prudential verani realty: 3-5 Broadway, Pembroke, NH - Multi Family Home priced to sell - 06/13/08 12:08 PM
3-5 Broadway in Pembroke, NH offered at PVRM #24, SELLER WILL ENTERTAIN OFFERS FROM $149,900 TO $169,876. (please contact the listing agent for more details on Prudential Value Range Marketing)
This a grand victorian is awaiting the right owner to bring their skill, craftsmanship and vision to refurbish her to her former … (9 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Southern NH Real Estate Market - 06/05/08 09:24 AM
The Southern NH real estate market has kicked up a few notches. Are you taking advantage of it?
Buyers are buying real estate...no matter what you've heard on the news!
Remember the old saying Location-location-location? Make no mistake about it...your Location begins on the internet and not curb side.
If you … (11 comments)
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prudential verani realty: FREE HOME SELLERS' SEMINAR - May 8th, 2008 at 7PM - 05/06/08 09:38 AM
On Thursday evening May 8th at 7PM the public is invited to Prudential Verani Realty in Epping, NH for a
There will be CRUCIAL information from professionals to help you get your home sold;
Topics to be discussed are as follows;
Strategic Marketing to Sell
Staging to Win The Buyers' Heart
Current Financing Guidelines
Title and Survey … (5 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Three Generations of Bloggers - 04/03/08 10:21 AM
I think this is pretty cool!!
There is some Generational blogging going on in the Rain. Call it a family affair if you will, but how cool it is that there is actually three Generations of one family Blogging away in the RAIN!
I think this has got to be a first.... … (49 comments)
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prudential verani realty: SPRING SELLER’S SEMINAR - 03/25/08 09:03 PM
Did you know that numerous home-buying decisions will be made in the next few months? Traditionally, the months of April, May and June are the best months to list your home for sale in Southern New Hampshire.
We are sharing these thoughts with you to suggest that if you’re … (5 comments)
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prudential verani realty: New Hampshire Home Show - 03/07/08 01:12 PM
This is New Hampshire's Oldest and Largest Home Show is this weekend.
They have over 300 booths for you to visit. Looking for home entertainment ideas, need financing information, decorating tips, real estate and building ideas this is the place to come to.
Don't forget to visit Prudential Verani's booth while … (4 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Prudential Verani Realty's Web Advertising Feb 2008 vs. 2007 - 03/03/08 07:28 PM
Prudential Verani’s internet web advertising statistics for February 2007 versus February 2008. These stats should tell us what the market was like last year compared to the same time frame this year. Are we at the bottom of the market yet? I think actual sales data will show us a clearer … (7 comments)
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prudential verani realty: New Hampshire's Rockingham County Pending Residential and Condo Sales - 02/28/08 07:39 PM
We just returned home from Naples, Fla. We were gone from the 11th of February until today. We had very good weather and we got plenty of sun. Temperatures were usually in the high 70's to low 80's. We swam in a heated pool almost everyday and we also took a … (7 comments)
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prudential verani realty: OPEN HOUSE 21 Chisholm Farm Drive, Stratham, NH 1/13/08 1PM TO 3PM - 01/11/08 12:10 PM
There will be a public open house held at 21 Chisholm Farm Drive in Stratham on Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 1-3PM.
If you are looking for a new home in like new condition in Stratham, this may the home for you.
This "Contemporary … (9 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Hampstead NH Prudential Verani Real Estate and the power of the Internet - 12/05/07 11:20 AM
Jay and I are pretty excited about the fact that the company we work for, Prudential Verani Realty recognizes the power of the Internet. While the company is not totally into web 2.0 yet it is taking some big steps in that direction. They’ve announced some cool changes that will … (13 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Prudentail Verani Realty NH...An Extreme Day of Volunteering - 11/27/07 07:14 PM
Recently our company Prudential Verani Realty participated in the Extreme Makeover of a home for a Manchester New Hampshire family.
Jay and I had volunteered to help out in whatever way we could but then a family accident kept us away.
Prudential Verani and many of our agents, including fellow … (16 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Danville New Hampshire...Santa is in town!!! - 11/24/07 09:33 AM
Santa Claus is coming to Danville New Hampshire...today!
Come one and all to the annual Tree Lighting Celebration to be held today, Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 4:00 in the center of town.
Gather up your children and let them be a part of this wonderful memory making event and don't forget...have them … (10 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Keene New Hampshire Very Keene Pumpkin Festival - 10/18/07 10:59 PM
Don't miss this....The Keene Pumpkin Festival!
Don't waste any time thinking about it...simply do it. This is a fun event sure to please everyone.
Be a part of history in the making by helping Keene New Hampshire regain the Guinness World Record for the most lit jack-o-lanterns in one place.
A title they … (6 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Stage Road Junction before and after!!! - 10/11/07 08:20 PM
Look at the difference Before and After...
Stage Road Junction Office Complex face lift is nearly complete.We have new siding, new windows, new doors a whole new appearance makes this the perfect place to call home for your business.
Stage Road Junction is ideally located at the junction of busy … (9 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Why you should purchase your next home in Hampstead New Hamsphire - 09/21/07 04:57 PM
This is a contest entry to the Active Rain Buyer Challenge:
copyright Monika McGillicuddy 2007
Hello Michelle and Tom,
Thank you so much for contacting me and most importantly Welcome to New Hampshire.
I think once you see what we have to offer, you'll fall in love with New Hampshire and Hampstead in particular. … (65 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Jing a New Way to Communicate - 09/21/07 09:54 AM
Jing Project is a new communications tool much like snag-it. It is a project put together by TechSmith.
You can capture and share images and video from your computer and communicate it with anyone via email, blogs or your website and even use in Instant messaging.
After you download the progaram it … (21 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Web Presence...Who Cares? - 09/18/07 03:28 PM
Your Buyer cares!
Today very few buyers pick up the the newspaper or a magazine to find a home. Why should they when they can just about find anything they want on the Internet. Plus the Internet is instant information...with no hassles. It's totally on their terms with everything simply a click … (20 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Sunrise and Sunset at Salisbury Beach Massachusetts - 09/15/07 07:00 PM
It's not too often you can wake up in the morning and walk or ride your bike down the road to the beach and watch the sunrise. My wife Monika had been bugging me for a couple of weeks to head to the beach bright and early and take pictures of … (30 comments)
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prudential verani realty: 2 Mary E. Clark Dr. Unit #5 Hampstead, NH 03841 - 09/09/07 09:06 PM
Online Videos by Veoh.com My wife Monika wrote about Stage Road Junction getting a face lift a few weeks ago and I'm pleased to report that much work has been completed.
While the window replacement in our unit is nearly done and new siding work still needs to done. The complex … (19 comments)
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prudential verani realty: How Good are your referrals? - 09/07/07 09:10 PM
Do you know? Do you really know how good the people are...that you refer to others?
My company Prudential Verani Realty is good size with 10 branch offices. Frequently the agents send out company wide e-mails asking for a referrals from anything from a Handy Man to a Mover. Typically the … (25 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Hampton Beach NH Seafood Festival - 09/06/07 07:29 PM
If you love seafood, watching thousands of funky people walking about, fireworks, crafts and unique gifts all wrapped up in an exciting 3 day event then head to Hampton Beach this weekend.
This is a people pleasing-people watching event like no other. Bring your wallet as parking will be at a premium and … (18 comments)
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prudential verani realty: 40,000 Jobs lost...the other side of the coin! - 09/02/07 11:11 AM
This is the flip side of all the mortgage sub prime mess.
40,000 jobs of those affiliated with the real estate finance industry have been lost in recent months throughout New England according to the Foster's Daily Democrat Friday edition (I'm a bit late reading it)!
I know the Mortgage industry is … (18 comments)
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prudential verani realty: The Empty Brochure Box - 09/01/07 11:17 AM
Trying to keep a brochure box full all the time can be a little taxing. This past spring our area was very rainy and one of our listings had the brochure box on our sign post and the brochures/flyers seemed to get wet all the time and the ink was blurring everything. … (24 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Rockingham County New Hampshire Sales Data Jan 1 through July 31 - 08/17/07 04:57 PM
Rockingham County is located in the southeastern corner of the state. It reaches from Portsmouth on the coast to inland as far west as Londonderry.
The nice thing about this county is it's rich in history as it dates back to when people moved north from Plymouth, MA back in 1623. … (8 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Grafton County New Hampshire Market Report Through July 2007 - 08/11/07 06:18 AM
Grafton County market report for Residential, Condominiums and Mobile home sales from January 1, through July of 2007. There are currently 1553 properties currently on the market.
Grafton County is the second largest county in New Hampshire covering 1747 square miles and it encompasses a lot of towns.
This area is home … (3 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Listing Agents Like to Hide Their Sellers - 08/01/07 03:00 PM
We have a statewide MLS System here in New Hampshire called NNEREN which stands for Northern New England Real Estate Network. We were the first statewide MLS in the country. Rah Rah.
Part of our rules and regulations say our sellers can opt in or opt out of having their names printed … (15 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Fullfilling a dream from whence a little boy - 07/31/07 01:54 PM
A a young kid I have always loved the water whether it be the lake, pool or ocean. Of course, the ocean is my
favorite and there has been one place I always wanted to visit, in Canada, the Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick. So, a few years ago, we visited … (22 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Are You Smarter Than Your GPS ??? - 07/01/07 08:49 AM
I have always loved technology and always needed the newest tech toys when they first came out, except a GPS.
I never really felt I needed one as I knew my way around my marketplace very well. I knew all the shortcuts and there really was no need for one as I … (86 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Is this "The Monika McGillicuddy"??? - 06/26/07 04:25 PM
I had to laugh when my wife Monika was setting up showings and on one of her phone calls an agent asked her, are you "The Monika McGillicuddy".
When Monika told me this I cracked up and we had a good chuckle.
I guess the agent had Monika as one of her instructors and was … (29 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Competent Service...How good is your agent - 06/18/07 08:43 PM
I had buyers coming in from out of state to view homes this weekend. I pulled a bunch of stuff for them to choose from and I lined up about 8-9 homes to show them on Saturday.
It's June here in New Hampshire just like everywhere else. When I looked at this … (20 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Sandown New Hampshire Hosts an Electronics Recycle Day - 06/16/07 05:26 PM
Got a dead computer?? Or maybe you have a few of them kicking around your attic?
They are not an easy item to get rid of just like all those old broken down T'V' s we've been collecting for years.
What do you do with them?
Can't set them out on … (9 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Hampstead New Hampshire Residential Sales Down 50% - 06/12/07 10:01 PM
For the time frame starting January 1st through May 31st, sales in Hampstead have been less than stellar. In the 23 years that I have been selling in Hampstead, I can't remember, if there was ever only 12 residential sales in town during this time frame.
In town we have 3 major … (6 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Campbell's Scottish Highlands Golf Course Review (The Back Nine) - 06/03/07 07:02 AM
The back nine at Campbell's plays at least 4-5 strokes easier than the front nine. When you hear people talk about course management this back nine is where you really need to use course management. After you have rested walking up the hill from nine there is an easy stroll over … (6 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Campbell's Scottish Highlands Golf Course Review The Front Nine - 06/02/07 07:09 AM
Campbell's Scottish Highlands Golf Course is located off of exit 2 off interstate 93. Take Route 38 in Salem, NH head towards Pelham and take a left on Brady Ave. and it's just down the road a bit on the right.
This photo is the tenth fairway looking over the 13th … (20 comments)
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prudential verani realty: 4 Regis Drive Pelham, New Hampshire 03076 - 05/19/07 07:33 PM
Home is no longer available therefore we can not show it to you.
This great property ended up selling for a lot less than what it was originally listed for. It was such a unique property that it need just the right buyer.
It was in a great location in a great … (6 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Washington, DC a Trip to Remember - 05/14/07 09:47 AM
All was great leading up to our trip to NAR's mid year conference in DC. Monika's son had just got married and they were on their honeymoon.
We were all set with what we had to do prior to leaving. We scurried around on Friday May 11th to make sure we … (23 comments)
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prudential verani realty: The Cost of Not Believing - 04/29/07 01:13 PM
Monika and I have been selling real estate for over 23 years and we pride ourselves at how well we present or CMA's (comparable market analysis). We were contacted by someone back in Sept. of '06 who wanted to sell quickly so they could relocate to Florida and not spend another … (47 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Yankees Vs. Redsox a Rivalry for the Ages - 04/21/07 07:35 AM
The Boston Red Sox are home against the infamous Bronx Bombers and this is sure to be a great weeekend in baseball. As most baseball or sports fans know it just doesn't get any better than watching your favorite team go head to head against their archrivals.
The Red Sox and … (102 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Active Rain Way too Active in New Hampshire - 04/17/07 08:02 PM
The Active Rain in this post has nothing to do with this community but it has everything to do with Mother Nature. The North East has been hit again with a major storm and it is pretty bad. We have friends who have been without power now for the 2nd day … (34 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Open Houses and Web 2.0 Drives Buyers to Our Open Houses - 04/15/07 06:15 PM
Monika and I are not real big fans of Open Houses but our company is and we usually have 4 big Open House Athons a year. So we decided to sign a couple of listings up for the big Open House Athon. Our company Prudential Verani Realty paid for the newspaper … (42 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Prestwick Country Club S. Myrtle Beach Golf Course Review - 04/04/07 04:11 PM
I had never been to Myrtle Beach and I was glad to be there this time of year. When we arrived it was in the upper 70's and the sun was starting to set. The next day was great, sunny and mild. It was about 46 degrees when I was dropped … (15 comments)
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prudential verani realty: New Hampshire Tops the Chart as "Most Livable State" - 03/26/07 07:36 PM
After arriving home from the post office this morning I grabbed the Eagle Tribune newspaper from out front. The headline was how for the last 4 years New Hampshire has come out on top. A study earlier this month by Morgan Quinto Press from Lawrence Kansas named the Granite State the most livable … (11 comments)
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prudential verani realty: How Often Do You Pump? - 03/16/07 03:00 PM
Leachfield rejuvinates after 8 years.
Monika and I listed a Condex last week in Derry, NH and we received an offer on it after the first showing. We came to terms pretty quickly and then the appraisal was yesterday and the home inspection this morning.
When I arrived ten minutes early the buyer, … (13 comments)
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prudential verani realty: U.S. Chamber releases education report card - 03/15/07 06:45 PM
In the last few days the U.S. Chamber releases their educational report card. Although New Hampshire may rank high in academic achievements it lacks in rigors of standards which they scored a D.
New Hampshire ranks third in the nation for academic achievement.
I thought this would be a pretty good tool for … (12 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Skiing at Gunstock in Gilford New Hampshire - 03/02/07 04:23 PM
Skiing at Gunstock in New Hampshire.
Skiing is one of New Hampshire special delights and our state is fortunate enough to offer a wide variety of skiing for every level and every budget. Gunstock is located in a town called Gilford near the popular town of Laconia. It's location is ideal and … (8 comments)
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prudential verani realty: My first You Tube post and embedding into AR. - 03/02/07 09:06 AM
I just want to say thanks to Jeff Turner and Nick M. They inspired me to take my Olympus 5060 WZ camera out and try and shoot a video. Although it is a very short shoot I am pleased I was able to do it. Now if I can only find … (38 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Monica and the floppy disk!!! - 03/01/07 09:52 PM
I'm feeling nostalgic...don't really know why but I am.
I've been a real estate professional for 22 years now. I've been through many ups and downs...good markets and bad ones....been there... done that and got the T- shirt!
Over the years I've seen many agents come and go...the lure of … (31 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Reality of New Hampshire's Housing Market - 03/01/07 02:19 PM
He Who Snoozes Loses…
The Reality of New Hampshire’s Housing Market
(Chart and statistics courtesy of the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS)
Year end market reports show that the total average units sold are down 18% compared to 2005 and the average price down 1 percent … (4 comments)
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prudential verani realty: The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel and Golf Course - 02/22/07 06:59 PM
The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel and Golf Course is located high in New Hampshire's White Mountains and deep in the Great North Woods. It is located not that far from the Canadian Border. This is a Donald Ross design dating back to 1912 to 1915. Although golf has been played there … (32 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Beware...This can happen to you!!!! - 02/11/07 02:52 PM
Could this happen to you??? Agent # 1 has customers who do not speak English thus creating some major language barriers. All paperwork and communications go through another couple who do speak English, they act as the interpreters/representatives...and they interpret all the information for the actual buyers. The Agent works with … (53 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Kingston New Hampshire Where Peace and Harmony abound... - 02/05/07 09:53 PM
Kingston is a pretty little town with a rich history. Long famous for being the home town of Dr. Josiah Bartlett, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Those of you that watch The West Wing will recognize the name as the fictional U.S. president.
Driving through Kingston one … (11 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Bar Harbor Maine Our Favorite East Coast Vacation Destination - 02/05/07 09:16 PM
Bar Harbor is Mount Desert Island’s largest vacation destination and home to Acadia National Park it is rich in history as well as rich in gorgeous views. Bar Harbor was a premier summer resort in the 19th century and home to some of America’s most powerful families—the Rockefellers, Ford, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, … (18 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Boothbay Harbor Region the Soul of the Coast of Maine - 02/05/07 09:15 PM
Boothbay Harbor Maine has long been considered the ideal Maine vacation destination. The peninsula is rich in history, an artist delight, and has a robust year-round community. Boothbay Harbors location just under 3 hours from the border of New Hampshire makes it a hop skip and jump away for a quick … (12 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Super Sunday an American Tradition - 02/04/07 04:12 PM
Well, I am a very bummed the New England Patriots didn't make it to this game. If their defense didn't run out of gas and if only the offense could have gotten one more first down they would be playing the Bears.
Okay, it's all about Peyton Manning this year. … (67 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Try the garage out for size? - 02/01/07 06:19 PM
What do you do at a final walk through?In New Hampshire traditionally we have a final walk though prior to closing on a home. Many times this walk through happens before the house is empty and sometimes even during the confusion of the movers hauling furniture out.
Typically we have 48 … (13 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Merrimack County New Hampshire Year End Market Report - 01/28/07 07:02 PM
Merrimack County New Hampshire Year End Market ReportTowns in Merrimack County include Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chishester, Concord, Contoocook, Danbury, Dunbarton, Epson, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hooksett, Hopkinton, Loudon, New London, Newbury, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton, Warner, Webster and Wilmont New Hampshire.2006 units sold ( excluding condos)1,439 down 18% … (0 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Rockingham County Year End Market Report - 01/28/07 05:39 PM
Rockingham County Year End Market Report Rockingham County Consists of 38 towns from Atkinson to Portsmouth NH, a map of the county can be found here. The New Hampshire Association Of REALTORS (NHAR) published it's year end market trends report which has some pretty fascinating information. You can read the State … (0 comments)
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prudential verani realty: New Hampshire Year End Market Report - 01/28/07 03:34 PM
The New Hampshire Association of REALTORS just released our market summary. This document is pretty fascinating especially if you're a home seller in New Hampshire. Peter Francese does a great job analyzing all the data provided by NNEREN which is our MLS system.Interesting stats for Rockingham County being down 24% in … (0 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Unrepresented Buyer...Worth it or not..you decide! - 01/25/07 05:16 PM
One of my buddies likes to remodel homes in Massachusetts, he's not a big builder or developer just an average Joe tying to make a living. He decided to venture up to New Hampshire to see if he could find some projects. He just happened to find a house here in … (57 comments)
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prudential verani realty: AFC Championship Game Patriots vs. Colts - 01/21/07 08:14 AM
New England Patriots vs the Indianapolis ColtsNew England Patriots winners of the last two playoff games between these two teams travel to Indianapolis to take on the team that has defeated them the last two times they have played each other. Both of those games were in New England.The Patriots … (42 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Some Pretty Stupid Agents - 01/19/07 06:13 PM
Some Pretty stupid agents out there...and I've met them!Last week I wrote a Blog Called " So what's a closing date anyway" it was about a home I showed that was under purchase agreement with a 48 hour kick out clause. This listing was active in MLS but with a contract … (13 comments)
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prudential verani realty: East vs the West - New England Patriots vs. San Diego Chargers - 01/14/07 10:14 AM
New England Patriots vs the San Diego Chargers New England Patriots winners of three of the last five Super Bowls travel to San Diego to take on the team with the best record in football this year. The San Diego Chargers come in with the most potent offense in the NFL … (64 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Buyer Poaching is this How You See It? - 01/09/07 03:37 PM
How would you handle a situation like this?
We have an office of about 25 full time agentsYou are doing floor/up time and a customer calls in on ABC Dr. and wants to see it today. You have floor/up time until a certain time and the customer says they will wait and … (47 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Is this your free act and deed - 01/01/07 12:17 PM
These words are usually spoken by the closing Attorney or Title company at all New Hampshire closings. I usually have to hold my breath when this is asked at all my closings because these are some of the most important words spoken at the end of the closing and you just … (36 comments)
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prudential verani realty: If It's Sunday it Must be Football - 12/24/06 08:51 AM
Today the New Englans Patriots take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville.The Patriots are coming off a lopsided 40-7 victory over the Houston Texans.Jacksonville is 8-6 and fighting for a playoff position, they lost last week to the Tennessee Titans.Jacksonville will be without key runningback Fred Taylor who was injured December … (37 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Fair Housing Tester ??? - 12/23/06 03:17 PM
I received an email late last week in regards to a listing I have for rent. I emailed the customer back asking her what was the best time to call her in the morning. She emailed me back and said any time in the morning. Next morning I called her at … (27 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Perception=Reality - 12/21/06 04:32 PM
Is Perception.... Reality in New Hampshire's Housing Market?
A special addition of the New Hampshire Association (NHAR) of REALTORS® Market trends written by Peter Francese was just released. It is pretty interesting and I've reprinted it below in it's entirety with the blessings of NHAR. The comparison used is buying a … (2 comments)
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prudential verani realty: New Hampshire's White Powder - 12/19/06 09:08 PM
The weather outside is delightful...winter's coming...just in time for the Holidays and New Hampshire's Ski season.New Hampshire offers a wide variety of outdoor activities and pursuits..from coastal beaches to the White Mountains...there is a little bit of everything and something for everyone!Traveling to New England don't forget to pack your … (15 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Memed in Hampstead, New Hampshire - 12/17/06 11:50 AM
I too read about this new phenomenom in blogsville on Mary McNights blog Tag I'm It: Meme Marketing and What 5 things you don't know about me. I thought it was a great idea and then I read Jay and Francy Thompsons blog The First Active Rain Meme. Then lo and … (19 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Greed and Stupidity Anyone? - 12/15/06 09:24 PM
Greed and Stupidity anyone?
That's pretty easy to serve up....Did you know that the number one reason Why agents get sued is as simple as Greed and Stupidity??
Did you know that the Fiduciary Duty of Consumer Care..or lack of consumer care can pretty well be … (14 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Is It Fate ??? - 12/15/06 03:27 PM
Funny how things just happen. Today I received an e-mail from my step-mother who lives in Florida. We havn't spoken in a couple of weeks and she also works in real estate. She and my father owned a real estate firm up here in Hampstead, NH and when he died in … (47 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Why I wear my REALTOR® pin. - 12/14/06 06:16 PM
I wear my REALTOR® pin because I own about 15 of them. I'll admit it's easy for me to remember to wear it because my wife Monika has them pinned on just about everything I own. Seriously, the dues I pay give me the privilege to wear it and I … (22 comments)
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prudential verani realty: New England vs. Miami - 12/10/06 09:16 AM
The N.E. Patriots take on the Miami Dolphind today in a key AFC Eastern division matchup.
I am an avid Patriots fan and this matchup will take on the feel of a Playoff game. Miami is coming off a loss and don't be fooled by their cellar dwelling 5-7 record. Miami … (19 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Become an Expert by Building the Relationship..Realty Blogging Review # 5 - 12/09/06 07:12 PM
Differentiate yourself...and Become an Expert by building the RELATIONSHIP...that's what Blogging does for you...Yippee sounds Awesome!! (Realty Blogging Review # 5) written by a blogging newbie!
I am a little...well more like a lot... nervous about writing this review!!!
I'm still trying to find my blogging voice and the ladies who wrote the … (33 comments)
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prudential verani realty: "ROAR" - 12/09/06 06:17 PM
So you probably opened this to see if this is blog is about TLW . Well, I guess you could say it is in a way. There are times in our life when certain people come into our lives and touch us somehow. Last night Monika and I were invited … (18 comments)
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prudential verani realty: New Hampshire Real Estate Market Trends II - 12/08/06 10:31 AM
The New Hampshire Association of REALTORS just released their market trend study. I've reprinted it below in it's entirety as it has some very interesting data. Peter Francese does an awesome job with our Market Trends and in this issue he talks about some of the things that don't show up … (0 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Embarrassments with Technology - 12/06/06 06:56 AM
You just have to love technology. I love new technology and I always have to go out and buy it as soon as I understand it, I guess.Well, when I first bought my bluetooth ear piece for my smartphone I was able to play with it for awhile.I never read manuals … (9 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Sports Talk Live on Active Rain - 12/03/06 10:20 AM
Hello all you sports fans in the Active Rain sports pavilion.
I know you're out there just waiting to bust out and brag about your favorite sports team.
Bring it on. Let's hear how your favorite team did against the competition this week.
Does one of your … (22 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Active Rain Where Were You??? - 12/02/06 05:42 PM
You knew where you were the problem was I didn't know where you were.
I am a little miffed... to say the least!!!
Nine years ago I sold a townhouse to a couple, we have kept in touch and have become close. Six years ago the wife passed away, it was hard … (19 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Rolling the Dice...with Title Insurance - 11/30/06 05:21 PM
Are you rolling the dice...taking a chance with Title Insurance?
Twenty Two years in the business and I still have a hard time making buyers understand the importance of Title Insurance…most think it’s a big waste of money. I know that someone makes money from selling title insurance…but so what. How does … (11 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Hampstead New Hampshire Happenings - 11/30/06 03:11 PM
Hampstead Happenings
2006 Christmas Parade
This years Annual Santa Parade will be held on December 10th. The theme will be "Christmas in the Country" and as usual the parade starts at 2pm on Main Street at Holiday Lane. The Parade will proceed down Main Street to Emerson Avenue. The line up begins at … (0 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Advantage of the New Groups - 11/28/06 06:56 PM
I didn't know what to expect when we started the new groups. The one advantage is that I have seen people move old blogs into their new group.
This has helped me swallow a lot because I am able to read old blogs that I may never had seen otherwise since I … (7 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Some special photos - 11/28/06 11:00 AM
Hi all, here are some photos I took over the last few yrs.
You can find them located here.
These were taken with my Olympus 5060 WZ (wide zoom) 5.1 megapixels.
I love this camera because it takes wide angles. Very important when taking real estate indoor pictures in tight spots.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/acemaker/with/304654105/
Jay and Monika … (13 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Live Free or Die - 11/28/06 08:58 AM
For those wanting to discuss the great outdoors of NH, our real estate practices, First in the nation primary or if you just want to have fun.
Come on in...
Jay and Monika McGillicuddy
Serving Southern New Hampshire and Rockingham County
New Hampshire Real Estate with Jay McGillicuddy
NH Real Estate Blogs
Prudential Verani Realty
Hampstead NH Real … (9 comments)
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prudential verani realty: The Man Who Sold Hot Dogs - 11/27/06 06:33 PM
As we look to the future of Real Estate and the different cycles we endure we must be cognizant of the fact that what goes up must come down.
What we really need to be watchful for are those agents in our offices who always see the glass half empty … (40 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Danville New Hampshire Market Sales Update - 11/26/06 07:15 PM
Danville is a small town located just east of Hampstead and boasts a great area for commuting to the Seacost and points north and south. When you drive through Danville make sure you don't blink as you'll drive right through the center without seeing it.
For more information about Danville … (3 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Salem New Hampshire Market Activity Update - 11/26/06 04:45 PM
Salem NH is the just over the Massachusetts border off of exit 1 on Interstate 93.
Here is the sales data from January 1st thru November 26th 2006.
These stats are taken from the Northern New England Real Estate Network MLS
Jay and Monika McGillicuddy
Serving Southern New Hampshire and Rockingham … (0 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Dirty Little Secrets of Contract Confidentiality - 11/26/06 11:03 AM
Do you think that the purchase agreement /offer to purchase that you just wrote on your buyers behalf for their dream home is being kept confidential…
If you answer Yes…think again because in New Hampshire it MIGHT not be.
REALTORS® have an obligation Ethically to disclose to … (35 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Are You Ready for some Football - 11/26/06 10:46 AM
Well today is a nice and mild day here in New Hampshire. Temperature should reach close to 60 today.
I have a showing at 1:30 this afternoon and the New England Patriots are playing at 4:15 PM. The timing couldn't be better I like the later games because I can get a … (14 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Windham New Hampshire's Market Update - 11/25/06 07:40 PM
This update is for activity from January 1, 2006 thru Novmber 25, 2006.
There are currently 164 Active Residential homes for sale.
Average list price of $ 616,297. and currently they are on the market for 187 days.
There are 21 Pending sales that average $ 432,400 and have been on … (0 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Plaistow New Hampshire Sales in Review - 11/25/06 03:37 PM
Plaistow NH lies just over the Massachusetts border on route 125 off of Interstate 495.
The below statistics are pulled from the NNEREN MLS database and are from 1/1/06 until 11/25/06. Currently there are 39 active residential listings on the market with an average price of $ 338,121 with … (0 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Atkinson, New Hampshire Town Sales Statistics - 11/25/06 11:45 AM
Here is the town of Atkinson, NH's 11 month sales history.
Active listings on the market at this time are 43 Single Family Homes
Price Range is $ 209,900 to $ 1,300,000
Active listings on the market at this time are 25 Condominiums
Price Range is $ 219,900 to $ 499,900
There are 5 Pending … (2 comments)
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prudential verani realty: The Power of Three - 11/25/06 09:01 AM
Have you ever wondered that some days no matter what happens somthing always goes awry. Not only once but sometimes more than once? For me it’s usually 3 times. This can be a positive or a negative. Yesterday, MLW (my lovely wife) went to Staples to have our Christmas newsletter … (6 comments)
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prudential verani realty: As the World Turns - 11/22/06 05:27 PM
As the world turns....
I've been thinking about the real estate boom in our area that was. For about the last ten years from 1995 to 2005
Home sales have skyrocketed and so have home prices.
While this expansion was gaining a full head of steam I noticed many new retail … (9 comments)
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prudential verani realty: REALTOR COE Changes - 11/21/06 09:26 AM
REALTOR Code of Ethics Changes for 2007.
A number of new professional standards changes were approved at the National Association of REALTORS annual convention in New Orleans. Additions and changes were made to Articles 12, 15 and 17.
Two new case interpretations were added for Article 6, one for Article 12, … (8 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Have Faxes Sent to Your Email Revisted - 11/12/06 01:07 PM
I did a search here on faxes and noticed only a few posts on this topic.
I wanted to update you, in case some of you don't know about this service that we have been using for about a year now.
It is $3.95 a month with unlimited faxes. Also, if … (17 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Scamming the Scammers a Personal Odyssey - 11/08/06 08:07 PM
I was just reading a blog from Carol Williams in regards to
:Beware: Are the Scammers Infiltrating Active Rain?
Well, I just want to tell you that this type of infiltration on the web is running rampant and these types of people are getting away with preying on the innocent and the not … (10 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Whose Time Are You wasting??? - 11/07/06 04:09 PM
Whose time are you wasting???
I stumbled across a blog written by Taiane Gregorio titled How many homes should I look before I buy? And it got me thinking.
Just how many homes does the average buyer look at before they buy?
So I looked it up and found out. Typically in … (9 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Deal or no Deal Would you like to play??? - 11/06/06 02:49 PM
Are you tired of just playing solitaire or minesweep on your computer?
Do you want to be just like the contestants on the real show but not have to wait the whole hour to see what happens.
A fellow agent just fowarded me this link to play the popular TV game show.
All you … (4 comments)
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prudential verani realty: Information Overload??? - 11/06/06 07:55 AM
Some …somewhat good news on the housing front this morning. Which is badly needed in the McGillicuddy household after that sloppy loss by the New England Patriots last night! My poor husband Jay is still freaked out about it!
Not only is NAR on the bandwagon....but better news is hitting the press … (4 comments)
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