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lakes region: 2 Story Home For Sale in Wakefield, NH - Call me to schedule showing!! - 02/27/08 08:24 AM
 

• 2,128 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "Colonial" -  MLS® $325,000
Wakefield, Carroll County  -  Extremely well appointed home, Stainless Steel GE Appliances, Granite Counter Tops (kitchen and baths), Cherry Kitchen Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring on 1st Floor, Carpet in Bedrooms, Ceramic Floors in Bathrooms and Kitchen, Heated Garage and much more.
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Kim Carpenter, Wolfeboro, NH, Lake Winnipesaukee REALTOR®Lake Winnipesaukee real estate, Alton, NH real estate (603)978-2165http://www.kimcarp.com/
To request a FREE Lake Winnipesaukee Home Evaluation and to see my EXCLUSIVE Power Marketing Proposal click here.If you are buying or selling Alton, NH real estate click here.To subscribe to my … (0 comments)

lakes region: Two BASIC Principles of Buying or Selling Your New Hampshire Lakes Region Real Estate - 02/05/08 06:02 PM
This will be short and sweet but here it goes.
There are two basic principles when it comes to buying and selling real estate.
 
Principle 1.
When you are buying NH Lakes Region real estate it is all about
Location,Condition and Price 
 
Principle 2.
When you are selling NH Lakes Region real estate it is all about
Exposure,Exposure and moreExposure 
 
Call Kim Carpenter, Lake Winnipesaukee REALTOR at (603)978-2165 or email Kim@KimCarp.com whether you are buying or selling real estate in the Lake Winnipesaukee area.  
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lakes region: Lakes Region Real Estate Update- November 2007 Comparison - 12/10/07 09:22 AM
When comparing November 2007 closed transactions to the booming real estate market of November 2002 in the Lake Winnipesaukee area of New Hampshire, the differences are many.
The number of closed transactions is down 26 percent for the month of November. In November 2002 there were 142 transactions compared to that of 105 November 2007. 
Averages are way up however.  The average listing price of a single family residence in Belknap and Carroll Counties in New Hampshire is $411,781 compared to $273,764 five years ago.  The average sale price in November 2007 is $379,041 compared to November 2002 when it was $262,243.  … (0 comments)

lakes region: The Day Before My First Birthday... - 11/17/07 02:28 PM
I did it!  One year ago on November 7, 2006 I got my New Hampshire real estate license.  At that time I made a very short business plan with about 10 small items that I wanted to accomplish in first year of business.  One of these items was to become a designated Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI).  One year later on November 6, 2007 (the day before my first birthday in real estate) I accomplished my goal and it feels great!
Ok, I know...enough about me. What does that mean for you the consumer?  Lots!
First, it means I set my goals and I don't … (20 comments)

lakes region: New Durham, NH - Subdivision Update - 11/17/07 05:59 AM

 
 On November 6 approximately 320 people filled the school gym in New Durham to learn about the proposed 157 unit subdivision.
Residents watched an hour long presentation followed by a time of Q&A.
 
The project is proposed to be an open space conservation subdivision.  This means that there would be a minimum of 50 percent of the subdivision would be preserved as open space.  McNeill, the attorney for Red Oak Ridge LLC, said that they would preserve at least 75 percent of the 2038 acres as open space.
So what will this development look like?
94 single family homes will be clustered in the middle of … (0 comments)

lakes region: Property taxes will increase in New Durham, NH in '08 - 11/15/07 05:26 PM
 
New Durham residents will soon be seeing an increase in their property taxes.  The selectman received confirmation from the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration at their meeting on November 5th.
Last year the New Durham tax rate was $16.86 per thousand.  This number has increased 8.2 percent this year to $18.24 per thousand.  On the average $250,000 home that is an increase of $345 a year!
 
Where was the increase?
The combined local and state school portion was up 57 cents or 5.9% from 2006.
The town portion of the tax was up 59 cents or 11.4% from 2006.
by Kim Carpenter, Lake Winnipesaukee REALTOR, Lakes Region … (2 comments)

lakes region: You're so Vain, New Hampshire!!! - 11/12/07 05:46 AM

 
I was just watching our local news on WMUR and it seems we are a little vain here in New Hampshire!  According to the statistics we are the second highest state for the number of vanity license plates.  14% of New Hampshire is driving around with personalized plates on their cars.  We follow Virginia at 16%. The least vain state? Texas.
FYI: In my household we have 2 cars and yes, 2 vanity plates. Hmmm, maybe I am a little vain!
 
by Kim Carpenter, Lake Winnipesaukee REALTOR, Lakes Region, New Hampshire Luxury Real Estate
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lakes region: When Buying or Selling Real Estate, are you a Client or a Customer? - 11/11/07 07:59 AM
If you are considering selling or purchasing real estate in New Hampshire, it is important to know if you are a client or a customer in the transaction.
As a customer in any transaction, you will receive basic level services as well as information about the market.  A licensee is obligated by New Hampshire law to provide you with honesty, reveal all knowledge regarding material defects of real estate and present all offers and counteroffers.  A real estate licensee will perform ministerial acts such as showing properties, preparing and presenting offers and provide information that pertains to the transaction.
Should you choose to … (5 comments)

lakes region: Help Build Literacy Among Alton Children - 11/10/07 08:22 AM
 
 
Wednesday evening, November 14, at Alton Central School, parents and children in grades kindergarten through fifth, are invited to attend a Literacy Extravaganza. 
The evening will start off with a free pizza party from  5 to 6 pm.  This will be followed by entertainment from 6 to 7 pm by storyteller and pupet performer Martha Dana for children in grades K through 2 while children in grades 3 through 5 will listen to stories told by Ms. Quintano.
Professor Donna Ciocca of Southern University will speak to parents about reading to your children,
Parents are also invited to visit the book fair on … (2 comments)

lakes region: Belmont NH Home for Sale - Minutes away from New Hampshire International Speedway!! - 11/10/07 07:08 AM
 
All the Space You'll Ever Need!
• 5,700 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm colonial - MLS® $819,900 - BIG Home BIGGER Value!
Belmont, Belknap County  -  Big Home-Bigger Value! You've got a lot of living to do in this home that boasts an ample amount of space to live, work and entertain in. You want it? You've got it-wood floors, tile, granite tops and floor, cherry cabinets, quality mouldings, 4 floors of living space, a/c, secuity, surround sound, PLUS a 4-bay carriage house for toys!
This home is located just minutes away from the New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon New Hampshire.  … (0 comments)

lakes region: Your thoughts? - Best Advertising for Luxury Market - 11/02/07 07:17 AM

I am wondering if you could tell me what has provided you with the best results for prospecting buyers and sellers of luxury homes.  I am currently working on a business plan to enter this market and would like to know what services add value sellers and where you have found the buyers.  I am planning to use the 3-tier marketing plan and am hoping someone might be will to share what has worked for them. 
 I would like to know SPECIFICALLY which vendors you have found beneficial and lead you to the most leads, clients, and most important, closings!  I have taken … (29 comments)

lakes region: The Newbie - 11/01/07 06:52 AM
 
Hello!
I am a new member of the Luxury Home Marketing Group from the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire. My market consists mostly of second homes, a lot of them being on the largest Lake in our state- Lake Winnipesaukee. It is an amazing place to live.
I just wanted to introduce myself to the group because this is where I plan to spend a lot of time.  I obtained my license last November. In April I invested in myself and flew to Fort Lauderdale to take the CLHM course.  Currently there are only 8 members of the Institute in my state so … (10 comments)

lakes region: Lakes Region Real Estate Update for September 2007 - 10/24/07 12:02 PM
The number of closed transactions for Belknap and Carroll Counties saw a slight decline from 164 in September 2006 to 160 in September of 2007.  Despite the number days on market increasing 20 days to an average of 130 there was some positive news being that the average sale price rose from $354,161 in September 2006 to $348,085 in the same month in 2007.  
Pending sales, however were down to 112 from 140 in September 2006 leading us to believe that there is not much improvement in the Lakes Region real estate market in the near future.  None the less, inventory is still at a record … (0 comments)

lakes region: FUN FACTS about Lake Winnipesaukee - 09/04/07 06:46 PM
Winnipesaukee, Lake (WI-ni-puh-SAW-kee)
Means "beautiful water in high place". A second interpetation from Indian folklore is "The smile of the great spirit"  79.6 Square miles (including all the islands), 55,685 acres of water178 miles of outer shoreline, the islands have 100-1/2 miles of shoreline.  Total shoreline is 278-1/2 miles.625 billion gallons of water  Elevation 504 feet above sea level Deepest point is 187 feet Average depth is 43 feet The Lake usually freezes early to mid January Driving distance around the lake is about 63 miles and takes approximately one and a half hours with light trafficIce-Out is determined when the M/S … (1 comments)

lakes region: 20 Reasons why you should sign a Buyers Agency Agreement when buying real estate - 08/21/07 05:12 AM
A Buyers Agency Agreement is available for your protection and it is in your best interest to have someone represent you when purchasing real estateA buyers agent will expain agency to you and define the agency relationship in which is enteredA buyer's agent will provide you with client-level services, which include obedience to lawful instructions, undivided loyalty, full disclosure, confidentiality, accountability, reasonable skill and care.A buyer agent will listen to your objectives and preferences in property styles, age, floor plans and then develop from this information a target property profile.A buyer agent will be available to you in a timely mannerA … (2 comments)

lakes region: Lakes Region NH Real Estate Update for July 2007 - 08/20/07 07:38 PM
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lakes region: So you Think You're Trendy? - 06/01/07 02:14 PM
Today's Luxury Home Market trends may be surprising.  The affluent homebuyers are paying extra for their home to be livable and inviting.  The theme of these trends seems to be "Simply Luxurious".  The modern and contemporary style is "in". Cleaner lines and simplicity is winning out over the more traditional and ornate.
So what are the big trends when it comes to new homes in the $1,000,000+ range? We will start with the basic. Specialty rooms are must-haves.  How about a yoga room for her or a gentleman's retreat for him?  You name it; there is a room for everything.   You may … (0 comments)

lakes region: LAKES REGION LUXURY HOME REPORT - 06/01/07 02:03 PM
Lakes Region 5/6/07
 The Luxury Home Market is abundant with lavish listings.  In Belknap and Carroll counties the availability of an upper tier $600,000 or more property is up from April 2006. 
The median list price of these properties however, has decreased $258,000. With a median list price of $1,190,000, seller's expectations are becoming more sensible resulting in asking prices that are more realistic.
In April of 2006, the most exclusive single-family residential property in the Lakes Region was listed in Moultonboro for $3,295,000.  When the property closed on the 25th of that same month, it sold for a 17% less amount at  … (0 comments)

 

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