8 Great Reasons to Move to North Conway NH

North Conway NH is well known as a popular tourist destination but there are other reasons to love the North Conway area…here are the top 8 reasons that we REALTORS® love North Conway NH.

1. Incredible scenery and majestic mountain views. 780,000 acres of National Forest to explore waterfalls, rivers and mountain overlooks.

2. Wonderful neighbors and local residents. Many of us moved here for the lifestyle, not the usual pursuit of climbing the corporate ladder. We prefer to climb mountains instead..:)

3. Events, activities, culture and art. The Mt. Washington Valley first began as an artists community and from those roots the area continued to develop with a professional musical theatre, award winnning threatre productions and arts associations. There are events every weekend and often every day.

4. Ski, Ski, Ski! If you love to ski you have to live in the valley. Six Alpine ski resorts are within minutes of downtown and six nordic ski companies are also close by. Enjoy the local ski pass the chamber of commerce sells and ski the mountains for FAR less than normal lift tickets. Some of the ski resorts like Bretton Woods even offer 1/2 price skiing for locals on Sundays and for the kids the local schools offer skiing as part of the curriculum with skiing as a class–all for free.

5. The quintessential New England village. Have fun ice skating in the center of North Conway Village and later enjoy the charm of the local coffee shops and many ecletic gift shops and eateries. Watch the Conway Scenic Railroad as the trains come and go from the village or enjoy activities with the kids at Schouler park in the center of the village.

6. Incredible food. With the many bed and breakfasts and country inns in the area, you can enjoy a unique dining experience with gourmet food. In addition to the many lodging businesses that cater to the locals there are also award winning restaurants and eateries to please your palate.

7. Healthy living. No long and stress filled drives to work or unhealthy air. Enjoy the fresh mountain air purified by millions of trees protected in the White Mountain National forest. Enjoy pure, prisitine mountain water from the many springs that naturally occur in the area. The Valley has a Green Team and many health and wellness businesses that serve to support and provide resources for healthy, vibrant living.

8. Hiking, Biking, Kayaking and Canoeing. Love outdoors sports? Then North Conway is the place for you. With literally hundreds of trails and special events for all of the outdoor activities you will never find your calendar empty! The best part is that there is no long drive to do any of them.

…and MUCH MORE!

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More than ever before, New Hampshire condo ownership represents an appealing alternative to traditional home ownership for all types of residents. Though condos have conventionally been the choice of singles and families without dependent children, more traditional families have begun experiencing the unique benefits of condo ownership. While condo ownership may provide access to certain amenities and limit time spent on upkeep, there can be certain restrictions – few of which are experienced by owners of single family homes. This blog article will consider the primary differences between condo and traditional home ownership. If you consider the facts in relation to your family’s goals, you may come to a better understanding of the best type of property for your family.

Two of the most important factors in determining what type of home is right for your family are location and lifestyle . If your family is looking to move close to one of our many White Mountain ski resorts, a condo could be a good choice. In such markets, condos are always in high demand and appreciation often matches the best single family homes.

Additionally, if you live a busy life and can live without a large yard, a condo could help you live simply and happily. While most families with young children prefer single family homes for the added space, condos often provide amenities such as swimming pools, tennis courts and large open areas to help families relax and play.

In regards to single family homes, exclusive ownership allows home owners to alter their home and surrounding property in nearly any way. While building codes may prevent certain home additions and other large-scale renovations, owners of single family homes can adapt their homes to meet their unique goals.

The owner of a condo is not always allowed to make such radical changes to their property. When purchasing a condo, owners are subject to the rules and regulations of the condo association or board. Typically composed of fellow residents, this governing body collects dues from condo owners to conduct ongoing maintenance of shared areas and perform any unexpected repairs. As part of the agreement with the condo board, new owners will be informed of what types of changes can be made to the interior and exterior of their property. In most cases, condo owners possess the same type of exclusive ownership inside their condos as homeowners, yet are limited in exterior alterations to maintain the uniformity of the community.

If you are thinking about purchasing a condo, it is important to read the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) before making a commitment. These documents include all the rules condo owners must follow and can vary widely between complexes. If you have indoor pets or other specific needs, make sure these are addressed in the CC&Rs to prevent any unwanted surprises. If you don’t understand any part of the CC&Rs when purchasing a condo, you can try to gain clarification from the director of the condo association.

While the concept of shared ownership might seem limiting to potential owners, there are certainly plenty of benefits. For instance, the owner of a single family home is solely responsible for any problems with the properties, incurring all costs of needed repairs. However, the dues paid by condo owner cover many repair costs – both inside and outside the home. Furthermore, condo ownership can also provide access to amenities – such as pools, spas and recreation equipment – outside the budget of a home owner.

Regardless of location, either a single family home or a condo can be the right fit for the right family. To make the most informed decision, all prospective homebuyers should reflect on their own lifestyles and priorities and how they relate to the different types of property ownership. While there may be many differences between house and condo ownership, the goal is always the same – finding the best home for your family.

For over 30 years we have served the NH real estate needs of our neighbors and customers in:

Albany, NH | Bartlett, NH | Brownfield Maine | Conway NH |Denmark Maine | Eaton NH | Effingham, NH | Freedom, NH |Fryeburg, Maine | Gorham, NH | Hales Location, NH | Hart’s Location, NH | Jackson, NH | Madison, NH | Ossipee, NH |Conway, NH | North Conway NH Real Estate

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Anyone browsing www.Coldwellbanker.com on a Blackberry will now be able to view the website in a mobile ready environment with easy navigation and clear, larger photos of the listings. So what is this rush to be on mobile platforms all about?

More and more consumers are using their mobile phones for Internet browsing than ever before, and the Blackberry suite of phones is popular and easy to use for doing just that. The brand is making an effort to make sure your listings are everywhere the consumer is and available to them at any time they want to browse them. Having a mobile version of coldwellbanker.com specifically tailored to the Blackberry will help us accomplish just that.

What kind of information will be available on the Blackberry version of coldwellbanker.com?
Consumers will be able to do property searches and use our Home Value Estimator tool from their Blackberry. They’ll be able to browse through photos of properties, see property detail information, and even contact a local Sales Associate all from their Blackberry device.

Is the Blackberry version of coldwellbanker.com different than the normal site?
Yes and no. It’s different in that consumers will visually experience a new design that is optimized for viewing on the Blackberry. But the consumers will be able to search for the same properties on coldwellbanker.com just as if they were in front of their computer screen.

Do I have to do anything different to my listings on the Blackberry version of coldwellbanker.com, especially since there are so many different Blackberry devices?
No, your listing information that is populated on coldwellbanker.com will automatically be displayed and formatted for the appropriate version of the Blackberry the user has.

How do consumers find the Blackberry version of coldwellbanker.com?
It’s pretty simple. Blackberry users just open up their browser and go to coldwellbanker.com. They will immediately be presented with the brand new browsing experience of the coldwellbanker.com website without having to download an application or do anything at all.

What if I don’t have a Blackberry, can I still access coldwellbanker.com on my mobile phone?
While the Blackberry version of coldwellbanker.com is specifically tailored for viewing on the Blackberry, it can work on other smartphones like Treos or Windows Mobile devices. You can try it out by going to m.coldwellbanker.com to see if it works on your smartphone. Of course if you have an iPhone, you have your very own coldwellbanker.com experience tailored for that device by just pointing your browser to coldwellbanker.com.

October 8, 2008

Dear Coldwell Banker® Brokers and Sales Associates:

There are now hundreds of thousands of families all across America facing foreclosure because they simply cannot afford their mortgage payments, or they owe far more than their house is currently worth. To make matters even worse, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports that approximately 50% of home owners who do lose their homes to foreclosure have never once contacted their lender.

With this stark reality in mind, I am writing to you today to initiate a system-wide Call-to-Action to the more than 300,000 brokers, managers and sales professionals who are affiliated with one of our franchise brands. I am asking each of you to help “Save the Dream” of home ownership for just one family facing foreclosure. I believe that we have both an opportunity and an obligation to help our neighbors and our local communities by trying to prevent as many foreclosures from occurring as possible.

This “Save the Dream” initiative may require several hours or even a few days of your time, but I am confident the end result will be well worth the effort, both personally and professionally. Specifically, I am asking each of you to find just one family in your local community who may be facing foreclosure and help them reach out to their lender or a housing counseling agency so that they can begin the process of exploring a loan workout solution and hopefully stay in their homes. If you don’t know of anyone in this unfortunate position, I’m confident that you can use your networking skills to find someone who needs this kind of help and approach them in confidence and with great sensitivity to the situation. Collectively, we can make a difference.

Here are direct links to two of the best resource sites available that you can use both to educate yourselves and to share with people in need of learning more about how they can help themselves avoid foreclosure:

- Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)
- The HOPE NOW Alliance and the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline (1-888-995-HOPE)

One thing I have learned during my career as a real estate professional is that we REALTORS are very focused on community service. You spend time every year supporting a myriad of very worthwhile causes like Habitat for Humanity, Easter Seals, MDA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Toys for Tots and Make-A-Wish, to name just a few. You know firsthand that doing good deeds is indeed good business. More than that, I know you care deeply about your communities.

I truly believe that this “Save the Dream” initiative will enable you to give back to your communities in a positive and meaningful way – one that at some point in the future might have a direct benefit on your business. There is an old expression I’m sure you have heard many times … “What goes around, comes around.” I’m most certain, that if you can help save someone from the pain and anguish of foreclosure, they will be your friend – and customer – for life.

America got into this foreclosure crisis one house at a time, and we need to resolve it one house at a time. Please help “Save the Dream” for someone today. Thank you.
Sincerely,

Alex Perriello
President & CEO
Realogy Franchise Group

The inventory of homes is larger than ever before and the prices have dropped considerably. Everyone seems to be speculating if home prices will continue to decline over the next six months. What they are not taking into consideration is the effect that rising interest rates will have on their purchasing power.

Did you know that rates have only been lower than this months 30 year fixed rate 48 out of the past 447 months?

Buyer’s need to remember that an increase in mortgage interest rates directly offsets any savings that they might realize by a reduced purchase price.

Let’s review the savings on a single family home:

So you waited six months and saved a whopping $35,000 in the purchase price….BUT…you only saved $8 bucks from your mortgage payment. There is a balance to consider of course but this example hopefully will make some buyers consider how the “waiting game” is REALLY treating them.

If you find a home you like today run the numbers and compare what you think you might be saving if you wait for prices to drop. One of the age old mistakes in real estate and in the stock market is riding the market too long and missing the opportunities.

“Buy when everyone is selling and sell when everyone is buying”, is still a tried and true axiom.

When you are ready to crunch numbers or to view a property, call us TOLL FREE at 800-447-2120 for friendly, no pressure assistance.

Your North Conway NH Real Estate Experts ~ Coldwell Banker Wright Realty

Rather than moving slowly like some typical large companies, Coldwell Banker is always looking ahead and anticipating consumers needs so they can meet them. When Second Life was noticed by the business world for being not just a game but a marketing medium, Coldwell Banker was the first to set up a virtual real estate office showing that not only do they want to meet consumers where they are, but they also like to have a little fun too.

Yesterday,  Coldwell Banker continued to blaze a path of innovation in the real estate industry becoming the first full-service national real estate brand to launch a customized online platform for iPhone users.

When a user accesses the site through his or her handset, the Coldwell Banker Web site automatically recognizes that it is being accessed by an iPhone, and will serve up the special iPhone interface.  iPhone users do not need to download any special software to benefit from this enhancement to the Coldwell Banker mobile technology.

“Providing easy access to real-time real estate information is critical for consumers in the home buying and selling process,” said Michael Fischer, senior vice president of marketing for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.  “Distribution of listings is crucial in today’s environment.  Our mobile society is moving away from the desktop and utilizing cell phones and PDAs for more and more content and entertainment.  With so many connecting to the Web by phone, we have to be where the consumer is in a way that makes sense.”

Those looking for a home will be able to search for homes and utilize the brand’s home value estimator.  In addition, consumers will be able to enter specific search criteria such as city, state, price as well as optional filters including number of bedrooms and bathrooms.  When a property is selected, iPhone users can view all of the specifications for that home and contact an agent directly.

“Now more than ever consumers want to access information about a home as they see it, pass it or hear about,” continued Fischer.  “Being in front of a computer should not be mandatory.”

Earlier this year Coldwell Banker became the first national real estate brand to put its listings on in-car GPS devices through an exclusive feed to Dash Navigation.  Drivers can now call up Coldwell Banker listings, map them, get directions and view other Coldwell Banker listings in close proximity.

You have to check out his blog at USM…G can take complicated SEO concepts and explain them in such a way that you just get it. Instant enlightenment with zero head scratching.

So, he memed me. Meme- a fun word to see and say isn’t it? Meme rhymes with ‘dream’ and refers to a set of questions one is asked  and then it is sent along from person to person and from blog to blog. Since it is Monday and I am still trying to crank up this cranium at 6:00 AM, I thought this might be a different way to start my week.

So here goes:

6 Random Things You Wouldn’t Know About Me Unless You Asked

1. I play the Violin and even more shockingly–enjoy bluegrass music.

2.  I installed the first DBS satellite system at the Boston Garden.

3.  I speak Lithuanian.

4.  I can dunk a basketball and idolized Dr. J ( That is “Julius” not “Jordan” BTW) growing up.

5. I am an Apple computer fanatic and have been known on occasion to wear a black mock turtleneck with bluejeans and interject the word “boom” into conversations as I fancy myself giving a keynote presentation.

6.  At 19 years old I hiked the Appalachian trail from Mt. Katahdin in Maine to the Berkshires in Mass before realizing that it was going to take much longer to finish than one summer.

That’s my personal trivia now what is yours?…This is where I am supposed to pass this along to others to finish off my meme.

The following should consider themselves Memed:

Rose Robinson: Who caught the “blog-bug” and in less than a month jumped the charts at Activerain.

Bill Barbin: Fellow real estate pal that I once worked with at RE/MAX–we can chat about SEO and internet marketing for hours–and usually do. Bill is also an online entrepreneur  with a new project- Bulletblocker

Dave Soucy: Former national “big-wig” for a telecommunications company I worked for and later an internet company ( remember @home?) before the dotcom bust. He currently is a ” no-nonsense” fitness pro and an internet marketing superstar!

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