Posts by LaMontagne Builders
The Emergence of In-Law Suites in New Construction Homes
Families are continually changing the way they live in their homes and communities. Just a generation or two ago, it was common for entire extended families to live in the same city or town, and in some cases, even in the same multi-family home. As education and career opportunities drew individuals to relocate outside their…
Read MoreFall Gardening for a Colorful Season and Spring Blossoms
Summer’s blooms are long gone, but there are many rich, beautiful flowers and plants that thrive in fall’s cooler weather. Most of them are fairly simple to plant in containers and border gardens. Chrysanthemums are the most common flowers featured in fall landscaping. Mums come in a variety of colors we associate with autumn –…
Read MoreMortgage Rates Are Rising. Here’s the Silver Lining
– and Ways to Keep Your Budget in Check Remember the good old days when home mortgage rates were below 3%? In fact, they had been historically low for well over a decade, hovering between 2.5 to 3.5%. Today, we are witnessing rates that are on a continued climb due to a number of factors,…
Read MoreMaking A Home In Bedford, New Hampshire
We can’t emphasize enough that one of the reasons New Hampshire is our favorite place to live is that our state provides so many options to fit any desired lifestyle. When you want the best that suburbia has to offer, look no further than Bedford. Home buyers in Bedford, NH will find large lots, which…
Read MoreNew 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…
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