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Want to experience New Hampshire like a local? Join other prospective movers, their families, and FSP movers October 7-10th. We’ll have activities for everyone, from adults to families. Registration & Volunteers Please fill out the form to indicate your interest in participating or if you’re in New Hampshire and want to help out or host an event. Cost There is…
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For many Free Staters, one of the most important features when looking for a home in New Hampshire is acreage. But the downside of all that peace and space to roam can be a burdensome property tax bill. But New Hampshire has a way to save on taxes if you own more than 10 acres: “current use.” What is “current…
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Mortgage lenders, and the federal agencies that regulate lenders, are putting coronavirus mortgage relief measures in place to ensure homeowners have options if they’re unable to make payments. What do you do if you need to take advantage of these relief measures? Well, your first stop should be your lender or bank. It’s important to keep in mind that this…
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We all know that New Hampshire is the Free State. But, when faced with moving to a new state, why, exactly, do people pick New Hampshire? Here are some reasons from movers to the Free State: great community and economy New Hampshire’s aesthetics and the state’s laws everyone is very friendly no income tax or sales tax income-earning potential was…
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Radon Levels by Town
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Are you thinking of buying a home with a septic system? Septic systems are common in the suburbs and more rural areas where municipal sewers are not available. So what is a septic system? It is a self-contained, underground wastewater treatment system. It consists of a septic tank and a drainage system. The septic tank is a large, watertight container.…
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While nobody likes paying property taxes, there’s no way around it for homeowners. In New Hampshire, there is a process by which you can challenge your property tax assessment, known as the “abatement” process. The tax abatement application must be submitted to your town/city by March 1st. If you think your house is disproportionately assessed at a value much higher than the assessments of…
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One year in New Hampshire! We have clients who move to New Hampshire from all over the country, and we often get asked what it’s like to live here. We came across a post from a friend of ours, and are reposting it with his permission because, well, we couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Thanks to Robert for permission…
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Several of our clients are homeschooling families, and we often get asked about the homeschooling community in New Hampshire. The good news is that it’s fairly easy to homeschool here, and the many homeschool groups and pro-freedom State Representatives ensure that it stays that way. Our homeschooling expert and Team Porcupine Real Estate marketing manager, Amy Lowe, lived in Weare and…
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A trip to the White Mountains is wonderful any time of the year. Below are some of our favorite things to do there with young kids: Storyland is a fairytale-themed amusement park in Glen, NH. There are lots of rides for your child, some of which parents can go on, too, and Cinderella and Tinkerbell may make an appearance. Plenty of…
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