Bartlett, NH

RAIN, RAIN, RAIN!

No doubt about it. June & July have been wet in northern New Hampshire.

June had over 7 inches of rain fall and only one day of full sunshine. The average for June is 4.06 inches.

July has started off with a bang, or maybe a drizzle, also. In just 9 days we have had 3.65 inches. We were lucky to have had a brief break in the rain on July 4th as if on cue by the local Chamber of Commerces.

Black Bear Realty www.Black-Bear-Realty.com handed out over 600 American flags at the Bartlett parade and we were also proud to sponsor the Fireworks in Jackson Village.

Gardeners have had a terrible time getting anything to grow except for a huge crop of slugs.

The local rivers are swollen and unsafe for swimming or canoeing. Outfitter who rent canoes on the Saco have had to spend more time keeping people out of the river than helping them get in.

Even Storyland's new owners can't handle the rain. Instead of just shutting down some of the rides this week they just shut the whole park down. I remember one of my best days at Storyland with the boys was on a rainy day when the crowds were thin, the lines were short and no one minded getting wet over and over again on the Bamboo Chutes. Santa's Village in Jefferson handed out free ponchos. "we only close rides for a few minutes because of lighting or a huge downpour." Said Bruce Hicks; Santa's Village's Marketing Elf, "If someone's not open, it ruins people's vacations."

But, maybe the worst is behind us! This morning we woke up to beautiful blue skies and bright sunshine.

So, dry out your hiking shoes and enjoy the day!

Oh, by the way, if you are looking to buy a condo, vacation home or retirement property in the White Mountains call us at Black Bear Realty and we will show you the best properties and especially the ones with dry basements!

Black Bear Realty 603-383-8080

SPRING IS HERE

THE GRASS HAS RIS'

I WONDER WHERE THE FISHIES IS!

We are getting ready for the Summer up here in Bartlett. One sure sign of the season is the stocking of the Ellis River here beside our office.

So grab your fly rod and come on up.

Don't forget your fishing license. www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing.htm

Oh by the way if you have some extra time and money maybe we can show you a nice condo while you're here!

www.Black-Bear-Realty.com

More notes from Florida.

This year we cut our annual trip down to three weeks. Along with some outstanding beach time, we had some side trips.

Of course, we had to do Disney! It was three days in the "Happiest Place on Earth!"

Animal Kingdom was really great!

Spring Is Here!

The Grass Has Ris'

I Wonder Where The BUYERS Is?

While the weather has been wonderfully mild this Spring. The Buyers are still very leery of taking advantage of the low prices and low interest rates. Sales in March continue to accelerate, but are running about one property a day, half of a normal March. www.Black-Bear-Realty.com had a very strong 1st quarter with over 2 million in sales.

The government's $8,000 credit for first time home buyers has not been a big driver in the white mountains since we are dependent on second home buyers. But, as more and more 1st time home buyers realize what a great bargain they are being offered it will get more homes under contract. Many will find it is cheaper to buy now than to rent, a good sign of the market bottom.

So get out and enjoy the Spring. The slow March sales are just "Water Under The Bridge!"

ESSC SKI DAY! & St Patrick's Day!

The best time of year and the best day with the kids!

45 - 55 Degees in the middle of March! "Who Could Ask For Anything More!"