Lincoln New Hampshire: paper mill comes down to make room for play house. By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

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

Loon Mt. New Hampshire Area Log homes, Adirondack and post & Beams. By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

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

Loon Area Market Report, Lincoln NH Sales 2008 Vs. 2009 By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

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

Home inspectors - Mandatory licensing in NH as of 1/1/10 By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

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

Loon Mountain - Lincoln NH - Major Price reduction - just before Ski Season!! By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

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

Wordless Wednesday White water over the dam. By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

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.

Lincoln New Hampshire Real Estate office adds local agents with experience By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

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


Debbi Ward is an Associate Broker & Realtor who grew up in

October skys turn Blue to Gray. and foliage trees from red to brown winter is on the way By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

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

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

Mountain View Condominiums...Lincoln NH, A Loon Ski resort area property. By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

Asking Price of $139,900 is a great place to start, the added features are Great Mountain Views, New Berber carpet, new gas fireplace, fully applianced and walking distance to the quaint village of Lincoln. The Town Library, Catholic Church, Medical offices, and local shopping are a short stroll away. The condominium

They threw the switch last night from fall to Winter. By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

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

This morning one day after the fall foliage peak...of leaf peeper season, we woke to something not unexpected but too soon for many people taste.

last chance at foliage enjoy it...Loon mountain will begin making snow soon By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

Pemi base camp..before the snow, enjoy these fall foliage shots as time is slipping away and so is the Fall.
Loon Mountain Ski Resort, Honored for its Snow making, grooming , Handicapped adaptive snow sports and best all around access from anywhere in New England...Putting Family first no matter their Abilities.

Second home purchases need a buyer's broker as much if not more than the primary home buyer By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

Your White Mountain New Hampshire property expert; ASKS?

Why / Hire a Buyer Broker For your second home purchase?
When buyers are at a distance from their purchase there can be lots of critical items that can be over looked.

Why / Buyer representation, the listing agent has

Sunset on the White Mountains 10-09-09. By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

Sundown 10-09-09 ... Sunset

The White Mountains ...a river runs through it (Pemigewasset River- Woodstock NH).


The final rays of the sun.

Sumac...pretty but poisonous


An Island in the stream

This is a nice spot to kayak, but not when its 45 degrees and

Sunrise under cloudy skies...Otter rocks, rainbows and foliage update: From NH By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

Sunrise under cloudy skies...Ok Good Title, But Otter Rocks & Rainbows...Steve Have you completely lost your mind? I assure you I have a little bit left, but there are a few places in the National forest of New Hampshire that you just have to see to understand this post. I must

Fall party Follow up...now the adult entertainment. South Peak Resort at Loon Mt. By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

My wife who is the Guest service manager at South Peak Resort, Put on a great party last night. I posted earlier about Mo the clown/ balloon twister...now on to the adult portion of the night. Great Music and Wonderful food.

First up Bruce Marshal, who played many of the

Photo: Joy is in the face of a child By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

When having a homeowners party, there is always the concern of how do you engage the children, so the adults can have time to meet their neighbors. The Mo Show- Balloon twisting, Talk about engaging.


Mo the clown...Also comes in full make up to your party.... if that's

Loon mountain NH Slope side home site great view & Price reduction too! By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

South Peak Resort building site offering Town Water & Sewer, Plus underground utilities...and this fabulous view! (actual site for sale pictured below).

The site features a nice level building envelope, and frontage on one of the homeowners ski back trails.

Most of the adjacent sites have been built on,

Kancamagus Scenic Highway, Lincoln New Hampshire...foliage near peak. By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

Kancamagus...proper pronunciation "kank-ah-maw-gus"...was a term the Penacook Native American Tribes gave to this part of northern New Hampshire. It mean "The Fearless One", if you have ever driven the Kanc (as the locals call it)...you know you have to be fearless to drive this route during the winter. But in the

Loon mountain resorts, Lincoln NH, early developments offer superior locations By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

the truth about most resorts and older subdivisions, is this: The first locations developed were in many cases the best proximity to the Best Feature of the Resort or Town. While construction practices and design amenities have changed over the years nothing beats location...and anything can be updated.
Some examples of

New Construction White Mountain homes..design build services. By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

White Mountain New Hampshire custom home builder seeing improvements in the new construction sector.

South Peak at Loon Mt.

Slope side home designed & built by our in-house builder.

This mountain home has an indoor pool and 50's sock-hop lounge...near by Owls Nest Golf Course home.

This

There is no place like home when you've been away By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

I was reading a blog earlier about taking time off for ones mental health.


I agree and offer this additional thought regarding time away.


Upon your return you are awakened by the idea ...these things I do and see keeps me living where I do. Yesterday I

Three big events taking place in New Hampshire this weekend. By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

There is something for every one...Athletes will be inspired by the "reach the beach relay".

The 200 mile Race from Franconia Notch to Hampton beach, has been billed as the longest relay in the United States (Friday am start). Approximately 5,000 people will be involved in the race...consisting of

Riverfront Townhouse at Loon Mountain, with pre-paid 6 month rental 4 sale By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

A lease can be a detriment to selling at the same time, and most Realtors would rather the place remain empty while attempting an out of state sale. In this situation though it maybe just the right plan for a buyer.
This beautiful Condominium is for sale (asking Price $285,00)...and also

Window to my World in Woodstock...say it with pictures By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

I have been doing this type of post a lot lately, but it's fall and it's absolutely beautiful in Northern New England this time of year. So I live in Woodstock New Hampshire, which is an hour north of the State Capital in Concord and just far enough away from most

Condo available of long term rental...Loon Mountain Area, Lincoln NH By: Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

Many of the second home/condos are considering long term rentals in order to keep the cost of ownership reasonable in our current economic situation. The owner gets the income and utilities taken care of for there second home investment, and the tenant gets the benefit of the common areas and amenities