Public open house, this Saturday in Hampton!  Send this flyer to any and all who are looking for alternative solutions to an extended family problem.  This home is perfect with SIX bedrooms total, over 2,700SF of finished living space, and a full in-law apartment with its own kitchen area, laundry room and fireplace.  Close to the schools and beaches too!  This home is a gem.

I recently came across a small problem with my virtual tours.  We are able to place a link to a virtual tour  on the listing in the MLS system.  I created all of my own virtual tours on my real estate website and created separate links for these tours.  But what I didn't realize is that the virtual tour link must not have any branding or link to your website.  Well, it is ON my website, so I had a small problem.  I was notified by my MLS regarding this issue.

Here is an example of one of my virtual tours I made using javascript:

http://www.newhampshirereal-estate.com/901-ocean-blvd-hampton-virtual-tour

Doing some research I found lots of virtual tour websites you can open accounts with which offer non-branding.  But, you also have to pay.

NAH.  There has got to be a free solution out there!

Enter Wix.Com.  No, I am not affiliated.  This is just such a cool site!  And it is free.

This site creates great flash (cool!) websites, free!  Just make a new website for each property.  Create an account and you can create individual slide show tours.  Use the blank template for each property.  It will be a wix.com url and there will be wix ads on the bottom, but no real estate branding so it works.  I am having so much fun with it!.

Here is my first Wix photo tour (click on the image).  It is still a work in progress....

I am thankful and honored to be the granddaughter to Detective Sergeant John F. Denley.  Papa passed away last Saturday.  He was laid to rest today in Melrose, MA.  I was so proud at his funeral today and I wanted to share with you all just how proud I was, and the honor bestowed upon him and our family by the Melrose Police.

Papa served his country his entire life.  He served in the Navy during WWII as a naval amphibian.  After the war, he joined the Melrose Police Force where he served for 30 years, eventually making the rank of Detective Sergeant.  After retiring (which he could never truly do), he served as a US Marshall for almost ten more years.

After mass this morning, our funeral procession took us from St. Mary's to Wyoming Cemetery.  Along the way, policemen were lined along the route saluting Papa in his final journey.  My heart swelled with pride and my eyes filled with tears.

At the cemetary the Navy was present along with many Melrose police officers.  He was given full military benefits as the Navy representatives played the traditional Taps and showed great care with the flag folding ceremony. 

But this is what got me.  This is what made me cry with tears of pride and sorrow for my own loss.  Before the priest committed the body to the ground, the police car doors were opened and the intercom was turned on.  From the police station, we heard this solemn broadcast:

"This is an all call.  All units.

Paging....

Paging....

Paging Detective Sergeant John F. Denley.

Paging....

Paging....

Paging Detective Sergeant John F. Denley.

Last Call.

Paging Detective Sergeant John F. Denley.

Job well done."

There wasn't one dry eye at the site.  We found out later that this broadcast was heard in all cars all over town (at least, we were told this).  I have never felt so proud, my heart still feels swollen and my eyes are still soggy.

I am going to miss Papa.  He was the most loving grandfather, and Irish gem with the most beautiful sparkling blue eyes.  He was so kind and gentle and he loved his family.  I am going to miss spending time with him, but I know he is at rest now and happy.  He is with his sweetheart once again.

I am thankful he was my Papa.

I am thankful to the Melrose Police Department for their honors.

I am thankful to the US Navy for their honors.

And I am thankful for all of the people who turned out to salute him on his way back home.  Thank you so much.

I just took a quick peek at the current Portsmouth real estate market on NNEREN.  According to the stats, there are about 65 homes for sale in Portsmouth.  And 25 other homes which are either contingent or pending! 

It looks like Portsmouth, NH will be having a good few months coming up.  And I bet it will only get better and better, with more and more people taking advantage of the tax credit before it ends.  This was one economic stimulus action which has been very helpful.

Looking to sell your home?  I am always available to help you sell a home in Portsmouth NH and in the surrounding areas.  Just visit my website or contact me!