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Several of our clients are homeschooling families, and we often get asked about the homeschooling community in New Hampshire. The good news is that it’s fairly easy to homeschool here, and the many homeschool groups and pro-freedom State Representatives ensure that it stays that way. Our homeschooling expert and Team Porcupine Real Estate marketing manager, Amy Lowe, lived in Weare and…
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What exactly are buyers looking for in a home? Location? Size? Upgrades? According to a survey done by The National Association of Homebuilders, today’s buyers want all of the above. According to the survey, the ideal size of a home for buyers is approximately 2,000 square feet. Unfortunately, only one-third of the current homes on the market have 2,000 or more…
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Tired of restrictive homeowners’ associations, overpriced real estate, and lack of privacy, Howard & Martha Kaloogian knew that they were quickly reaching the end of their time in California. As Howard explains, “Taxes were high and going higher, crime was on the rise and 80,000 criminals were being released because of overcrowding, every commute was frenzied and the middle class was being…
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A trip to the White Mountains is wonderful any time of the year. Below are some of our favorite things to do there with young kids: Storyland is a fairytale-themed amusement park in Glen, NH. There are lots of rides for your child, some of which parents can go on, too, and Cinderella and Tinkerbell may make an appearance. Plenty of…
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Two of the most common driveway types in New Hampshire are gravel & asphalt. What’s the difference? – Lifespan – Asphalt will last long over twelve years, while gravel will last about ten years if maintained well. – Maintenance – Asphalt requires maintenance, and it is recommended that a seal coating be applied every two years to ensure that cracks…
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In New Hampshire, many homeowners desire to add a pellet stove or wood stove into their home to provide another source of heat. Below you’ll find the pros & cons of each. Pellet stoves are often cheaper than woodstoves, but this could become break even when considering fuel; pellet stoves run on pellets, while wood stoves run on chopped wood.…
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New movers from Louisiana, Forrest & Callie moved to New Hampshire in search of a private, quieter & more rural area where they can enjoy hobbies like hiking & target shooting. The couple has dogs and wanted space for their pooches to run and play. Forrest, an optimization, data mining, and software development consultant, and Callie, a former high school…
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Many buyers new to New Hampshire are unfamiliar with the style of homes available. Below are some of the more common styles you’ll see here: Cape Cod – The traditional Cape Cod is characterized by its steeped, pitched roof and chimney. It’s typically a story and a half high, but some houses have converted the attic area into extra bedrooms. The…
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Sometimes, it can be hard to figure out where to go with your kids for an educational experience. However, in Manchester, there are plenty of options! Here are our favorite museums and learning centers for you and your children: – SEE Science Center – There’s a reasonable entrance fee of $9, and with that, you can access all the hands-on science-centered activities,…
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New movers and Free State Project signers Trevor & Melissa knew they wanted to get out of the San Francisco Bay area. The area was much too crowded, and they were looking for a family-friendly place to raise their three children. Trevor, who works for a tech company, and Melissa, a homeschooling mom, decided to look at properties in Concord. The area’s…
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