We have a wonderful barn on our Amherst property that now sits proudly behind the office building at 108 Ponemah Road... I am so pleased that we were able to move the barn to allow for more parking for the office...It was exciting and fun to watch the process...Loads and loads of fill was brought in, then we poured a new foundation and gave the barn an "under garage"...Acessed from the back..perfect for the tractors and snowblowers and more... The process took about 30 days to prep and get ready for moving day...The windows were removed and the barn was braced with lots of lumber (thanks to my husband Mike) and then the crane arrived...the crane had a 220 ton lift capacity and you should have seen this... You see the barn before it was moved, peeking out from the left of the photo behin... 11/13/2010

I am always thinking about ways to help others and sometimes think about how it needs to be big to make an impact... But you know what?  It doesn't....We agreed at our sales meeting this week that we should run a coat drive; others do this as well and I thought, but we don't have a lot of time, we should have planned this better... And then I thought one single coat makes a difference to the person that needs it... So we rallied and put the following ad in the paper, a sign is going out front and I emailed lots of friends and associates...then I thought, wait a minute..this is a Pay It Forward....   11/12/2010

My husband and I were travelling down Route 101 from Amherst and into Bedford and just before we crossed the town line, we were travelling past Bragdon's Farm and as we came down the hill we saw a good size moose coming out of the bog on the right hand side of the road....we slowed and watched as the moose stood still and swung his head left and then right and proceeded to cross the road and loped over a fence and into the sloping field on the other side of the road... (Moose Gustav in "Grönåsens Älgpark" Kosta, Sweden © C.Schultz   My husband said, "Did you see that?"  .... I said, "Sure did, that moose just looked both ways!"   11/04/2010

NH Buying Opportunities....the Perfect Storm... I strongly believe that opportunities exist in times of uncertainty...and I believe the times of uncertainty are waning... Buyers that wait to time the bottom of the market will miss out on some incredible buying opportunities....I can't say we have hit the bottom...some say prices have stabilized, some say there is more to come in terms of further price adjustments...some appraisers say the market is flat, others say we are still in a declining market and still others say they have seen some appreciation.... This spells MARKET UNCERTAINTY!! Everyone is saying it, buyers should take advantage of the "perfect storm" that exists today...with interest rates, inventory and great buying opportunities... Today is the day after election day and w... 11/03/2010

Its Election Day and I am pleased that I could go to the Amherst NH polls early (630 AM to be exact)..We voted in the cafeteria at Souhegan High School as usual.  There was brisk activity at this hour, everyone I saw said hello and there was excitement in the air... We were standing up and letting our voices be heard...we live in the greatest country on earth...I thank the men and women who stand up everyday for me so I could go to the polls this morning and VOTE... Today I am proud to be an American! 11/02/2010

Some of these gobblers are just a little too plump to be strutting their stuff so casually in the back yard.. and its a little too close to Thanksgiving...I've heard they're not too smart... 10/30/2010

Don't miss the last monthly Amherst antique auto show in Amherst held tomorrow October 31. Stroll among the many antique autos, some completely refurbished and others in need of lots of help... The action starts early...daybreak and the cars are lining up...so come early ... It also winds down early...mid day actually...so if you make the trip make sure you arrive early to see as many antiques as you can. There is also a wide array of parts and pieces...plus a flea market...Its a fun day for all. Its the Amherst Antique Auto Show, they call if the FIELD OF DREAMS and it runs annually on the last Sunday of the month between April and October... 10/30/2010

OK the word is out, Amherst's 11th annual turkey trot is planned...This annual event is put on by the Amherst Junior's Women's Club.  The race takes place Friday, November 26 as follows:   Where:  Amherst Village Green near the Congregational Church When:  November 26 Register:  8 - 930 AM the day of the race                                     What:  3K Fun Race starts at 9:30            5K Run starts at 10 AM You can register online at www.active.com First 100 applicants will receive a free commemorative T Shirt... So join the fun; its professionally timed, there are prizes, massages and more... Another great event in Amherst Village, NH...   10/28/2010

I grew up in Southern Connecticut (Fairfield County).  We moved from Connecticut because things had gotten just too busy.... the roads were all full of traffic jams, you could never find a parking space and a day at the beach, yeah right... We moved to Downeast Maine (way up by Bar Harbor) and lived there for 10+ years.  This was a place that my grandmother used to call "God's Country"...quiet, beautiful, untouched....Did I mention quiet?  My son heads off to Kindergarden in the town's brand new K-8 and we find out there are 100 kids in the school...yup in the entire school...his Kindergarden class has a total of 12 children, 6 boys and 6 girls...by the time he's in the third grade there are 6 children in the entire third grade....Soo.... we decided this just wasn't going to work for u... 10/25/2010

Our New Hampsire Association of Realtors reported today that the NH "edge" continues to widen... Our unemployment rate in NH is at 5.5% and is one of the best in the country.  NH is top in the region in terms of economic activity... 73% of dwelling units in our state are owner occupied...that number is 66% nationwide by comparison. The data also indicates home prices seem to be stabilizing, following a 9% decline in 2008 and 11% decline in 2009. We are not in a full recovery by all I see, but numbers do keep getting better in New Hampshire... Buyers need to take advantage of these low low interest rates and not try to time the bottom of the NH real estate market.. Buyers should get out there and make the best deal they can...there is a large inventory of NH homes to choose from (the num... 10/21/2010

 When you come to Amherst you really should stop in to Treasures, a wonderful and affordable antique shop located at 106 Ponemah Road in Amherst...    There is lots of history in the building and in its contents...there are rooms and rooms that are just packed with wonderful antiques and collectibles. Treasures has been voted 4 years in a row a Souhegan Valley favorite in the antiques category by the Souhegan Valley Choice Award, no small feat! There are over 30 dealers and artisans contributing to the collection of entire room collections or the smallest gift...including furniture and accessories, linens, jewelry, art and more... So if you are looking for something special as a gift or to add to your collection,   Visit my good friends, Rick and Sherry Tobin, at Treasures Antiques... 6... 10/20/2010

What:  Amherst Ski and Skate Sale When:  Sale Dates are Friday  October 22 7-9 PM Saturday and October 23 9-1 PM Where:  Souhegan High School Cafeteria Consignment Dropoff:  Friday October 22 4-630 PM and Saturday October 23 7-830 AM This annual event is sponsored by the Souhegan High School Varsity Hockey Team. Typical items are: Downhill Skis Cross Country Skis Snowboards Boots and Poles Skates Roller Blades Winter Apparel And don't miss the Yard Sale and Bake Sale on Saturday from 8 AM until Noon in front of Souhegan High School.  This sale is put on by the Souhegan High School Bands, Choruses and Hand Bell Choir... Something for everyone at Souhegan this weekend...     10/19/2010

So its a beautiful sunny morning and the trees are just a vibrant blend of yellows, amber and red..Fall in NH... I remember the day I decided to move to Amherst...we were viewing a home in Amherst Village,it was just this time of year, there  was a large maple and  some oaks all popping with color..It was a Deja vu moment, the colors, the smells of oak and acorns (do they really have a smell?)..it reminded meof good times growing up in New England and another one of those warm and fuzzies landed inside me...OK, this isit...and it was it, we purchased the home and moved to Amherst Village... Our son walked to Wilkins School each day and I could hear from our house the children's voices on the playground in the distance.. the laughs, the whistles and the yells...distant and comforting in ... 10/18/2010

Plans are under way for the the annual Halloween in Amherst Village event...its a great time, don't miss it. You can read the full Halloween in Amherst Village details...The fun starts at 6PM on October 31...BOO. The Halloween Candy collection for Amherst Village is under way ...You can donate candy to support our village homes at the following Amherst locations:         Moulton's Market Amherst Town Library Wilkinis School Clark School Candy donation boxes are created by the Girl Scouts....         AND Support the Amherst Boy Scouts Troup #613...they will be serving chili and hot dogs in their booth located on the Amherst Village Green...You can also warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or a refreshing glass of apple cider... Don't miss this fabulous Amherst event...its a blast. 10/15/2010

A brief primer on designated and buyer agency... Our company practices, as many do, "designated agency"... if you feel you need representation at all, which of course is optional based on your comfort level in the home buying process, then if you approach the listing agent directly AND want buyer representation, then you will be eventually referred to a different in house agent to take up your side of the transaction, the purchasing side.  Designated agency creates that arm's length transaction which guarantees that your interest will be protected during the real estate transaction. Here is an example...for instance, you may simply use your own knowledge base as a guide in the purchase or you may hire a lawyer to look over your offer before submitting it and in both of these ways you ca... 10/13/2010

3 Amherst NH Best Priced Real Estate Opportunities  The Amherst NH real estate market opportunities are plentiful, much like the rest of the country.  A group of Amherst NH Realtors were discussing the incredible real estate buys in the area and one said, "It's a shame more buyers are not jumping in..Many are trying to time the "bottom" of the market andIn doing so will probably miss out on the great deals in interest rates. What some buyers are not seeing is the savings in mortgage payments based on the low, low interest rates (now in the low 4')."  Case Shiller reported recently a $300,000 property in 2006 had a P & I payment of $1533 a month... In today's market based on price depreciation and lower rates, that payment is $833. Experts agree interest rates have nowhere to go but up..... 10/11/2010

  Oh boy, here it comes....Halloween in Amherst Village   Halloween has been a big deal in Amherst Village for some time. Kids and adults come from all over the area to go trick or treating in the village. It is a great time for all.   Some of the roads in Amherst are closed for the evening and the the Village is packed with goblins and ghouls, princesses and all kinds of fun costumes. This is serious business folks...You can tell many of the costumes are hand made and the attention to detail is clear.   When we lived in the Village, we lived on Sunset Road and abutted the cemetary (we had someone comment that it must be quiet there and I told him it was, but at this time of year, they got pretty rowdy in there) .   Sunset is a smaller dead end road that didn't get as much Halloween tra... 10/09/2010

Golf in Amherst...   Lots of opportunities for a nice day of golf in Amherst AND they are open to the public… Experience all Amherst has to offer…enjoy a day at these Amherst facilities.     Souhegan Woods Golf Club 65 Thornton Ferry II, Amherst 18 hole course winds through lots of pine trees …The course surrounds Souhegan Woods, a wonderful Amherst neighborhood sought after by golf enthusiasts. From the longest tees it offers 6,507 yards of golf for a par of 72 Amherst Country Club 76 Ponemah Road, Amherst Amherst is an exciting 18 hole regulation course located at the Amherst Country Club, Inc. facility in Amherst, NH. From the longest tees it presents 6,520 yards of golf for a par of 72. Also check out Amherst Country Club’s  Club Comedy …a favorite of locals and those from afar.  En... 10/09/2010

Amherst New Hampshire Real Estate Market Report 3rd quarter 2010 Single Family Homes In the 3rd quarter of 2010 there were 27 homes that closed in Amherst New Hampshire. This is a decrease of 13 homes, as there were 40 homes that closed in the 3rd quarter of 2009. The median list price for the homes that closed in Amherst for the 3rd quarter of 2010 was $300,000. The median list price for the homes that closed in Amherst for the 3rd quarter of 2009 was $306,950. The median sale price for the homes that closed in Amherst for the 3rd quarter of 2010 was $289,900. The median sale price for the homes that closed in Amherst for the 3rd quarter of 2009 was $295,000. The median market time for the homes that closed in Amherst in the 3rd quarter of 2010 was 122 days. The median market time for ... 10/08/2010

Amherst NH Restaurants --- Here are local restaurants and eateries that are well worth the visit... When in Amherst, you will be glad you stopped and took a break at any of these... Better yet, try them all! Black Forest Cafe and Bakery Great for lunch or dinner, don't forget the bakery...they even have sandwiches and meals to go. 212 Route 101, Amherst Frederick's Pastries Oh my, the cakes, the pastries, the cookies....a must in Amherst 109 Route 101A, Amherst Eden Restaurant Great Reviews from the locals... Salzburg Square, 292 Route 101, Amherst Cassidy's Grille & Coffee House Breakfast, lunch or dinner...A great stop. 25 Route 101A, Amherst Ciao's Pizza Frederick's Plaza Sandwiches, Pizza and calzones are great 63 Route 101A, Amherst Changmai Thai The name says it all 63 Route 101A ... 10/06/2010