Imagine the possibilities with this 9 bedroom Victorian home in a picturesque setting within walking distance to Sunapee Harbor! Restore this home back to a popular Bed & Breakfast and enjoy living in your attached two bedroom owner's quarters. Ideal for the large family or use as a vacation retreat. Town water and sewer, sprinkler system, oversized attached garage. There is even a hair salon (two rooms) between the garage and kitchen - many possibilities for this space. Come take a look! Offered at $465,000. For more information and photos, visit http://tour.circlepix.com/home/TZ3JWK
Anne Marie Appel, Listing Agent
Despite our tough winter, home sales are up 28% in the 10 local towns in the first 5 months as compared to the same time in 2014. The average days on market is 169 days and statewide, the median price is up 7% from last year. While our data shows a 5% increase, I believe some of that can be attributed to the higher number of lake sales with 2 sales at $2M+. Nonetheless, it’s encouraging to finally see upward movement in our market. Newbury – 64 Currently for Sale 1/1 -6/1/14 6 Solds 140 Days on Market (DOM) 1/1-6/1/15 17 Solds 230 DOM New London – 81 Currently for Sale 1/1 -6/1/14 26 Solds 169 DOM 1/1-6/1/15 20 Solds 109 DOM Sunapee – 68 Currently for Sale 1/1 -6/1/14 13 Solds 182 DOM 1/1-6/1/15 13 Solds 88 DOM A recent Pulsenomics survey of housing experts predicts US home values to level off in the next few years with a 4.3% rise in 2015 and an average annual growth rate through 2019 of 3.6%. In other words, buyers, it’s time to get off the fence if you are thinking about buying as home prices and interest rates are predicted to only go up. If you are looking to buy or sell, contact me to work with a local expert! 603-526-4116, donna@donnaforest.com, www.donnaforest.comFigures are based on information from the Northern New England Real Estate Network, Inc. for the period 1/1/14 thru 6/1/14 and 1/1/15 thru 6/1/15.
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This meticulous 3 bedroom, 3 bath home fits the bill! It boasts gleaming wood floors, warm colors, a traditional floor plan, and a 2 car attached garage. The expansive kitchen is truly the heart of this home with stainless steel appliances and plenty of space to enjoy the simple joys of good food with good friends. Spend summer evenings relaxing on the back deck - a perfect spot for grilling and outdoor entertaining. You'll wake up smiling every morning in this peaceful country setting and tucked back from the road far enough to be private. Yet it is an easy commute to the Upper Valley. If you are looking for a comfortable and uncomplicated lifestyle, give this home a look! Offered at $257,500. For more information and photos, visit www.NHEasyLiving.com
Donna Forest, Listing Broker, 603-526-4116
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Lovely, custom contemporary cape surrounded by 125 acres of conservation area, sit on its own private 55 acres overlooking a marsh and year-round Kimpton Brook, abounding with all forms of wildlife. Soaring open spaces, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths and central air.Detached, oversized, heated garage/office/workshop, perfect for a home business. Enjoy your own nature retreat! Offered at $500,000. For more photos and details, visit www.NHPrivacyandViews.com
Anne Marie Appel, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
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
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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
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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.