Monthly Archive for September, 2011

Enjoy the Art of Quilting?

Then you’ll want to attend the biennial quilt exhibit being held at the Library Arts Center at 58 North Main Street in Newport, NH from October 4 through October 28.  An opening reception will be held Saturday, October 1 from 2-4pm with light refreshments, open to the public at no charge.   Visit www.libraryartscenter.org for more information.

Fall Happenings at Mount Sunapee Resort

The 3rd Annual Fall Festival Pig Roast & BBQ will be held this year on October 8 & 9 at Mount Sunapee Resort, Newbury, NH.  I went last year and the food was tasty!  News from the Mountain is that it will be bigger and better this year with more food choices and activities including pumpkin carving, face painting, horseshoes, hay wagon rides and more fun for the whole family.  There will be live music to entertain you each day from 1-4pm.  The chairlift will be operating offering a spectacular view of fall foliage.  Gather the family and come out to enjoy the beautiful Fall season.  Visit www.mountsunapee.com for more information.

New Listing – Walk to Sunapee Harbor Restaurants and Shops

Live the life you love in this spacious 4 bedroom multi-season retreat!  Light and airy open floor plan, ample storage and counter space, hardwood floor, lower level with family room and rec room.  Only 4 miles to Mt. Sunapee Resort.  Offered at $359,000.  For more photos and details, visit www.42Burkehaven.com.

Donna Forest, Listing Broker

 

New Listing – Adorable 4 Season Cottage Close to Skiing with Lake Access

You won’t want to miss this “snug as a bug”, get-away cottage in Sunapee just minutes to skiing at Mount Sunapee Resort!  2 bedrooms, 1 bath and deeded access to Mountain View Lake.  Secluded back yard with deck.  Kayak in the summer, ski in the winter – what more can you ask for at this price?  Offered at $132,500.  Visit www.MinutesToSkiing.com for more info.

Christina McKee, Listing Agent

New Listing – Stunning Timberpeg Home with Lake Sunapee Access

The warmth of wood and beams surrounds you as you enter this elegant, custom built home.  5 bedrooms, 5 baths and beautiful views of Lake Sunapee and surrounding mountains.  Open floor plan with granite fireplace in the great room.  Red birch floors and multi-level living.  Enjoy Brown’s Hill amenities including an in-ground pool, tennis, and beach front on Lake Sunapee.  Visit www.57HighRidge.com for more photos and details.  Offered at $1,100,000.

Donna Forest, Listing Broker

When Is Your House Not Your Home?

For most people, selling their home is an emotional experience.  Many memories are tied up in a house.  As your house goes on the market, you need to bear in mind an important thing – your home has just become a commodity.  It’s property.  Real estate.  Your goal is to have other buyers see it as their potential home.  As difficult as it sounds, failure to make this emotional disconnect can cost you buyers.  Part of preparing a house for sale is to de-personalize it.  Remove family photos, trophies, knick-knacks, etc.  This allows buyers to visualize themselves in the space without being distracted.  A house with personality is great – just try to keep the “person” out of it.

For more selling tips, visit my website www.DonnaForest.com.