Join us for the opening night of the Papermill Theatre's final show of the 2009 season!    Three sailors on 24-hour shore leave look for love and adventure in New York City before shipping overseas in this 1944 Leonard Bernstein classic. With musical hits including New York, New York, Some Other Time, and I Can Cook Too, this high energy show showcases show-stopping dance numbers. On the Town was a hit when it opened on Broadway, inspired the Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra film of the same name, and recently enjoyed a critically acclaimed New York revival.   Don't miss your chance to see a show! For tickets, contact the Papermill Theatre Box Office at (603) 745-2141 If you are visiting the White Mountains of New Hampshire be sure to take in a show...great live entertainment for your whol... 07/21/2009

    Not all builders are busy at this stage in our economic recovery, in years past you would have a hard time getting multiple quotes for your project. Many customers were relegated too accepting the price they were able to get from the one builder that responded to the request for a custom home quote (and they put a number on it that made sense to drop other jobs).     Our in-house design.     But just because builders have more time on their hands doesn’t mean multiple quotes are going to be honest examples of competitive bids. Here are a few ways I have seen builders make a bigger profit than you are lead to believe.    General Contracting services available.   Apples and Oranges: As many know kitchens and bath rooms are high ticket items…Cabinets, counter tops, specialty flooring, ... 07/13/2009

Fourth of July schedule of events in the Loon Mountain Resort area Lincoln /Woodstock New Hampshire          Hope you can Make it up to the White Mountains this summer...everyday is an Adventure!   9:30 AM The Papermill Children's Theatre Presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Lincoln 10:00 AM Family Games begin at the Kancamagus Recreation Area, Lincoln - Immediately Followed by a Family BBQ 2:00 PM Parade Begins at Alpine Village Resort No. Woodstock and Travels Rt. 112 to the Rivergreen Hotel in Lincoln   7:00 PM Live Concert of Patriotic Music by the St. Johnsbury Band at the Bandstand in Soldier's Park, No. Woodstock     9:30 Fireworks Display in Lincoln     Other fun activities and events available for families while you are in the White Mountains try; the Zip line at Alpine Ad... 07/02/2009

The Northeast has had it's share of rain, the water bill is way down so far this year, but the lawn mowing schedule...is basically any day it's not pouring I have to mow. One more positive thing the flowers are quite nice this year, and my back yard is very green. Kayaking is looking good for the summer, lots of water in the Pemigewasset river. The Flume and Lost River Caves are fun to see when the waterfalls are brimming over.   Loon Mountain Opens up the Tram, horse back riding and the train this weekend.   Other summer Attractions include: Clark's Bear Show, Whales tale Water Park, Hobo Hills Mini Golf, The Dinner Train, and Fireworks on the Fourth of July. National Forest Hikes...are very popular, a day hike or a through hike on the Appalachian Mountain trail.      It's a nice day f... 06/24/2009

    I have recently been asked to join an Architectural Review Board for a local development slope side at Loon mountain resort in Lincoln New Hampshire.   Our company designs and builds lake side and mountain homes that have a decidedly rustic flair. Not primitive, but rustic in looks and organic material whenever possible.   The corner stone of a resorts homogeneous feel is that the homes should posses a general theme. We are not looking for everything to match, in fact diversity adds to the uniqueness of the homes.   As a group we really are only concerned with the exterior appearance of the homes. As a community we would like to encourage public spaces, porches , decks and patios where your neighbors can feel welcome to visit or wave on their walk. The basic elements that give the s... 06/20/2009

There are two small brooks that empty in to the river near my house. When the rain pounds down like it has been these brooks offer some beautiful waterfalls to photograph, hope you enjoy the pictures. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is as much sun light as this stretch along the brook ever gets and I love the Moss here. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The stacked stones on the upper right was the site of an old covered bridge, this is where rte 3 crossed a hundred years ago and the only way to Franconia Notch beside the trains at the turn ... 06/15/2009

Like many in the Real Estate profession I have seen spectacular homes and others that it would be cruel to confine prisoners too. But rarely am I overly impressed with a landscape job. Prepare to be wowed by these photos. This is the stone stair case leading to the ski slopes, the master plan calls for use of natural material, and these huge stones were incorporated in to the landscape to access the Loon Mountain Ski Slopes from this house. Another set of stairs that lead to the front door, and a massive retaining wall was required to build on this sloping site. The home owners wanted the best view they could get and that means getting to the top of the land. It not all hard-scape the native plants , shrubs, flowers and mulch soften the stone and smell nice too. Natural stone walkways a... 06/11/2009

            Anniversaries / Ice Cream / & Summer Attractions          One of my favorite times of the year in the                          White Mountains of New Hampshire     Meteorologists confirm the 91 warmest days of the year occur From June 9th until September 8th. We celebrate the summer solstice at my house, it is the longest day of the year and my wedding anniversary (which helps me remember the date). Happy anniversary sweetheart. The Whales Tale Water Park Opens this week, a sure sign of Summer. Every year for the past 10 seasons we have purchased a seasons pass to this Local Water park, for $79 you get unlimited access to the park for the summer. Father & Son in the wave pool. Ice Cream is a big  summer reminders, the little stands are open for business. More ice cream is so... 06/09/2009

  Ski and second home Resorts are not just for vacationers anymore.   In studies of per capita income by counties it was discovered that places like: Wyoming, Florida, Colorado and Nevada were ranked higher than the traditional business income hot spots like New York, Washington and San Francisco when it came to per capita income.   How can that be you may ask? In these places where wealthy visitors may have purchased a second home in the past, these locations have become their full time residents. One software company executive put it this way: if your clients are all over the country and you have to fly to them why not live in paradise. This theory is shared by many high income earners who believe it has become increasingly easier to do the kind of work you want in the place you want ... 06/07/2009

Great local water views from your private deck. Ski slope views are not the same in the summer but they are this close. Here is the listing info: One bedroom One bath, Fully applianced kitchen, nicely decorated and in turn key condition. The common areas feature: in-door pool, out-door pool, tennis, great room with fireplace, saunas, hot tub,game room billiards room, ski shuttle from your door to the slopes, front desk rental program, on-site laundry, WiFi, and maid service. All for and asking price of $109,900. For more info logon to www.alpinelakes.com ans search by MLS# 2781099. Common Area Great Room. Indoor Pool & Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Tennis and BBQ area. Living room with slider to deck with river & mountain views. Steve Loynd,  White Mountain N.H. Property Expert steve@alpinelakes... 06/03/2009

    Has it occurred to consumers Real Estate Sales have reached the perfect storm status? There is a multitude of contributing factors, and in my opinion a very short window to achieve a great buy.        Home Prices have fallen 32% since the peak in the second quarter in 2006. Nationally prices are down to the pre 2002 levels, and in many locations they are below the year 2000 levels.   Consumer Confidence is in an up-ward trend. Financial markets are on the rebound, and the Majority of economists predict an end to the Recession cycle by the end of the year.   Interest rates are at their lowest levels since the end of W.W.II Borrowing money hasn’t been this cheap in most home buyer’s life time, and banks future profits demand that they not stay at this level for much longer. Seller’s e... 05/27/2009

Moose, Mud, Mountains and river scenes a typical morning on my way to work. These Big lumbering beasts look so prehistoric when you get up close (and they don't smell very good either). four wheel drive in the mud...I couldn't get him to turn around (he was about 30 feet off the road) Views from one of the many rest stops and photo opportunity's places along the Kanc. Have you ever seen a rest stop with a view like this? This is Just Below Kancamagus Pass elevation 2,855 feet one of the highest points you can drive a vehicle all year (plowed throughout the whole year for travel) There is a Sign in Lincoln lets you know you are entering the White Mountain National Forest, and one other important thing...no gas stations for 32 miles (no nothing for 32 miles- but beautiful wilderness).   E... 05/24/2009

    Recreation, Rental, Resort Review for Retirement.   With resort prices at an all time low buyers are thinking beyond the family needs for a vacation home.   Recent visitors have a strategy to do what they love now in the White Mountains, help support the   real estate ownership with rentals, and form long term community relationships before retiring to the   place they already love.      (Down hill, Gondola rides, and Golf) Are you looking ahead 10-20 years with no clue about property prices? You are not the only ones! Many of my recent clients have decided they will not be going south in their retirement. The family is well established in New England, recreation is part of the friends and family time together, and good  Health will keep outdoor activities a vital part of the years ... 05/17/2009

Three years ago distant prior-investors (owners at other Centex Resorts) were giving the opportunity to purchase the premiere locations at Loon's South Peak Resort.  Past buys from the Centex development company proved to be profitable (upon re-sale), so many purchased sight un-seen. Fast Forward three years: we are in a different economy and many land owners here will never build, due to the distance from which their primary residence is located. These sellers are well healed , and savvy about their over all investment portfolio: In a recent conversation with one of my seller's, this land owner said "I am prepared to list the property at $100,000 off what I paid for it, I would be naive to think of pricing the property with a profit in mind". A home run opportunity has presented it sel... 05/16/2009

A Little photo journey in the yard today, wild flowers, dead trees, water and other treasures left behind after a Cold winter in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Assorted Wild Flowers growing in the back field. The dead birch and oak trees are plentiful this year...but the mushrooms don't mind.   The Brook runs into the new pond (almost finished building ),then overflows into the Pemigewasset river I don't know what kind or how old this car is, but it's in the woods beside my house. The leaf canopy has started to open up finally, I'll have to thank my wife for kicking me outside today... I know you're not my mother but happy mothers day honey. 05/10/2009

The very last Condominium before the New Hampshire state park & National Forest Land begins (NH). An incredible combination of natural wonders and commercial convenience converge at this special location. You can walk to Georgiana Falls, the Flume Gorge, the Appalachian mountain trail, as well as the Whales tale water park, a pizza joint and fine dinning from this Condo complex. Notch View Condominiums  Great end unit for sale over looking a small year round brook, featuring two bedrooms & two baths, being offered mostly furnished and comes with a beautiful outdoor pool all fro $136,000...W/ town water & sewer.    Flume gorge -    Georgiana Falls  -     Appalachian trails     -      Cannon Ski resort The Whales tale water park (Adult heated pool shown), wave pool and slides throughout. ... 05/09/2009

Resort Real Estate Survey:Industry Perspective on consumer Trends Emerging from Economic CrisisAuthors Christopher Kelsey & David Norden of Creative Commons / April 21 2009......to download this report go to:www.creativecommons.org   Here is my take on the results of this survey...in a condensed synopsis.This 41 page comprehensive survey was conducted by the Authors with 365 respondents. The majority of those that filled out the survey had 15 years or more experience in the resort industry (61%). The participants fell into 9 categories, Developers, equity investors,sales managers,marketing,legal,club & resort operators,financial advisers, and vacation property owners.Four Reasons for Resort Real Estate Optimism:1) Private Capital sits idle: nearly 9 trillion dollars, is being held by co... 05/03/2009

  Many resort developers have tried to find just the right mix of privacy, superior location and income to off-set some ownership costs. We went one step further and designed a Condominium that is walking distance for the ski slopes, has direct River frontage and has the added bonus off a separate lock-off hotel suite that can be used independently of the owners suite. Each privately owned condominium has two entry doors, one goes to the bedroom suite / one to the master bedroom , full kitchen, living dinning room. The hotel features a two person Jacuzzi, two queen beds, mini fridge, entertainment center and HVAC unit for that room. The Master lock off is a separate one bedroom suite with a King size bedroom, Full bath, full size kitchen dinning, and a living room with a queen size Murp... 05/02/2009

Buyers Seeking Huge discounts on Listed bank owned properties...Take Notice. Let me bust your bubble a bit, the price that the bank agreed to put on the property has been heavily discounted already. When we, as listing agents are asked to come up with a price we must justify how we arrived at our conclusion.        Here are some of the items we are asked to take into account:   #1... Other current listings in the area that are comparable to the subject.   #2...Other recent sales that are comparable and areas these may be inferior /superior to the subject.   #3... Day on the Market, this will have an effect of how aggressive the bank may want to be in pricing.   #4... Repairs to the property, and an estimate of the cost associated with making those repairs.   #5... Over all supply of com... 04/21/2009

A typical Winter seasonal Rental (for the 6 month ski season) in a high quality location with access to the slopes goes for $12,000 plus utilities. I have a new condominium at south peak resort (on Loon Mt.) that wishes to rent full time. The local employment base doesn't allow for yearly rentals to be very high in price, but rewards shorter term rentals with excellent dollars per night. For a little more than a six months rental, keep the place for the year and enjoy all four seasons in the beautiful White Mountains. My Clients live in North Carolina and wish to retain the place for retirement, but are far better off renting for $1,500/ month full time, than $2,000/ month in the winter, and short term in the Spring, Summer and Fall - even if the money is more in total. Hundreds of Fami... 04/19/2009