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ENFIELD NEW HAMPSHIRE IN TOWN FARM
NEAR DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
18 ACRES FENCED WITH BARN & FINE 1850 FARMHOUSE
http://www.nnerenmls.com/nne/maildoc/g0059O5211.html
 
$629,000
 
GEORGEOUS VICTORIAN HOME
CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE
MLS 2805175 -- 77 Sullivan Street
http://www.nnerenmls.com/nne/maildoc/b002Um3867.html
Lovers of Victorian homes,this is a gem!
Elegant and meticulously maintained.
Exceptional quality throughout: woodwork, framing,
doors, fireplace, moulding, stained glass. Magnificent entry
hall/stairwell,  gorgeous built-in china cabinet.
This home radiates charm and character.
Second kitchen upstairs - could again be a two-family home.

   
  $239900
 
DID YOU KNOW?
The Appalachian Trail runs through Hanover, New Hampshire.
Read about it:
http://www.hanoveroutdoors.com/appalachian-trail-nh.htm
 
Visit my Merchant Circle page for more Upper Valley information:
Hal Sheeler, NH/VT Realtor with C21 Energy Shield  is a verified merchant
  
You can also find my site, HalSheeler.com listed on 
Web Directory
 
Hanover, New Hampshire Home For Sale
           
http://www.nnerenmls.com/nne/maildoc/c005tG1866.html
Listed by Bill Sahlman, Century 21
Energy Shield Realty
Stunning home on desireable
Carriage Lane
$935000
 

There is only one VERMONT.  Something is special about the hills and grazing
pastures of Vermont, about the streams that run along the roads, about the
independent people who have dreamed, worked the soil, cherished the sunsets,
and maintained a fierce independence.  Many have moved to Vermont
  seeking not only to escape constricted lifestyles but also
to find themselves, to be close to  nature and neighbors
and the soil and what is most real and good.
Vermont is special.
   
While you are in town looking for Hanover, NH homes for sale
or farms  in Thetford, VT or waterfront property on Lake Mascoma
you might check out some of these local Upper Valley
Restaurants on my "References/This And That" Page:
http://halsheeler.com/this_and_that/

(This And That is my eclectic page about life
in the Upper Valley and...) 

The Eastman Community in Grantham, Enfield, Springfield, NH is an association
community about 20-25 minutes south of Lebanon, NH.  Residents of Eastman
enjoy many amenities including beaches on Eastman Lake, an award winning
golf course, tennis courts, cross country skiing, and many activities.
To learn more about Eastman go to
http://eastmannh.org/
If you would like to look at homes in Eastman and/or would
like further information on this lovely four season community,
send me an email at
hsheeler@c21energyshield.com
 
About the Upper Valley
New Hampshire and Vermont Area

You all read that MONEY MAGAZINE named Hanover
the 2nd best place to live in the United States last year.  It's
#1 to Hanover residents.
 
Upper Valley Links
Check them out at the Valley News site.
Schools, colleges, government, business, chambers of
commerce, places to visit, statistics, maps,
transportation,
rental housing:

 
Also,  ARTHUR FROMMER'S BUDGET TRAVEL magazine
named White River Junction, Vermont as one of the
"10 Coolest Small Towns" in the nation.
One reason is NORTHERN STAGE.
Check their current productions here:
http://www.northernstage.org/
The Upper Valley's
professional theater company.

 
Lebanon, NH
The Upper Valley Music Center:
http://www.uvmusic.org/

FORBES TRAVELER NAMED HANOVER NH
ONE OF THE 20 PRETTIEST TOWNS IN AMERICA!
Click below to read the article:
http://www.forbestraveler.com//best-lists/americas-prettiest-towns-printslide.html

Lebanon, NH has been cited several times as one of the best
communities in which to live.

Forbes Magazine recently named the Lebanon
micropolitan area the most recession proof of all
United States areas its size.

_________________
 
Upper Valley New Hampshire and Vermont
Real Estate Conditions


This is always a fairly quiet time form real estate in NH
and VT's Upper Valley as peoples'  thoughts turn to holidays
and vacation time.   There were a lot of closings in
November, however, many of them homes being bought by first
time home buyers trying to take advantage of the
tax incentive (which has now been extended from 30
November to April of next year.)  

With its strategic location at the intersection of
Interstates 89 and 91, Lebanon, NH continues to be the
economic hub of the Upper Valley .
Lebanon's huge retail presence on route
12 A attracts thousands of buyers daily from
New Hampshire, Vermont, and Canada.
and employs  thousands of people
who do not live in Lebanon.
 
The Upper Valley has, however,  not been immune to the
economic downturn.  It hit here later than in
many locations. The market has been slower
and prices in many communities have dropped
some.  Although the unemployment rate is
much lower than in other parts of the country,
people worry about retaining their jobs.
There is concern about the cost cutting measures
that Dartmouth College recently annnounced.
Since Dartmouth is a major area employer, people
worry about where the cuts will be made.
 
Visiting the Upper Valley?
Featured Inn
Hanover's Luxury Bed And Breakfast
The Trumbull House Bed & Breakfast, 40 Etna Rd., Hanover, NH
(800) 651-5141, (603) 643-2370
http://www.trumbullhouse.com/


Whether you are a first time home buyer or are
looking for luxury, vacation, or investment property
in the Dartmouth College/Upper Valley/Sunapee region,
I am your FULL SERVICE REALTOR� and
real estate relocation specialist for
** Lebanon, New Hampshire**Hanover, New Hampshire**
**Norwich, Vermont** Sunapee, New Hampshire**
**Lyme, New Hampshire**Strafford, Vermont**
and all other area communities.

Hal Sheeler, REALTOR�
Century 21 Energy Shield Realty
Hanover/Lebanon, New Hampshire
http://www.c21energyshield.com
603 643-2039 ext. 12 Direct
603 643-0127 Main Office
 
Multi-family/Investment Properties
in the Lebanon, New Hampshire area.
Call me, Hal Sheeler, at 603 643-2039 ext. 12 if you are looking
for multi-family and investment properties.

New Hampshire. You're going to love it here
Visitors' Guides and much more valuable information at the site.
 
Please visit
HalSheeler.com RESOURCES PAGE for other resources.
http://halsheeler.com/real_estate_resources/links.asp
New Hampshire and Vermont Real Estate Resources and
Links To Real Estate Agents and REALTORS�
in all states and around the world.

 

According to a study by the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire,
reported by The Associated Press:  "While the state leads the region in employment, a
smaller percentage of people are employed now than were in 2000..."
 

The Valley News reports that The Wall Street Journal has rated Dartmouth
College's Tuck School of Business as No. 1 among two-year U.S.
graduate schools of business.
Forbes Magazine also ranked Tuck at the top.
 
In July 2007
Money Magazine
named Hanover, New Hampshire
#2 in Best Places To Live in the United States!
 

Hanover, Lebanon, Lyme, Dartmouth, Norwich, Upper Valley Events
The Valley News website is an invaluable
source of information on the Upper Connecticut River Valley.
You can check local news at http://www.vnews.com
They also have links to community resources.
http://www.vnews.com/uvlinks.htm
You can also view classified ads.
 
 
 Are you interested in Mascoma Lake?
There are a only a  few current MLS listings of Mascoma Lake homes
in Lebanon, New Hampshire
and in Enfield, New Hampshire.
If you are looking for lakefront property on any
New Hampshire or Vermont lakes, please let me know.


 New Hampshire Community Profiles
provides information on the 234 incorporated cities and towns
in the State of New Hampshire. Data presented here comes from a
variety of sources, including community response, published reports, and maps.

You can also find information about Hanover, New Hampshire
or other Vermont and New Hampshire communities
or communities all over the United States for that matter,
at this excellent site:

City Town Info
Here is their Lebanon, New Hampshire page:
Lebanon

Want to get involved with Upper Valley community theater?
You too can be a member of North Country Community Theatre

More information at
http://www.ncct.org/


INFORMATION PACKET?
Would you like a Vermont/New Hampshire
Welcome Packet?  I would be delighted to send maps,
community information,
and current real estate listings.

Lots of good New Hampshire information at
http://www.NewHampshireVisitorsNetwork.com

 SCHOOLS

 


OTHER SCHOOL SYSTEM INFORMATION RESOURCES

 
Lots of Lebanon, NH Information at:
http://www.lebanonchamber.com


A good source for Hanover area information:
http://www.hanoverchamber.org

Air Travel Information

Lebanon, NH Municipal Airport (603)298-8878
Lebanon has three flights daily to LaGuardia Airport.
Plane size was recently increased to 34 passenger.

Manchester, NH Airport (603) 624-6539
http://www.flymanchester.com

Logan Airport, Boston, MA
http://www.massport.com/logan/

Burlington, VT International Airport
http://www.burlingtonintlairport.com/

Some Upper Valley Accomodations

Hotel Coolidge
White River Junction Village
1 800 622-1124

Best Western at the Junction
Rt.5 White River Junction, VT
(802)295-3015

Hampton Inn, Route 5 White River Junction, VT
(802 )296-2800

Days Inn, Route 120N, Lebanon, NH
(603) 448-5070

Fire Side Inn-North Country, Airport Rd., W. Lebanon, NH
(800) 926 -3198, (603) 298 -5906

Mariott Residence Inn, 32 Centerra Pkwy, Lebanon, NH
(800)3131,(603)643-4511

Hanover Inn, Main St., Hanover, NH
(800) 443-7024, (603)643-4300

The Trumbull House Bed & Breakfast, 40 Etna Rd., Hanover, NH
(800) 651-5141, (603) 643-2370

Bus Service

The Dartmouth Coach
(800) 637-0123, (603) 448-2800

Vermont Transit
(802)295-3011

*************************

Excerpt from Robert Frost Poem
comparing Vermont and New Hampshire

Well, if I have to choose one or the other,
I choose to be a plain New Hampshire farmer
With an income in cash of, say, a thousand
(From, say, a publisher in New York City).
It's restful to arrive at a decision,
And restfurl just to think about New Hampshire.

_____________

What's Up in the Upper Valley?
Moving to the Upper Valley? Visiting?
Check out these super sites:



http://www.businessvermont.com

New Hampshire Real Estate 
 

American Home Inspector Directory - Home Inspectors Nationwide
National database of Home Inspectors.

Find Home Inspectors Free - Information on Home Inspections,
Home Loans and Home Inspection Organizations.
http://www.americanhomeinspectordirectory.com

AmericasBest.com TOP 10 Site


GlobeRE.com for a Real Estate Expert Anywhere and Everywhere

HomesWeb America's Most Trusted Real Estate Portal

URL.biz - where people find experts

Baughan's Northeast Guide offers places to go and things to do in America's Northeast.




the ABC's of Real Estate - a consumer information
web site loaded with real estate information
and tools, located at
www.realestateabc.com


Yellow Pages



http://www.worldproperties.com

Hal Sheeler Recommends

The Upper Valley's daily newpaper,
"Valley News" publishes an annual
"Upper Valley Almanac." If you want
to know more about area communities,
this is a super resource.
http://www.vnews.com/almanac06/almanac_index.htm

Highly recommended for those who live here and
those who are thinking of living in this part
of Vermont and New Hampshire.
"Upper Valley Life"
is a beautiful magazine

that has become a lively vehicle
for information on Upper Connecticut River Valley
communities and activities.
Superb layout, pictures, and stories.
Subscribe here:
http://www.uppervalleylife.com

The River Valley Health and Fitness Club
is super! Excellent facility, classes, and trainers.
603 643-7720
http://www.rivervalleyclub.com/


Lundy's Lawn Care & Maintenance
Young, energetic, owner Pat Lundrigan
provides excellent service in the Dartmouth/
Upper Valley Area.
603 448-5120


100 Things You Must See, Do or Experience
in the Upper Valley
This is neat! Check out the list at the New Hampshire
Charitable Foundation website:
http://www.nhcf.org/page17081.cfm

Need A Good Carpenter?
Steve Carroll in Wilmot, NH will do super
work for you spiffing up your Lake Sunapee/Dartmouth
area home, working on your deck, etc.
He's good!
603 526-4082
 
House Painters in Lebanon, New Hampshire
Jer Brophy, a good friend whose opinion I respect,
tells me about a dedicated team of painters with
high ethical and professional standards. 
Check out Moulton Enterprises House Painting. 
Telephone 603 738-4532

Looking for a rock/ funk /blues band to
 make your Upper Valley NH/VT area party or event rock?
Check out
http://www.thedsy.com
 
Home
There's no place like home,
after the other places close." Anon.
*****
"The fellow that owns his own home is always just coming
out of a hardware store." Kin Hubbard
*****
"The great advantage of a hotel is that it's a great refuge
from home life." George Bernard Shaw
*****



Real Estate Ring  Courtesy of Realty Images

In the vestry of a New England church:
"Will the last person to leave please see that the perpetual light is extinguished."


Moving to New Hampshire or Vermont?

http://www.Movers.com for local movers, Long Distance moves,
across states, small shipments, Auto Shipping,
Overseas, Moving Boxes, and Truck Rentals & Storage.

http://www.MoversWeb.com is the one stop Relocation resource
for getting the best deals from Local Movers,
Interstate Movers, Auto Transport, International Movers,
Small Moves, Self Service Moves,
Truck Rentals and Storage near your area.


Lebanon Yellow Pages and More!
Lebanon, New Hampshire

AreaConnect Norwich Yellow Pages and More
Norwich, Vermont

AreaConnect Wilmot Yellow Pages and More
Wilmot, New Hampshire


AreaConnect Claremont Yellow Pages and More
Claremont, New Hampshire






Real Estate Agents - Homes for Sale


For all your Hanover New Hampshire area Real Estate Needs - Hal Sheeler

Focus on Lebanon, NH and Strafford, VT

LEBANON, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Thecity is home to an estimated 13000 residents and is located at theconverging point of the Connecticut and Mascoma Rivers and ofInterstates 89 and 91. During working hours Lebanon's population swellsto perhaps 30000-40000. It is a little over 120 miles northwest ofBoston and an easy drove to Montreal, Canada.

Lebanonis home to Lebanon College and two hospitals, Dartmouth-HitchcockMedical Center and Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital. Lebanon boasts afine school system and has one high school, a middle school, andseveral elementary schools. The excellent Lebanon library contains morethan 48,000 books. The city Recreation Dpartment offers manyopportunities to local citizens.Infact, Lebanon was named by Sports Illustrated as #1 Sportstown in NewHampshire. USA Today calls Lebanon a "micropolitan" area which bridgesthe gap between rural and metropolitan areas. It was called an "agurb"by Jack Schultz in "Boomtown USA..." Lebanon has appeared several timesin Prentice Hall's "The 100 best Small Towns in America", a NationwideGuide to the Best in Small Town Living, often in the top four.

TheLebanon Opera House has hosted renowned performers from all over theworld. The business hub of the Upper Connecticut River Valley, Lebanonalso has spots like the Lebanon Green that retain New England charmwith band concerts by the Upper Valley Community Band, Memorial Dayservices, picnics, flea markets.

Lebanon, New Hampshire is a good place to live.

Real Estate Agents Directory
Real Estate Agents Directory. Find Real Estate Agents,
offices and real estate related services.

Real Estate Mortgages
Affordable Real Estate Solution.com
A new site with real estate resources including
information on mortgages, real estate agents, etc.

Hanover, New Hampshire's Hometown USA Community
Community information including population statistics and demographics,
businesses, real estate, travel, maps, events, history, trivia,
classified ads, forums and more.

Hanover, New Hampshire Community News and Events

Glo-con Web Directory
International Real Estate and Much More

International Real Estate Directory

Ypeek Hanover Yellow Pages and More!


Real Estate Agents & Real Estate Services World Wide

Events at Dartmouth
 
NORTHERN STAGE

http://www.northernstage.org/
The Upper Valley's
professional theater company.

http://www.visit-newhampshire.com/dartmouth.html
New Hampshire & Vermont Insurance
A family owned insurance business since 1969,
the Guaraldi Agency is based
in Lebanon, NH. They have been
servicing the Upper Valley�s
insurance needs for over 35 years.
Licensed to write insurance in both
New Hampshire and Vermont.
Another local insurance representative is
Charles E Desmarais CPCU LUTCF
Resident Sales Representative
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
30 Airport Road
W. Lebanon, NH  03784
Tel: (603)-298-5547 x52393
Email: Charles.Desmarais@LibertyMutual.com
Website: 
www.libertymutual.com/lm/GSPCharlesDesmarais



Looking for administrative help
to organize and support your

Upper Valley business?
Look no further. A la carte administrative
help is available. All kinds of services on or off your site.
If anyone can get you organized
in the Upper Valley,
Harriet Matthews can.





AMOROK ADMIN SERVICES
http://Amorok.com

     property USA real estate agents investments websites sell news features information map company services

Real Estate agents Member: Hanover, NH

 

Click above to find estate agents from all over the world.

Hanover Real Estate

Real Estate Directory
Real Estate Directory

International Real Estate Listings


New Hampshire & Vermont Real Estate
Near Dartmouth College and Lake Sunapee
In the Dartmouth, Sunapee, Upper Valley Region


         
Hal Sheeler, NH & VT REALTOR®
Century 21 Energy Shield Realty
Hanover, New Hampshire
 
 Direct: 603 643-2039 ext. 12      Office: 603 643-0127
HSheeler@c21energyshield.com

Mail: P.O. Box 858 Hanover, NH 03755
Physical: 367 NH Rt. 120, Unit B7,
 Lebanon, NH 03766
 

VERY CLOSE TO DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER 


  

2 Placid Square. 5 minutes from DHMC!
 Comfortable and well-maintained. 
1942 3 BR home with many updates.
Quiet neighborhood
$229900

 
All About New Hampshire - NHLiving.com

 All About Vermont - VTLiving.com

More about VERMONT!!!! Find it here:
 www.vermontweb.com - The Vermont Web Directory 
 

Your chance to escape to Vermont! 
Beautiful farm in Fairlee, Vermont

   
VERMONT AS IT WAS AND STILL IS IN FAIRLEE.
Simple white farmhouse, lush fields, soaring barn with many tales to tell.
On 19.3 acres.  Quiet, simple, private, peaceful.
$575000 for the discerning buyer.
http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=1919250

Real Estate and Community Resources

Upper Valley Arts Alliance   www.uvarts.org/


Search New Hampshire Foreclosures

http://www.realtorfinder.com

Concerts, Lectures, Plays, All kinds of Upper Valley Events at
  http://www.uvhere.com/

Other Links to estate agents in many states and countries on my Resources Page
Search MLS on your Cell Phone
Now on your cell phone, you can search for listings 
by area, MLS number, street, city, etc. and
Smarter Agent - Mobile Real Estate 


 

When you need a Buyer Agent
to purchase real estate in the Dartmouth/Upper Valley/Lake Sunapee area
including Windsor County Vermont Real Estate, Orange County
Vermont Real Estate, Grafton County New Hampshire Real Estate,
Sullivan County New Hampshire Real Estate, etc.,
Contact me, Hal Sheeler, for dedicated Buyer Agent service.
hsheeler@c21energyshield.com
 603 643-2039  603 643-2039 ext. 12

 
The Dartmouth/Upper Valley/Sunapee regions include
these NH and VT communities as well as Lebanon and Hanover, NH: 
Thetford, Fairlee, Hartford, Hartland, Eastman, Grantham,
Woodstock, Enfield, Canaan, Norwich, Lyme, New London, Sunapee,
Sharon, Tunbridge, Strafford, Windsor, and others.

 
Hal Sheeler Biography
If you want to know a little more about me,
please go to this page:

http://halsheeler.com/bio/bio.asp

Hal Sheeler, Real Estate Professional in 03755 

MLS LISTINGS
View All Northern New England Real Estate Network
Homes, Land, Condos, Commercial real estate on my Listings Page:




International Referrals
HSheeler@C21EnergyShield.com


International Real Estate Services
Buyer Agent services for USA residents
and Non-residents for the purchase
of real estate in New Hampshire
and Vermont.
See information regarding
real estate purchases for
non-residents on my "This And That" page.

http://www.halsheeler.com/this_and_that/index.asp

 Relocating to New Hampshire?
Relocating to Vermont?
If you are relocating to Lebanon New Hampshire, to Hanover
New Hampshire, or to any Upper Valley/Dartmouth/Sunapee
community, let me help. I know the area and will provide
honest and dedicated service on your behalf.
Meeting and working with people relocating here
from all over the world makes my job
fun and very rewarding.
I especially
like working with people who
like to laugh.

Come home to New Hampshire.
Come home to Vermont.
Come home to Dartmouth.




Looking For A Second Home/Vacation Home?
Eastman, Quechee, Sunapee, Killington, etc. I know the
NH & VT lakes, ponds, ski areas, retirement communities. I'll send
you listings, arrange showings, work with you honestly and efficiently.

Are you a Dartmouth College Student, Professor, or Employee?
I assist Dartmouth College Medical School, Tuck School, Thayer School, etc.
students and personnel in finding homes and condos to buy
that will meet their needs and that will also be good investments.
Let me help you.


I can provide Physician Relocation services
if you are a physician, nurse, etc. relocating to

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center or
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital.
I have worked with numerous health care professionals
and would be delighted to work with you.
I'll work WITH you, not just sell you a home.

Job Transfer from out of state, out of country?
I have assisted employees of Fluent, Timkin Aerospace,
Tele Atlas North America, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center,
Luminescent Systems, Hypertherm, and many other
companies who were relocating to the area.
Having spent many years working with military families
in the Department of Defense Dependents Schools,
I have empathy for relocating individuals and families.
Whether you are coming from Germany, from England, Japan, India,
China, Bulgaria or Nebraska, you will find I will
try to make the transition as easy as possible.




Retirees and Senior Citizens
"We want to be here because there are so many intellectual, cultural,
and recreational opportunities, as well as good medical facilities."
Dartmouth College, Lebanon College, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center,
New London Hospital, Colby-Sawyer College, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital,
Lake Sunapee, Mascoma Lake, Northern Stage, Upper Valley Music Center,
Hopkins Center, Lebanon Opera House, Mt. Sunapee Ski Resort,
Killington Ski Resort, North Country Community Theater,
Upper Valley Community Band, Howe Library, AVA Art Center
are just a few of the reasons people want to be here. GROW EACH DAY.

If you are seeking a home in proximity to Dartmouth College's
many cultural and athletic venues, to fine medical facilities,
within walking distance to the campus or in the country
but not "too far out," let me know and I will try to find the best fit. 

 Call me.  603 643-2039  603 643-2039 ext. 12


Expat's, come home!
Been out of the country for awhile?
Ready to come back but don't know where home is anymore?
Whether you have been in Thailand or Germany or Turkey or... you will find that
The Upper Valley is a good place to live, to come home to. 


Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region
Often the Upper Valley and Sunapee areas are referred
to as the Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region.
Here's what NH.com has to say:
This region is named for two local landmarks:
Dartmouth College in Hanover and Lake Sunapee
in Newbury, Sunapee and New London. Interstates 89 and 91
are the major highways into the area. (I-91 is in Vermont
and runs parallel to the Connecticut River.) The region's
westerly border is the Connecticut River.
The towns along the Connecticut River, in both
New Hampshire and Vermont, are also called
the Upper Valley. These river towns, even though
in different states, have a shared history
and a sort of large neighborhood bond.
The Indian name, Sunapee, is translated as Goose Lake,
so named for the many flocks of wild geese that used
to land here. A major recreation area, Lake Sunapee
and Sunapee State Park with Mount Sunapee
draw visitors for year-round sports fun.



NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT SCHOOLS

Compare New Hampshire and Vermont schools including
Upper Valley/Dartmouth/Sunapee area schools
(Hanover and Lebanon NH,
Hartford and Norwich, VT, etc.)
at 
EDUCATION.COM:
NH -   http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/new-hampshire/
VT -  http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/vermont/

 Their main site has information on schools all over the country with
student information (graduation rate, economic info, etc.) and teacher statistics.


 

Sunapee Region  

The Sunapee region includes New London, Sunapee,
Wilmot, Andover, Newbury, Sutton, George's Mills, Springfield, Bradford. 

 
It is an area of extraordinary beauty, of lakes and mountains
and streams located 30-45 minutes from the Dartmouth/Upper Valley area.
New London is home to Colby-Sawyer College
and the wonderful summer Barn Playhouse.
There are lakefront homes, condos, and plots
for sale not only on Lake Sunapee but also on smaller bodies
of water like Lake Massasecum, Mountain View Lake,
Chalk Pond, Little Lake Sunapee, etc. For the ski
enthusiast there are a number of non-waterfront properties
for sale near Mt. Sunapee Ski Resort.
If you are interested in buying vacation property around
Lake Sunapee in the communities of Sunapee,
Newbury, New London, Bradford, and surrounding areas, let
me know your requirements and I will try to find a match.
And speaking of vacation property, don't
forget the Quechee Lakes community.
Elegant year-round as well-as vacation homes
for sale. I don't handle rentals but
I know Quechee people who do, and would
be glad to refer you to people who
deal with Quechee rentals.


Lakefront, Lakefront, Lakefront!  It costs WHAT??????
Everyone is looking for that little cottage right on the water. Many people
remember lakefront camps from their childhood and are shocked at current prices.
Lakefront property is in great demand and is usually very pricey.
Because of the high cost of direct waterfront homes,
many people are choosing properties with deeded lake access
and/or shared waterfront.


Lake Sunapee isn't the only lake around here!
Here are a few of the many lakes in the area:

 Crystal Lake, Spectacle Pond,
Grafton Pond,
Mascoma Lake, Lake Fairlee,
Lake Fairlee, Lake Morey, Kilton Pond, Lake Sunapee,
Chalk Pond, Stocker Pond, Eastman Lake, Newfound Lake,
Highland Lake, Goose Pond, Little Lake Sunapee, Pleasant Lake
Lake Blaisdell, Kezar Lake, Canaan Street Lake, Silver Lake,
Lake Massasecum, Perkins Pond, Webster Lake, Lake Todd.
If you get up around Ludlow, Vermont there are also
a number of
lovely lakes.

Upper Connecticut River Valley
The Upper Connecticut River Valley area of New Hampshire
and Vermont is part of the Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee/Upper
Valley region. It centers around Lebanon and Hanover
in New Hampshire and Norwich and White River Junction/Hartford
on the other side of the Connecticut River in Vermont.
Hanover, NH and Norwich, VT belong to the
same school district, the Dresden School District.
Those who relocate to the Upper Valley often end up living
20-45 minutes from their jobs. Dartmouth College,
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Hypertherm,
Fluent, Inc., Alice Peck Day Hospital, Tele-Atlas,
Spectra, etc. employees live in Eastman, New London,
Thetford, Enfield, Canaan, Wilmot, Plainfield,
Windsor, Grantham and many other NH & VT communities.
 

New Hampshire and Vermont's Upper Valley
A special and wonderful area in which to live.
Many years ago I worked as a camp counselor at
Camp Passumpsic on Lake Fairlee (see my biography).
After having travelled all over the world,
I am exceedingly happy to call this
area home.


As a musician as well as a Realtor, I appreciate the many
cultural advantages found here. There are concerts by local
and international artists at Dartmouth's Hopkins Center
and the Lebanon Opera House, many fine choral
and instrumental groups and theater groups,
and boundless recreational and athletic opportunities.
Dartmouth College offers courses, discussions,
art exhibits at the Hood Museum.

We are home to the renowned Opera North, the North
Country Community Theatre group,
the Upper Valley Community Band, the Upper Valley Music Center,
Handel Singers, Lebanon College, Colby Sawyer College,
the Montshire Museum of Science, the Enfield Shaker Museum.
We are surrounded by natural beauty - forests,
mountains, rivers, streams, lakes, fields.
We enjoy a way of life that respects the individual spirit
within a community of civic minded and caring people.
We are economically vibrant. Our schools are excellent,
our people forward-looking. We embrace change but
seek to preserve what is valuable and what makes the area special.



You can find some good information
on the Upper Valley at these sites:




http://jobs.dartmouth.edu/uppervalley/
Darmouth employment site is a good resource for community resources.


http://www.vnews.com/almanac06/almanac_index.htm
Every year the "Valley News" publishes the "Valley Almanac" which gives information

on local communities.


 

Recession Effects

The Upper Valley has not been immune to the recession.
We are, however, more protected from economic downturns
than many places.  One of the reasons is the presence of
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, a major employer.


 
Work With One Buyer Agent?
Relocation and vacation property buyers usually find it wise to
work with ONE Buyer Agent throughout the searching and buying
process, rather than going from listing agent to listing agent.
The listing agent, of course, works for the seller
and has an obligation to get the best deal possible for the seller,
whereas
your Buyer Agent, working for you,
can provide market analysis information and serve
as y
our confidential representative in the searching
and negotiations process.

 

I work often as a Buyer Agent and would be happy to do so for you.
After listening to your requirements, I will regularly search
the Vermont and/or New Hampshire Multiple Listing System listings,
arrange and accompany you to showings, help you negotiate
a fair price, provide names of local inspectors and monitor the process.

For Multiple Listing System Properties
the Buyer Agent fee is usually built into the

price and paid by the seller.


Since, for MLS properties, the Buyer Agent fee is

built into the price, there is no extra charge for me to
represent YOU as YOUR Buyer Agent.
However, if you want me to look for For Sale By Owner properties
as well as MLS listings, it is possible that you would be
responsible for the Buyer Agent fee. Often, though, FSBO

sellers are willing to pay that fee and build it into the sales price.



Agency Relationship Disclosure Forms
What? You Want Me To Sign Something?
Agents in NH and VT are required to present an Agency Relationship
Disclosure form to buyers before showing property.

The form explains how agents work. The buyer is asked to review how agents work,
to choose
the type of representation desired,
and to sign that he or she has received the form.
This is for consumer protection so that everyone knows
who is working for whom.


Buyer Agency Contracts
For an agent to officially represent you as a Buyer Agent,
for you to be a CLIENT rather than a CUSTOMER,
you and the agent will need to sign a Buyer Agency Agreement.
It can be for one day, only for the listings shown by that agent,
or fo
r an extended period of time.
In the contract you specify your requirements
and the parameters of the agree
ment.

 

The Dartmouth/Sunapee/Upper Valley Area is
SKI COUNTRY
We are blessed to have many excellent ski areas -
Mt. Sunapee, Ragged Mountain, Ascutney,
Dartmouth Skiway,
Killington,
Whaleback, Okemo, etc.

 

For information on the
Ascutney Mountain Resort
and other ski areas you can find lots of information at
http://www.OnTheSnow.com.




Here are some other sources for
New Hampshire and Vermont ski information:





Mortgage Financing
How much can I afford?
Don't guess. Sit down and
talk with a mortgage professional.
Get pre-qualified before you look.



SOME MORTGAGE RESOURCES
Here are a few mortgage people with whom my clients have worked.
They would be happy to assist you in getting prequalified
and to explain the process and available options.


A pre-qualification letter from a mortgage institution helps you
to know how much you can afford and makes
your offer stronger when you are ready to buy.


Century 21 Mortgage
Victoria J. Blodgett, Mortgage Advisor
Cell  802 310-9413  802 310-9413 , Fax 856 917-2939

victoria.blodgett@mortgagefamily.com


 Mascoma Savings Bank Online Mortgage Center
https://www.secureline.com/msbmortgage/home.asp