Kim Carpenter-Lake Winnipesaukee REALTOR -Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate, NH

I was asked recently about the real estate market in Belknap County and how it was fairing in this seemingly "tough market". Most consumers don't realize how good we have it here in this part of New Hampshire compared to the rest of the nation. Real estate markets are local and according to the following statistics Belknap County is doing pretty well.

2006 2007
Average list price: $346,004 $388,318
Average sale price: $328,694 $365,501
Median sale price: $238,000 $238,700
Days on Market: 123 140
Transactions over $1,000,000 31 36

So what does this mean? Although the days on market have increased, the average sale price for homes (single family residential) in the Lake Winnipesaukee area, specifically Belknap County, are up over 10% from 2006. The beauty of our Lakes draw buyers here from all over, whether they are buying a primary or secondary home. Lake Winnipesaukee real estate is a great investment that continues to appreciate and is highly sought after. Thirty-six homes sold for over $1,000,000 in 2007 in Belknap County, approximately 16% more than in 2006. Our high-end buyers don't seem to be as effected by the state of the economy, they seem to buy regardless. This is a great opportunity to buy real estate. Interest rates are low and inventory is high.

These are taken from NNEREN for Belknap County for the periods between 1/1/06-12/31/06 and 1/1/07-12/31/07

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Are you thinking of relocating to Wolfeboro, NH? Here is some information that you might find useful before it is time to make the big move.

History

Wolfeboro is a quaint little town with a ton of history. It is known as "the oldest summer resort in America". It was named after General Wolfe and originally was spelled Wolfeborough. In 1895 the spelling was changed by the U.S. Government to Wolfeboro. For more historical information visit the Wolfeboro Historic Society.

Downtown Wolfeboro is a fun place to visit either by car or boat. There are many shops and restaurants, some where you can eat out on a deck that sits right over Lake Winnipesaukee. It is simply beautiful.

Wolfeboro has water frontage on Lake Winnipesaukee (55,685 acres), Lake Wentworth (3097 acres), and Crescent Lake.

Schools

Carpenter School - 102 South Main Street, Grades 1-3

Crescent Lake School located at 75 McManus Road, Grades 4-6.

Kingwood Regional Middle School 404 South Main Street, Grades 7-8

Kingswood Regional High School 396 South Main Street, Grades 9-12

Wolfeboro is also home of Brewster Academy which was originally the Wolfeboro and Tuftonboro Academy. In 1818 John Brewster attended the Academy. When he died he left in his will $500,000 to the Academy and the charter was amended and the name was changed to Brewster Free Academy. It is located on a large piece of land that sits between South Main Street and Wolfeboro Bay. The first Brewster Free Academy building was built for $150,000! It burnt down in 1905 and the building that is on the site presently was built in that same year. When Kingswood Regional High School was built in 1964 it was changed to Brewster Academy which is now a prestigious co-educational day and boarding school designed to prepare students for admission to the best colleges in the country.

Hospital - Huggins Hospital 240 South Main Street (603)569-7500

Restaurants

1812 Steakhouse, North Main Street, 569-3016 (beef and seafood)
Bailey's Bubble, Railroad Ave., 569-36 (ice cream)
Bittersweet Restaurant, Rt. 28, 569-3636 (seafood, steak, lobster)
Bread & Roses Bakery, Mill Street, 569-4449 (bakery, sandwiches)
Cider Press, Middleton Road, 569-2028 (seafood, steak)
Cafe Sweets and Treats, Railroad Avenue (Internet Access, Coffee, Sandwiches and Bakery)
Cafe Salerno, Glendon Street (behind the post office, soup, sandwiches, dinner), 569-0509
Dunkin Donuts, Center Street (Rt. 28), 569-9050
East of Suez Restaurant, Rt. 28, 569-1648 (Asian style)
Elias's Pizza and Seafood, 515-3456, Center St. Fresh fried seafood and pizza
Full Belli Deli, Mill Street, 569-1955 (sandwiches)
Jo Green's, Dockside, 569-8668 (lunch, dinner, coffees)
Katie's Kitchen, Center Street, 569-1406 (breakfast, lunch)
Lakeview Inn, North Main Street, 569-1335 (shrimp, veal, steak)
Louie's Pizza, Center Street, 569-5245 (pizza)
Love's Quay, Mill Street, 569-3303 (seafood, ribs, steak)
Mise En Place, Lehner Street, 569-5788 (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
PJ's Dockside, Town Docks, 569-6747 (breakfast, lunch, dinner, ice cream)
Sea Bird, Center Street, 569-9031 (Chinese)
Strawberry Patch, North Main Street, 569-5523 (breakfast, lunch, dessert)
The Upper Deck Pub & Game Rooms, Dockside, 569-8668 (dinner, pool, darts)
West Lake, Center Street, 569-6700 (Chinese)
Wolfeboro House of Pizza, North Main Street, 569-8408 (pizza, subs)
Wolfe's Tavern, North Main Street, 569-3016 (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Wolfetrap Grill and Rawbar, Bay Street, 569-1047 (seafood, lobster, chicken)
Winnipesaukee Belle, Town Docks, 569-3016 (dinner, dance, cruise)

Recreation

So much to do so little time! Wolfeboro is a fun place to live all year long! In the summer you can enjoy many activities such as boating, swimming, hiking, kayaking, water skiing, fishing, and biking. In the winter you will find people snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and ice skating.

Real Estate Statistics for Wolfeboro, New Hampshire based on information from NNEREN for the period of January 1, 2007- December 31, 2007:

Number of Closed Transactions: 88
Average Days on Market: 183
Average List Price: $505,532
Average Sale Price: $465,167
Median List Price: $299,250
Median Sale Price: $294,500

At Coldwell Banker we have exceptional relocation services and I would be happy to assist you in your move. I strive to make your move as enjoyable or as stress free as possible as possible, whether it be cross country or across the state.

If you have any questions about Wolfeboro, NH real estate or Lake Winnipesaukee real estate, please contact me via email or my cell phone at (603)978-2165.

Kim Carpenter
Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate, Lake Winnipesaukee REALTOR
(603)978-2165

Believe it or not spring is right around the corner. If you are considering putting your home on the market in Wolfeboro, Alton or Gilford, New Hampshire, now is the time to start preparing.

Choosing a REALTOR to list your home with is the most important step in the home selling process. Realizing that more than 85% of today's buyers are starting their home search online, my main focus (second to customer/client satisfaction) is internet marketing. There is only one reason that your home will or will not sell and that is MARKETING.

With Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and me you will receive the ultimate marketing power. You will find that most REALTORS have a website but be careful, most do not have an internet marketing strategy. List your home with a REALTOR and company who will expose you're listing to the most amount of potential buyers.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and I will get the job done. We have the most visited website in New England and put our seller's listings on eight additional websites. As your REALTOR, I go above and beyond this company policy and place your real estate listing on an additional 30+ websites.

In this 5 Part series I will show you more specifically why I am the Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate Power Marketing Specialist.

Stay tuned!

Sell Your Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate with the Power Marketing Specialist - Part 2
Sell Your Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate with the Power Marketing Specialist - Part 3
Sell Your Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate with the Power Marketing Specialist - Part 4
Sell Your Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate with the Power Marketing Specialist - Part 5

Kim Carpenter
Lake Winnipesaukee real estate, Lake Winnipesaukee REALTOR
(603)978-2165
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Alton Central School, in Alton, New Hampshire is in need of expansion. A pair of Articles will top this years school districts Warrant.

Article 2 - The negotiations are still ongoing and depending on the outcome voters will be asked to raise and appropriate an unspecified (thus far) amount of money toward the purchase real estate three parcels of land.

In the event that Article 2 fails:

Article 3 - Ask the voters to raise and appropriate $130,000 to go toward related costs including deposits, and site evaluations.

Article 4 - Set the district staff salaries per meeting at:

•· Moderator, Clerk and Treasurer - $150 per person

•· School Board Chairperson - $1,500

•· Individual Board Member - $1,400

Article 5 - Ask Voters to raise and appropriate an operating budget of $12,618,314 for the 2009 fiscal year.

Article 6 - Ask the Voters to establish an expendable trust fund called the Building and Grounds Expendable Trust.

Article 7 - Asks the voters to establish a non-lapsing Enrichment Revolving Fund which would qualify for a special exception under Article 400 of the town's zoning ordinance which deals with recreation facilities. This would benefit the enrichment programs.

A public hearing will be held Monday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at ACS music room. The board will then meet to finalize and approve the Warrant.

The deliberative session will be Saturday; Feb.2 at 1 p.m. at Prospect Mountain High School and the election will be on Tuesday, March 11 at PMHS from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

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I am so excited to announce that I have decided to join Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage out of Wolfeboro, NH.

If you are thinking about buying or selling real estate, when you choose to hire me as yourreal estate adviser, you will benefit in many ways. You can depend on Coldwell Banker's reputation for honestly, integrity and fairness.

For Buyers we offer a complete range of homeownership services. We are a one-stop shop for buying your home making the process less stressful. With the use of our modern online technologies you will find that choosing Coldwell Banker will simplify the entire process for you. I will be happy to do the legwork and help guide you through this home buying process.

For Sellers you will find that we have tools at our fingertips that the competition does not! This is just one of the reasons that I choose to hang my license at Coldwell Banker. Being a Gen-X'er, I know the importance of staying up to date with technology and CB is certainly up to date! I will help you understand the current real estate market and help you make sure your home is prepared for buyers.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Marketing Program includes:

• The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Brand
• NewEnglandMoves. Com
• HomeMovies (sm)
• PhotoGallery (sm)
• MyPage (sm)
• REALTOR.com
• New York Times
• Gallery
• Open Houses
• Direct Mail
• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Network
• Local Advertising
• Yard Signs

I go above and beyond this marketing plan by adding your listing to numerous online real estate marketing websites and other online venues. Contact me for more specific details.

This is why I am back and better than before- FOR YOU!. Coldwell Banker and I will help you succeed at all your real estate goals.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

15 N. Main St. PO Box 1508, Wolfeboro, NH 03894

(603)-569-2533 x 27 office (603)-978-2165 cell

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