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Whether it’s a Nor’easter, a hurricane, or even a windy spring day, power in New Hampshire can go out at any time. Many homeowners choose to have a backup generator for these unpredictable weather events, but is a generator really necessary? Chances are you won’t use it frequently and, if you have another heating source that does not rely on…
Read MorePorcupine Real Estate believes that homeowners shouldn’t pay more taxes than they have to. Our agents are experts in finding homes in low-tax towns and fighting legislation that seeks to increase the tax burden on residents. So it’s no surprise that we are always looking for ways for our clients to keep money from Uncle Sam when they own a…
Read MorePorcupine Real Estate & the Free State Project are teaming up to let you experience New Hampshire like a local. Join other prospective movers, their families, and New Hampshire FSP residents October 7-10th. You can view events by date, by region, or on a map. Registration Online registration has closed. If there’s an event you’d like to register for, email…
Read MoreUse our interactive New Hampshire Ice Cream Trail map to plan which ice cream shops you want to visit! Or click on Ice Cream Trail to view a list ice cream shops by region. Note that some shops are seasonal, so check information on the shops’ websites or call for more info. Ice Cream Shops by Region Lakes Merrimack Valley…
Read MoreUse our interactive Haunted New Hampshire map to plan which haunted sites you want to visit! Each map location has a link to the haunted legend. Or click on Haunted Locations to view a list of reportedly haunted stops by region. Haunted Locations by Region Lakes Merrimack Valley Monadnock North Country Seacoast Upper Valley Lakes Region The Tilton Inn –…
Read MoreUse our interactive Coffee Trail map to plan which cafes you want to visit! Or click on Coffee List to view a list of coffee shops and their websites by region. Coffee Shops by Region Lakes Merrimack Valley Monadnock North Country Seacoast Upper Valley Lakes Region Lucas Roasting Company – Wolfeboro Lydia’s Cafe – Wolfeboro Mad River Coffee Roasters –…
Read MoreUse our interactive Winery Trail map to plan which wineries you want to visit! Or click on Winery List to view a list of wineries and their websites by region. Winery List by Region Lakes Merrimack Valley Monadnock North Country Seacoast Upper Valley Lakes Region Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery – Meredith Coffin Cellars Winery – Webster Gilmanton Winery &…
Read MoreUse our interactive Distillery Trail map to plan which distilleries you want to visit! Or click on Distillery List to view a list of distilleries and their websites by region. Distillery List by Region Lakes Merrimack Valley Monadnock North Country Seacoast Lakes Region Tamworth Distilling – Tamworth Dancing Rabbit Vodka – Laconia Merrimack Valley Live Free Distillery – Manchester Djinn…
Read MoreFree Staters are known for their friendliness and willingness to help others. A fun Porcupine tradition is that when a new mover arrives in New Hampshire, people often volunteer to help unload the moving truck. These Move-In Parties are a great way to get your boxes and furniture unloaded for free. Not only that, but you’ll also get to meet…
Read MoreUse our interactive Brewery Trail map to plan which breweries you want to visit! Or click on Brewery List to view a list of breweries and their websites by region. Brewery List by Region – Recommended by Porcupine Real Estate’s beer aficionado, Dominic DeMaria Lakes Merrimack Valley Monadnock North Country Seacoast Upper Valley Lakes Region Vulgar Brewing – Franklin Twin…
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