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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…
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…
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 &…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…