Cannon boast the oldest continuously operating Aerial Tramway in the country, don't be nervous the towers, cable and cars have been updated and replaced to strict code a few times since the originals.

Most of the slopes were obscured in the clouds, on this State owned resort. This is a New Hampshire Tradition rugged steep and often icy. The locals like it that way it keeps the ski bunnies in the lodge and hardy skiers on the trails. We feel if you can ski this North Eastern Mountain you can ski anywhere in the World and handle the changing conditions. This was Bode Miller's Training Ground, our native son two time World cup Champion and two time Olympic Silver medalist skied here as a child and cut his teeth on Cannon's challenging slopes.He has a farm near by where he grows organic produce and trains in the off season.

I can't begin to keep up with Bode on the ski slopes, But I have played many rounds of golf with him and we are pretty equal with clubs in our hand. I wanted to wish Bode the best of luck in the upcoming (and most likely last) winter Olympics.

This was a late Summer hike with Cannon Mountain in the background, still can't see the whole mountain its hard to pick a day that the top of the hill in visible.

Do you think the hard part is over once the sales contract is signed?...Think again?

Service begins when the P& S is signed. It doesn’t matter what type of property you are working on, you are the expert…don’t leave your client's to care to chance.

It’s a slipper slope those words have many different meanings. When it comes to selling land it can mean outside vendors want to get their job done as easily as possible. The buyers envision the home in a particular location which would require the excavator doing a test pit 200 feet off the road. It would have been much easier to do the pit 50 feet off the road. The contract would have been valid, once finding a place that supports a septic system. But when the house gets designed a new test would be required in the area the leach field must be located in …for a gravity fed (down hill system).

 So no we are not doing it the easy way we are doing the work the way that doesn’t require it to be done twice at the buyer’s expense (which is the right way).

 I had to stand over a test pit with a soil scientist and an excavator operator while it snowed today.

I’m not trying to run rough shot over the deal, but let me see the good faith estimate…before the closing (when there is time to work with a lender on fees). Let me get you a second quote for repairs that come up in the inspection, these are some of the items a real estate expert can help you with.

Locating the best place for your septic system can be the all important in preserving the view you fell in love with.

Did the activerain folks stop counting or is the 164,000 members number...right on the money.

A round number ending with an even thousand seems like some-kind of a sign.

  Have We all answered our $164,000 question today? Apparently Activerain has Answered it...boy this number has grown since I started blogging. I'm not an early member, a founder or even by many of the standards set here a very good blogger. But I have learned so much about the various technologies, and real estate marketing opportunities...it is astounding!

  I have been practicing real estate for 26 years and was a Marketing Major in College...but in my few short years here I have learned more about Real Estate, branding, and marketing our specific product than I had in my prior career. And!, I've had a stellar career, so what does that tell you?

Keep up the Good Work...Brad, Bob, Jeremy, Clair...and all of the Activerain staff, and keep impressing us with your platform improvements. I expect the numbers will double again in half the time it took to double from the time of my first post nearly two years ago.

Congratulations Activerain.

Even with the time change its dark when we leave for school....Photo taken at 6:15 am

Leaving my Driveway while the rest of the world is asleep.

Jumping on the highway, not another sole around...Sun coming up on another day.

I want property with no neighbors and a great view...I don't mind if it rural I just want some privacy!!

                        O.K. how's this spot?

At the pointer of the three arrows above you can barely make out this home in Campton New Hampshire.

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We are looking for 100+ acres, Water-frontage, and views of the mountains and ski slopes...and would prefer if it abutted conservation land as well.

This 114 acre property is beautiful has spectacular views and will require a bridge to be built to gain access - a small bridge for a single home will do but if developed a bridge large enough for a firetruck will be required.

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We are looking for a rustic camp...post and beam possibly, it doesn't have to be on a lot of land but it has to be close to town services, close to recreation and have a fantastic view.

1966 post and beam...built into a hill side no yard 0.60 acre site walk to town, 3 miles from ski resort...needs work...dirt roads and rustic: asking price 1/2 million dollars....But this is the view from the living room.

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My Mother Used to say…if you could have it all where would you put it?   Please share your be careful for what you wish for listings.

Getting Dark early, so I had to take one of my quick hikes after my Sunday Showings and came across a few nice shots. I hope to get out in the wood again before the snow settles in for the winter, Ski Season starts on Thanksgiving Week here in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I hope you enjoy today's photos!

This was a Location of a local covered bridge way before my time long gone from this spot

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It was starting to get dark and I had to run,I'll take more shots some other day soon...hope you enjoy these.

 2009...has not been my worst year in the real estate business since I began my career 26 years ago. Needless to say its not my best...record setting...I'm going to retire young year, either. One Thing that separates the going through the motions agents from the get-er-done agents is making the call...when the news isn't good. Its time for a price reduction, is not normally on the top on your FUN THINGS to do list. I only get paid when the sale closes, why keep a listing that can't sell at the current price. What have you done to manage your clients expectations -LATELY- ? I provide stats monthly, and ask for an appropriate price reduction when its called for. The proof is in the sale...success that comes after a price reduction often comes shortly after the move. If that is not the case there is something else wrong with the subject property...and that too is my job to figure it out (and will be answered in future posts -Subscribe to my blog and get the answers).

Three big price reductions make these just right.!

This Waterfront home site at Loon's South Peak Resort, offer ski to your door access and river frontage (also has town water, and sewer to the site). The last sale of a comparable site closed at $425,000 30 days ago...this site was listed at $449,900, Now offered at $399,900 $50,000 price reduction on land before the snow flies...this will get sold and both parties will be happy.

The Lodge at Lincoln Station...on the shores of the Pemi River, views of the slopes, on-site amenities and rental desk for income and management... Wonderful Riverfront two level penthouse not showing much interest in the current market...a $20,000 price reduction was in order, seller agrees its time for them to move on the current asking  price of 179,900 NOW!$159,900 fully furnished and ready to enjoy.

Deer Park Resort...Only 3 listings out of the 300 condos, there is no glut here and the families that call this resort home rarely leave. But a summer of showings and no real offers, require a $10,000 price reduction.. New Asking price $209,900  (2 bed / 3bath townhouse) best amenities in the area..

Save some green on these priced right listings.

South Mountain Home site MLS# 2748300

Lodge at Lincoln Station MLS#2748305

Deer Park Town house MLS# 2751898

Go to My Web site; www.alpinelakes.com & Search by MLS#

Buyers its time to make your deal, and agents its time to call your seller's and get your listings priced at current market values...If you couldn't sell it yesterday...its time to price it for today!

White Mountain Ski Area Condominium...that is on a 18 hole golf course. Good timing for a family seeking recreational property for the up coming ski season. The Resort offers excellent rental income during the golf season. If you have been looking for a family ski place that will cover a lot of the costs of ownership during the spring, summer and Fall this could be the one you were waiting for.

Theses lovely duplex townhomes, have easy access to the golf course, beautiful covered bridge, snowmobiling trails, Brand new indoor pool and spa...tennis, club house pro-shop and restaurant all on-site for the owners.

The only condominium in the area offering a screen porch, gas FHW heat and central A/C, open concept living dinning and kitchen so guests and family can stay connected on these much needed get-a-ways.

The Condo Features Three bedrooms and a loft area with a single bed, three full baths and is being offered fully furnished and applianced, Washer / Dryer window treatments, and full kitchen package.

The Resort and golf course sits along the Pemigewasset river...great fun for kayaking, fishing and swimming (personally I prefer the pool its heated). Offer nice mountain views, water-frontage, golf and is 6 miles from the Loon Mountain Ski Resort in Lincoln NH.

Click on the link below...www.alpinelakes.com and search this listing as MLS#2805445, or do a custom search by price , town, or type of property any where in the 44 towns of Grafton County...mountains & Lakes of NH.

I was inspired to tell my one and only Halloween joke, when looking through some of yours.

Its a little bit naughty but, we are all grown-ups here.

What do you get when you cut out your Pumpkin too soon...before Halloween?

   A Pre- Mature A-Jack-O'Lantern.

Take it easy this weekend the shoes you may be puking on could be mine...

My two Volunteers to hand out candy to the local school, and they close every deal they write...

don't ever try to get out of your contract with these two.

Diary of a Veteran Agent...I say experienced, and you may say old.

I'm beginning to show a little white on the top...but only my hair dresser knows for sure!

I love the sound of running Water...but it makes me have to pee.

Some of the new Real Estate Buzz words: Transparent and Authentic

When speaking of a Veteran Realtor of 25+ years...this translates to; You can see right through me and I've begun to rust.

They don't make them like they used too; In the old days there were always a few extra parts after your bridge was built, now it means you didn't follow the instructions and a catastrophic failure is likely. The best bridge builders aren't always the ones that posses the newest technologies, they are often the ones that have been building bridges the longest. Some of us have a little snow on top, are a bit rusty when it comes to the newest gadgets...and have to take a bathroom break once in a while, but we have been building bridges since you were in diapers. Ask me for advice or help and I'll gladly offer you a hand.