Monthly Archive for March, 2011

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Don’t Give Buyers the Cold Shoulder

Let’s face it – showing houses in the middle of winter can be very challenging.  However, if buyers are willing to brave the cold and snow, they are most likely serious about buying.  Here’s what you should be doing to make sure your house doesn’t give them the cold shoulder.

  • Keep the driveway clear.  It’s definitely a turn-off f to navigate ice-covered, bumpy driveways.
  • Shovel walkways and decks.  Sand if icy.   Not only does it provide safe passage, it also shows you care about your home.
  • The house should be warm.  Buyers will rush thru a cold house and it leaves a negative impression.
  • Make it light and bright so it shows well even on grey days.  Get rid of heavy drapes, use higher wattage light bulbs.

These are basic & common-sense tips and yet I’ve trudged thru snow drifts, gotten stuck in driveways, and have been in houses where it’s warmer outside than in.   Visit my website for more tips on selling and if you are looking for an experienced Realtor with the common sense to help sell your house in any season, then give me a call!

Donna Forest, ABR

603-526-4116

It’s Time to Start Building Your Dummies! Curious?

Mt. Sunapee’s 5th Annual Dummy Big Air Contest is coming up Sunday, March 13. It’s time to spark those imaginations  and start building your dummies. Over the past few years Governor Lynch, Sarah Palin, President Obama and even the Health Care Bill have inspired entrants. Use your imagination! All entry fees are used for cash prizes for most creative dummy, biggest air and best crash. Join the fun in what has become one of the mountain’s most popular spring events. Click here for all the rules and details.

Season Passes are On Sale Starting Saturday March 5, 2011

That’s right, 2011-2012 season passes go on sale Saturday at the mountain and on-line. The lowest rates are available until April 30, 2011. There are rates for New Buyers that allow you to ski or ride the rest of this season and all of next. As a thank you to 2010-2011 Flex Card and 6-Pack holders, you can upgrade to a season pass at the Renewal/Pre- Buy rate and ski or ride the rest of this season and all of next season. You can also receive free companion days if you purchase an Ultra or Peak Pass by April 30. All of the passes, prices and incentives will be on the web site Friday night, March 4.

Family Values On-Line Special Available Sunday through Friday until March 4

The popular Family Values On-Line Special is available Sunday through Friday through March 4. For each parent who purchases a full-price, all-mountain, full-day lift ticket ($66) Monday through Friday or ($70) Sunday one dependent child age 6-18 can ski or ride all day for free. An on-line coupon is required. Click here for details.

Ultimate Groove Telemark Camp Returns to Mount Sunapee

On Saturday March 12 Mount Sunapee is hosting another Ultimate Groove Telemark Camp for women.  Created by Heather Paul, two-time national telemark champion, the camps emphasize adventure, camaraderie and fun. Each Camp includes a full-day of instruction, under the supervision of local telemark expert Tori Burke, in small groups with video analysis to help visualize improvement. The Camp caters to all ability levels including beginners. Rental equipment is available at Mount Sunapee. The cost including a lift ticket is $217 and $170 for season pass holders. For more information or to register go to ultimategrooves.com.

Weekend Happenings:

Saturday, March 5:

Winterwild.Com Racing Series Finale, 6:30am, information at winterwild.com or recreation@nl-nh.com.

Andrew Pinard, Absolutely Magic, performing table magic in the Sunapee Lodge, 11:00am – 1:00pm.

WZLX Radio Après-Ski Party, Goosefeathers Pub 3:00pm – 5:00pm.

Sunday, March 6:

Kid Pinky performing in Goosefeathers Pub, 3:00 – 5:00pm.

Source:  Mt. Sunapee eNews