It's All In The Sand - 13th Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Competition

13th Annual Master Sand Sculpting Competition - Hampton Beach, NH  June 20-22 -  Have you ever watched a child make a Sand Castle at the beach?  Have you ever made a Sand Castle at the beach?  Well, come on down to Hampton Beach this week and watch the PRO's build some mighty CASTLE's in the Sand at the 13th Annual Master Sand Sculpting Competition in Hampton Beach.  June 20-22 - Read More -  Sand Sculpting Competition.

Real Estate Market Update - June 2013

CONFIDENCE

is the buzzword in housing this week:

Home prices could grow as high as 7.2% this year, according to JP Morgan's new report. Analysts there revised 2013 predictions higher -- as well as projections for 2014 and 2015, with an expected 3.9% and 3.2% growth, respectively. All cash sales remain higher than 30% of housing sales, indicating that investor demand is still strong, fueling higher prices in the lower tiered properties in most major metropolitan areas.

Fannie Mae’s recent monthly housing survey showed Americans’ confidence in their ability to buy and sell a home rose sharply in May. The share of respondents who say now is a good time to sell a home climbed to a record high of 40%, compared to 30% in April and 16% a year ago. The share of respondents who say it’s a good time to buy a home also increased, moving up 5 percentage points from April to a survey high of 76%. Americans are more confident in home prices, with the average 12-month expectation increasing 3.9%, compared to 2.7% in April.

Confidence may not seem like a hard indicator for housing, but plays an important role in every real estate transaction. That confidence can mean the difference between making a move and sitting still. It can move the market needle in either direction. The strong gains in confidence in housing going into summer are a significant indicator of where we'll end up this year. The gains in sales and prices are going to far exceed previous expectations.

(courtesy of Marty Rueter, President Weichert Real Estate Affiliates)

Portsmouth Market Square Day June 8th

Market Square Day - Downtown Portsmouth, NH.  June 8th, 2013 - The center of town streets are closed to vehicle traffic and merchants roll out to the streets along with other vendors of all kinds who come into the center of town to display their goods.  Food and music are bountiful and it's just a good time.

If you come to town early, you'll be able to enjoy a Pancake Breakfast over at 18 Court Street at the Middle Street Baptist Church- they'll be serving up a Pancake Breakfast they've been doing this for 48 years!)  This runs from 7:00 to 11(cost $6 Adults / Children $2.00).


The Festival officially Starts off with a 10K road race at 9:00.  The starting line will be in market square - more than 2,000 runners/walkers will make their way around town and finish at Strawberry Banke.

You'll also have the  opportunity to tour for  FREE,  the Historic Warner House which was built c1716, from 12:00-3:00. The Warner House is located at 150 Daniel Street.  This "museum" was once a home to six generations of a Portsmouth family and was saved from demolition. Come step back in time as you stroll through the streets of Portsmouth. Rain or shine, come enjoy all that Portsmouth has to offer.







For a line up of Entertainment click here

Come experience Portsmouth, NH This Saturday June 8th with Market Square Day! http://www.proportsmouth.org/WhatisMSD.cfm

Chowder Festival At Prescott Park

The Temperature is finally up and the Portsmouth, NH summer season is about to begin -  If you live here you already know about Prescott Park, which is located along the banks of the Piscataqua River, and surrounded by a rich history in the local setting of Strawberry banke.  Come down this year and enjoy all that Portsmouth has to offer.  Starting off with the  JUNE 1, 2013 -  Chowder Festival

The 29TH ANNUAL WOKQ CHOWDER FESTIVAL New England's Oldest and Largest Chowder Tasting Event -
  Come early it starts at 11:30 and runs until there's NO MORE CHOWDA! 

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Need Directions:  

11:30 am 'till the chowder is gone

Prescott Park, Portsmouth NH. 

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Don't buy Store Bought Strawberries?

I read a post today on Facebook  about all the Pesticides in Strawberries and that you should only buy ORGANIC.  So I replied to the post and asked if they were recommending that you NOT buy regular strawberries if you couldn't find ORGANIC.  Their reply was a BIG - NEVER BUY STORE BOUGHT NON- ORGANIC Strawberries.    

I'm still struggling with Organic vs non organic. Primarily due to the cost. The fact that I've gone 99.9% Plant Based in the last year is a VERY GOOD thing, but obviously the more I read, I find out more and more (good and bad) about that BAD that is in our food.

 I am so sad to learn that I should NEVER eat Store bought (like Market Basket type stores or big food stores) strawberries that are not ORGANC - why am I sad?  Basically the cost. On the other hand, I'm saving a considerable amount of money by not buying meat, dairy or processed foods so buying ORGANIC is becoming less and less of an issue (but it still is) . I'm working on it. And I'm happy the Farmers Markets are spreading and I can buy more locally grown foods while at the same time supporting local farmers.   For those of you new to the area or new to Farmers Markets - Click Here for Farmers Markets in New Hampshire

Here is an interesting list of the 10 WORST NON-ORGANIC fruits

Strawberries / Peaches / Apples / Blueberries /Nectarines / Cherries / Grapes / Raspberries / Pears and Tomatoes - Why because of their thin Skin  - Read more at fruits.http://www.livestrong.com/article/457959-10-worst-nonorganic-fruit/

Rare Waterfront Property For Sale - Newington NH!

Brand New Listing in Newington, NH - Listed by Denise Attalla x 186 -

$1,425,000

Amazing 4.15 Acres

335' Privately Owned
Waterfront on Little Bay

150' PRIVATE Dock

Talk about Views! From Every Single Room!

If you'd like to see more on this. Please visit the custom web site for this property
or Click Here:

Office: 603-430-1003


www.NewingtonWaterfront. com 

Pet Taxi, Pet Walker, Pet Sitter, Pet Massage...

For those "PET OWNERS" out there who live in Portsmouth, NH there is a neat service out there you may want to keep on hand.  Touch My Soul  Pet Services - I see them walking dogs all the time around town.

 Here are the services (but you can see them on her site as well)

                                   Pet Massage

Massage is One of the Best Ways

to Keep Your Pets Pain-Free & Healthy.

Theraputic Canine& Feline Massage

Dog Walking

Daily

Pet Sitting

Pet Care or Sitting Visits

Overnight in Client's Home

Pet Taxi

Includes Bringing Your Dog or Cat

To and From the Vet, 

and Bringing Your Animals 

to and from the Groomer.

I love my Furry Friends and if you are looking for someone to help you out Check them out!

Every Weekend Is Open House Weekend!

ACCORDING TO JIM WEICHERT, 

EVERY WEEKEND IS OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., May 8, 2013 -- During the last weekend in April, the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) held its annual Nationwide Open House Weekend. The purpose of the event was to encourage Realtors throughout the country to host as many open houses as possible. The event was a success. In fact, Weichert, Realtors alone hosted more than 3,100 open houses that attracted more than 21,000 homebuyers in the areas where it operates company-owned offices.

“While a special weekend for open houses is great, I believe wholeheartedly that every weekend is a great weekend to hold an open house,” said Jim Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors. “That’s why open houses are an integral part of our marketing strategy at Weichert. For as long as I’ve been selling homes, I always tell people that if their home is on the market, they need to consider holding an open house as often as it is possible. That’s how they’ll get their house sold."

According to Weichert, Realtors’ internal statistics, nearly 1 million potential buyers attended Weichert open houses last year, and historically one out of every three Weichert open houses leads directly to a sale. An open house gives potential homebuyers an up-close and personal look at the property for sale, and allows them to make a connection with the home. Once they’re there and imagining themselves living in the home, buyers are immediately more emotionally invested.

“If you don’t have a home to sell, but are looking to purchase one, open houses are also a very effective search tool," continued Weichert. “Open houses offer the opportunity to see numerous homes on the market in a short period of time. Buyers who already know the neighborhood that interests them and their price range can hone in on the specific homes that meet their requirements. For those who are just starting their home search, open houses are an excellent way to explore a variety of neighborhoods, home styles and price points all in one afternoon."

According to Weichert, even if you are not currently in the market to purchase a home, open houses provide an opportunity to speak with a real estate sales professional to learn more about the local market, discover the benefits of homeownership and gain an understanding of the homebuying process.

To find open houses in your area, visit www.weichert.com/openhouse, where you can also create an open house tour, get turn-by-turn directions or a printable list of the homes and addresses.

About Weichert, Realtors

Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has grown from a single office into one of the nation's leading providers of homeownership services by putting its customers first. A family of full-service real estate and financial services companies, Weichert helps customers buy and sell both residential and commercial real estate, and streamlines the delivery of mortgages and home and title insurance. Weichert leverages its customer website,www.weichert.com, one of the most visited real estate websites in the nation, to help families and individuals realize the dream of homeownership through quick and easy access to listing information and the services of its real estate professionals nationwide. For more information, Weichert's customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USA-SOLD. Weichert franchised offices are independently owned and operated.

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Will Millennials Drive House Sales in 2013?

You know them they live in your house or are your own relatives! 18-37 year olds - they represent the largest segment of our population! And if they don't already own their home they plan to buy! What can you do, What can WE do to help them achieve that goal?  Check this out.

Will Millennials Drive House Sales in 2013?

Spring Clean and Deck Time!

   Wow, April is almost over!  And it's just starting to warm up here in Maine! Time to get outdoors and start enjoying the Deck and yard!.  Before you know it, it will be time to store away everything for winter. But lets not get ahead of oruselves.   Click below for some helpful tips on preparing your deck or patio for summer enjoyment!. 

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  The Easy, Fun Way to Spring Clean Your Deck or Patio

  The spring cleaning chore with the most fun potential is prepping your deck or patio for spring. Here’s how to do it with a touch of fun. Read

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