The kids are going back to school, and though right now we are in the midst of a heat wave, fall is coming soon. In Mt Washington Valley, this means it’s time to start getting excited for ski season.  Mt. Cranmore is where the buzz is this year. This summer the mountain was purchased by Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, and there are plans for major improvements in the near future. If you ski Cranmore, here are some of the new features to look forward to: Read the rest of this entry »

We spent the second weekend camped at the base of Mount Washington. We had two teams participate in the 24 Hours of Great Glen and had a great time doing it. It was the 15th year of the event and the theme was the 70’s. We witnessed more than a few bad costumes that were out of style in any decade. We showed up on a sunny Friday morning to set up our camping area. Three campers, six tents and a dozen bikers gearing up for the big race that started on Saturday at 12 noon. By Friday evening our families had arrived and we settled down around the campfire to tease each others’ riding ability and choice of riding attire. (I defend my lastest bike shorts to the death-they are rather spiffy.) Seventies music was heard throughout the campground and to the delight of riders and woodland creatures alike.

The race commenced Saturday morning with a run around the pond. We managed to eke out 17 laps and finished an unsurprising last in our division. Our second fared about the same although we did beat them in overall standings. We rode in dusty conditions day and night and survived to tell the tale to our children who were bored at the thought of hearing about it again. We packed our campers and headed home Sunday to relax in the glow of tired muscles and a feeling of a job if not well done at least done and over. Until next year.

We continue to train all season (to little avail) throughout Mount Washington Valley. There are hills and mountains and streams all over this grand peice of real estate and none of us would trade it for any other. Come see what all the excitement is about and take a look at some property that could be the setting of your next grand adventure.

If you took advantage of the homebuyer tax credit that has just expired, here’s an article regarding future ramifications of the credit that you may wish to read. Read the rest of this entry »

Banfield Hollow Acres

     I really like the Conway and Madison area of Mount Washington Valley and feel it is often overlooked by those who come to visit the North Conway and Bartlett/Jackson areas. Many people vacation here and spent a lot of their time perusing the stores on the strip and shussing down the slopes at the beautiful ski areas we have. Most visitors know nothing other than the hamlet in front of their vacation property towns and may miss a great opportunity to enjoy all the valley has to offer those who want to own real estate here.

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-By Kyla Brustin

Our house is on the market.

We have fallen victim to what must be a common phenomenon in the world of real estate. We are in love with another house.  In order to buy it, we have to sell our current house. To make matters worse, the other house is listed for sale, so our best chance at getting it would be to sell our house as quickly as we can. Wearing our realtor hats, we would say that the key to selling is lowering the price, but as sellers, we have to contend with the reality of how low we can afford to go. We bought our house in a much better market and put a lot of work into it. We are competing in a weaker market that has been brought down by short sales and foreclosures. Read the rest of this entry »

-Kyla Brustin

I love to drive.

By this I don’t mean running errands around town. I mean speeding up hills and around curves, testing the limits of my driving and of my beloved Subaru Legacy GT. A love of speed is in my genes. My mother raced dirtbikes in her 20s, and when I was growing up,  she always drove a 2 seater while my stepfather drove the family car. Some of my fondest memories are of listening to Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with my mother while we detoured on roads less traveled for the express purpose of enjoying music and the excitement of speed. Read the rest of this entry »

-by Greydon Turner 

We spent some great time boating on Conway Lake this weekend. The weather was gorgeous and the water almost as smooth as glass. We went tubing with our kids and then tied up with a couple of friends to enjoy some BBQ and conversation. 

I grew up on a large lake in central NH  and moved here about 16 years ago. Unfortunately, it took me about 10 years to discover the lake but I am glad I did. Read the rest of this entry »

Mt Washington Valley offers more than just shopping and outdoor sports! For those looking for a little culture during their stay, we recommend a visit to one of the delightful  Mt Washington Valley Theatre Company productions at the Eastern Slope Playhouse. This year fifty talented performers, directors, designers and technicians have come to the Valley from all over the country. They are working harder than you can imagine to make this season a dazzler! See the lineup below. Read the rest of this entry »

Article From BuyAndSell.HouseLogic.com

By: G. M. Filisko
Published: June 04, 2010

Keep your emotions in check and your eyes on the goal, and you’ll pay less when purchasing a home.

Buying a home can be emotional, but negotiating the price shouldn’t be. The key to saving money when purchasing a home is sticking to a plan during the turbulence of high-stakes negotiations. A real estate agent who represents you can guide you and offer you advice, but you are the one who must make the final decision during each round of offers and counter offers. Read the rest of this entry »

Summer has arrived in Mount Washington Valley, and so far it has brought plenty of sunny and warm weather. The real estate outlook seems to be sunny as well. Whereas we thought that the end of the homebuyer tax credit would slow down sales activity, our worry is dissipating with recent news stating that NH sales were actually up 19.2 percent year over year in May. What seems to be fueling the activity are continued favorable buying conditions (see article below). With interest rates at 4.75% this week, your dream of owning a second home may now be acheivable. Read the rest of this entry »