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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…