipal building code officials on a uniform interpretation of “potable water” as referenced in the International Plumbing Code to provide for improved public health protection. For more information about NHDES’s private well testing recommendations and about the health effects associated with various contaminants, and a list of accredited private labs, please call NHDES Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau at (603) 271-2513, or visit the NHDES web site at www.des.nh.gov and look for “Private Well Testing” under the “A to Z List.” Source: GREENWorks, A publication of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Concord, NH
Enjoy great spring skiing and riding at Mt. Sunapee's Springfest Weekend featuring KT Tunstall Saturday evening in the Sunapee Lodge. Opening for her is Brooks Hubbard, an up and coming singer/songwriter from Enfield, NH. Brooks has opened for the Robert Cray Band,pass4real Stephen Kellogg and Josh Wilson. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on-line. There are limited seats available for this performance. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or646-057 dumps exchanges for tickets. Season pass holders who purchased their season pass at Mount Sunapee can purchase tickets for $20. Concert tickets must be purchased in person at Guest Services or over the phone through Guest Services at 603-763-3500. All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges for tickets. Doors open at 6:00pm. Saturday, April 5 - It’s the 23rd Annual Intragalactic Cardboard Sled Race. Teams of three will race intricate and professionally designed cardboard sleds down Eggbeater trail. There are prizes for best design, fastest sled and best self-destruction while on the race course. Entry fees are donated to David’s House in Lebanon, NH. Enjoy your weekend!
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Come build the home you've been dreaming of on this easily accessible 2.46 acre lot in Sunapee, NH. Nice hillside views. Well suited to either primary or vacation living. Westerly exposure. Driveway is in and house site cleared. Test pit data is also available. Convenient to Sunapee Harbor, I-89, Mt. Sunapee Resort or Lake Sunapee. Offered at $89,000.
Marilyn Kidder, Listing Broker, 603-526-4116
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No, I’m not referring to your evening cocktail! I’m talking about water. More specifically, water from a private well. Many of us just assume when we turn on the faucet, the water is safe to drink – especially if it is from a drilled well. The reality is many wells have unhealthy levels of naturally occurring arsenic, radon, or other contaminants that have been linked to cancer and toxicity. DES estimates that 20% of private wells in NH have more arsenic than is allowed in public water systems. Many contaminants have no taste, odor, or color so testing is the only way to detect them. The good news is that if you sample your well and find contaminants, treatment systems are available. While there is no state requirement, DES recommends that well owners test their water every 3-5 years. To get more information on testing recommendations and a list of accredited labs, visit www.des.nh.gov. If you are selling, it is in your best interest to test your well water and know ahead of time if there are any issues. Almost every buyer will have an inspection done and will want to know how safe the drinking water really is. Bottom line, whether buying, selling, or just staying put, it makes good sense to get your water tested! If you are buying or selling, contact me and put my 20 years of experience to work for you. donna@donnaforest.com, www.donnaforest.com, 603-526-4116.
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Spring Ledge Farm will be holding a Seed Sowing Workshop on Saturday, March 29 from 10-1pm, Part I, and Part II will be on April 19. They will show the basics of sowing flower and vegetable seeds. You can sow your own tray of seedlings in their greenhouse. Choose from dozens of seed varieties. They will supply the seeds, soil, seed trays and expertise. You choose your favorites and do the sowing. There will be basil seeds, tomato, pepper, broccoli and other vegetable seeds, marigolds, impatiens, lupine and coreopsis flower seeds. You may also purchase seeds at the farm from their offerings of High Mowing organic seeds and Hart's seeds.
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Cost is $16. per seed tray you take home, or for $32, they will keep the seed tray in their controlled environment greenhouse and tend to the germination and growth of the seedlings for 4 weeks. One seed tray equals 100 plants. A great way to invest in garden starts, or perhaps in a mass planting of a particular cultivar.
Spring Ledge Farm is located at 37 Main St., New London, NH.
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This three bedroom ranch has it! 4.4 acres with a great yard for the kids or pets. Skiing close by, walking trails, and snowmobile trails all for your outdoor enjoyment. Attractive Pergo flooring throughout, screened porch, one floor living. Offered at $175,000.
Jane Snow, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
Don't miss Mt. Sunapee's 8th Annual Big Dummy Air Contest this Sunday, March 16th. Registration will begin in Spruce Lodge at 9:00am. There is a $20 entry fee per dummy. Dummy judging will be held on the Spruce Lodge patio at 2:00pm. The Dummy Big Air Contest will be held immediately following the judging on lower Eggbeater trail in front of the Spruce Lodge. For construction rules and more information go to You’ll be moving in the right direction with Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate.