This past Saturday was Small Business Saturday and the first day of Shop Local Month for the Sugar River Region!
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber, Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce have created the Sugar River Region Holiday Shop Local Program. They worked together to make shop local guides so everyone can easily support the local shops! You'll be able to win prizes and participate in cool giveaways! This event is free for current members and $50 for non-members. The online guide will be available on the websites listed below.
Shop local this Holiday Season!
For more information visit: Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
For more information visit: Newport Area Chamber of Commerce
For more information visit: Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce
Sources: The Intertown Record, Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page
Photo Credits: Country Bookshelf
0 Bunker, New London, NH 03257 | Offered at $217,000 | MLS#4978415
Wishing to build? Here is a great opportunity. A 6.7 acre, lightly wooded, lot on an appealing and attractive residential road. Not far to Town or the Town Beach at Elkins. Great area for walking, biking and running. Spring Ledge's famous Pick Your Own Strawberries are just at the bottom of the hill. New London's Elementary School is just at the top. Really a great location! Potential for subdivision. Where the photos depict the lot boundaries with a red or white line, this is an approximate size and location. There are boundary markers at the road (one being the utility pole closest to the beige Victorian); the other a reddish thin pipe on the lot line of the next property. Walking into the depth of the property, the back line is marked by a stone wall.
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Marilyn Kidder
Listing Broker W (603) 526-4116 marilyn@bhgmilestone.com |
While we are in the season of giving thanks, it serves as a good reminder why we should be thankful to be homeowners. It’s not just about having a roof over your head – a home provides shelter, wealth, stability & pride. Below are just some of the many financial and non-financial benefits.
- The avg. homeowner’s net worth is 40x greater than a renter’s. (Nat’l Assoc. of Realtors Report released in 2023)
- Rent prices in NH increased 11.4% over last year. A fixed mortgage provides the stability of knowing your payments won’t go up.
- You can build home equity which can then later be used to start a business, pay college tuition, or help buy a vacation property.
- Homeowners tend to be more involved in their community.
- Home ownership provides a sense of accomplishment & control over your environment. This also impacts children as studies show they have less behavioral problems and perform better in school.
If owning a home is part of your American dream, then contact me to help you start the process!
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Donna Forest(603) 731-5151donna@donnaforest.com Follow her on Facebook |
FOURTH OF JULY
This unique, antique 38 star flag flew on The Livery during Sunapee’s Sestercentennial, courtesy of Aaron Simpson. *The history of The Livery in Sunapee Harbor maybe found at: thelivery.org
Our nation’s flag had 38 stars when ground was broken for construction of Sunapee’s historic Livery in 1890. On July 4th, 1890, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Washington were accepted into the union and 5 stars were added.
The Livery was built as a horse stable to serve the needs of the adjacent Harbor House Hotel. In those days, access to Sunapee was primarily by train and steamboat. Visitors, once they arrived, had need for horses and carriages for hire.
“The beloved Livery is regarded as a symbol of the community and adapted with imagination and determination to serve the community in ever-changing ways”. James L. Garvin, NH State Architectural Historian.
SOURCE: Sunapee Happenings
NEWS * NEWS* NEWS
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC 2022 production award recipients
represent the BHGRE® brand’s highest- ranked performers.
Winners reflect the top producers in both closed units and sales volume.
GOLD AWARD: $6-7.99 Million * SILVER AWARD: $3-5.99 Million
For 2022, The BHG Milestone Team celebrates our stars:
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Anne Marie Appel
Agent
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Jenna Sievers
Agent
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Donna Forest
Broker Associate
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Emily Campbell
Agent
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Jane Snow
Agent
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Expect Better - Choose the BEST, AWARD-WINNING TEAM in town!
Photo Credit: Emma Bauso
Do More Families Equal Higher Taxes?
By: Donna Forest, Broker Associate
The lack of overall housing in our state is keeping prices higher and buyers on the sidelines, or even worse, leaving our state. We are seeing a significant housing crisis. Unfortunately, new construction is still playing catch up from the years of under building and many towns are reluctant to help address this major economic issue. Why? One of the reasons is a fear that housing for additional families will mean a higher property tax rate is needed to pay for public schools. Is this true? The answer is emphatically “NO”. Adding children to a school district does not equate to higher property taxes. This was proven in a 2019 study by Univ. of NH Professor Emeritus of Economics Robert England “Will More Kids in Town Raise the Local Tax Rate?” This report analyzed enrollment data from all 167 school districts from 2007 to 2017 and then compared the data to property tax figures during the same period. The results showed that changes in tax rates are not related to changes in public school enrollment and shouldn’t be used as a way to oppose new housing. Please bear this in mind as you consider how to keep your community viable and economically sound.
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Welcome Your Guests with Pink Pineapples
When you’ve traveled down Main Street in New London, you’ve noticed our seasonal BHG Milestone Team daily flags! It’s a BHG Milestone Team favorite – and we have some special Pineapple Welcome flags. Did you know the pineapple is the worldwide symbol of hospitality? In Colonial times, the pineapple was treasured and rare – and extremely difficult to cultivate. So, the pineapple became a fruit for the wealthy only. In fact, a George Washington-era pineapple would cost up to $8,000!!! (That’s $280,000 in today’s money!) The scarcity and price made pineapples the perfect choice to serve honored guests – and became a symbol of welcome and reference for visitors. Today, we can celebrate with pineapples of all colors – like the Pinkglow® Pineapple! When you see our pineapple flag, come on in for a visit as an honored BHG Milestone Team guest!
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Photo courtesy of DelMonte.
Real Estate Terms: What is the MLS?
The MLS, or Multiple Listing Service, is the database managed and maintained by the local board of REALTORS ®. When your agent lists your property, she inputs all the information into that database. The New Hampshire Association of Realtors ® syndicates that database to only certain providers – like Realtor.com. This is why when you search for property on Zillow and call your agent about it, she may tell you that property is no longer available. Even Realtor.com experiences a delay from the official MLS to what it shows as available or not. For example, if the listing agent marks the property in the MLS as under contract, it could take hours or longer for the syndicated sites to catch up with that update. When you want current listings, contact your agent, or visit her website for active listings. Your agent has direct access to the MLS and her website uses a database feed (called IDX) – she has the updates in real time. Or, if you can’t wait, use Realtor.com as your go-to public database.
And come back to The BHG Milestone Team blog to learn more helpful terms to enhance your real estate adventure!
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THE FORGOTTEN SPOTS OF SPRING CLEANING
Whether you are preparing to stage your home for sale or undertaking your spring-cleaning ritual, Better Homes & Gardens, and House Logic , remind us of overlooked areas. These less obvious tasks should become part of your routine:
- Clean and inspect your vacuum.
- Wipe down handrails, doorknobs, light switch plates, railings. Considering these items are petri dishes, you should probably add them to your weekly cleaning list.
- Clean the undersides of surfaces. When is the last time you wiped the bottom of your kitchen table?
- Your toothbrush holder…and toothbrush!
- Dispose of those toxic chemicals… like old paint! Check your town’s toxic waste disposal day to responsibly rid yourself of those cans piling up in the garage.
- Oh…the ice cube trays! (I forgot, too.)
- Wipe down computer peripherals – and your office items (pen holder, mouse pad, telephone cradle…).
- Clean out that pantry! Oils – and foods that contain oils, like nuts, can go rancid.
- Dust those plants! Whether live or plastic, plants leaves collect lots of dust.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS: Native American Stories of the Night Sky
Christy A. Schmidt, Information Manager
On Friday, April 21, my husband and I, and another 150 people, attended the Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum Native American Stories of the Night Sky. While sipping hot cocoa and hot cider, and enjoying s’mores, attendees gathered around the campfire to listen to tales of the stars.
My favorite was the Winnipesaukee story of trip through the stars to the afterlife. I’m paraphrasing:
All the dogs you have ever known guard a log over a deep chasm. You must cross that chasm to reach the afterlife. If you were good to the dogs – took care of them, loved them, respected them – they will hold that log steady and help you pass. But if you were cruel to them… you’re not getting across!
After the many stories, including an Irish folk tale and some attendees were invited to share, we were able to view Venus and the Moon through telescopes provided by the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center. The weather was cool but clear – and we had an incredible view of the heavens. Discovery Center volunteers were there to educate and inform.
What a wonderful evening! Humans have always enjoyed an oral tradition, sharing stories, history, songs and poetry. The evening was a reminder that no matter our heritage, we share our knowledge and experience through stories.
Check out the BHG Milestone Team Community Calendar for other amazing events – events featuring everything from arts to music to history enliven our life in New Hampshire! Get out there and have some fun!
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Photo courtesy of Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum