This attractive home on 3.58 acres sits back from the road and is convenient to Sunapee Harbor and Mount Sunapee Resort. Schools are just down the road, as well as the local library. It's nestled among the trees in a private setting with a nice back yard. Modern, sleek updated kitchen. The lower level affords several rooms which can be used for various purposes. An attached greenhouse means you can get a head start on spring plantings. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and deck off the dining room. Was $295,000, now $280,000. Come take a look! For more photos and details, visit http://tour.circlepix.com/home/H4MV5L
Christina McKee, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
Known for service, trusted for results – Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate.
Lately, I've been surprised to see our market area starting to experience multiple offer situations. While not an every day event, it certainly pays for buyers to be prepared should they find themselves in a bidding war. Here are some tips to help put your offer in the best position. 1. Keep contingencies to a minimum. Decide what inspections you can live without and don't add in extra clauses. 2. Find out the seller's ideal closing date and use it for your closing date. 3. Keep all contractual due dates in as short of time frame as possible. 4. Be prepared to offer over the asking price. With multiple offers, money talks and usually the higher price wins. 5. Cash offers beat offers with loan conditions. (Unless the offered price is significantly higher than the cash offer.) Present a pre-approval letter with your offer if it is based on obtaining a loan. 6. Even though you may be getting financing, you can write the offer as a cash sale with no loan contingency. You must be confident you will get the loan with no issues. Bidding wars are emotionally tough as someone always loses out. Give your best and final offer so you have no regrets if you don't get the home. Contact me if you want to work with a buyer's agent to help you navigate the challenges of buying a home. 603-526-4116, donna@donnaforest.com, www.donnaforest.com
Waterfront like this does not avail itself very often on Mascoma Lake. Eastern shore, western exposure, sun all day! Well-maintained summer cottage with a beautiful level lot. 3 bedrooms, large living/dining room, enclosed glassed-in porch, and deck. Offered at $525,000. For more photos and details, visit http://www.circlepix.com/home/GLRS5L
Emily Campbell, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
You’ll be moving in the right direction with Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate.
This beautifully designed contemporary cape, completed in 2007 by Gavin Campbell Construction Company, sits on the shore of Little Lake Sunapee on 1.2 acres with 250’ of lake frontage. With boat and swimming docks, sandy lake bottom, and a swim float, there is ample opportunity to enjoy good times on the lake. The natural setting of the shorefront is low maintenance and offers numerous low-bush blueberries for picking. There is little boat traffic in this part of the lake, so lovely views and tranquility are easily come by.
Inside, lake views fill the living space. The home has high quality finish details featuring wide plank flooring on both the first and second floors, solid wood Shaker style doors throughout with solid bronze hardware made in England, crown moldings on the first floor, white-washed pine ceilings in many rooms, a cook’s kitchen with maple cabinets and high-end appliances. There is no lack of creature comfort and indulgence. Less than 10 minutes to the center of Town for shopping, hospital and medical offices, restaurants, library and the Town Green. This home was built to foster many years of happy memories. For more photos and details, visit www.LakefrontinNH.com.
Marilyn Kidder, Listing Broker, 603-526-4116
Known for service, trusted for results – Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate.
If you want to save money and sell your house faster with less stress, then I highly recommend a pre-listing home inspection. Sellers usually wait for buyers to have inspections on their house and then cross their fingers, hoping for no surprises. More often than not, issues do come to light and sellers are left dealing with several factors in an already highly emotional situation. Buyers may feel a certain level of distrust, wondering why the sellers were not aware of the condition of their home. Time is spent getting 2nd and 3rd opinions on the cost to fix things and most likely, sellers will end up negotiating a lower selling price in order to resolve the problems. Or worst case, buyers cancel the contract and move on to another property. A pre-listing home inspection will make sellers better informed, give control on fixing problems and allows time to provide accurate repair costs upfront to buyers, if needed. Spending a few hundred dollars in the beginning could save thousands in the end. Contact me if you would like an experienced agent help you navigate the complexities of selling. 603-526-4116; donna@donnaforest.com; www.donnaforest.com
Come on down to the Sunapee Community Coffeehouse this Friday, May 15, at 7pm. The Coffeehouse is located in the downstairs of the Sunapee Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH. www.sunapeecoffeehouse.org This week's guest will be Rattye McGee, a duo of mountain loving, New Hampshire song writers. Their mission is to create music that satisfies the hungry soul. Rick Poulin is Rattye McGee's guitarist and co-song writer whose original, distinctive guitar sound is rich with harmonic rhythms and solos, all at once! On piano and vocals is Theresa Ramirez, blending her soulful vocals with her unique piano style. Together, they create original songs that are poetic, intelligent, emotional and real. Hope you dig the tunes! www.reverbnation.com/rattyemcgee.
Come enjoy this sun-drenched Fisher's Bay home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The central living room features a vaulted wood-beamed ceiling, stone hearth fireplace, and plenty of room for lounging. An efficiently designed kitchen offers ample storage and counter space. Built for a casual lifestyle, spend summer evenings relaxing on the screen porch. Enjoy the unique water-access amenities of this Lake Sunapee community including a boat slip, sandy beach and swim area, tennis courts, club house by the beach with deck, picnic tables and community grill. Minutes to skiing at Mt. Sunapee Ski Resort for winter and summer fun. Make every day seem like a vacation! Offered at $475,000. For more photos and details, visit www.VacationHomeSunapeeNH.com
Donna Forest, Listing Broker, 603-526-4116
Known for service, trusted for results – Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate.
Despite the growing evidence the real estate market is on the upswing, within one week I heard about two sales in our office coming in with low appraisals. Any time a lender is used in the purchase, it involves an appraisal. The appraisal is how the lender ensures the size of the loan doesn't exceed the value of the house used for collateral. Before throwing in the towel, here are some moves that may keep the sale alive.
- Buyer requests a review of the appraisal or a second appraisal. This is a long shot as the lender will need a compelling reason to doubt the appraisal. It's worth combing through the appraisal for any missing information on upgrades, updated systems, added rooms, etc. Make sure the comps used match the property.
- Seller and buyer split the difference - buyer adds cash and seller reduces the price.
- Buyer makes up the difference if they have enough cash on hand.
- Seller reduces the purchase price to meet the appraised value.
It's a difficult and trying time. Assess the facts, leave emotions aside and listen to your agent's advice. Contact me if you want to work with a REALTOR® who knows how to problem solve your way to success. 603-526-4116, donna@donnaforest.com, www.donnaforest.com
Bright and cheery, large second story apartment with two bedrooms, two baths, interior garage and storage unit. Large living room and deck. Fee of $984/month includes heat, cable, hot water, plowing, sewer, landscaping, trash removal, water and local transportation. One time buy-in fee of $2,952. For more photos and details, visit http://tour.circlepix.com/home/6GUH8H. Offered at $179,500.
Emily Campbell, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
Teamwork from the Team that works – Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate.
Immaculate antique cape with major renovations including a new kitchen, master suite addition, new windows and numerous upgrades. Historic charm in Sunapee village with town water and sewer. Walk to Sunapee Harbor and ski at Mt. Sunapee in ten minutes! For more photos and details, visit http://tour.circlepix.com/home/Z9H2NN. Offered at $330,000.
Anne Marie Appel, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
Known for service, trusted for results – Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate.