Enjoy privacy and convenience in this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath cape near the Town Beach and boat launch on Pleasant Lake. First floor master bedroom with private bath. Fireplace with gas stove. Above-ground pool. Detached 26' x 32' office (or other use). Great location, open, bright and sunny, flat yard. Nice perennial gardens. A great house for enjoying friends, family, and comfortable day-to-day living! For more photos and details, visit www.LiveWorkPlayNH.com. Offered at $369,000.
Marilyn Kidder, Listing Broker
I recently attended an event where one of the guest speakers was Lawrence Yun, the Chief Economist for the National Assoc. of Realtors. Below are some of the highlights.
- Home sales are the best they’ve been in 5 yrs. Nationwide sales are up 8%. As of September 2012, NH sales are up 19%.
- One reason for a slower recovery, aside from the credit bubble hangover, is that people are not moving as much right now. (Mobility rate fell from 18% to 12%).
- Investors are back in the market and they are buying.
- The housing forecast is that we may see a 5% increase in NH home prices next year.
- Housing market will be a multi-year recovery. Shrinking inventory will push prices higher.
- Nationwide, the median price of a home is up 11.4% from a year ago. In NH, the median price, as of September was down 2.4%.
High affordability, job creation, and rising rents will be pushing the housing market forward. There has NEVER been a better time to buy! Give me a call if you don’t want to miss out on your buying opportunity. Donna Forest, Broker Associate 603-526-4116; donna@donnaforest.com.
With 400 ft. of lake frontage on Bradley Lake, this adorable cottage offers privacy on a point. This is one of the largest residential lots on the lake offering 1.7+/- acres. Two bedrooms, wood stove and hearth, deck, and furnished (except for some personal items). Canoe, kayak, listen to the loon. Offered at $225,000. For more photos and details, visit www.LakesidePrivacy.com.
Stacey Viandier, Listing Agent
Here's an exceptional opportunity to enjoy remarkable Lake Sunapee and mountain views from this 3.1 acre, private setting atop Burpee Hill in New London. Southwestern exposure affords remarkable sunshine and sunsets. Enjoy this home as is or plan and build your own very special home. Very few properties in New London are afforded this truly spectacular view from such a convenient location. Available for the first time in 43 years! Offered at $550,000. For more photos and details, visit www.OutstandingNHViews.com.
If you're looking for a great get-away, don't need a huge home, and still have access to a beach and water, this may be the place for you! A 2 bedroom, turn-key cottage with shared beach on Chase Pond. Sit on the porch and enjoy the water view. The cottage is currently seasonal, but seems like it could be readily winterized. Furnishings negotiable. Offered at $199,000. For more photos and details, visit www.ChasePondNHCottage.com.
Stacey Viandier, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
- Don’t try to second-guess interest rates or the market by waiting for the “right time”. If you find a home you like, buy it.
- Accept the fact that no house is perfect. Concentrate on the items important to you and let the minor flaws go.
- Get approved for a mortgage first before even looking at properties. This will set your price range and also enhance your offer.
- Don’t look at every house on the market just because they are there. You’ll get confused. Be picky and look at the most appealing. Then add to the list if nothing fits.
- Don’t worry if you feel buyer’s remorse after making an offer. It is common and will pass. Buying a home is a big decision but the benefits far outweigh the negatives.
- Work with an experienced local agent. Buying can be emotional so pick someone you’re comfortable with and respect.
If you are looking for an accredited buyer’s agent with over 18 years of experience to make your buying experience simple, give me a call! 603-526-4116; donnaforest@donnaforest.com.
Donna Forest, Associate Broker, ABR
This adorable, one bedroom cottage could do it for you. Situated on Bradley Lake overlooking 80 ft of serene and peaceful lakefront. There's also a small boathouse and storage shed included. Fieldstone fireplace, pine floors, deck with built-in seating - cute at a button! Offered at $225,000. For more photos and details, visit www.BradleyLakeCottage.com
Emily Campbell, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
You'll feel right at home in this traditional colonial with many appealing features and useful spaces. You can walk to many attractions without being right on Main Street. There's a roomy kitchen for both cook and guests to enjoy, a large family room over the garage, 4 bedrooms, office and exercise space. Cozy up to the propane stove in the sitting room and read a good book; French doors lead to the back deck and patio. Nicely landscaped. Offered at $349,000. For more photos and details, visit www.VillageColonial.com
This warm and welcoming home is well-designed and finished with year-round vacationing in mind. Beautiful cook's kitchen with granite countertops and bar seating, perfect for cooking for large gatherings. Two fieldstone fireplaces. Family and billiards rooms. Master bedroom with private bath. Easily room for 10 with extra space for even more, but equally comfortable for smaller family weekends and vacations. Lakeside screen porch, stone patio, outdoor sower, dock, hot tub. Close to Lake Sunapee, Mt. Sunapee and I-89. Make your appointment to see this one today! Offered at $800,000. For more details and photos, visit www.GetAwayToNH.com