Upper Valley Real Estate Blog

While working on a relocation package for my area I decided to add a little humor with a section called "How to talk Yankee" However, after reviewing it my business partner insisted it be removed.  It lowered the integrity of the piece and had to go, he said.  I reluctantly agreed, but I couldn'...

East Corinth Vermont, a rare opportunity to own a piece of the past, this two story charmer has everything you would expect from an antique Vermont home. Parlor w/wide Pine floors, Built-in cabinets, fireplace w/attractive woodstove insert, office, barn-garage, modern back-deck w/cabana & hot tub...

Wow I recently sold another bank owned property for about 1/2 of what the previous owner paid for it.  Both buyers realized what a great deal they got.  What continues to amaze me though are all the other buyers who think they can purchase forclosed homes for 1/2 or even less than the currently l...

Upper Valley Market Update By Gerry Stark 01/15/2009   2008 Trends The number of home sales throughout NH dropped by 20% from 2007 and the Upper Valley followed suit with a 17% drop.   However, with its low unemployment and stable economy the Upper Valley should be one of the first areas to rebou...

I was pleasantly surprised after completing a market survey as of July 31, 2008.  The average sales price in the 20 or so Upper Valley communities that we look at has actually gone up 6% as compared to the same time period in 2007.  Also, the median sales price, a much more realistic number has a...

There's been a lot of talk about younger folks fleeing New England for the bright lights and night life of the bigger towns.  While that may seem like a good idea to a 20 year old, let me tell you that when it comes time to settle down there's nothing that can beat a small New England town.  I re...

  Don't be deceived, this home is larger than it looks. With 3bdrms,21/2bths,a lrge kitch w/cherry cabinets &an attractive breakfast bar. Living room has sliders to a large deck that is tree screened from rd.Lower level has family/theater room that includes a projection TVw/scr,office,&bonus roo...

Thanks to Monika, and Mr. Turners tutorials.  I've come a long way on Active Rain.  I've got my header in place, widgets on the sidebar, logos, and a bunch of other good stuff.  Active Rain has increased my Google Rankings to #1 for my personal name and along with my own web site has put my name ...

Well, after 20+ years I have a new one.  I was standing in the parking lot of my new listing waiting for the cooperating Realtor and her buyer to arrive.  They pull up, a little late, and start to get out of the brokers very nice car.  The buyer has her hand wrapped around the door frame and the ...

Friday Night at Fenway Park was Unbelievable!  I had great seats Loge Box 141 looking over Home Plate.  The game started out a little slow Texas had one run, after 3 innings the Sox didn't seem to have their momentum.  Then, a few base hits, a walk and the next thing you know Big Popi is walking ...