Posts by LaMontagne Builders
New Construction vs Older Homes: Some Pros & Cons
The housing market over the past few years has garnered a lot of attention – from stories in the media to chats at work or parties and around the neighborhood, to real estate agents offering to sell your home or announcing the recent sale prices of houses comparable to yours. The conversations have ebbed and…
Read More55-Plus Living in NH
When we reach a certain age, it might make sense to downsize or seek out a home that offers some extra advantages to make homeownership easier. Consider the growing popularity of “55+ communities.” They’re so named because the minimum age requirement of at least one resident living on each property is 55. That is, a…
Read MoreGetting to Know Goffstown
When we talk about the reasons we love living in New Hampshire, with its amazing combination of urban and rural communities that provide the best mix of all the things that make New England great…well, the little town of Goffstown fits the bill.
Read MoreChecklist for Spring Landscaping Success
No matter what the groundhog says, spring is almost here! As temperatures grow milder, late winter and early spring are a great time to get your yard in shape. Just follow these steps for smart spring preparation.
Read MoreSpring Landscape Planning
Are you ready for warmer days, green grass, blooming flowers and plants, and enjoying longer, brighter afternoons in your yard? We are, too. Even though winter still has its grip on us, this is actually a great time to start planning for spring landscaping. With some smart preparation ahead of time, you’ll be in a…
Read MoreWinter Fun In Southern New Hampshire
New Hampshire is arguably one of the best spots to live in the U.S., especially for those who like to play in the snow a few months out of the year. Don’t believe us? See what U.S. News & World Report has to say about it. So if you get a little thrill when those…
Read MoreSo You Want to Build a New Home. Where Do You Start?
If you’re leaning toward buying a new construction home in New Hampshire, but don’t know where to begin the process, you’ve come to the right place. Perhaps you’ve just started looking at different cities and towns and aren’t sure exactly where in New Hampshire you’d like to live. But once you decide, how do you…
Read MoreGifts for New Homeowners
When you’re making your holiday gift list and checking it twice, don’t forget something for the friend or family member who has recently moved into a new home. If it’s their first home or a major change from their previous one, they may be in need of just about everything, and that leaves the options…
Read MoreShould You Add On Or Move? Comparing Costs, Value And Personal Preferences.
It’s not uncommon to outgrow the home you’ve lived in and loved for many years. There are several reasons why. Maybe there are more family members in the household now, or it could be, like millions of Americans since 2020, you started working from home full time and you need your own professional space. So…
Read MoreNew England Road Trips And Staycations
While all four seasons are pretty fabulous in New England (with the exception of muddy, fickle March!), we would argue that the summer has a special, unmatched appeal for those of us who appreciate it so much more after long winters. So while we’d be happy to hop on a plane in mid-March to a…
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