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Friday, July 29, 2011

Multi-Family Home in Fitzwilliam! 18 Route 119W, Fitzwilliam, NH




MOTIVATED SELLER! Great owner occupied or investment property. Apartment 1 is vacant and ready for owner occupancy option. Live in one apartment and have the income from second apartment help pay mortgage and taxes. Apartment 2 has lease until October 2011. Appliances included. Hardwood Floor. Great yard space for garden or play. Washer/dryer hookups. Tenants pay own utilities. 































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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 2:25 PM

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Charming Home in Keene! 6 Phil Lane, Keene, N.H.


Monday, July 25, 2011

New Listing! 56 Bowkerville Road, Fitzwilliam, NH





56 Bowkerville Road, Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire

$139,903


3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1,065 Est. Sq. Ft.
 













Very beautiful open level lot has plenty of space for gardens and play. Sweet antique cape. Spacious eat in kitchen. First floor laundry. French door leading to delightful side deck. New dormers on second floor adding space and light. Enclosed front porch for relaxing or storage. First floor master bedroom. New windows and updated full bath. 


 

















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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 10:05 PM

Friday, July 22, 2011

Sweet Country Cape 38 West Hill Road, Troy New Hampshire



38 West Hill Road, Troy, New Hampshire

$194,264

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Car Detached Garage with Storage
Sweet country cape. Nicely maintained. Spacious living room with fireplace. Formal dining room. Eat in kitchen with recessed lighting. Four season sun room over looking great backyard and woods. Sliders lead to decks. Lots of closet space. Solid wood doors. Detached two car garage has storage above with pull down staircase for access. Water softener system in basement. One year Home Warranty included. Quiet location. Great property! 






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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 8:57 PM

Thursday, July 21, 2011

A Beautiful Home! 63 High Street, Alstead N.H.


3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, 1 3/4 Bathroom, Barn with Workshop, 2,300 est. sq. ft.

Lovingly restored post and beam antique home. Cherry banister, oak staircase. Four panel oak doors. French doors leading to fabulous 40x10 deck overlooking large open yard with garden area. Beautiful built-ins. First floor laundry. Additional fitness room. Amazing attached 20x15 barn with workshop. Lots of storage. Sit and relax on the side porch. Living room with woodstove for those chilly winter nights. Seller will install widepine floors with acceptable offer.




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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 7:27 PM

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Waterfront Property! 3 Houghton Point South, Swanzey, N.H.





3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1 Car Garage - Oversized, 1,478 sq. ft. Waterfront Property
Lovely year round waterfront property. OWNED waterfront, sandy beach, and dock. New dock is made of "TREX" material. Extensive renovations make this great waterfront home year round and affordable. Living room with woodstove and hearth for those chilly nights. Sliders lead to rear deck which overlooks lovely backyard and Wilson Pond. Nicely landscaped. Easy access to Keene which is only 1.5 miles away.



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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 5:47 PM

Monday, July 18, 2011

Meticulously Maintained Home! 217 North Street, Rindge, N.H.


3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom, 1 3/4 Bathroom, 2 Car Garage 3,160 sq ft.


This meticulously maintained home with upgraded features has it all. Enjoy cooking in the kitchen with cathedral ceiling and skylights providing lots of light. Sit back and relax in the large living/family room. Hardwood floors. There is plenty of space for your big screen TV and pool table. Finished space in lower lever provides workout area, laundry, and work shop. Beautiful yard for gardening, play and enjoyment. Private country setting with small pond. This property abuts conservation land. 






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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 7:23 PM

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Price Reduced! A Lovely Home! 207 Old Walpole Road, Keene, NH


$222,900





NEW PRICE! Quiet country setting. Charming renovated home. New kitchen with breakfast bar. New pellet stove in living room for those cold winter nights. New windows. Wood floors. Private deck overlooking spacious yard. Formal dining with access to deck and side porch. First floor bedroom with 3/4 bath. Plenty of space to add a garage. Great house!





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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 12:51 AM

Thursday, July 14, 2011

A Charming Home! 18 Dale Drive, Keene, NH


$119,000

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 848 Est. Sq. Ft., Ranch Style



New Price!!  Very sweet home in great location. Hardwood floors. New windows. Kitchen with built-in. Breezeway for storage or taking off those shoes and boots. Spacious partially finished basement family room. Great backyard for play and gardening. Walk to elementary school and new middle school. Perfect starter home or retirement. 





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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 2:35 PM

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

New Price! 80 Bolton Road, Winchester, N.H.



80 Bolton Road, Winchester, New Hampshire

$169,900


4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 1,674 Est. Sq. Ft., 3 Bay Garage



Lovely home. Country setting. AMAZING open span 2.5 story 28 X 40 three bay garage/workshop with 200 amp electric. Mechanic/woodworker dream! Middle bay drive through. Spacious home with 2 story addition. Hardwood floor in living and dining rooms. Master bath has whirlpool tub & tiled shower. Finished basement. Lovely yard with fruit trees and brook. Front and back porches. Newer roof. Septic system is 2 bedroom design.





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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 1:43 PM

Article -5 Reasons to Buy a Home THIS Year!





Many people are afraid to buy a home in times like these, with the economy tanking and home prices continuing to fall. But if you're brave enough to stray from the herd, you might be in for the home-buying opportunity of a lifetime.
Ask for price reductions, improvements, closing costs — whatever — and the seller, desperate to get a contract, is  likely to work with you, said Jay Papasan, one of the authors of the book, "Your First Home."  but when the market starts improving, your negotiating power will start to diminish, he added.
"People can get a lot of what they need and almost all of what they want today," Papasan said. "Once a few people get off the fence, there's safety in numbers and you lose your leverage."
If you're qualified to buy a home now, and the purchase makes sense for your situation, and you're prepared to live in that home for at least five years, there are five reasons you may be headed for a great deal:
1. Affordability is better than ever.
According to the National Association of Realtors' housing affordability index, homes were more affordable in December than at any other point since the group started the index in 1970. The NAR’s affordability index is a measure of the relationship between home prices, mortgage interest rates and family income.
"Our Realtor was like 'Yeah, pipe dream. Like they're going to take that,' " John Chilman said. "And all they did was counter $255,000 . . . and they're paying all closing costs." The home had lingered on the market, and was listed for $310,000 just six months ago, he said.
John and Julie Chilman, for example, recently have been able to stretch their dollars in the Las Vegas area. The listing price for the five-bedroom home they're buying was $265,000; they offered $250,000.
In Las Vegas, prices have fallen 50.7% from their peak and are now where they were in the second quarter of 2002, according to data from Clear Capital, a real-estate valuation and data provider for banks and investment firms.
A report from Moody's Economy.com, released the first week of February, predicted that house prices will stabilize by the end of this year, even though the Case-Shiller house price index will fall another 11% from the fourth quarter of 2008. By the end of the real-estate downturn, prices will have fallen by double digits, from peak to trough, in almost 62% of the nation's 381 metro areas, according to the report. In 10% of the areas, declines will be more than 30%.
Not all markets have experienced huge drops, however, so it's wise to take a look at how far prices have fallen in your area. The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight's Web site has a house price calculator that can help.
2. You have a large inventory to choose from.
In many places it is taking months to sell a home, creating loads of inventory — from new homes to existing homes to foreclosures. There was a 12.9-month supply of inventory in December given that month's sales pace, according to NAR.
A large selection gives buyers more choices and drives down prices. And home sellers have gotten the picture.
It's fair to say that home sellers have become "increasingly desperate," Papasan said. "People who have had for-sale signs in the yard for six months are starting to become in tune with the reality of the situation," he said. Buyers can take advantage.
But if you put off a purchase until inventory shrinks substantially, you might not get as good a price, said Eddie Fadel, author of the book, "Don't Rent, Buy!"  And be forewarned: It's nearly impossible to time the exact bottom of the housing market, and even if you do, there's no guarantee you'll make a killing.
"You buy for quality of life . . . don't buy on speculation," said Duane Andrews, chief executive officer of Clear Capital. "I wouldn't buy a home expecting the housing market to rebound quickly in the next 10 years," he said, adding that he expects moderate gains in values when the turnaround does happen.
Historically, real estate appreciates about 5% a year over the long term, said Nancy Flint-Budde, a Salem, N.Y.,-based certified financial planner. But as the country crawls out of a recession, many markets probably won't see huge home-price gains any time soon.

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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 1:04 PM

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

An Exquisite Home! 143 Meadow View Road, Rindge, N.H.



143 Meadow View Road, Rindge, New Hampshire

$259,999

3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, 3,236 Est. Sq. Ft., 2 Car Garage
 
















Picturesque brick colonial sitting so pretty upon the knoll. This home has it all! Very spacious home with 3 floors of living space! Family room with fireplace and sliders to deck. Dining with hardwood floors. Kitchen with center island cooktop, lots of cabinets, and NEW granite counter tops. Front to back formal living with wood floors and propane stove. Master suite with master bath. Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, and granite counter. Second bath is also updated with granite. The third floor bonus room has endless possibilities. First floor laundry. Relax on the screened porch or back decks.


 















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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 4:00 PM

Monday, July 11, 2011

275 Winch Hill Road, Swanzey, N.H. Peace & Tranquility


3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, 4 acres, 1,344 sq. ft.
Private and peaceful country setting only 15 minutes to Keene. Listen to the birds sing. Last house on the road. Located across from protected conservation land. Very well maintained double wide home. Energy efficient using only 350 gallons per year of oil. Open concept. Master bedroom with bath. Jacuzzi tub/separate shower, double sinks. A very special property!





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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 9:39 PM

Sunday, July 10, 2011

56 Elm Street, Walpole, NH - NEW PRICE!



56 Elm Street, Walpole, New Hampshire
 
$394,500
 
4 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom, 1 Partial Bathroom, 2,800 Est. Sq. Ft. 













 



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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 1:35 PM

Friday, July 8, 2011

New Price on a BEAUTIFUL Home! 299 Old Swanzey Road, Spofford, NH




$279,900

4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, 2 Car Garage, 2,744 Est. Sq. Ft.
   
Welcome Home! 299 Old Swanzey Road in Spofford is a beautiful home located near senic Pisgah State Park. 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. Home features a new kitchen with maple cabinets, custom center kitchen island & granite countertops. House also features updated bathrooms, bamboo, walnut & ceramic tile floors. Deck overlooks spacious, private yard with woods, birds & wildlife abound. Hiking & walking trails...this house really has it all!
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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 11:30 AM

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

B&B with a NEW Price! 350 Old Homestead Highway, Swanzey, N.H.



350 Old Homestead Highway, Swanzey, New Hampshire

$386,500


5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, 3,908 Est. Sq. Ft, A MUST see property!


Lovely, Spacious Home
Beautiful Bedrooms
Beautifully restored and meticulously maintained spacious home. Craftsman style features, exquisite wood paneled walls and ceilings, arched doorway, stone fireplace, dentel molding, and hardwood floors. Updated baths with marble floors and radiant heat. Kitchen with garland commercial gas range. Art studio. Several rooms have propane stoves added for ambiance. Walk up attic for storage. In-law apartment or Master Suite has private deck overlooking wooded backyard. Greenhouse entry and screened porch. This home is currently used as and Bed & Breakfast but can be used as a large single family home with large master bedroom or inlaw suite. Truly a very special home! Price for Bed & Breakfast is $424,000. 

Living Room with Bay Windows

Cozy Bedroom Fireplace!



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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 3:21 PM

Saturday, July 2, 2011

73 Arrowcrest Drive, Swanzey, NH


73 Arrowcrest Drive, Swanzey, New Hampshire
 
$219,115
 
3 Bedrooms, 3 Total Bathrooms, 1,768 Est. Sq. Ft., Dead End Location
 















Lovely almost new colonial located in quiet neighborhood on dead end street. This home has additional family room addition. Spacious kitchen with slider leading to deck. First floor laundry. Formal dining room with hardwood floor. Master bedroom with bath. Trees line the backyard for privacy. Very nice home and a must see! 









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# posted by Carol Slocum @ 2:27 PM


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