Sunapee Services will be held this Friday, May 24th. The Brewster-Gould-Lee-Rollins Post 25 American Legion, Newport, will begin a Memorial Day service at Abbot Library at 8:10 a.m. for a World War I Memorial, 21 gun salute and Taps. At 8:30 a.m. the elementary school program will be held at the Sherburne Gymnasium with a 21 gun salute, Taps and cannon. At 9:45 a.m., a World War II Memorial will be held in Sunapee Harbor with a 21 gun salute, Taps and cannon. Springfield Services will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 26th, at the Pleasant View Cemetery with a salute to fallen Veterans. The Kearsarge Regional Middle School Band will perform. Conducted by members of American Legion Post 40 and Unit 40 of the American Legion Auxiliary. Newport Services will be held on Monday, May 27th. At 7:45 a.m., the Veterans meet at the Veteran's Club and proceed to decorate the graves at the following cemeteries: North Newport, Pine St. West, Pine St. East, Maple St., St. Patrick's, and Pine Grove. Wreaths will be laid at the Newport High School, Haserlat Park, and the Sunapee St. Park. A wreath will be placed in the Sugar River at the Brady Bridge, Oak St., for those lost at sea. The rites include a firing squad and playing of Taps. At 11 a.m. a Memorial Day Program will be held at the Newport Common. Captain Clay Couitt Jr. will give the Address of the Day and services will include firing the Post 25 cannon. In case of inclement weather, services will be held at the Newport Opera House.
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Recently updated, this home has tons of charm! Pine walls, tile floors, Berber carpet, and new appliances. Have fun entertaining in the large, sunny living room with sliders to a deck. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Detached garage with bathroom is plumbed for upstairs apartment. There's even a storage shed for all your extra toys and yard equipment. Offered at $220,000. For more photos and information, visit www.NHCountryCharm.com.
Sara Ellis, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
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Low-maintenance, attractive and well-built, 3-4 bedroom home offers convenient location to town, Knights Hill Nature Park, and New London Outing Club. Remodeled kitchen with granite counter-tops and raised panel cherry cabinetry. Lower level, large family room. Walk to shopping, medical offices, banks, etc. Make your appointment today! Offered at $325,000. For more information and photos, visit www.ClosebutPrivateNH.com
Marilyn Kidder, Listing Broker, 603-526-4116
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The Abbot Library will hold its annual plant sale this Saturday, May 18, from 9am to 1pm at the library. The library is also holding a lock in read-a-thon fundraiser on Saturday, May 18, from 6-11pm. Students in grade 1-12 are encouraged to participate by collecting pledges for minutes read or a fixed amount. Come into the library and read during that time and enjoy breaks for snacks and activities. Wear your pajamas if you'd like. Permission forms and pledge sheets can be gotten at the library. Funds raised will benefit the new Abbot Library. A great way to read, have fun and support your local library!
Try these tips to enhance your home's curb appeal.
Is your yard helping or hurting you and your neighbors in getting top dollar for your house this home buying season?
Most homeowners (79%) say having a healthy, green lawn contributes to the overall value of a home and more than half (53%) think the quality of the homeowner’s lawn can tell you a lot about the quality of the home overall, according to TruGreen’s Lawn Lifestyles National Survey.
According to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® data, 71% of homebuyers think curb appeal is important in choosing their home. And most homeowners purchase a home with a healthy, green lawn (71%) and well-maintained landscaping (72%).
Try these tips to maximize your home’s value by getting your lawn into shape:
Water Right
In spring, check the working condition of sprinkler heads and related water lines to ensure they’re functioning properly. Also, make sure your automated or manual watering method efficiently covers the landscape. You can place a one-inch deep, empty food can in the middle of your lawn to measure depth of water collected each watering cycle.
Don’t over- or under-water your lawn. Give your lawn and landscape a slow, steady watering about once a week, and adjust your watering schedule depending on your area’s rainfall, grass, and soil type.
Complement with Color
Consider your home’s exterior colors when selecting flowering plant combinations for plant beds, window boxes, or front porch planters. With a white house, any color combination will work well. With a yellow house, red or pink blooms tend to complement best.
Dead plants can quickly wilt your home’s walk-up allure. When preparing to plant, ensure proper drainage, nutrients, and moisture for healthy root systems and blooms.
Go Green with Grass
Plant the right type of grass for your lawn to ensure a green, healthy turf. Where your grass has difficulty growing, plant shade-adapted groundcovers for landscape appeal.
Periodically test your soil for pH and basic nutrient content and adjust your fertilizer needs accordingly to maximize your lawn’s health and use of added nutrients and to allow new grass shoots to develop.
Keep your lawn mower tuned, sharpen mower blades twice a summer, and mow your lawn regularly, keeping the grass higher to prevent scalping and to save water. Ditch the lawn mower bag and recycle grass clippings back to the soil for added lawn nutrients.
This completely restored/renovated antique cape sits on 113 peaceful acres offering established plantings, pasture land, orchards and wonderful post and beam barn with electricity, water, sheep and horse stalls. There's also a garage/equipment shed and skating cabin/bath house. A perfect gentleman's farm for those who want space, a beautiful home in tip-top shape all on a spectacular piece of conserved land. Offered at $749,999. For more photos and information, visit www.BetweenTheMountainsFarm.com.
Stacey Viandier, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
You've found it! This incredible property boasts 224 acres, with 13 acres on Highland Lake offering 680' of shorefront, along with a beautiful Federal Colonial and large timber frame barn. The setting and grounds make this property the crown jewel of the neighborhood. You'll be awestruck by its stone walls, 200 ear old maples and well-maintained pastures. The gardens, patios, and miles of groomed trails are hidden treasures you don't see driving by. The 5500 sq. ft. home is comprised of 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 5 fireplaces, modern gourmet kitchen, and so much more. The 3.5 story, 100' x 40' barn is magnificent and has been well-maintained. The Philbrick homestead on Taunton Hill in Andover, NH has it all: location, acreage, views, lake frontage, and a fabulous home--all of which are protected by thousands of acres of local conservation easements. Call for your appointment today! Offered at $2,450,000. Visit www.HistoricHomesteadNH.com for more photos and details.
Stacey Viandier, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
Buyers consider 5 things when looking for a home to purchase:
- Location– 75% time cheap one but while setting healthy best.
of the buyers’ decision is based on the neighborhood, how close to the job, where to shop, etc.
- Size – The median size of a home sold was 1900 square feet. 83% of buyers purchased a 3 bedroom home
- Features – Buyers will give up features to get size and location
- Condition – Buyers want move in condition
- Price – Buyers are looking for the best value
Sellers have the most control over condition and pricing. To optimize the chances of selling, the house needs to be in tip top condition and the best value out casino online there in order to attract buyers. Sellers – you are competing with other homes for buyers. If your house is right on the road, or needs a new roof, or has a dated kitchen for example, it needs to be priced low enough so buyers are willing to overlook these objections. Bottom line, sellers need to be realistic about how their property fits into what buyers want and price accordingly. Contact me if you want to work with a REALTOR® who can help you price your house for success. donna@donnaforest.com, 603-526-4116
Donna Forest, Broker Associate, ABR
Come to the Sunapee Coffeehouse this Friday evening where you'll enjoy listening to Gail Finnie, Contemporary/Traditional Folk, singer-songwriter, who plays Appalachian dulcimer and guitar. She teaches dulcimer, both privately and in workshops at various festivals in the Northeast. Gail has released four solo recordings. "...one of the best ballad singers I've ever heard!" ~ Boston Globe. Music begins at 7pm and the Coffeehouse is located downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church, 17 Lower Main Street in Sunapee, NH. A hat is passed for donations for the musicians. Real estate markets are local, and we have the real scoop on ours. Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate
With views of Mount Sunapee, this 2.66 acre building lot would be the perfect site to build the home you've been waiting for. Just outside of town, off Knights Hill Road, the driveway is cut in. Sunny, southwestern views in great New London location. Come take a look! Offered at $169,000.
Marilyn Kidder, Listing Broker, 603-526-4116