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Client Profile – Jeff & Emily – Nottingham

Jeff & Emily Silva first heard about Porcupine Real Estate on the Northeast Shooters forums. As residents of Massachusetts, they knew they wanted to move to New Hampshire for the lifestyle, beauty, and affordability of the state. With Jeff’s job as a sign maker at Seaport Signworks in Newburyport, and family still in Massachusetts, the couple decided to look for homes…

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Client Profile – Chris & Cait – Derry

Chris & Cait decided to move to the Free State from Connecticut, and couldn’t be happier with their decision to make a fresh start. Chris works in human resources and was able to find a job just over the border in Massachusetts. Cait was lucky enough to keep her job as an auditor and work remotely. Upon their initial move…

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Client Profile – Carla – Unity

Carla moved to New Hampshire as part of the Free State Project and to be with her beloved, Shem. She fell in love with not only the area but also Granite Staters’ warm welcome. “I adore the way most folks I have met are so warm and friendly. I notice the difference and miss it when returning to Boston for…

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Client Profile – Becky & Adam – Seacoast

Becky & Adam moved to New Hampshire from California four years ago to be a part of the Free State Project. Adam works remotely as a software engineer, so moving to New Hampshire wouldn’t require finding a new job. They rented for a bit in Manchester and then in Greenland, and decided that the Seacoast would be the best fit…

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Client Profile: Ramzi and Jen – Auburn

After living in Maryland for a number of years, Ramzi and Jen were looking for a change. With three kids and jobs that allow them to work remotely, they had the flexibility to find the perfect place to live. Initially, they considered the Carolinas for mild weather and proximity to family. Then Ramzi discovered the Free State Project and everything…

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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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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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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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