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.
Come enjoy this sun-drenched Fisher's Bay home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The central living room features a vaulted wood-beamed ceiling, stone hearth fireplace, and plenty of room for lounging. An efficiently designed kitchen offers ample storage and counter space. Built for a casual lifestyle, spend summer evenings relaxing on the screen porch. Enjoy the unique water-access amenities of this Lake Sunapee community including a boat slip, sandy beach and swim area, tennis courts, club house by the beach with deck, picnic tables and community grill. Minutes to skiing at Mt. Sunapee Ski Resort for winter and summer fun. Make every day seem like a vacation! Offered at $475,000. For more photos and details, visit www.VacationHomeSunapeeNH.com
Donna Forest, Listing Broker, 603-526-4116
Known for service, trusted for results – Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate.
Despite the growing evidence the real estate market is on the upswing, within one week I heard about two sales in our office coming in with low appraisals. Any time a lender is used in the purchase, it involves an appraisal. The appraisal is how the lender ensures the size of the loan doesn't exceed the value of the house used for collateral. Before throwing in the towel, here are some moves that may keep the sale alive.
- Buyer requests a review of the appraisal or a second appraisal. This is a long shot as the lender will need a compelling reason to doubt the appraisal. It's worth combing through the appraisal for any missing information on upgrades, updated systems, added rooms, etc. Make sure the comps used match the property.
- Seller and buyer split the difference - buyer adds cash and seller reduces the price.
- Buyer makes up the difference if they have enough cash on hand.
- Seller reduces the purchase price to meet the appraised value.
It's a difficult and trying time. Assess the facts, leave emotions aside and listen to your agent's advice. Contact me if you want to work with a REALTOR® who knows how to problem solve your way to success. 603-526-4116, donna@donnaforest.com, www.donnaforest.com
Bright and cheery, large second story apartment with two bedrooms, two baths, interior garage and storage unit. Large living room and deck. Fee of $984/month includes heat, cable, hot water, plowing, sewer, landscaping, trash removal, water and local transportation. One time buy-in fee of $2,952. For more photos and details, visit http://tour.circlepix.com/home/6GUH8H. Offered at $179,500.
Emily Campbell, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
Teamwork from the Team that works – Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate.
Immaculate antique cape with major renovations including a new kitchen, master suite addition, new windows and numerous upgrades. Historic charm in Sunapee village with town water and sewer. Walk to Sunapee Harbor and ski at Mt. Sunapee in ten minutes! For more photos and details, visit http://tour.circlepix.com/home/Z9H2NN. Offered at $330,000.
Anne Marie Appel, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116
Known for service, trusted for results – Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate.
A robust month of sales in March capped a strong first quarter in the New Hampshire residential housing market. Unit sales saw a 6 percent increase for the month this year, compared to March 2014, while median price was ahead by nearly 8 percent. The $226,000 median price for residential sales was the highest in any March since 2008. The March gains completed a first quarter that had unit sales ahead of the 2014 pace by just over 2 percent, and the first quarter median price, at $225,000, was a better than 6 percent gain over last year. “It’s definitely heating up again,” said New Hampshire REALTORS President Maxine Goodhue, a broker with Bean Group in Bedford and an 18-year veteran of the real estate industry. “More and more, we’re hearing the stories of multiple offers, five or six showings the day after a property is listed – all those anecdotal indicators of an increasingly busy real estate market.” The one area of concern in recent months had been a lack of residential housing inventory, and March saw another decrease – by nearly 12 percent – in the number of homes for sale. The months’ supply of residential inventory – meaning the number of months it would take to sell off the current inventory at the average pace of sales for the previous year – in March reached 7.5 months’ supply, nearly a 13 percent drop from March 2014. Condominiums are even more scarce, at 6.4 months’ supply in March, a 16 percent decline from a year ago. But Goodhue said she doesn’t expect that trend to continue. “Even after a normal winter, this is typically the time of year when the inventory starts to replenish,” Goodhue said. “I’d expect that to be even more so this spring, considering the winter we just had and also what’s happening with prices. I think prospective sellers probably see opportunity in the market right now.” Locally, seven of 10 New Hampshire counties saw residential unit sales increases in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 2014, while eight of 10 saw an increased median sales price. Source: Press Release, Dave Cummings NHAR Director of Communications
We are happy to announce a new addition to our office! Please help us welcome Anne Marie to "The Best Team in town!" Fifteen years of living in this beautiful area has only increased my love of our Sunapee Kearsarge Region. Please allow me to assist you with your real estate needs - whether you're interested in buying a new home or selling your existing home. I am excited to be a part of the Coldwell Banker Milestone Team and can't wait to put my enthusiasm here to work for you! You can reach me at 603-526-4116, annemarie@cbmilestone.com, www.MyNHLife.com, or cell 603-454-7019
Teamwork from the Team that works – Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate.
First impressions count! I’ve seen buyers pull up to a house and refuse to go in because the outside held no appeal. The exterior of your home should serve as a snapshot of what buyers will see when they go inside. Here are 7 affordable ways to spruce up your curb appeal:
- Redo the front door with fresh paint and new hardware.
- Replace old exterior light fixtures.
- Patch and reseal the driveway.
- Trim trees and bushes.
- Wash dirt off sidewalks, driveways, decks, etc.
- Lay mulch down for a fresh appearance to landscaping.
- Plant flowers along the walkway/place container plants by front door.
These simple but effective steps will go a long way to improving curb appeal. Contact me if you would like expert advice on getting your home ready to sell. donna@donnaforest.com, www.donnaforest.com, 603-526-4116