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Cannon Mountain...and Bode Miller two New Hampshire icons.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:43:19 -0600

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.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Septic to settlement statements is service after the sales contract is signed

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:09:12 -0600

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.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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164,000 dollar question

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:56:37 -0600

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.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Wordless Wednesday White Mountain Sunrise.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:31:20 -0600

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.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Todays Topic: Be Careful of what you wish...we have it but you may not want it.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:27 -0600

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.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Speechless Sunday...Dark in the wood

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:42:49 -0600

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.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Loon Mountain - Lincoln NH - Major Price reduction - just before Ski Season!!

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:14:11 -0500

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!

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Lincoln NH & Local interest site: www.localism.com/nh/lincoln

Off Season Price- Jack O'Lantern golf condo Woodstock NH 03262

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:00:13 -0500

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.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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What do you get when>>>? <<<<Halloween joke.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:11:17 -0500

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.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

steve@alpinelakes.com toll free 800-926-5653 /cell 603-381-7898

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Lincoln NH & Local interest site: www.localism.com/nh/lincoln

Old agents never die they teach new agents how to build bridges.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:24:57 -0500

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.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

steve@alpinelakes.com toll free 800-926-5653 /cell 603-381-7898

MLS search and Realtor web site: www.alpinelakes.com

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Lincoln NH & Local interest site: www.localism.com/nh/lincoln

Photos of Mossy boulders and Water Falls / the White Mountains NH...

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:35:33 -0500

Please enjoy the photos Taken today on my hike in the Woods...Caution It's time to wear hunter orange if you're out in the Woods. Today's photos focus of Moss and waterfalls. Woodstock New Hampshire.

This section of Glover Brook Stays in the shade throughout the year, and the moss is everywhere...one of my favorite hikes when a have an hour to run off in to the woods...all shots with in a mile of my home.

I hope you enjoyed seeing them as much as I enjoyed taking them...More to come.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

steve@alpinelakes.com toll free 800-926-5653 /cell 603-381-7898

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Lincoln NH & Local interest site: www.localism.com/nh/lincoln

Wordless Wednesday White water over the dam.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:40:07 -0500

White Mountain rains are filling Loon Mountain's snow making ponds, in time for the snow machines to get cranked up. I drove up to the ski slopes today and the Snow guns were all out and ready for the first cold snap to start blowing the white stuff.

I have to say the Late October showers and the total lack of leaves, makes me ready for a change of season. The sign winter is near the clocks falling back, Wet cold weather,and tripping over my ski bag recently signaled change. Above shot: Bear Claw trail, view of Mount Washington over my left shoulder (last year).

See you on the hill soon...Loon Mt Lincoln NH

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

steve@alpinelakes.com toll free 800-926-5653 /cell 603-381-7898

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Lincoln NH & Local interest site: www.localism.com/nh/lincoln

Fun Facts about Pumpkins.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:19:47 -0500

Fun Pumpkin Facts.

The Irish brought the tradition of pumpkin carving to America. It started with the carving of turnips. When the Irish immigrated to the U.S., they found pumpkins a plenty and they were much easier to carve.

Colonists sliced off pumpkin tops: removed seeds and filled the insides with milk, spices and honey. This was baked in hot ashes and is the origin of the pumpkin pie.

Native Americans flattened strips of pumpkins, dried them and made mats.

Pumpkins are a fruit and their flowers are edible.

The name pumpkin originated from “pepon” – the Greek word for large melon.

Total U.S. pumpkin production in 2008 (in major pumpkin producing states) was valued at 141 Million Dollars.

The largest pumpkin pie ever made weighed over 350 pounds. It used 80 pounds of cooked pumpkin, 36 pounds of sugar, and 12 dozen eggs, and took six hours to bake (no report on the time it took to eat)…But I bet it was a lot less than 6 hours.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

steve@alpinelakes.com toll free 800-926-5653 /cell 603-381-7898

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Lincoln NH & Local interest site: www.localism.com/nh/lincoln

Live like you are dying and list like you're bank owned.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:48:29 -0500

Live like you are dying, the lyrics of this Tim McGraw song speaks volumes to many different people.

As I listened to what this song is advocating, It occurred to me many sellers should heed this lesson. They put a price on a property that they think "someday" it may sell for. If moving on with your life requires the sale of a property you own...there is not an infinite amount of time to accomplish this sale. Life is Short.

What got me thinking about this, is I have several short sales a bank owned sale and a probate property that are pending. With these sales the process to close will be longer (in some cases much longer) than the time it took to find a buyer. The price was right, the buyers where motivated and the sellers showed their willingness to sell, by pricing the property to sell.

List like the market is dying. Life is Short.

#1 If you are going to buy after this sale...the sooner you sell the sooner you are in the buyers shoes (you are merely trading equity...if you buy a replacement property).

#2 Moving on is far less painful than hanging on (how many months of mortgages, taxes, insurance utilities will be spend holding...after you admit you want to sell).

#3 You may be better off renting for a time (dropping the major maintenance costs and healing your credit may put you in a better place in the long run than draining your savings, while waiting to score on unrealistic re-sales).

My Bucket list doesn't include living in a home I can't afford...and waiting for someone to over pay me for the same privileges. Life is Short.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

steve@alpinelakes.com toll free 800-926-5653 /cell 603-381-7898

MLS search and Realtor web site: www.alpinelakes.com

My outside Blog: www.steveswhitemountainblog.com

Lincoln NH & Local interest site: www.localism.com/nh/lincoln

Lincoln New Hampshire Real Estate office adds local agents with experience

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:33:34 -0500

Alpine Lakes Real Estate – Lincoln New Hampshire.

I’m very pleased to announce the addition of two new agents who will be working out of the Lincoln – Loon Mountain Resort area office.

Debbi Ward is an Associate Broker & Realtor who grew up in Lincoln currently resides in Campton and comes to us after a long successful career in the lakes region. In returning to Lincoln Debbi brings a wealth of real estate experience and looks forward to serving her home town once more.

Debbi’s contact info: debbi@alpinelakes.com 800-926-5653 X 12

Faith Clark also comes to us from the lakes region, where she has been practicing real estate for the past few years. Faith is part of this dynamic duo (with her sister Debbi) she brings a lot of local knowledge as a current and long time resident of Lincoln. Faith has two young boys in the Lincoln School district and has made a commitment to excellent local real estate service. Faith’s contact info: faith@alpinelakes.com 800-926-5653 X15

I’m incredibly proud of my two new associates; both have been very involved in the Lakes Region board of Realtor, and have honed their skills in the recreational and primary home markets over the years. Local knowledge and second homes sales experience will be a home run for Alpine Lakes, help me wish them much success and a hardy welcome home Debbi & Faith.

Alpine Lakes: Lincoln & Campton NH www.alpinelakes.com

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

steve@alpinelakes.com toll free 800-926-5653 /cell 603-381-7898

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Lincoln NH & Local interest site: www.localism.com/nh/lincoln

Foto Friday...smoke on the mountains

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:35:47 -0500

I know there are a lot of flat-landers out there...These are people that come from out of state to see the beautiful mountains of New Hampshire...or recreate in the White Mountains. I took a couple of pictures this morning that I just got around to down loading in to the computer. The cloud cover was struggling to get over the 4,000 to 5,000 foot peaks, and it looks like smoke trapped in the valleys.

About a month ago I was at this same spot for a few fall foliage pix...Same view different feel.

We have several building projects and land for sale in this neighborhood...so I'm at this spot frequently. No matter the season The views are striking, so I try to get a shot of different weather ...and leaf coloration.

This shot is getting me in the mood for snow...once the leaves have passed I'm ready for the white stuff, honestly I don't like the in between seasons. Full on summer, Peak Foliage or a major dumping of the white stuff...I'm good with any of those. Spring is O.K. if it comes on fast, but I don't love the rain anytime of the year.

And back to a deep green again...The White Mountains are beautiful, even when they are not white. So for all you flat-landers out there...there is no bad time to visit the Mountains of New Hampshire we have something for everyone.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

steve@alpinelakes.com toll free 800-926-5653 /cell 603-381-7898

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Realtors day off...chores and feline chases.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:28:01 -0500

Now I'm not a complainer I love chores...for one thing it means Its a home project not an office emergency.I tootled off to Home Depot purchased some insulation and plywood, and turned around to get the winterizing stabilize for the gas machines (almost left behind). It was a nice day not a care in the world. Trying to finish an Art Studio over the garage for my wife.

This is the view from the garage studio... Recently Named Birch Hollow I hope she likes the place.

Now for the rest of the story...I was in and out of the house in the process of finding tools

After hours of eating insulation and moving splitter, and chipper, and mowers oh my. I had had enough, heading for the back door I realized sometime during the day the back door remained open. We have (or) had cats?! I was shaken by fear - for two reasons #1 cats are food for the things that go bump in the night around here and #2 my wife loves me but I wouldn't be missed as much as the cats..if we all went missing.

Clementine our Female cat (purple collar) wearing the jewelery , and Thor (named by a male child upon cat acquisition)...Took a stroll today. It wasn't exactly an escape because the warden turn his back and whats a cat to do open door equal freedom. All ended well, these explorers of the wild, realized soon enough the Food served in dishes near a warm fireplace was indoor. I figure they were out for 3 hours, and they never go out.

I will tell the wife as we have no secrets, but I must admit I would have been more than a little scared if the wife got home before the great orange hunters returned.

Chases...and chores time for a drink Cheers!

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

steve@alpinelakes.com toll free 800-926-5653 /cell 603-381-7898

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Lincoln NH & Local interest site: www.localism.com/nh/lincoln

New Hampshire "Live Free or Die" a fiercely Independent state and a state of mind.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:14:55 -0500

New Hampshire, We are a hardy bunch, fiercely independent, frugal but also forgiving and we take our individual freedoms seriously…we are the;

Live Free or Die State.

*New Hampshire’s state house is the oldest state capitol in which a legislature still meets in its original chambers.

* Of the thirteen original colonies, New Hampshire was the first to declare its independence from England…a full six months before the Declaration of Independence was signed.

*Daniel Webster was a politician and statesman born in Franklin in 1782, he was known in his day as a mighty orator, a reputation that was preserved in the Stephen Vincent Benet story: The Devil and Daniel Webster, in which he beats Lucifer in a contract case over a man’s soul.

the Old man of the Mountain

* Dixville Notch is Famous for its midnight vote in Federal Elections, giving the nation a glimpse of who will win…when the 20+/- votes are counted they have a better than 90% track record of predicting the eventual winner.

*Cannon Aerial Tramway is the first aerial tramway in North America; it was built in 1938 in the Franconia Notch State Park.

Cannon Tram today

* New Hampshire is the only state that ever played host at the formal conclusion of a foreign war. In 1905 Portsmouth was the scene of the treaty ending the Russo-Japanese War.

*The highest wind speed recorded at ground level (231 mph) Mount Washington, on April 12 1934. The winds were three times as fast as those in most Hurricanes

Mount Washington

* The Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Concord is a State-of-the Art Planetarium dedicated to the memory of New Hampshire Teacher Christa McAuliffe, who died in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger.

* Alan Shepard the first man in space is also from New Hampshire.

There is No State Income or Broad Based Sales Tax in New Hampshire…fiercely independent and frugal you bet we are.

Cannon Mountain our State Owned Ski Area, in Franconia Notch State Park.

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

steve@alpinelakes.com toll free 800-926-5653 /cell 603-381-7898

MLS search and Realtor web site: www.alpinelakes.com

My outside Blog: www.steveswhitemountainblog.com

Lincoln NH & Local interest site: www.localism.com/nh/lincoln

Activerain you are my rock, and I am an island

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:00:06 -0500

Activerain you are my rock when I am an Island

I am resigned to the fact every offer is not going to stick and every deal is not going to make it to the closing table…I learned these things 25 years ago when I started in real estate.

But each time I ask a question in my posts…real estate or not I get an answer from someone who has walked a mile in my shoes.

In between frantic phone calls and chaos breaking out in unexpected places, I can open this bookmarked site and read stories of how to solve problem we all face in this uncertain time.

It doesn’t matter if my friends are talking about their market, their family or the hunt for a loose chipmunk…these are my friend’s stories. From Montana to Memphis, from Portsmouth to Plano, Colorado to California, Washington to Wyoming and Hawaii to Halifax, these are all places where my friends are.

Activerain is a rock, its there when I have a minute in between the craziness, or when its quiet as a mouse, it’s the coffee shop without the mark up, or the local bar without the cheers.

I have friends I ski and golf with, I have friends on facebook I went to school with, but none are paid on commission and work weekends because that is when business happens.

When all the cliché’ are put aside, great post, thanks for sharing, best of luck with this listing…we may roll our eyes but know this is done to let you know someone read your post.

We may be in different time zones, but the things we have in common make us special to each other. I have 103 followers in my 20 months here in the rain, that means more to me that the points, or the outside colleagues that don’t get this “blogging thing”…We get it and that is all that matters.

It is the beginning of a new week, we have the chance to help each other and make a difference in some family's life…who could ask for anything more.

Thanks Activerain for introducing me to these fine real estate professionals, you are my rock in an unsteady sea of change.

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October skys turn Blue to Gray. and foliage trees from red to brown winter is on the way

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:02:53 -0500

What a difference two weeks make, The first photo is from Early October and the second shot is from today.

Dramatic reds against a nearly clear blue sky...this day is behind us now. New Hampshire has shed its bright colors in favor of the grays and browns that occur soon after the peak of fall foliage.

The slopes of Loon Mountain Ski area, have gotten their first dusting of snow and a major loss of leaves...the grays and whites have set in, and you can bet this will be followed by more and more white.

One week ago today October 11th 4:30 in the afternoon from my kitchen window.

October 18th 4:30 same view from my kitchen window.

Its time to buy the ski season's pass and get the firewood in...the cold is coming and snow wouldn't be far behind.

I'll be ready for the ski season, will you?

Call me for your winter seasonal (multi-month rentals) or White Mountain Ski Resort purchases there are still some excellent values in the resort and second home market.

Steve Loynd - Your Loon Area Realtor

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Saxon..the Oxen of the Short sale industry.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:30:37 -0500

If you have an Oxen in your field....you will be expected to feed it and protect it everyday. For these daily chores you will be ignored, pushed around and drooled upon. If you meet one of these lumbering creatures while traveling in the road, you may honk all you wish but you will not be allowed to pass...traffic will come to a grinding halt.

The lesson of trying to work with oxen is this,,they will tear up your field and leave it infertile for years to come. If you are speeding along and encounter one on the road to success they will block your way and bottleneck traffic. They are big, slow, unappreciative and have a brain to mass ratio of a walnut to a school bus.

What started this little rant?...I have had a short sale pending since May that has been negotiate and accepted by the Ox of the industry, with a Mid- October closing date. Back in May the buyer's title attorney discovered a title issue related to a broken assignment....and we told the Ox about this in May!. Farm animals like teenagers can be taught to come to the fence to be fed. We faxed them requests for this title repair a couple of times a month for the last six months. As the closing date looms and we have an actual Negotiator to talk to (not just who ever answers can help you). Each time I have spoken with my assigned negotiator over the last month I have asked for an update on the title issue...and each time she has said "I'll send another email to my boss" and each time I say that tactic doesn't appear to be working.

We are not going to close on time because of a title issue the first mortgage holder (the Ox) has with their title, and I was just told I will be penalized 20% of my expected commission for failure to close on time. These lumbering creatures are not friendly to the people that feed them and clean up their messes, but they are too near sighted to see that and too dumb to understand if their keepers stop feeding them they will die in their field.

In case I've been to subtle...SAXON SUCKS!

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Mountain View Condominiums...Lincoln NH, A Loon Ski resort area property.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:29:17 -0500

Asking Price of $139,900 is a great place to start, the added features are Great Mountain Views, New Berber carpet, new gas fireplace, fully applianced and walking distance to the quaint village of Lincoln. The Town Library, Catholic Church, Medical offices, and local shopping are a short stroll away. The condominium offer an outdoor pool and all the building and exterior maintenance is in a very affordable monthly condo fee.

This top floor end unit offer really nice local views, and offers wonderful southern exposure for all day sun.

View from the Deck...hard to make out without snow on them but just left of center is one of the Ski Trails at Loon Mountain Ski Resort (I'll update this photo when there is some snow).

New Gas fireplace thermostatically controlled offer and beautiful alternative heating option, the condo is partially furnished...and offer two bedrooms and one and a half baths. Asking Price $139,900.

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Co Inc., With Offices at Loon & Waterville Valley

And Offer Design Build Custom Home contracting services for 35 years

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transition from fall to winter...and opportunities to buy at the bottom in N.H.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:06:46 -0500

A steady transition from fall foliage to winter recreation has begun to take shape here at Loon mountain in Lincoln New Hampshire. The ski Villages still have plenty of colorful leaves but at about the 2,000 foot mark a noticeable change has begun to to take hold.

The bikes and camping gear in the windows of stores are being replaced with skis and winter related recreational offerings.

The chairs are on the lift, and the Governors lodge is gearing up for the rush of down hill enthusiasts (little snow up top offers a glimpse of things to come)

If you haven't booked your winter seasonal rental...time is growing short, the price of season passes will rise as the snow begins to fall. Mid- October may seem too soon for many, but the ski season will be underway by Thanksgiving.

Time is growing short to purchase a vacation home in the mountains before the upcoming ski season. Check with you account many families that own rental property will find the added tax benefits are a bonus to their investment property and retirement planning. Good Values still existing in this recovering economy, and you'll only know you missed the bottom of the market when its too late. Second home properties are one of the last places to recover so there are still opportunities...but with all opportunities that don't last forever.

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Co Inc., With Offices at Loon & Waterville Valley

And Offer Design Build Custom Home contracting services for 35 years

Real Estate MLS Search Site: www.alpinelakes.com /toll free 800-926-5653

Steve Loynd Realtor & White Mtn. Property expert steve@alpinelakes.com

Adirondack custom home design & building, www.cargillconstruction.com

White Mountain Events & Photo Blog, www.steveswhitemountainblog.com

Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

steve@alpinelakes.com toll free 800-926-5653 /cell 603-381-7898

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My outside Blog: www.steveswhitemountainblog.com

Lincoln NH & Local interest site: www.localism.com/nh/lincoln

They threw the switch last night from fall to Winter.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:08:16 -0500

Columbus day in the White mountains was simply majestic...foliage was beautiful and many drove over the Kancamagus scenic highway to observe the leaves changing colors.

This morning one day after the fall foliage peak...of leaf peeper season, we woke to something not unexpected but too soon for many people taste. Yes Folks Snow in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

We are expecting 1-3 inches of the white stuff, don't let it be said we can't move on. One day after the traditional three day holiday spent gazing at the leaves ...we turn to ski season.

I think New Hampshire State Motto is on target...Live free or Die, we are ready for anything you throw our way. This rusty box car is parked behind my office, I see it almost everyday and it's a reminder not to be too set in my ways...take things as they come and if you don't like the weather here just wait a few minutes it could be worse.

Ski Season at Loon Mountain in Lincoln New Hampshire starts before Thanksgiving...so the snow was going to come sooner or later.

I'll be ready, Steve Loynd your white mountain expert.

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Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Foliage 10/11/09...the clouds have lifted...photos from home.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:51:44 -0500

This has been a busy Columbus Day Weekend...but it was overcast for most of Saturday & Sunday. Here are a couple of late day photos with a little sun on the mountains.I was pretty busy at the office today, lots of walk-ins while the Kancamagus scenic highway was jammed...but ran home to get some shots ( taken in Woodstock New Hampshire).

Lafayette & Liberty From my Kitchen Window.

Getting Dark at five O'clock.

This little brook (700 feet from the house) comes off the main branch of the Pemigewasset River.

Only the highest branches on this birch were getting the sun as it sets behind the western mountain range.

After my walk in the woods today, I took one last photo before the sunset...goodnight my Activerain friends

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