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Do You Know the Value of Your Home?

Published on January 24, 2012 in Advice for Sellers and Sunapee Housing Market. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Everyone is a real estate expert!

Your house is listed for sale with a REALTOR®.  Your neighbor down the street tells you that it is priced way too low and you should certainly be able to get more money than that for it.  Or you just sold your house and your brother is telling you that it sold for too little.  Sound familiar?  When it comes to real estate, everyone has an opinion – from your dentist to your best friend.   The reality of it though, is you need to trust what your REALTOR® says.  After all, you hired her/him for her/his experience and knowledge of the market.  She/he researched the properties sold, the current competition, and understands what the market is doing.   Your REALTOR® is your best source of information regarding the sale of your house or land.  While it is nice to think that your house is worth more money because your neighbor says so, it is market conditions that really set the value.   Family and friends may have good intentions, but they usually don’t have the professional experience to support their opinions.

Give me a call if you would like to work with a REALTOR® that you could trust to give you the best real estate advice available.  603-526-4116; donna@donnaforest.com.

Donna Forest, Broker Associate

New Listing – Lake Sunapee Access

Published on January 12, 2012 in Sunapee Housing Market. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Beautiful, custom designed home in the Oakledge Community in Sunapee, NH.  Two swimming beaches, 1,400 feet of waterfront, tennis, basketball and sun decks.  3-4 bedrooms, 4 baths, warm and comfortable feel with a flowing floor plan.  Impressive great room with stone fireplace.  For more information and photos, visit www.LakeSunapeeAccess.com.  Offered at $925,000.

Jane Snow, Listing Agent

Is the Housing Market Finally Turning Around?

Published on December 23, 2011 in Advice for Buyers and Sunapee Housing Market. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Read a recent housing report by Kiplinger. . .click here

5 Home Buying Myths

Published on November 4, 2011 in Sunapee Housing Market. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

According to a recent survey by Zillow, the savvy home buyer still has some confusion about the home buying process.  Read on.

 

A Place to Call Home

Published on October 7, 2011 in Sunapee Housing Market. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Warm up in the whirlpool tub then make first tracks at Mt. Sunapee Ski Resort just 4 miles away!  Enjoy lazy summer afternoons in the sparkling pool or lounge on the pool side deck.  This 4 bedroom home will surprise you with generously proportioned bright rooms and flowing floor plan.  For more details and photos, visit www.50SiouxPath.com.  Offered at $258,900.

Donna Forest, Listing Broker

Looking for an Affordable Lakefront Get-Away?

Published on October 3, 2011 in Sunapee Housing Market. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Look no further!  Cozy, seasonal camp in need of TLC has waterfront on Lake Kolelemook.  Private dock, great lake views, walk to town beach.  One bedroom, one bath.  Offered at $90,000.

Sara Ellis, Listing Agent

New Listing – Walk to Sunapee Harbor Restaurants and Shops

Published on September 16, 2011 in Advice for Buyers and Sunapee Housing Market. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

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

Published on September 12, 2011 in Advice for Buyers and Sunapee Housing Market. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

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

Published on September 7, 2011 in Advice for Buyers and Sunapee Housing Market. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

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?

Published on September 1, 2011 in Sunapee Housing Market. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

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.