Badger Peabody & Smith Blog

Now that I'm of a certain age, I've been thinking of ways in which I can age in place, maintaining my independence, yet be able to call on a community of friends and family or an organization like Senior Meals if I need a helping hand.   

Some individuals may want to downsize from a large home where they raised their families to something smaller and more manageable, while others will want to stay in the homes they've occupied for most of their adult lives. Still others will find transitional facilities that offer options for independent living, assisted...

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North Conway, N.H. — Grace Mark, a Sales Associate with Badger Peabody & Smith Realty, has earned her Maine real estate license, expanding her ability to serve buyers and sellers across the Western Maine region.

Mark, who joined the firm's North Conway office

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Selling your house is likely the biggest money deal you'll ever make, and knowing what happens at closing can give you peace of mind during this last part. Our skilled real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty help sellers across New Hampshire through each step to close the deal, making sure you're ready for this key moment. From checking papers to handing over the keys, staying aware of what's coming can help your closing day go smoothly.

What Goes On During the Closing Process

The closing process wraps up all parts of your home sale and gives the property to the buyer. This takes place within 30 to 45 days after you say yes to an offer, but the timeline can change based on financial needs and conditions.

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What a hidden gem! I recently visited the Majestic Theatre Café, near Conway homes for sale, for the first time and was thoroughly impressed. This intimate, speakeasy-style venue offers a welcoming atmosphere where every seat feels like the best in the house.

The drink menu is creative and well-curated, complemented by a limited but thoughtful food selection. I enjoyed a beautifully prepared charcuterie boar...

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Halloween today is all about pumpkins carved with both scary and funny faces, costumed kids, candy, and spooky attractions like haunted houses, but Halloween can trace its roots back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on November 1. The Celts believed that on this day, the souls of the dead returned home, so people dressed in costumes to confuse them and lit fires to drive away the evil spirits. 

In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III moved All Saints Day to November 1, turning a secular event into a religious observance, and...

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