Badger Peabody & Smith Blog
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Summer 2025 Buyers Guide Market Watch
When folks ask us, "How's the real estate market?" It's not a simple answer. There are many variables that go into that answer, and it comes down to "It depends." It depends on the town, pricing of course, the property's condition, and other considerations such as the neighborhood, zoning laws, insurance, utility, and real estate tax costs. However, overall, we can answer that the market is "good and getting better!
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Pre-Listing Home Improvements That Pay Off in NH
As you get ready to sell your home in New Hampshire, smart upgrades can boost your final sale price and speed up the selling process. Our seasoned real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty know which renovations give the best ROI in the local market.
- Kitchen Updates That Make Your Space Shine
Your kitchen is the center of your home, and buyers take a close look at this area when they visit. Invest your money in changes that make a significant visual impact without incurring excessive costs. New handles on cabinets, different lighting, and up-to-date faucets can instantly modernize an old kitchen. Consider painting your current cabinets in neutral colors instead of replacing them. This way, you'll save a lot of money while still achieving a fresh, modern look.
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Get Outdoors This Summer and Enjoy a Round of Golf
Centuries-old stick and ball games are generally thought to have preceded the game of golf as we know it today. The modern game of golf has its origins in 15th-century Scotland, and golf played over 18 holes first made its appearance in 1764 at Scotland's Old Course at St. Andrews.
Fast forward to the 21st century, and the National Golf Association estimates that "nearly 25 million people played golf on a golf course in the United States in 2020."
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Discover the Franconia ArtWalk: Where Art Meets the White Mountains
Nestled in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountains, the Franconia ArtWalk is more than just a scenic stroll—it's a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and culture. This self-guided outdoor exhibition transforms the charming town of Franconia into an open-air gallery, inviting visitors to explore art in all its forms while surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.
A Walk Through History and Creativity:
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Well Water Testing
I recently met some folks who moved to the area a few years ago, and were telling me about how they took part in a townwide survey-type project regarding well water testing. I don't know all of the details, but it sounded like they were invited to participate in a free testing as part of a research project regarding well water in their area. It sounded fairly simple; they had to collect some samples, send them off, and wait for the results to come back in a few weeks.
One of my favorite parts of my house is that it has its own well and the water straight out of the tap tastes so good. I've never given much thought beyond how good it tastes, and never wondered why. But after talking to these people about their well water testing project, it got me thinking: I have never had my well water tested in the twelve years I've lived in my house. I know for sure when I bought it, there was some sort of disclosure regarding the well water testing and that the results didn't show anything abnormal, but I can't recall when that testing actually took place prior to me purchasing my house.