Badger Peabody & Smith Blog
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What NH Homeowners Should Know Before Replacing a Roof This Spring
Spring in New Hampshire has a way of revealing exactly what another brutal winter has done to your home—and your roof often bears the worst of it. Whether you are preparing to sell or simply protecting your investment, our real estate agents understand how roofing decisions can directly affect your property's market value and buyer appeal across the Granite State.
Why Spring Is the Right Time to Assess Your Roof in New Hampshire
New Hampshire winters are relentless. Freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads, and ice d...
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Apps and Digital Resources for Home Buyers
As we use our phones more and more in our daily lives, it's not surprising how mobile phone apps and digital resources are becoming essential parts of the homebuying process.
An American study found that over 75 percent of all home buyers used a mobile device to find their home.
While trusted real estate agents are always the best resources to help you find specific and holistic information about the market, buying process, and your community, some of these apps and digital resources can be useful tools to help support you as you consider your next home purchase.
Getting Started on Your Real Estate Journey
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De-cluttering Helps A Home Look Its Best
I think houses and, indeed, all buildings and places hold some kind of energy that each individual responds to. Perhaps that response is to the lingering spirit or essence of prior occupants. Most likely, I think people respond positively to places that are open and light-filled and remind them of some connection to a happy memory. They also respond less favorably to dark, dank, or cluttered spaces.
"We recommend that clients who are putting their homes on the market spend some time de-cluttering, washing the windows to let in as much light as possible, and paying attention to their home's entrance to up the curb appeal factor. All of these help to make a home more inviting to prospective buyers," says
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Best Native Landscaping Projects to Start in Late Spring in NH
When late spring arrives in New Hampshire, the timing is ideal for putting roots in the ground—literally. Our real estate agents know firsthand how thoughtfully designed native landscaping can transform a property and make it stand out in a competitive market.
Why Native Landscaping Matters for New Hampshire Homeowners
Before you grab a shovel, it helps to understand why native landscaping is such a smart investment. Plants that are native to New Hampshire have evolved alongsid...
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Adding Houseplants to Your Home Can Help Banish Cabin Fever
During my teenage years, the one and only houseplant my family had was a snake plant, commonly known as a mother-in-law plant or mother-in-law's tongue. It sat in a small pot in the living room and followed my mother from that house through a couple of moves and finally to the apartment she lived in before passing away.
The plant is known for its sword-shaped, green-striped leaves with yellow margins and is considered low-maintenance. Unbelievably, 50 years later, the plant or a cutting from it (we're not quite sure) now lives at my brother's home and has grown considerably from its original pint size into a large four-foot-tall specimen. It's most likely survived all these yea...