New Englanders have many opportunities to appreciate the outdoors all year round. The lakes, seacoast and mountains of New Hampshire are part of what makes our state so special. Unlike those who live in warmer climates, however, we have a much shorter season to enjoy our own backyards. We have some ideas to maximize the…

LaMontagne Builders is moving to Hudson! Well, not really. But we want YOU to move to Hudson. Our new Rolling Woods community offers the high quality homes we’re known for in southern New Hampshire. Choose from nine styles and various floor plans to make your dream home a reality. Want to take a sneak peek…

With little or no experience you can turn your yard into an ideal spot for relaxing, entertaining, or growing lush flowers, veggies, and herbs all summer long, when the New Hampshire growing season is in full swing. With this guide you can create an outdoor oasis of beauty that extends your home’s living space during the…

The spring market in New England is typically very competitive, particularly for anyone looking to buy a new home. After holding out through the cold winter months and the holiday season, new home buyers come out in droves when those first spring listings start to appear. With so many buyers flocking to the market, the…

New Hampshire offers so much for young professionals, families, retirees, and every person in any stage of life in between. We love our state for the easy access to lakes, mountains, the ocean, arts, sporting events, and other recreation. It makes sense that people want to live here! One New Hampshire community in particular has…

Finding the right realtor to market your house is a critical step in the success of selling your home. When you know how to make the right choice, you’ll avoid wasting time and money in the long run. To start, ask at least three real estate agents to provide listing presentations. Informed and experienced realtors…

If you are age 18 to 34, you and your friends may still be thinking about entering into the home buying market. Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist for Realtor.com predicted that Millennials will buy one out of three homes in 2016. Are you ready to be one of them? If so, it’s important to understand the…

Do you want to live in the heart of New England, with easy access to everything you want to do? Manchester, NH might be the perfect spot for your new home!  Also known as the ‘Queen City,’ Manchester has the largest population of any city in the state with approximately 110,000 people.  It also offers…

One of the biggest stresses of buying your first home is saving for that down payment. Ideally, you started this process when you were first thinking about moving out of your parent’s house or from your expensive apartment. However, you may be looking for some fast, last-minute ways to save as well! It’s never too…

Each year we attend a three-day event through the NAHB’s International Builders’ Show® (IBS). This year, the theme was Discover the Building Universe and IBS kicked-off with comedian Jay Leno. Each session was jammed packed and full of interactive conversations. We took several hours each day to explore unique products and innovative concepts. We carefully selected products…

Are you trying to figure out when to start looking into new home construction? If you are a first-time home buyer, then the answer is easy! Without a property to sell, you can have your dream home built right away. Although new home construction may feel out of reach, there is actually a wide range…

Designing the floor plan for your new home requires serious consideration.  You want to determine you and your family’s current needs while also planning for the future. A great way to get started is to make a list of what you like and don’t like in your current space. This will be helpful in exploring…