Posts by LaMontagne Builders
10 Date Nights in New Hampshire That Won’t Break The Bank
Do you find it difficult to find the time and money for regular date nights? Here are some fun and unique date nights you can enjoy without breaking the bank! #1 Make Your Own Fondue. Cut up fresh fruit, cake, cookies, marshmallows, and pretzels and melt your favorite chocolate using a fondue pot or crock-pot for…
Read More3 Ways To Pay Down Your Mortgage
Opening your mortgage bill and seeing how much you owe and for how long can be tough. We spoke with Scott Murray at Wells Fargo who gave us his 3 best tips: 1. Put Your Tax Refund This Year Toward Your Mortgage. IRS reports show that in 2013, the average American taxpayers obtained $2,755 back…
Read More5 Ways To Make Your Front Entrance Pop
Do you have an influx of people coming to your home because it’s on the market? Or perhaps you are prepping for an upcoming party? When guests arrive you want to make sure you have a clear, well-lit and maintained area for both aesthetics and safety. Here are 5 ways to do that well: 1.…
Read More4 Advantages To Buying New Construction
Spacious Kitchen Kitchens in older homes tend to be cramped. The functionality almost always causes issues and most often you can find yourself remodeling the most expensive, most important room in your house. With new construction homes, the kitchens typically include enough cabinets to hold all of your dishes, and often have an open layout.…
Read MoreWhat’s all the Fuss about Open Plan Living?
Open plan living starts with taking down internal walls (or just not putting them in, in the first place) to combine the space of your living room, kitchen, dining room or even a home office. The bathrooms and bedrooms are kept closed off. It becomes all about the space, not the rooms. While older homes…
Read MoreKitchen Cabinet Organization In 5 Steps
It’s been just over a month since you promised yourself to “get organized.” Remember that New Year’s resolution? Just in case you didn’t make it to the kitchen cabinets yet; we are here to share some great kitchen cabinet organization tips. In just 5 easy steps, your kitchen cabinet organization will be complete! Step 1:…
Read MoreRealtor’s Guide: New Home Construction vs. Existing Properties
As a Real Estate Agent, we know you’re always on the lookout to find the perfect match for your buyers’ needs, whether that be scouring the market to find the perfect home in their price range, negotiating with sellers on must-haves, or managing their own expectations in light of market conditions. The bottom line is:…
Read MoreRealtor’s Guide: Buying from a Builder vs. a Seller
Does this painful conversation feel familiar to you? Seller: “I paid xx dollars for this house in 2006, so that’s what I want to get back for it.” Buyer’s Agent: “Unfortunately, housing prices have dropped substantially since then, and there are also xx dollars in repairs and an upgraded kitchen needed for your home. My…
Read MoreThe Perfect Storm for NH Home Buyers
Someday when we look back at the turmoil of the housing market over this past decade, we’re going to pinpoint that brief time period where things were about as perfect as they could be for those ready to purchase a home. Now, we’re not claiming to have any psychic powers, of course, but there are…
Read MoreBuyer Tips for New Hampshire Home Sales
Houses for sale in NH can be pretty difficult to buy in confidence. Making any big purchase can be intimidating (new car, home appliances) because you aren’t entirely sure of what you’re buying. You also can’t be sure about the quality of New Hampshire homes for sale. That being said, New Hampshire home sales don’t have to be a tough purchase to make.
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