ann cummings: A swan by the side of the road in Rye NH - 06/21/08 09:07 PM
Did you know that they bite? I didn't and thank god I didn't because I probably would not have stayed there and filmed.
We were on our way to Portsmouth NH to have lunch with Ann Cummings when a thick fog bank rolled in and covered everthing.
Up in Rye on … (23 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH...No need to look for a reason to drink - 05/31/08 06:40 PM
I love the town of Portsmouth NH and our whole seacoast area for that matter.
Fellow Active Rain blogging diva Ann Cummings lives and works in Portsmouth which is just the most coolest town.
I am so jealous!
How cool is Portsmouth? Check this out...
The second annual Portsmouth NH Cocktail … (13 comments)
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ann cummings: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Portsmouth NH Homes and Condos - 05/03/08 07:55 PM
Portsmouth New Hampshire Homeowners - Do You Need to Sell Your Home or Condo?
Homeowners in the Portsmouth NH Seacoast areas are lucky to be in an area where the interest level in living in such a gorgeous area hasn't caused our market to drop as much as some real estate markets … (8 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth New Hampshire Homes - 8 Tips For Great Curb Appeal on a Budget - 05/01/08 07:35 PM
Portsmouth New Hampshire Homeowners - Spring is HERE!
With the advent of spring, thoughts turn to buying and selling real estate in the Portsmouth New Hampshire and Maine Seacoast areas. If you're a homeowner thinking about putting your home on the market, you really want to create some great curb … (18 comments)
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ann cummings: Pricing Your Portsmouth New Hampshire Homes to Sell! - 04/01/08 02:46 PM
Are you a Portsmouth NH homeowner thinking of selling your home or condo? Do you have a multi-family in the Portsmouth area that you're thinking about selling? If so, this pricing information may help you price your real estate correctly right from the start.
Your asking price on your home or condo … (19 comments)
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ann cummings: Social Networking + Meeting =BFF (Blogging Friends Forever) - 03/30/08 09:28 PM
Today was a memorable day, one that I will talk about months to come, heck in reality probably throughout my life-time. Yes some friends come and go but today I met one I hope to be blogging friends forever!
Sound silly, maybe but really isn't that what we strive for?
"Friends … (26 comments)
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ann cummings: Need Down Time? Power Off - 1 Hour Tonight-Earth Hour 2008! - 03/29/08 05:23 PM
Need a break? Power down tonight for Earth Hour, March 29th from 8p.m. to 9 p.m.
With all the excitement of meeting Ann Cummings tomorrow I almost forgot. We opted to stay home and participate and will drive to Orlando tomorrow! I need a break, do you? If so take a … (9 comments)
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ann cummings: Talking to Activerainer's..Do You Ever Get Star Struck? C'mon Admit It.. Sometimes I do! - 03/23/08 01:49 PM
I remember meeting a bunch of rainers...I was actually nervous...hey alot of talent in one room...sometimes on the phone I feel the same way.
This year I have the privilege of co-moderating the Blogger's Choice Selection Group..sometimes it causes me to make a phone call and sometimes when I do...
I get star … (31 comments)
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ann cummings: Brookside Drive #A3 Norrisbrook Condos - Exeter NH - 12/10/07 12:43 PM
New to the market ---> A SWEET one bedroom condo in Norrisbrook Condos in Exeter NH!
And when I say sweet, it really is! And for only $144,500!
These owners have done some really nice things to upgrade it, and it's in a fabulous location within the complex. PLUS it has one of the … (21 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH Holiday Concerts Around the Area - 12/08/07 09:59 AM
Holiday concerts abound in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas right now! If you love Christmas and holiday music, you'll certainly want to make note of some of these concerts for some glorious holiday sounds.
** Dec. 8 - Portsmouth Men's Chorus, performing at St. John's Masonic Temple at 7pm, in Portsmouth. … (34 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH Condos ~ Market Information - 12/02/07 04:20 PM
If you're looking to live here in the Seacoast areas of NH and southern Maine, condo living in Portsmouth New Hampshire offers wonderful options for many people looking to make Portsmouth and the Seacoast their home. Condominiums are perfect for those looking for low-maintenance living, for those who travel and want to worry less about … (23 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH Homes Market Information - 11/30/07 12:37 PM
The real estate market here in Portsmouth NH is a busy one, and we have homes in all sizes and price ranges. We have some newer construction homes and we also have antique historic homes dating back to the 1600's and 1700's, and of course everything in between as well.
We currently … (28 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH Seacoast Holiday Fairs and Festivals ~ Get Ready to SHOP!! - 11/26/07 08:25 PM
The start of the holiday season signals the advent of craft fairs, church fairs, holiday art shows, parades, and so much more, all with the holiday theme in and around the Portsmouth NH and Maine Seacoast areas! We were lucky to have had a sampling of them just before Thanksgiving, … (21 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH - Free Citywide Wi-Fi! - 11/26/07 01:37 PM
Portsmouth New Hampshire implemented a free wi-fi area a couple of years or so ago in the downtown business area. It's gone over so well and the use of it has grown so much that the City of Portsmouth will be expanding our free wi-fi area.
This new expansion will include most … (19 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth Holiday Charitable Giving - 11/10/07 08:20 PM
The upcoming holiday season brings family fun and good times, and it's also that time of year when many turn their thoughts to those less fortunate.
There are several wonderful charitable opportunities coming up to help others in the Seacoast area:
~ Seacoast Local Food Drive - benefits the Seacoast Family Food Pantry … (19 comments)
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ann cummings: Seacoast Holiday Fairs!! - 11/08/07 02:11 PM
If you love holiday fairs as much as I do, you'll want to mark down these dates and locations! The holiday fairs have already started, with a couple of early ones this past weekend. Not to fear though, as there are plenty more coming up all around the Seacoast areas … (16 comments)
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ann cummings: Campaign Signs Will Be Coming Down!! - 11/06/07 09:10 AM
Today, Nov 6, 2007, is Election Day here in Portsmouth New Hampshire, as I know it is in many towns around the country.
I'm glad today is finally here, not just because we can exercise our right to vote and have a say in how our local towns are going to be … (25 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth's November Area Fun! - 11/03/07 05:36 PM
Autumn is fully upon us now here in New Hampshire, and most of the gorgeous fall foliage has fallen or been blown out of the trees. There's a chill in the air, and the furnaces have begun kicking on to keep us warm.
BUT, have no fear, there's still plenty of fun things … (25 comments)
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ann cummings: Cell Phone Companies and Water Towers - 11/01/07 03:52 PM
We just got back from spending a week with my dad down in Clermont, Florida, which is where we're originally from. I fly down several times a year, and it makes for a nice little break for some R & R, and I LOVE being with my family, too!
This time while … (40 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH - A Special Place to Call HOME! - 10/31/07 07:39 PM
"One of the top five best places to live in America"
That's what Money Magazine dubbed Portsmouth New Hampshire not all that long ago. That's quite an honor, and a great distinction for people when considering a move to Portsmouth.
We have so much to offer both residents and visitors alike. … (19 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH's Glorious Fall Colors! - 10/21/07 04:20 PM
To live here in New Hampshire is to live in one of the prettiest states in the country, especially in the fall. Our fall foliage is enjoyed every year by millions of people from all over the world.
And the best thing ever - I live RIGHT HERE and get to enjoy … (44 comments)
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ann cummings: Fairs and Fun in Seacoast NH and Maine! - 10/11/07 07:18 AM
Fall is certainly fair and festival time here in New Hampshire and Maine! For the last few weeks, we've had the pleasure of lots of fairs all over the place, and this coming weekend is no exception.
We've got 3 great festivals here in the local Portsmouth NH area - check them out!!
One of … (31 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth's Pumpkin Patch - What a Pile of Pumpkins! - 10/07/07 07:43 PM
It's that time of year again when all of our senses are treated to Mother Nature's fall glories - sights, sounds, smells. And Portsmouth NH's very own Pumpkin Patch touches on all of those!!
Just down the street from me is a site I look forward to every year - you just … (27 comments)
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ann cummings: Winter News for New Hampshire and New England - 10/06/07 11:43 AM
I've been reading and hearing that this winter will be warmer than originally predicted up here in New Hampshire and the northeast in general. I'm loving that news!!
The Farmer's Almanac had predicted a slighter colder and snowier winter for us up in this corner of the country, but now several other … (27 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH - October Fun Around the Seacoast of NH and Maine! - 10/01/07 02:50 PM
Fall is in the air here in New Hampshire and Maine, and the fun things continue to go on! You can see by the sampling of events I've listed below that New Hampshire and Maine offer fun for everyone all year long.
October brings with it the brilliant grand display of Mother Nature's foliage colors … (30 comments)
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ann cummings: New Hampshire and Fall Means A Great State Convention!! - 09/29/07 03:04 PM
Fall in New Hampshire means another of our awesome New Hampshire Association of REALTORS State Convention! This year's convention was held at the Mount Washington Resort Hotel, up in Bretton Woods.
What a gorgeous place this is!
I LOVE our State Conventions and I LOVE the Mt. Washington Hotel! This hotel is one … (29 comments)
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ann cummings: Fairs, Festivals and Fun - Portsmouth and Coastal New Hampshire - 09/21/07 06:40 PM
If you love fairs and festivals, come on up and over to the Seacoast areas of New Hampshire! We've some great ones going on now and coming up in the next few weeks, too. Who REALLY doesn't LOVE a fair or festival, especially this time of year??? I love them all! … (23 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH ~ 375 Years of Living History ~ Strawbery Banke Museum - 09/17/07 08:42 PM
If you're a history buff, then Portsmouth New Hampshire is the place for you! Portsmouth was settled in 1623, and history abounds everywhere here. We have numerous historical homes open to the public for tours, as well as museums, galleries, and privately-owned historical homes all over town.
One of our special places … (31 comments)
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ann cummings: Frugality - How Does Your State and Community Rank? - 09/15/07 04:41 PM
Have you ever heard that saying, "Frugal Yankees"? Well, it would appear that it really is true! A.G. Edwards has announced their annual "Nest Egg Index" which rates communities and states around the country based on a variety of factors - putting money away for retirement, personal savings, investments and investing behavior, … (21 comments)
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ann cummings: Coastal Condo Living in Portsmouth New Hampshire - 09/05/07 08:31 PM
Residential real estate here in Portsmouth NH varies greatly, from small cottages (both year-round and seasonal) to single family homes to multi-family properties to condos to mobile homes. All of these come in all shapes and sizes, too!
If condos are what you're interested in, I feel very sure we've got something … (24 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH September Seacoast Fun - 09/02/07 06:53 PM
Here in Portsmouth New Hampshire and the surrounding towns, summer may be coming to an end, but the fun continues on! We still have plenty of wonderful weather ahead of us before winter comes, and plenty of fun things to do as well. Fun things abound all year long here along … (34 comments)
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ann cummings: Buy NOW ~~ The EXPERTS Have Said So!! - 08/31/07 07:20 PM
FINALLY!!! After all this time, I finally heard it on one of the MAJOR network news shows yesterday morning!!
BUY NOW - if you're a buyer in the real estate market, 'the time to buy is NOW'!!!
Yes, I heard this pronouncement yesterday morning on "Good Morning America", and their financial contributor, … (68 comments)
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ann cummings: Active Rain ~ New York Times and A Newfound Relative!! - 08/25/07 08:49 AM
We keep reading posts telling us how great things have been happening for people here on Active Rain, and that's really awesome!
Well, my week this week turned out to have been touched by a bit of the great rain of Active Rain, as well!
I received a call from a reporter, Jeff … (103 comments)
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ann cummings: 123 Boyd Road Portsmouth NH 03801 - 08/19/07 06:29 PM
This gorgeous gem, one of Portsmouth NH homes has now been sold! List price was $369,900 and we sold it for $367,900. It went under agreement in less than a week from coming on the market, and we had multiple offers on it!!
Offered for sale: 123 Boyd Road in Portsmouth New … (18 comments)
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ann cummings: I'm Smellin' the Roses TODAY!! - 08/18/07 05:27 PM
"Take Time to Stop and Smell the Roses"
We've all heard that saying many times during our lives, and today I'm doing just that - savoring the smell of my roses, and enjoying this incredible day.......it's a gift to ME!
I got up this morning, knowing I had NO appointments today - a … (38 comments)
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ann cummings: 136 Hill Street #2 ~ Portsmouth New Hampshire - 08/13/07 11:39 AM
WELCOME to 136 Hill Street Unit 2 in Portsmouth NH!!
This is a small 3 unit condominium, and this is the first unit to be offered for sale -- $189,900
Beautifully remodelled 2 bedroom condo just steps from downtown Portsmouth New Hampshire. Fabulous condition, all new everything, with off-street parking - check it … (13 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH - August Events Around the Seacoast Area! - 08/04/07 02:34 PM
Summer here along America's tiniest coast in New Hampshire is really just the cat's meow! In my opinion, there is no better place to be than here in the Portsmouth New Hampshire area for summer, or any other time of year.
We've got the smallest coast in the country, but we pack a lot of … (14 comments)
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ann cummings: Lighthouse Lover's Cruise - Portsmouth NH - 07/30/07 08:58 PM
Love lighthouses? Love being at sea? Have we got a great fun adventure coming up for those who love lighthouses!!
National Lighthouse Day, August 7th, is being marked here in Portsmouth New Hampshire by daytime sightseeing cruises starting on August 1st and going through August 7th. How cool is that??
… (18 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH - Farmer's Market Shopping - 07/28/07 09:18 PM
Living in Portsmouth New Hampshire is just awesome, and our local Farmer's Market just makes it that much more enjoyable!
If you love buying locally grown fruits and veggies, beautiful plants and flowers, and other locally grown and/or made products, then our Portsmouth Farmer's Market every Saturday morning is the place for YOU!!
The … (18 comments)
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ann cummings: Active Rain Friendships - How Great to be Here! - 07/26/07 07:50 PM
I just returned from a GREAT vacation in the mountains of western North Carolina. My family has had a cottage in the mountains there for several generations, my sisters and I will be the fourth generation in our family to be part of this "home sweet cottage".
The little town of … (59 comments)
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ann cummings: Want to Own a Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse?? - 07/16/07 03:15 PM
For those of you who've watched some of the shows that they do on unique homes around the country, you've likely seen one or two of the homes that are lighthouses.
If you've always thought that would be really cool, we've got a lighthouse here in Portsmouth Harbor that might be … (32 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH ~ USS Albacore Park ~ Fun, History, and Education!! - 07/13/07 03:34 PM
Living here in Portsmouth New Hampshire offers an abundance of history and places to view that historical background Portsmouth and the Seacoast is so rich with. Just about everywhere you look, you can find all kinds of things to do here that make history so interesting. Growing up, I had no … (15 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH ~ An Historical Weekend with FOUR Tall Ships!! - 07/09/07 04:08 PM
This past weekend here in Portsmouth New Hampshire, we were fortunate to see history in the making. Never before, in at least 100 years, has there ever been more than one Tall Ship in our port at any one time. This past weekend, for THREE whole days, we had the pure … (23 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth NH ~ Summer Seacoast Scene in July - 07/02/07 09:36 PM
The summer months here in Portsmouth and the Seacoast areas of New Hampshire are just glorious! Portsmouth is a working port, so the river and ocean activity kicks into high gear, and the tourists arrive in full force.
I consider myself to be very fortunate to be able to live in … (19 comments)
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ann cummings: Why Even Bother Showing Up At ALL?? - 06/30/07 11:19 PM
I know there are many parts of the country that don't do assisted or accompanied showings, but here in my areas of Seacoast New Hampshire and southern Maine, we still show our own listings about 80-90% of the time. It's just the way things are done here - and I know many … (55 comments)
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ann cummings: There's a REAL Person Associated with That Loan Number!!! - 06/27/07 04:14 PM
I know this has likely happened to others of you if you've been in this business any amount of time, but one of my very recent sales was like one of those SALES FROM HELL that defy description.
I'll spare you some of the details and only talk about the lender and some … (63 comments)
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ann cummings: Hampton Beach New Hampshire ~ Sand Sculpture Contest! - 06/24/07 11:18 AM
Hampton Beach New Hampshire has loads of summer fun scheduled all summer long every year! This year is a little more special in that it's the "100th Anniversary Celebration of the Hampton Beach Village District" of Hampton NH.
To kick off this year's special celebration, Hampton Beach held their 'Seventh Annual Hampton Beach … (33 comments)
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ann cummings: Tall Ships Are Coming to Portsmouth New Hampshire!! - 06/19/07 02:43 PM
Have you ever seen any of the majestic Tall Ships that visit various ports around the world? If you lived in Portsmouth New Hampshire, you would have seen at least one every year. Once a year for the last 10 - 12 years, at least one Tall Ship has sailed into Portsmouth … (32 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth's Pet Pooch Park - Portsmouth New Hampshire - 06/15/07 02:42 PM
Portsmouth New Hampshire has loads of pets all over the place, and it's a great town for walking dogs (and kids!) - sidewalks in most of the town, a pet-friendly downtown, lots of nice little parks. And we have a City of Portsmouth Dog Park, too. That wasn't easy to get going, … (21 comments)
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ann cummings: Happy 30th ~ Market Square Day in Portsmouth New Hampshire - 06/11/07 12:19 PM
An event that started 30 years ago, Market Square Day in Portsmouth New Hampshire, continues to this day, even bigger and better than the original founders of this fabulous event could ever have allowed themselves to imagine!
Market Square Day was originally created to celebrate the revitilization and renovation of the … (20 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Real Estate For Sale, Community Tour, Photo Tour, Home Tours, Ann Cummings, Housing Predictor Reports U.S. Real Estate Turn Around - 06/09/07 10:37 PM
Housing Predictor Reports U.S. Real Estate Turn Around
More than half of the nation's housing markets are appreciating or have at least stabilized, according to a Special report by Housing Predictor, an information driven web site, which forecasts housing markets in all 50 U.S. states.Some 56% of the nation's markets are … (2 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Real Estate For Sale, Community Tour, Photo Tour, Home Tours, Ann Cummings, Washington, Oregon and Idaho Real Estate Markets Make Top 25 Forecast - 06/09/07 10:06 PM
Washington, Oregon and Idaho Real Estate Markets Make Top 25 Forecast
Real estate markets in Washington, Oregon and Idaho composing the greater Pacific North-West have made the annual U.S. Housing Predictor Top 25 market forecast. Housing Predictor, which is an information driven web site forecasts more than 250 local housing markets … (4 comments)
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ann cummings: Localism Week-in-Review ~ May 27 to June 2, 2007 - 06/04/07 05:55 PM
WOW - I had no idea just HOW MANY Localism posts get written here on Active Rain in any given week!! I read and read and read, and read some more, and I know I still missed posts. I had a difficult time choosing those posts to highlight this week because … (66 comments)
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ann cummings: Fly DIRECTLY into Portsmouth New Hampshire!! - 06/02/07 02:48 PM
Fly right to PORTSMOUTH NEW HAMPSHIRE!! How cool is that??? WAY COOL, I can assure you!
Skybus, a newly launched airline, has added Portsmouth NH to its destination schedule. Skybus began its twice daily flights in and out of Pease International Tradeport on May 12th, and will be adding more … (19 comments)
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ann cummings: June in New Hampshire ~ Fun Things Around the State! - 06/01/07 07:48 AM
June in New Hampshire is just wonderful - all the plants and trees and flowers are out in their full glory, and the vacationers are arriving!
Summer is setting in, all the parks and beaches are bristling with activity, and there are loads of fun things happening everywhere you turn.
If you're … (18 comments)
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ann cummings: And The WINNERS Are - What Makes a House a HOME Contest - 05/27/07 03:43 PM
A week ago today, a new Active Rain Contest was announced - "What Makes A House a HOME", by Colleen Kulikowski. Since we're all in real estate in a variety of ways, what a perfect contest this was!
The rules were simple:
Must have the following TAG: What Makes a House a Home … (42 comments)
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ann cummings: What Makes a House a HOME ~ Portsmouth New Hampshire or Anywhere - 05/24/07 08:12 AM
I grew up all over the country. My dad was an officer in the Air Force, which meant we moved when the government told us to, no matter whether we wanted to or not. And I can assure you that neither I nor any of my sisters wanted to move every … (43 comments)
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ann cummings: FREE Golf Anyone?? New Hampshire & Maine Free Lessons! - 05/18/07 07:28 PM
FREE GOLF ANYONE!?!?!?!?
If you're a golfer, or a wannabe golfer, this is for YOU!!!
May is "Free Golf Lesson Month" all across the country.
For the last 10 years, the Professional Golf Association(PGA) has been offering free 10-minute golf lessons around the country to anyone who books an appointment. Last May, there were … (23 comments)
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ann cummings: I Miss My Mom - Today and Every Day..... - 05/13/07 11:42 AM
My sister Nancy, my mom, me, my sister Karen (left to right)
Today is the third Mother's Day we've been without my mom. She's been gone barely 2 years, but it's now 3 Mother's Days......I miss her every single day, and especially on days that draw attention to the fact that she's … (34 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth New Hampshire - "Portsmouth Lights on Friday Nights" - 05/12/07 11:59 PM
Do You Love to Shop?? Come to Portsmouth New Hampshire....
If you've ever been to Portsmouth New Hampshire, you already know that we have one of the most charming downtown areas you could ever want to find. Loads of awesome shops, beautiful art gallerys of all kinds, wonderful cafes and … (25 comments)
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ann cummings: NOW May Just Be THE Perfect Time to Buy! - 05/06/07 06:56 AM
We all hear and read all kinds of things about the housing market, and most of us are probably pretty tired of the same old negative stuff. What seems to get buried in all that "negative sells" stuff is that the market correction may actually be coming to an end in … (46 comments)
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ann cummings: New Hampshire - Fun Things Around the State in May - 05/03/07 05:26 PM
April Showers bring May flowers, and that's certainly true here in New Hampshire!! Our beautiful spring flowers, plants and trees are all bursting forth with buds and blooms everywhere you look!
I love this time of year here in NH, and no where more than here in the Portsmouth New Hampshire … (20 comments)
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ann cummings: It MUST be Spring - The Home Shows are Coming to New Hampshire! - 04/29/07 08:35 PM
The Home Shows are coming - YAY!! And that means SPRING has arrived here in New Hampshire!!!
We are fortunate here where we live in Portsmouth New Hampshire because our location is perfect to get to just about anywhere - Boston, Portland Maine, Manchester, etc. And that means we can easily … (22 comments)
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ann cummings: AT HOME in New Castle New Hampshire - 04/23/07 04:25 PM
AT HOME IN NEW CASTLE - As you can see from the sign that greets when you drive into New Castle New Hampshire, you're driving onto a very quaint and charming island, dating back to the early 1600's. There are a good number of homes on this cluster of small islands that … (28 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth New Hampshire Movie Theater Makeover - 04/08/07 04:48 PM
WOW - what some great use of color can do!! This is our newly remodeled 15 cinema theater in Portsmouth New Hampshire - doesn't it look just great with those splashy fun colors?? I think it does, and I love what they did!
This theater is the Regal Cinema 15 Theater, located … (26 comments)
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ann cummings: April's Adventures Around New Hampshire - 04/04/07 06:01 AM
Spring - a beautiful time of year in New Hampshire! The snow is all melted, well of course except in the big piles in parking lots leftover from the snow plows, and buds are starting to show up everywhere - we know spectacular shows from Mother Nature are just ahead for … (19 comments)
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ann cummings: An UNrepresented Seller - At What Cost? - 03/18/07 07:51 PM
I'm working with a great young couple, looking to buy a new home for their soon-to-be growing family. After meeting with them for a buyer consultation, we began emailing them listings that had potential for them to look through. They would drive by those that sounded appealing to them, and from there, they'd … (70 comments)
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ann cummings: AT HOME in Greenland New Hampshire - 03/12/07 05:49 AM
AT HOME IN GREENLAND NEW HAMPSHIRE - Greenland is a small town right next to Portsmouth and Stratham. The total geographical size of Greenland is only 10.5 square miles, and the current population is about 3,400 residents.
Quaint and charming, Greenland was originally a parish of Portsmouth dating back to 1638. Greenland … (24 comments)
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ann cummings: AT HOME in Stratham New Hampshire - 03/04/07 10:39 AM
AT HOME IN STRATHAM NEW HAMPSHIRE - Stratham is a small town, covering about 15 square miles, next door to Exeter and Hampton, and is just about 10 minutes from Portsmouth. The current population of Stratham is about 7,000 residents. Stratham was settled in 1631, and became it's own incorporated town in … (19 comments)
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ann cummings: March Magic Around New Hampshire! - 02/28/07 07:13 PM
If you think all we have to do in New Hampshire at this time of year is just skiing, think again!! We've got awesome fun things going on all year long. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall will find folks here in New Hampshire loving life and all there is to do … (15 comments)
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ann cummings: Gimmick or Real ~~ Home Warranties - 02/27/07 05:31 PM
In all of the 25 years that I've been listing and selling real estate right here in Portsmouth New Hampshire, I've never had a closing where a home warranty on an existing home was involved, until this past week. This was the first one, so I basically knew nothing about them. … (64 comments)
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ann cummings: One of the PRICELESS Rewards in Real Estate - 02/22/07 08:20 PM
The rewards that most people think of in real estate are the paychecks we receive when we have a successful closing. What many who aren't in this profession don't realize is that there are some wonderful PRICELESS rewards we reap. There are all the wonderful friendships that are made, the great … (46 comments)
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ann cummings: AT HOME in Newmarket New Hampshire - 02/14/07 08:35 PM
AT HOME IN NEWMARKET NEW HAMPSHIRE - Newmarket is a former mill town in the inland part of Rockingham County. The current population is about 9100 residents, including a number of students attending the University of NH in Durham, which is the next town over.
Newmarket is the home to former Olympian Lynn … (14 comments)
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ann cummings: AT HOME in Rye New Hampshire - 02/14/07 04:16 PM
Rye Town Hall Rye NH Town Logo Rye Bethany Church
AT HOME IN RYE NEW HAMPSHIRE - Rye is a beautiful scenic small town located right on the coast of New Hampshire. We have the smallest coastline in the country, but it's beauty nonetheless! As New England is known … (6 comments)
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ann cummings: Scrumptious Seafood Adventure - 02/11/07 11:04 PM
Do you love SEAFOOD?? If so, then you would have really enjoyed this 4 day seafood-packed dining adventure!!
One of my sisters, Karen, came to visit me about a week ago. She went to high school here in Portsmouth NH, so this was a bit of a memory-tour as well, as she … (61 comments)
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ann cummings: AT HOME in Dover New Hampshire - 02/07/07 11:51 AM
Dover's Beautiful Public Library Dover Town Seal Dover's Town Hall Building
AT HOME IN DOVER NEW HAMPSHIRE - Dover is located at the southern tip of Strafford County, right between the Cocheco and Bellamy Rivers, and is part of the general Seacoast NH areas.
Dover NH was settled … (9 comments)
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ann cummings: AT HOME in Hampton New Hampshire - 02/06/07 07:38 AM
Hampton Memorial Library Welcome to Hampton! Hampton Town Office Bldg
AT HOME in Hampton New Hampshire - Hampton is located right along the tiny coast of New Hampshire.
Hampton was established back in 1638, as one of the first four original New Hampshire towns set up by a Massachusetts govenor. Hampton originally covered … (10 comments)
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ann cummings: February Fun Around New Hampshire - 02/04/07 04:09 PM
Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall - New Hampshire Has It ALL!! Everyone knows about the winter sports that abound in New Hampshire, and we've got plenty of that, now that we have some snow and colder weather. We also have lots of other fun stuff going on around the state, too.
February … (11 comments)
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ann cummings: It's a Scary World - Tips to Help Protect Yourself - 01/27/07 01:41 PM
Here in New England, thousands of people have been forced to deal with fraudulent credit card charges that have been showing up on their credit cards from all over the world. It seems that one of our major retailing corporations had their customer records hacked into. They initially claimed no personal … (12 comments)
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ann cummings: AT HOME in North Hampton New Hampshire - 01/23/07 01:08 PM
North Hampton Town Building No. Hampton Gazebo & Memorial No. Hampton Town Church
At HOME in North Hampton New Hampshire - right along the coast!!
Settled in 1639, North Hampton was originally part of Hampton NH, becoming its own township in 1719. When North Hampton was first settled, the population was 657, and today … (20 comments)
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ann cummings: The Power of the Handwritten Note - 01/20/07 02:53 PM
I felt like I was 'rained' on this week, and rained on in a GREAT way!! No, I didn't get any leads from Active Rain. What did I get?? I got 4, yep, FOUR, handwritten notes this week!!
How great was that!!! Each of those, separately, and together, made my day each … (101 comments)
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ann cummings: Creating and Maintaining Your BLOG - Review #3 - The WeBLOG Handbook by Rebecca Blood - 01/19/07 10:17 AM
This is the third review in a seven part series on the advice and history-packed book, "The WeBLOG Handbook", written by Rebecca Blood. I had never heard of this book until recently, and it's just full of more great information for those interested in blogging. Rebecca's handbook is a terrific nuts-and-bolts … (22 comments)
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ann cummings: How "SUSTAINABLE" is Your City? - 01/08/07 01:15 PM
I was reading a copy of Midwest Living Magazine over the holidays, and came across a small little article that was titled, "Midwest Metros Get Green". The title caught my eye, so I read a little more....
This article was talking about cities that had been ranked as being among the most … (26 comments)
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ann cummings: History and Charm Galore ~ Exeter New Hampshire - 01/07/07 08:01 PM
WELCOME to the quaint little town of Exeter New Hampshire! A drive through the center of Exeter will make you feel like you're right smack dab in the middle of a Norman Rockwell painting!
Located just minutes from commuter routes - 5-7 minutes to I-95, right off Route 101 (the major east-west … (19 comments)
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ann cummings: Turn Your Blog Into A Lead Generating Machine - Realty Blogging Review #8 (Chap. 10) - 01/02/07 04:42 PM
For those of you who've been following as the Lovely Ladies of Rain read and review "Realty Blogging", this is a continuation of those reviews after a very nice Christmas hiatus. This is the 8th review, with one more to follow!
Chapter 10 deals with making your blog work for YOU! For your … (113 comments)
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ann cummings: Your Home's For Sale ~ But Is It Safe For Showings? - 01/02/07 02:36 PM
You've made the big decision to offer your home for sale, or it's already on the market for sale. You've done all the things your REALTOR suggested you do to make your home show at its best. And it looks good.........
But is it really SAFE for showings? It's really easy for us, as … (10 comments)
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ann cummings: Around the 'PUDDLE' ~ Week in Review #7 ~ 12/19/06 - 12/25/06 - 12/26/06 11:49 AM
First, let me start by wishing everyone here on Active Rain a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I hope all have had, and are having, a joyous holiday!
Following the previous AR posters whose turn it was to do the "Week in Review" was no easy chore, I can assure you. Talk about reading … (72 comments)
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ann cummings: Christmas Merriment and Memories......... - 12/24/06 09:16 AM
My sisters and I grew up in the Air Force, and as such, we lived in scattered places all over the country. My earliest memories of tracking Santa are from when we lived in Idaho, on Mountain Home Air Force Base.
We used to be able to turn on the TV … (28 comments)
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ann cummings: Welcome to the 'Hood - Portsmouth's New Library!! - 12/18/06 05:32 PM
We've got a brand NEW Library here in Portsmouth, and it just opened this morning!! It is just a beautiful building, both inside and out. The landscaping still has to be done, and that will be taken care of in the spring. Even without that, it's gorgeous!
I took this picture this weekend … (9 comments)
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ann cummings: I Got Tagged as the Prolific Rainer - 12/17/06 12:26 AM
Wow , a new blogging tool of "Meme" and to think that Mary McKnight started this whole thing. On second thought it has its merits...just another way of getting to know folks a little bit better than we did before. I can't wait to read everyone's 5 choice items that they … (19 comments)
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ann cummings: MEMED??? I've been "Memed"!! - 12/16/06 09:46 PM
MEMED?? What the heck is that???
I read about this "meme" thing on Mary McKnight's blog, and just thought it was something that was going on in the outer world of blogging. But I see it's now made it's way here into the rain puddles of Active Rain.
I've been tagged by none … (20 comments)
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ann cummings: Magical Mistletoe - 12/13/06 01:34 PM
Have you ever wondered about mistletoe - where it comes from, how it came to have the romantic magic it does? I saw a bunch of it for sale somewhere recently around Portsmouth, and I got to wondering how a plant like that evolved into something with the magical powers that mistletoe symbolizes.
Did you … (16 comments)
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ann cummings: The New Year and Beyond - Goals - 12/11/06 03:35 PM
I've been reading a number of articles and websites lately about goal setting, how to go about it and what goals should entail. I must profess, I have never been one to do written goals. I just, apparently, go along and do my job and live my life, and things usually … (15 comments)
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ann cummings: Best NH Businesses to Work For - 12/07/06 03:40 PM
Business NH Magazine recently released their "Best Companies to Work For" list in New Hampshire. Each year they put out a list of those employers who are considered the best to work for in NH, based on how employees are treated, recognized and valued for their contributions.
Two Seacoast area companies made … (7 comments)
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ann cummings: Holiday Happenings on the Seacoast! - 12/07/06 02:30 PM
We don't have any snow here in the coastal areas of New Hampshire, but we are most assuredly in the holiday spirit!! We've got lots of things to do here, for both residents and visitors alike.
The 9th Annual Holiday Home Tour is this Sunday, December 10th, from 4-8pm. This is a wonderful … (7 comments)
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ann cummings: Thanksgiving Tidbits, Trivia, and Fun! - 11/22/06 07:46 PM
Did you know that Thanksgiving actually began in the United Kingdom, as their Harvest Festival? It was later brought to America by the early settlers, and from there it became a much more important holiday than it had been originally. The first celebration in America took place in Plymouth in 1621 … (12 comments)
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ann cummings: Portsmouth New Hampshire - Music, Theater, Arts, and More - 11/06/06 03:20 PM
Portsmouth New Hampshire is situated right on the border of New Hampshire and Maine, connecting by bridges to Kittery Maine. This area is loaded with all kinds of fun, educational, and entertaining things to do, all year long!
This is one of three bridges that connects the Portsmouth and the Seacoast areas … (12 comments)
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ann cummings: The Rule of 10-10-10 - 11/06/06 11:02 AM
I read a magazine a while back, don't recall which magazine it was, and it had an article in it about dealing with dilemmas and how to know if you're making the right decisions or not.
With just about every dilemma we face - business or personal - we can ask ourselves … (5 comments)
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ann cummings: The Top 10 Credit Do's & Don'ts During the Loan Process - 11/04/06 11:53 AM
I recently sat through a continuing education course offered here in Portsmouth New Hampshire, on credit scoring and the loan process. Not being a loan officer, I knew I didn't know it all, but I did find that there were a few things that were a bit enlightening to me.
I … (9 comments)
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ann cummings: I've Caught IT !!! - 11/02/06 10:11 AM
I think I've caught a disease that I never even knew anything about until just a couple of months ago, and now I think it's infected me!!
........it's called "BLOGGING"!!! Oh no!!! How on earth did I catch this crazy bug????????
I woke up in the middle of the night last … (13 comments)
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