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New Listing - Historic Village Colonial

Charming village setting in Wilmot, NH.  Three bedrooms, 1.5 baths and level yard.  Additional space includes an office/den, casual family room, separate laundry, good-sized kitchen, deck and screened porch.  Priced to sell and offered at $158,000.  For more photos and details, visit www.NHVillageColonial.com

JordanMarilyn Kidder, Listing Broker, 603-526-4116

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Holiday Lighting Safety Checklist

By: Before you plug in and light up for the holidays, run your decorations through this quick safety check.

Lights, inside and out, are a beautiful part of the holiday season. But as with all electrical devices, you need to take special precautions. Before you deck the halls, run through this checklist to keep your holidays merry and bright.
Inspect light strings. Discard any that are damaged. Frayed or cracked electrical cords or broken sockets are leading fire hazards. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for connecting multiple strings. The general limit is three strings.  Light strings with stacked plugs can usually accommodate greater lengths than end-to-end connections. Replace burned-out bulbs promptly. Empty sockets can cause the entire string to overheat. Make sure outdoor lighting is UL-rated for exterior use. Exterior lights, unlike those used inside the house, need to be weather-resistant. The same goes for any extension cords used outdoors. Don’t use outdoor lights indoors. They’re too hot for interior use. For the coolest bulbs and greatest energy efficiency, try LED lights, which come in a wide range of styles and colors. Don’t attach light strings with nails or staples. They can cut through the wire insulation and create a fire hazard. Only use UL-approved hangers. Take exterior lights down within 90 days. The longer they stay up, the more likely they are to suffer damage from weather and critters chewing on them. Store lights safely. Tangled lights can lead to damaged cords and broken sockets. After the holidays, coil each string loosely around a stiff piece of cardboard, wrap it in paper or fabric to protect the bulbs, and store in a sturdy container until next year.

Visit www.houselogic.com for more articles like this.  Reprinted from Houselogic.com with permission of the National Association of REALTORS®

Looking for Land with Mountain Views?

Check out this 15 acre parcel with Ragged Mountain views.  It's a great location, convenient to New London, Wilmot and Andover.  Sunny setting with fields great for horses.  Wetland over the back of the property.  Offered at $85,000.

Currier1 smallMarilyn Kidder, Listing Broker, 603-526-4116

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The Welcome Mat is Out

Come see this classic cape tucked up in the trees in the friendly town of Bradford.  Elegant natural woodwork and solid wood floors throughout.  Large windows allow plenty of sunshine to give this house a special freshness and brightness.  Contemporary convenience can be found in the large kitchen adorned by Corian countertops and large granite island.  Host intimate meals for friends and family in the dining room, enjoy lazy summer afternoons on the screened-n porch, and toast your toes by the propane stove come winter.  The upstairs master bedroom is enhanced by a large bathroom complete with whirlpool bath and handcrafted black walnut double sink vanity.  The moment you slide into this blissfully serene bath, the stress of the day's routine will melt away.  It's more than you would expect - come view and be pleasantly surprised!  Offered at $224,000.  For more photos and information, visit www.CountryHomeNH.com

Wrisley ExteriorDonna Forest, Listing Broker, 603-526-4116

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Six Tips for Winter Home Showings

Donna and Maxi 044Now that winter is here, it brings a new set of challenges for sellers.  In order to keep your home in showing condition, here are a few common sense tips to follow.  

  1. Keep your driveway plowed and entryways clear.
  2. Keep walkways and stairs clear of snow and ice.
  3. Don’t let snow pile up on the roof and decks.   At some point, too much snow on the roof can cause ice dams, leaks, and even structural failure. The same goes with decks.
  4. Keep a vacant house heated to at least 50 degrees. A warm house holds more appeal and will allow buyers to take their time looking.   Buyers will rush through cold homes and it leaves a negative impression.  If you are an absentee seller, set up fuel for automatic delivery.
  5. Have a good map to show where your septic system is.  If your house goes under contract and a septic inspection is scheduled, it will speed along the process.
  6. Have a backup plan for extended power outages.  This holds especially true for absentee sellers.  Having the power out for even a day can cause pipes to freeze.

If you are looking for an experienced REALTOR® with the common sense to help sell your house in any season, then give me a call!  603-526-4116, donna@donnaforest.com, www.donnaforest.com

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Looking for Holiday Festivities?

Christmas magicJoin in the magic this Saturday, December 6th at Sunapee Harbor from 1-4pm.  There will be hayrides and tours of the harbor throughout the afternoon.  Children can visit Pete's Shed to decorate a gingerbread cookie ($5), get their face painted, and participate in holiday craft baking.  Auction items are appreciated for a silent auction from 1-3:30pm.  Drop off items at the Sunapee Town Hall in care of Scott Blewitt, Recreation Director. At 2pm the Looney Lunge takes place where participants dive into the frigid waters of Lake Sunapee!  Talk about Looney! Santa arrives at the Historical Society Museum at 2:30pm to lead the parade and light the bonfire at the gazebo. If you bring in an unwrapped toy for Toys for Joy and/or a food pantry donation, you will have your name entered in a drawing to win a prize. Come one, come all and experience the magic of the holidays!

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A Gift that Keeps on Giving? Check Out These Energy Savings for this Holiday Season

Christmas treeThe NH Department of Environmental Services has put out their publication "GREENWorks Ideas for a Cleaner Environment" with energy saving ideas for the upcoming holiday season. This holiday season, why not give a gift that keeps on giving in the form of energy savings? Check out our list of energy-efficient gift picks for just about everyone on your shopping list! For the home decorator:  One idea is to give flameless LED candles. Some of these candles come with a melted wax look on the outside and a flickering light on the inside, so you don’t have to worry about actual dripping wax or open flames. These candles also can come with timer-controlled settings. While you’re in the holiday spirit, use LED lights for decorating the house or tree.  ENERGY STAR certified LED light strands use 50% less energy than conventional incandescent lights strands. Not only do LED holiday lights consume less electricity, they are also cooler, safer and longer-lasting. For the music lover: Some of the most popular new products are sound bars, wireless speakers and other gadgets with Bluetooth connectivity. Find one with the ENERGY STAR and your gift will not only be a hit, but will also be more than 60% energy efficient compared to other models. For the home improvement DIY-er: Cordless screwdrivers, drills, and saws – as well as cordless yard care tools such as lawn mowers, string trimmers, and shears – all use about 30% less energy with ENERGY STAR certified battery chargers. For the well-groomed person in your life:  Personal care products like electric shavers, hair clippers, and beard trimmers that use ENERGY STAR-certified battery chargers can save up to 70% compared to those with conventional charging systems. For the movie lover: If your loved ones enjoy streaming movies or videos, did you know that tablets and laptops use the least amount of energy? Tablets that are ENERGY STAR certified use 10 times less power to stream than a game console. They use 7 times less power than streaming directly to your television and 6 times less than streaming to a desktop computer and monitor. If you are streaming to your large screen television you can still do so more efficiently. The newest ENERGY STAR certified TVs offer the latest technologies and popular features, including Smart TV functionality, Ultra High Definition and LED backlighting all at an energy savings of more than 25% over standard models. Energy Star is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money, reduce energy use and carbon dioxide emissions through energy efficiency. When out doing your shopping, be sure to look for the ENERGY STAR label. Source:  GREENWORKS enewsletter, NH Department of Environmental Services, Concord, NH

The Best of Both Worlds - Lake Views and Water Access!

On a very private hilltop overlooking Little Lake Sunapee with views to Mt. Sunapee, this home holds the memories of over 80 years of the good times of families and friends.  And, there are a lot of good years of fun left in it!  Very comfortable and gracious rooms offer lots of special spaces for numbers of activities.  The many windows open to private wooded views or to the sparkling lake with Mt. Sunapee in the background.  Enjoy tennis on your own Hartru court.  Take a short walk down the hill to your owned waterfront on Little Lake Sunapee or walk or bike to the Bucklin Town Beach.  Enjoy the Twin Lake Villa golf course steps away.  3+ bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths.  Call for your private showing today!  Offered at $825,000.  For more photos and details, visit www.NHLakeOverlook.com.

002smallMarilyn Kidder, Listing Broker, 603-526-4116

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Looking for One Floor Living?

Check out this new listing in Newbury, NH.  Immaculate, bright and spacious, this home is move-in ready!  It sits on 2.1 acres in a quiet neighborhood on a cul-de-sac, close to Mount Sunapee, Lake Sunapee and Lake Todd.  All one floor living is possible as the master bedroom is on the main floor as well as the living spaces and laundry room.  The master has a huge walk-in closet.  Sip your coffee on the screened porch or in the breakfast area.  Grill burgers on the deck and enjoy your surroundings.  For more photos and information, visit http://tour.circlepix.com/home/5MLVK4.  Offered at $328,000.

GarveysmallChris McKee, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116

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New Listing - Wilmot Cape on 1.8 Ac.

A quiet country road is where you'll find this 3+ bedroom, open concept home. It has a first floor bedroom and two additional bedrooms upstairs. The basement is mostly finished (could use some flooring) but has an office, an additional bedroom, den and laundry with lots of storage space.  There are a couple of sheds on the property too.  Offered at $185,000.  For more information, visit http://tour.circlepix.com/home/LRGSL9

Hasting2Jane Snow, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116

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