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All You Ever Wanted to Know About Radon

Guest post by Dustin Dodge of Working Dog Home Inspections Radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in homes all over the United States and is a known problem in New Hampshire. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and it gets into the air you breathe. Whether or not a home has…

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Porcupine Real Estate Completes First Bitcoin-Only Transaction in New Hampshire

Manchester, NH, March 6, 2018 – New Hampshire real estate broker Mark Warden of Porcupine Real Estate recently completed the state’s first-ever real estate transaction entirely in Bitcoin. Warden, an early adopter of the cryptocurrency, was one of the first political candidates in the country to accept bitcoin donations during a state legislative run back in 2012. Since then, he had been…

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Client Profile: Dale, Investor – Manchester

Client Profile – Dale, Investor – Manchester Porcupine Real Estate client Dale is an owner-occupant investor who owns and lives in a multi-family property in Manchester. Manchester appealed to Dale because he liked the convenience and options that a bigger city like Manchester or Concord offers. His 3-family home has allowed him to support himself for several years. As Dale explains, “Though I…

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Day Trips from New Hampshire

Since New Hampshire is such a small state, it’s a great place to live if you and your family love day trips. There are fun activities for all surrounding New Hampshire. Here’s a list of some of the best day trips: A day in Boston is fun for history buffs, kids, and food connoisseurs alike. From the Museum of Fine Arts to…

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Creating a Winter Emergency Kit

Winter in New Hampshire can be brutal and it’s best to be prepared should you get stranded in your car during the winter months. Your kit should contain blankets and warm clothes in case you need to wait for help or a tow truck to arrive. There should also be non-perishable food (granola bars, for example) and bottled water, which…

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Client Profile: Mike & Debbie – Manchester

Porcupine Real Estate clients Mike & Debbie had been entertaining the idea of moving to the Free State for a few years.  Mike’s best friend & Army buddy, Jess Edwards, had been sending him information on the Free State Project and reasons why they should make the move. After reading more about the FSP and talking with Jess, Mike &…

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Client Profile: Russell and Heather – Weare

Russell & Heather were anxious to escape New York because of the crushing taxes and were excited to move to New Hampshire to be a part of the Free State Project. Russell’s job is location-independent, but he needed to be close to either the Manchester or Boston airport. The couple chose to settle in Weare because they loved its rural…

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Thinking of selling your home? Don’t make these pricing mistakes!

When selling your home, it is imperative to price your home correctly. Price it too low, and you’ll lose out on maximizing profits; price it too high and the listing will become stale and lose momentum. Some of the factors that influence market value: – Is housing inventory low? – Are mortgage rates low? Are they rising? – What are…

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How to Become an Expert Homebuyer

As a homebuyer, entering the real estate market with insights into what it takes to find the perfect house is essential. Becoming an expert homebuyer, however, may seem impossible at times. Lucky for you, we’re here to help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to make your homeownership dreams come true. What does it take to become an…

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