Posts by Amy
Options for Commuting to Boston
Many Granite Staters travel down to Boston each day as part of their daily commute, for a day trip, or for a weekend getaway. Below are some options for planning your trip: Driving: Driving down to Boston from southern NH could take upwards of an hour depending on traffic Bus: The Boston Express bus can be an…
Read MoreFun Activities in Nashua for Families
Nashua is one of the biggest cities in New Hampshire and has an abundance of things to do with kids. If you visit Nashua, here are some things to occupy your time: Fun-World is an amusement park that’s fun for all ages – they have a wide collection of events, from carousels to bowling to…
Read MoreClient 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…
Read MoreVegetable Gardening in New Hampshire
If you want to live off-the-grid, or just would like some fresh vegetables, it’s important to know what types of crops grow well in New Hampshire, the best plants for starting to garden, and when the growing season is for the crops you do plant. Most of New Hampshire’s soil is rocky and acidic, so…
Read MoreMortgage Terminology 101
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner, the mortgage terminology can be confusing. Since buying a home is such a huge financial decision, you’re going to want to make sure you understand every step of the process and all of the conditions and fees along the way. Below are some of the common…
Read MoreStaging Your Home to Sell It Faster
There’s one thing all successful real estate agents, advertising executives, and marketing professionals know about human behavior: Many people make buying decisions for emotional reasons, and then justify those decisions with facts. In other words, they might say they bought a particular house because of all the updates and stainless steel appliances, but the real…
Read MoreHow To Know When It Makes More Sense To Buy Than Rent
Renting is a great short-term housing solution for millions of Americans each year. And, for those who don’t want the responsibilities of homeownership, it can also serve as a long-term lifestyle for those uninterested in buying a home. However, if you do hope to someday purchase a home, there are several reasons it is one…
Read MoreClient 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…
Read MoreAll 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…
Read MorePorcupine Real Estate Completes First Bitcoin-Only Transaction in New Hampshire
Manchester, NH, March 6, 2018Â –Â 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.…
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