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Why Maintain Your Home’s Curb Appeal When Looking to Sell

Curb appeal may very well be one of the most important aspects of a home to spruce up when selling. Why is that? Quite simply, it’s all about first impressions. Whether it be an open house or an individual showing, the outside of a house is the first thing a homebuyer physically sees. And it’s their first impression of your…

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Client Profile: Josh & Kat – Newport

When Joshua and Kat were considering moving from Iowa to the Northeast, their decision was between Vermont and New Hampshire. New Hampshire finally won in the end, due to its natural beauty, proximity to family & work, and its more favorable political environment. Starting their search from afar, Josh & Kat contacted Porcupine Real Estate about a year prior to…

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Tips for Making a Small Bedroom Feel Large

Maximizing space in a smaller bedroom and making that room look and feel larger isn’t impossible. These tips won’t break the bank or drain months of your time. Here are a few tips to make your small bedroom feel larger: Paint: Use paint colors to your advantage. Light, cool colors and light, cool-toned colors are the best for making your…

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Client Profile: BJ & Joslyn – Nottingham

Client Profile – BJ & Joslyn – Nottingham BJ & Joslyn first learned about the Free State Project during the 2012 Ron Paul campaign. Joslyn’s attention was captured and she began researching all the aspects of New Hampshire, the FSP, and other intentional libertarian communities. BJ was skeptical at first, mostly because of Joslyn’s extreme dislike for cold weather. Fast forward…

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Finding a Winter Rental in New Hampshire

Finding a Winter Rental in New Hampshire Guest post by Molly Smith  My husband Rob and I decided many years ago that we needed to get out of California. We wanted a better place to raise our kids, a place that showcased some sort of fiscal responsibility and common sense, and a place where we might find some like-minded folks…

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Why Your Credit Score Matters When Buying A Home

Your credit score is a 3-digit number that can have a huge impact on many things that you hope to accomplish in your life. One of the biggest reasons that you need a good credit score is for buying a home. As many people rely on credit cards to fund their expenses, they consequently end up in debt. This doesn’t…

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Common Home Inspection Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

A home inspection can make or break a property sale. If all goes well during a home inspection, a buyer and seller can proceed with a transaction. Conversely, if a home inspector discovers major problems with a house, a property sale may be in jeopardy. As a homebuyer, you’ll want to do everything possible to ensure a home inspection delivers…

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Cost-Cutting Tips For Home Insurance

Use One Insurance Company For Everything Most insurance companies offer more than one type of insurance. This means that they love customers who bundle their policies. Bundling your home, auto and life insurance with one company can help to save you some cash. Own Your Home Yes, paying your mortgage off completely sounds like a feat. Once the mortgage is paid…

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Must-See Attractions in New Hampshire

Must-See Attractions in New Hampshire

Manchester Boards & Brews Speakeasy Cat Alley (off Elm Street) Livingston Park Zimmerman House(tour) Portsmouth: Market Square  Book & Bar Strawbery Banke Museum Free State Bitcoin Shoppe Concord: Area 23 Bicentennial Square Winant Park Seawalls Falls Park White Mountain region: Welch-Dickey Loop Nashua: Downtown – Main Street has a huge array of restaurants Surf restaurant More events: Liberty events calendar

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Porcupine Real Estate in the News

In the News Porcupine Real Estate In the News NBC News Boston: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of New Hampshire (Mark Warden featured in episode 3 and interviewed during the following Watch Party) Slate.com Placemakers Episode 15: Live Free or Die (Porcupine Real Estate mentioned around 12:00) The Feed Grassroots America (Porcupine Real Estate & The Free State Project at 20:35) Financial…

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