With spring approaching soon, it's a great opportunity to take the time and make a list of things to do around your home to prepare for the change in the season.
1. Deep-Clean Your Entryway
With the winter weather comes snow, salt, and winter gear. When the last snow falls it's a great opportunity to tidy up and do a deep-clean of your entryway to be ready for spring! Give your floors, baseboards, and rugs a good cleaning to feel refreshed.
2. Check your pipes for leaks
If you live in a colder climate pipes can freeze. So if you are able to access your pipes easily it's a good idea to check them for any leaks or cracks. If your water ever stopped or trickled out of the tap, than the pipes may have frozen, so it would be a good idea to call a professional to have them check everything.
3. Wash interior and exterior windows
When the weather starts warming up I always take the time to clean my windows to make my place feel refreshed! Plus when the sun shines through the windows it's nice to see them clean!
4. Make a plan for spring cleaning
What are some cleaning or de-cluttering projects you've been putting off? Spring is the perfect time to tackle them! With the warmer weather you can open the windows and fill your place with fresh air!
Sources:
https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/cleaning-decluttering/how-to-fix-a-muddy-yard/
https://www.storespace.com/blog/how-to-get-your-home-ready-for-spring/
0 Bunker, New London, NH 03257 | Offered at $203,000 | 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! 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
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With winter storms still in full swing, now is a great opportunity to prepare yourself and your home for any power outages or extreme winter weather! "The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends having these items on hand, especially if you want to prepare for being a home several days without power."
1. Make Sure You Have Emergency Supplies
- Snow Shovels and Deicers
- Extra fuel, firewood, full propane tank, or generator
- Clean blankets and clothing
- Water and food that does not require refrigeration
- Medication and any special items for members of the household
- Pet food
- Soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and cleaning supplies
2. Make an Emergency Supply Kit
- Water
- Non-perishable food
- Battery-powered radio
- Flashlight
- First aid kit
- Extra batteries
- Whistle
- Dust mask
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties
- Wrench or pliers
- Manual can opener
- Local maps
- Fully charged backup battery for cell phone
3. Take Steps to Winterize Your Home
- Check roof tiles, shutters, siding, and other exterior materials
- Make sure gutters are clear
- Seal air leaks around the home
- Insulate all exposed plumbing pipes
- Trim tree branches away from your roof
Now, when a snow storm hits you can get cozy in a blanket knowing you're prepared for anything!
Sources:
https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/home-maintenance-tips/protect-your-home-cold-weather-threats/?site_ref=mosaic
https://www.ready.gov/kit
There are lots of music performances around the New London area this February! Check them out below or find them on our Community Calendar.
February 1st
The New England Bluegrass Band at The Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille
Starts at: 7:30pm
40 Andover Rd, New London
Tickets: $30
To make a reservation or for more information, visit: The Flying Goose
Source: The Flying Goose website
February 8th
Mark Erelli at The Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille
Starts at: 7:30pm
40 Andover Rd, New London
Tickets: $30
To make a reservation or for more information, visit: The Flying Goose
Source: The Flying Goose website
February 9th
Sunapee Coffeehouse Performance
7 – 9pm
9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee
Featured performer: Ian Galpeau
Second hour: Open Mic. Sign up on site with the host for your 15 min or 3 songs.
Free admission with pass the hat for the performer.
For more information, visit: Sunapee Coffeehouse
Source: The Sunapee Coffeehouse Website
February 17th
Dinner & Concert at The Livery
Starts at: 6pm
58 Main Street, Sunapee
Featured performer: Slim Volume
Tickets: $40/person
Sponsor: Harding Hill Farm
Supports: Full Circle Farm Therapeutic Riding Program
For more information, visit: The Livery
Source: The Livery website
February 23rd
Sunapee Coffeehouse Performance
7 – 9pm
9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee
Featured performer: Tom Pirozzoli
Free admission with pass the hat for the performer.
For more information, visit: Sunapee Coffeehouse
Source: The Sunapee Coffeehouse Website
February 29th
Vance Gilbert at The Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille
Starts at: 7:30pm
40 Andover Rd, New London
Tickets: $30
To make a reservation or for more information, visit: The Flying Goose
Source: The Flying Goose website
17 Whispering Pine Road, Wilmot, NH 03287 | Offered at $320,000 | MLS# 4983169
Immaculate raised ranch located in a private, serene setting with a view of the marsh full of birds and wildlife. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home features beautiful custom tile work in the kitchen and bathroom. The unfinished walkout basement is ready for your finishing touches. Conveniently located in the charming town of Wilmot, only 10 minutes to I89 and the town of New London. Sale is contingent upon sellers finding suitable housing. 24 hour showing notice.
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Jenna SieversM 603-391-6799
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According to the National Association of Realtors Website blue is a big hit for the 2024 color of the year!
Each year, many major paint companies pick a color for their prediction of what the most popular color will be in home design. Last year, many companies chose pinks or reds, resulting from the announcement of Barbie. However, this year many paint companies have picked a light or bright blue hue for their 2024 color of the year prediction.
Moving onto blues from pinks could be a good choice for sellers! "After all, studies on color psychology often show that blue is the most popular color worldwide. And in real estate, dressing a home in a "safe bet" color is often a wise strategy for the sale."
Here are the color predictions from some major paint companies.
Benjamin Moore - Blue Nova
Dunn-Edwards - Skipping Stones
Sherwin-Williams - Upward
Source: National Association of Realtors Blog
This past year we continued to see rising prices and low inventory, making it challenging for buyers. NH saw fewer home sales than any other year since 2011. The total number of closed sales was down 19% compared to 2022. December had only a 1.4 month supply of homes to sell – 1382 homes for sale In the whole state compared to 1551 in 2022 (a balanced market has a 5-6 month supply). Since demand exceeded supply, this pushed the median sales price of a home in NH to an all-time high of $470,000 – a 6.8% increase over 2022.
Looking closer to home, the combined sales for Newbury, New London, and Sunapee followed the same trends as the whole state. Sales were down 19% from the year before with 126 homes sold for the year vs. 155 in 2022. The average days on market was 22 days and the median selling price was $645,000, up 7.5% from 2022.
Whether buying or selling, contact me to find out how low inventory and increasing buyer demand impacts you.
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Donna ForestM: 603-731-5151donna@donnaforest.com Follow her on Facebook |
187 Knights Hill Rd, New London, NH 03257 | Offered at $725,000 | MLS# 4982107
Charming is a word which can sometimes be overused, but certainly not in the case of this 1948 home with addition sited on 7+ acres on the top of Knights Hill. The living space of the home flows comfortably among 4 bedrooms, a dining room, seasonal sunroom, kitchen, a large living room with a fireplace and space for a breakfast table. Wood floors and some paneling create a warmth throughout. The property itself consists of open fields and woods. The back and side of the house offer views of hills beyond the fields. The back line of the property abuts Knights Hill Nature Park with nearly 70 acres of conservation land; one side line abuts another conservation parcel of 51 acres. A well-loved and tended gardening area is beyond the edge of the driveway. Located a big block off Main Street, almost everything one could need is conveniently nearby. This property is a wonderful combination of charm and comfort and would not be easily duplicated.
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Marilyn Kidder
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