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Famous items and reality stars please view todays special offerings

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:03:02 -0600

Items up for bid...on the price is wrong-Oh -so Wrong....

#1)Have slightly used shiny Balloon…will not carry the weight of a human…but is effective in diverting attention of a stupid camera crew and local police (being sold...as is) .

#2) Tickets to White House Dinner for sale…will go to the highest bidder, comes with bridge to no-where and directions to Pennsylvania Ave.

#3) For sale slightly used 9 Iron, with video tape verifying its use in a Cadillac Hazard escape during a night skins game…may need to be regripped,

#4) Auditions for new reality show being held next week, no talent needed just a willingness to commit a federal offence and a winning smile. Applicants need no prior acting experience but fake boobs will be helpful.

#5) Home selling net work is shopping a Broker based program, Young seemingly rich elitist morons claiming to have a real estate license please apply on line (have your parents help with application if you can’t spell). No real experience needed…you are entitled to be successful, and that is good enough for the net work.

Any further information about items offered for sale or upcoming auditions please go to www.itsonlyajoke.com , and leave your name and credit card number in the appropriate box. Deep thinkers need not apply. Other fun and famous offering also available at www.Iwanttoberichatsomeoneelsesexpense.com

Steve Buyem-by-the-bagful Loynd.

Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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White Mountain New Hampshire Seasonal changes and property sales.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:39:15 -0600

Some Fresh White covering in the White mountains of New Hampshire...enjoy this Sunday scene, of majestic peaks in the distance. November 29th...Mountain scenes Lincoln New Hampshire...Loon Mountain Ski Resort

The official start of Winter is still three weeks away, but the White Mountains change of season has already begun. The Valley floors are still green but the temperature differences at the peaks...means rain in town and snow on the mountains.

Rising up from the Ski Village of Lincoln New Hampshire, the mountains tend to be out of season throughout the year compared the towns where we live. The Mountains are slow to get green in the spring, quick to change color in the fall and first to be White as winter approaches.

The trails on the slopes look different in the fall. Picture Taken October 10th, Loon Mountain Ski Resort.

While the snow may send many to warmer climates, that is not the case in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This is a signal a new season of recreation is about to begin. Lincoln New Hampshire and Loon Mountain recreation area offers visitors the Spring, Summer, Fall and ...Winter - Activities that keeps families coming back for great Holiday memories. See You on the slopes...Soon!!.

Steve Loynd

A wide spectrum of properties are available in the Lincoln New Hampshire area...From Quarter share ownership to multi-million Dollar slope side homes and every where between. Call Me I can help!

Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Perfect is the enemy of good enough.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:25:38 -0600

Even with a large standing inventory, significant reduced asking prices and the lowest interest rates since the end of World War II. Buyers are not finding the perfect property, has it ever occurred to them if someone already owns the perfect property why would it be for sale. Let us interject a little reality here...being close is good enough... and worth points (like Horse Shoes & Hand-grenades).

Buy the best available property and be happy with your timing.

Size doesn't matter; hey lets face it contractors need work too, if you find a great location - you can add on, renovate, or even remove as time and money permits you are "a-Head of the game".

As long as the drive by appraisal works who cares?

Perfection is easy...why do we make it so hard:

A man who just died is taken to the local mortuary. He is wearing an very expensive and high quality tailored blue suit.

The mortician is a blonde female and she asks the wife of the deceased man wife how she would like the body to be dressed.

The mortician says that the man does look very distinguished in the blue suit he is already wearing.

His widow, however, says that she always preferred her husband in black, and that she would like him in a black suit.

She gives the Blonde mortician a signed, blank check and says, ‘Spend whatever you need no matter what the cost, but please have my husband in a well tailored black suit for the viewing.’

The woman returns the next day for the viewing and to her delight, her husband dressed in a fabulous black suit. The suit fits him as if it were tailor made.

She says to the mortician, ‘You have done a magnificent job and I’m very pleased and grateful. How much did the suit cost?’

To her amazement, the blonde mortician gives her back the blank check.

‘There’s no charge,’ she says.

‘No, really, I must repay you for the cost of that exquisite black suit!’ she says.

‘Honestly, ma’am,’ the blonde says, ‘it cost me nothing. You see, a deceased gentleman of about your husband’s size was brought in yesterday shortly after you left, he was dressed in a very attractive black suit. I asked his wife if she minded him going to his grave wearing a beautifully tailored blue suit instead, and she said it did not make any difference as long as he looked good…

So I just swapped their heads.’

Sorry to be the one to tell you...nothing is perfect, do the best you can.

Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Social Medai is fun until you lose your insurance or your husband.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:25:38 -0600

Ripped from the recent headlines, comes a report (out of Montreal) that a women on sick leave had her benefits cut due to some facebook pictures. It seems as a way of fighting her depression, this Canadian women visited a Chippendales show (while on Holiday)...upon viewing these her insurance provider denied coverage. The Women's Attorney has argued her benefits were wrongfully dismissed, without "the proper medical recommendation". The women's legal council further explained the depressed women's doctor had suggested she take a vacation somewhere sunny.

In an unrelated story, during a marriage counseling session an estranged husband was quoted as saying "I've know this women all my life we were meant to be soul-mates" to which the wife going through this difficult separation said "you went to high school with this women and haven't seen her in 30 years...soul-mate my ass".

Let these stories serve as a warning to all you fans of Facebook and other social media's: be careful what you post...these digital recordings are out in the public domain (forever).

...P.S. I just got back from vacation (and I'm not collecting any sick leave...we Realtors are never sick) and I'm a happily married man (no high school sweethearts are about to steal me away)...feel free to sign up to my facebook fan page or linked in blogs.

Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Thanksgiving and Activerain....300,000 points reached and holidays are here

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:17:50 -0600

I'm a numbers guy: and this post will put me over 300K points!

Here is All You need to know about Real Estate

The Customer is always right...unless you work for the client.

Here is All You need to know about All family visits over the holidays

Your Mother is always right....unless its my dam house.

What I know about some of my Activerain Friends

Alan May, Is a witty fellow with much to say.

Andrew Mooers, my Maine connection and voice of commitment

Bill Feela, Is funny, fatherly, fraternal and the salt of the earth

Bill Gassett, Is a skillful blogger who's posts I would like to emulate.

Brad Anderson, community connection and guidance to better blogging

Claire C., Designated Deva of A/R central, and karma queen

Debbie Aldrich, A female version of me But prettier...so you can't go wrong

Gary Woltal,Blogging insight in his thought process ,makes each post worth reading

Greg Nino, Comedic delivery of current concerns affecting our collective profession

Jason Crouch, Social media guru, father and fair minded agent and not in that order of importance

Jason Sardi, Satire and mortgage advice co-existing in a comic relief.

Jim Crawford, The voice of reason and truth (good or bad) in a stormy sea.

Kathleen Cooper, A new found friend with fortitude and finesse

Kim Kelley, Would be in charge of finding me a home if I moved to her town.

Laura Giannotta, Observational humor, and grandmotherly instincts are an awesome combo.

Leesa Finlay, Is my idea of a perfect neighbor friendly and heartfelt

Mirela Monte, Tech savvy , sassy, survivor who I really look up to.

Len Harley, Principal- personified, passion for truth and justice...superwomen.

Richard Weisser, His picture and worth a thousand words...and words are priceless

Terry Westbrook, My Michigan connection hard working and heartfelt.

Todd Clark, Prodigious posting and proud papa...always a must read

Sally Dunbar, Great vision and a sound sense of self.

Sharon Tara, My sweet staging sea coast friend

Silvia Dukes, A regular contributor that gets me...and I get her

Robert Hammerstein, Fun comments you can count on to create a smile

Valerie Osterhoudt, ethical credo's in a classy Connecticut Realtor

Wendy Rulnick, A short sale co-conspirator and words of wisdom..its Wendy!!

I read a couple hundred blog authors each week....But I chose 27 names to run the gambit of those I read and respect so much here in the rain.

I have made 8,400 comments and received 8,500 in the last 22 months...but the best part of these revelations is the friends - finds - and facts available on Activerain. You've helped make me a better broker thanks to Activerain and my friends, both are so willing to share their collective knowledge of the field of Real estate. Happy Holidays with your family all.

I'll be getting ready for my peak property sales season shortly after the Thanksgiving Holiday.Before I get too busy with my recreational real estate activities...I thought I would offer thanks for all your help, thoughts and encouragement over these past two years of regular blogging on Activerain.

Steve Loynd- Lincoln New Hampshire -Realtor

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I love averages, I sell by comparing averages, I guess that makes me average.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:16:32 -0600

Are you stuck with a buyer or seller who can't get off the fence?

I like averages...they have served me well over the years. Averages can be used as guidance with out committing to any guarantees. So...You see Mr. & Mrs. Buyer: The average asking price of a , average size home that sold was $234,822 in this town over the last 12 months. The Average selling price is $216,100, this means on Average the sellers are getting 92% of their asking price at this time.

What does this do for you? Its a non-committal - committal, These are guidelines, they show a pattern..but do not guarantee 100% success. Your offer will be much more likely to succeed when you look at the averages.

What should we offer? Based on the market value numbers, you will not be offending the seller at a 90% offer. If the listing agent is doing their job this offer will not be rejected...outright. It will be compared to the other recent sales, and you are likely to have an outright acceptance or a counter offer...in either case you can move forward with out starting all over again.

What if we went lower...with our offer? The great thing about averages is there are highs and lows in the field, so here again your client can decide how low to go...but they have been cautioned about alienating the seller who may be offended enough not to...counter...or even want this buyer to own their home. This can be a deeply personal decision...wrought with emotion, and I have seen sellers discard not only the offer but any desire to see this buyer, purchase their home.

Where else can I successfully apply averages to help determine values? Every home is different, but if you narrow down the closed sales search criteria enough and do this for several consecutive years patterns will emerge. You can't lump all land sales together and get meaningful data, but if you search by price per acre...for a six month period and repeat that process for each of the past 6- six month periods (3 years) you can say with some confidence what the values have been for each 43,560 square feet of land in the past 6 consecutive intervals. The same math can be applied to condominiums searched, in a very narrow range of square footage...all with the same number of bedrooms and baths (you will get a pattern). Homes are more difficult with so many different contributing facts that can affect values, but price per square foot can still be broadly applied to give a buyer or seller an expectancy range.

Do you want to sell more real estate? Get your buyer off the fence with good research and simple math. Remove the hesitation, buyers want to know they are making an informed decision...Show them the money!!

Do the math…its simple and straight forward.

Almost everyone can see how the numbers add up!

Comparative Market Analysis Summary

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Recently Sold

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MLS# Addr Town State BR BA Fin Abv Fin Sqft List $ Sell $ Close DOM

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2772052 140 Clearbrook Lincoln NH 3 2 1,600 1,600 $259,900 $250,000 10/30/09 158
2704269 26-5 White Oak Lincoln NH 3 2 1,350 1,350 $258,900 $250,000 12/14/08 186
2663727 17-1 Granite Road Lincoln NH 3 2 1,598 1,598 $254,900 $236,000 11/21/08 502
2764981 14 Mountain Lincoln NH 3 3 1,600 1,600 $249,900 $235,000 09/10/09 164
2775926 100-12 Woodland Lincoln NH 3 2 1,344 1,344 $249,900 $240,000 11/13/09 178
2746896 23-9 West Branch Lincoln NH 3 2 1,250 1,250 $239,900 $220,000 02/06/09 118
2737066 50-1 Easterly Road Lincoln NH 3 2 1,550 1,550 $234,000 $207,000 11/09/09 450
2763242 14-3 Highwood Lincoln NH 3 2 1,550 1,550 $230,000 $226,000 06/25/09 106
2735528 19-3 White Oak Lincoln NH 3 2 1,344 1,344 $225,000 $215,000 05/27/09 271
2759730 48-1 Penstock Lincoln NH 3 2 1,298 1,298 $219,900 $210,000 06/05/09 5
2755218 26-2 White Oak Lincoln NH 3 2 1,300 1,300 $213,000 $203,000 08/28/09 243
2757182 48(G201) Lincoln NH 3 2 1,250 1,250 $209,900 $204,900 06/26/09 105
Average 1,420 1,420 $237,100 $224,742 207
Median 1,347 1,347 $236,950 $223,000 171
R.Stephen loynd

What does the CMA...tell me? The Condominiums in Lincoln New Hampshire that were 3 bedrooms 2 baths, between 1,200 - 1,600 square feet sold in the last year. Were an average of: 1,420 square feet, an asking price of $237,100 and sold for $224,742...and were on for an average of 207 days. This is a 94.78% sales to asking price ratio...So is my 70% offer going to fly? I very much doubt it!!

Has doing the math helped me sell? - YES

Has doing the math helped me list properities that can sell? - Yes

Do the Math!

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 New Hampshire: paper mill comes down to make room for play house.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:58:17 -0600

Out with the old and in with the new...

Lincoln New Hampshire: for the past 23 seasons the North Country center for the arts was housed in a machine room once used to makes paper.

The Old Paper mill...was turned into a theater for the last 23 summer seasons.

The Paper Mill Theater was born from the ashes of the Franconia Paper Mill the areas largest employer from the mid-1800’s through the mid 1970’s.

When Former New Hampshire Governor Sherman Adams came back to Lincoln New Hampshire to build a ski resort, many in the timber and paper industry didn’t have his vision. Fast Forward over 40 years, Loon Mountain Ski Resort is the largest ski ticket seller in the state and attracts visitors year-round. The North Country Center for the Arts new play house will be named after Sherman Adams Daughter Jean Hallager. Jean’s playhouse will boast 15,000 square feet – 250 seats and will cost over 2.5 million to complete. The New Entertainment venue will be on land donated from the town of Lincoln and will sit adjacent to the old Machine room #1, which is being torn down to make way for future expansion plans near the entrance to Loon’s new South Mountain ski area (base lodge, lift & ski slopes done).

We have waited a long time to see these old building come down and make way for the exciting Arts center and the towns new River walk park along the Pemigewasset River. By 2012 much of the anticipated ski area expansion, 20 acre park and new commercial building plans will be completed and this will forever change the face of this sleepy ski resort town that was once a paper mill town. I have high hopes for the town of Lincoln NH, Loon Mountain Ski Resort and the NCCA performing art center as a year round destination for future generations to enjoy the beautiful White mountains of New Hampshire

The first Part of the Foundation walls were poured on Monday November 16th, 2009 in a dedication ceremony attended by nearly 100 patrons of the arts...we are all very excited to have Jean's Playhouse in full operation over the next few seasons.

Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Loon Mt. New Hampshire Area Log homes, Adirondack and post & Beams.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:24:55 -0600

Rustic , Chalet, Log and Adirondack Homes...simple ski chalet have gotten bigger and much more complicated than the early days of "Camp". The early Adirondack style was a summer camp, using what ever local material was available to build. These vacation get aways where in remote places and more often than not the stone, tree bark, and local species of timber were employed to build your "camp".

A Colorado Log home shipped from across the country...stone covered foundation, and a heated driveway to keep the ice melted are construction methods available to clients that want custom conveniences in their vacation homes. People have fallen in love with the look and feel of the rustic cabin and can have as much or as little built in to their homes these days, with out the constraints of just using local timber and material.

Stone and exposed beam are employed in the Public as well as private areas of the modern ski home, featuring over 4,200 square feet of living space...and offer slope side access to your home at Loon Mountain's South peak Resort (in Lincoln NH).

All of the land I walk is technically build-able...if you have enough money and the ambition you can build anywhere. With the cost of material, labor and site work these days....compared to the value of existing resales, I would suggest buyers look at the current inventory before they settle on building. There are some wonderful properties that families just don't get to enjoy as much as they used to.

When you discover affordable farm land with stone walls, open fields and incredible views building your dream home with all the amenities and modern conveniences your family wants...is a sign building is the way to go.

Custom Post & Beam designs. log and Adirondack style homes are a great way to incorporate natural exposed materials. But these homes also have to be energy efficient and rely heavily of good insulation and high-tech heating & cooling systems. The trick is to make your modern home appear rustic and complete the exterior with wood and stone products that are still reminiscent of a camp. If you are looking for a ski home, vacation condominium or a custom designed post and beam in the White Mountains of New Hampshire give me a call.

The use of Birch bark is a nice touch. A wooded setting with views frame this home perfectly.

www.cargillconstruction.com

Most of the homes above where built by our parent company. For more of our Portfolio of homes designs and use of natural material check out our in-house builders web site.

Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Another Short sale story...where a BPO done from a-far was the kiss of death

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:26:55 -0600

Working on a short sale in a project where the last sale was over a year ago, I advised the seller of the likely selling price and asked for the price adjustment...subject to his lenders acceptance on a short sale offer.

90 days from listing date (showing this was still not a give away price) a 90% offer is made, with the only condition being the seller lender accepting the short sale. Two months in to the process two superior locations, of twice the size sell for twice as much as the current short sale offer.

Along comes a distant BPO (done of $50- sight unseen), and the value is set at double the offer. My Offer is declined end of discussion. I tell the seller, "sorry this is your banks decision - game over". This loan had a 3 yr. balloon note clause whose date has already passed, there is no place to go, the lender tells me we are better off foreclosing on the property...Based on the BPO which they will not accept from me-is flawed.

Everyone loses, except maybe the next agent to receive the listing post foreclosure...they will offer a new opinion of value upon listing and once its bank owned it will be negotiated...without the flawed data that killed the short sale option.

Whats the harm you ask?, The seller has a foreclosure on his record, the bank has the added expense of the foreclosure (as they wouldn't take the property as a deed in lieu of) and the buyer will move on to another property...The bank, the seller, the buyer and the listing broker (me) all lose out on the opportunity to get this deal off the books and retire another bad loan. Why?...a $50 BPO done by an out of town agent, who the lender wouldn't tell me who it was...and even if I knew wouldn't change the opinion now anyway.

The sales I used to set the asking price 5 months ago...were not even noted in the "new Broker opinion of value" they gave me the comps over the phone (but wouldn't send me the report) but wouldn't look at the 5 other listing still for sale at the subject project with asking prices in the same neighborhood (as the subject) .

We are in trouble here when the lenders make counter offers for more than they are owed for their payoff, then outright decline market value offers based on flawed BPO's....Hire a licensed appraiser if you don't believe me? Did it ever occur to you the person doing the BPO thinks they'll get the listing and ask for a price drop later?

Thanks Wells Fargo you are doing a great job, make sure you reflect this in your next request for government bailout money

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

Loon Area Market Report, Lincoln NH Sales 2008 Vs. 2009

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:17:06 -0600

Despite the groans of the slow market, and repeated claims that its a worse market than last year...lets take a look at actual numbers.

All Closed sales in the first 3/4 of the year (January 1st- September 30th 2008)

Land sales: 9 closed sites, Asking price 193,200 - Selling Price 175,800 ( 91% ratio) Day on market 262.

Home sales 6 closed average asking price $387,400 - Average selling $351,800 ( 91% ratio) DOM 319

Condominiums 49 closed, average asking $250,800 - Average selling $235,600 (94% ratio) DOM 202

Condominium sales fared well in the market as the best of the asking price to selling price ratio, and the shortest number of days on the market compared to the other two categories. Total sale first 9 months of 2008 for all real estate in Lincoln NH 64 units sold (compiled by Realtor transactions).

All Closed sales in the first 3/4 of the year (January 1st - September 30th 2009)

Land sales: 5 closed sites, asking price 188,300 Selling price $171,000 (91 % ratio) days on market 104

Home Sales: 10 closed Average asking $167,200 Average selling $155,800 ( 93%) days on market 193

Condominium sales: 42 closed, asking $222,300 average selling price $205,400 (92% ratio) DOM210

Selling prices were down considerable in the homes sector, but with twice as many single family homes sold over the prior years number, and total sales for all units counted as Realtor transactions 57.

I do believe the bright spot will still come before the end of the year, with a few sales closed and pending for the final quarter of 2009...in the higher end of the price range.

This home closed two weeks ago in the Landings project here in Lincoln NH for the price of $1,850,000. Several other sales are pending over $500,000 and three new homes are under construction at south peak resort in Lincoln...slope side at Loon Mountain with price tags all over $1,500,000.

South Mountain Pemi Base Camp....nearby several new custom homes are currently being built.

The Conclusion is the low end is selling with less days on the market , the high end is moving, and the middle of the market have more competition...so buyers seem to be under little pressure to make a buying decision.

Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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

Home inspectors - Mandatory licensing in NH as of 1/1/10

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:34:40 -0600

All of the Home inspectors I have ever recommended are Members of Either- NACHI (National Association of Certified Home Inspectors) /or/ ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors). In addition to those affiliations and certifications the State of New Hampshire will require they be licensed by the New Hampshire Board of Home Inspectors, by January 1, 2010.

I have had a few inspection issues missed over the years and welcome the additional education and certification that a licensing body will bring to the practice of home inspections. Check out the attached NH.Gov web site for more information.

November 16, 2009

Mandatory licensing of home inspectors in effect Jan. 1

All New Hampshire REALTORS® should be advised that pursuant to New Hampshire statute RSA 310-A:189, all home inspectors practicing or conducting home inspections in the State of New Hampshire must be licensed by the New Hampshire Board of Home Inspectors by January 1, 2010.

New Hampshire RSA 310-A:189 reads as follows:

310-A:189 License Required. Beginning January 1, 2010, no person shall practice as a home inspector or conduct home inspections in this state without a home inspector's license issued by the board.

Information regarding licensure as a home inspector in New Hampshire, including a listing of New Hampshire licensed home inspectors and other pertinent information, can be found at www.nh.gov/jtboard/homeinspectors.htm.

Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

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Vacation Vs. Holiday...American's have it all wrong!

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:04:18 -0600

I promised more pictures from my trip, but there is always more to the story...that can't be captured in photos. Ever ask a rhetorical question and wish you hadn't that about sums up my feelings about Ugly Americans on Vacation. You see we were heading out on an excursion and were on a bus with a couple from New York, I casually asked how is your stay? The Wife went in to a tirade about the paying extra for a ocean view and having a tree in her way. (This is the view from the common area beach we all had...sucks huh?).

I'm sorry I asked, but the Europeans we met had no such issues they were on Holiday. The English, French Italian and Canadians were there to connect to their loved ones not waste the negative energy on petty issues with their rooms. They were a school of fish happy to be taken by the current...and the world is their oyster.

The ebb and flow is rhythmic, you simply can't hurry up and have fun...you have to slow down and see what happens next.

The sun set at nearly the same time every night, it didn't care if you have gotten enough towels in room and if you ran back to miss the crowd at dinner you missed this completely.

The building behind the blue umbrellas is where we stayed...I was forced to get up before noon, because the Reggae music started, and the sound of blenders is hard to resist.

New Friends from Toronto, but both born in Italy. Franco decided to take his wife (Fiorenza) for a surprise 40's birthday he told her to pack a carry-on with clothes for a swim and casual dinning...Oh and bring your passport. This is the joy of spontaneous travel, a Holiday to re-connect not to disconnect or complain about the little things.

You may be a shark at home...but you are a small fish when you are surrounded by ocean.

This tree provides shade for anyone who sits beneath its branches...and it doesn't care where you flew in from.

If you feel like you need a vacation after you get back from a trip...you are doing something wrong.

The Rest of the World has it right a two week Holiday really puts you in the right mood, there is no need to rush through your trip only to return to work more stressed than when you left. So the next time you plan a trip remember no one likes an Ugly American...and a Holiday is more fun with out a schedule and a check list.

We stayed at the Almond Beach Village in Barbados...and found the time for a little golf as well.

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Boston to Barbados And Back.

Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:25:54 -0600

I have been out of the "Loop" for this past week, as my wife and I took a much needed Vacation to the island of Barbados. Many of you know we live in the sticks so getting to the Airport takes some planning. The night before our scheduled 6am flight we stayed in a airport hotel in Boston.

Sun setting on the city of Boston...A picture of things to come.

A November to remember, winging in to a Caribbean island was A nice way to start our first day, 12 degrees above the equator (Hot..Hot...Hot).

The First night at our island home...warm ocean water, moist breezes and something frozen with a touch of rum

The Reef in front of our place was perfect for a little snorkeling (and I'll share some of my underwater pix later).

My wife Vonni and I at one of the Many fine dinning options. I have a deal with my wife not to publish anything about being away in any of my social network platforms. We live in the sticks but no sense in telling the world we will be away from such and such a date...and the house will be vacant for a period of time.

Excellent trip to the Almond Beach Village in Barbados, nice vacation and I'll share a few more stories after I unpack and answer the 458 emails and 42 voice mails I got while I was away...and promised not to go on line for a week.

More to come stay tune...sorry again to my friends for dropping off the map without a word, but these days there is no other way to get out of town.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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