Learn about the unique history of Nashua, New Hampshire. Beginning on Friday and extending through Sunday, you can enjoy experiencing the history of the "Gate City."
Friday Events:
Noon: There will be an open house at the Nashua manufacturing Co. gatehouse at Mine Falls Park. (off of Riverside Street)
The gatehouse was recently renovated... the giant gears, counterweights and measuring devices can be viewed. You can learn about the building and the 3 mile long manmade canal that was dug to bring water to the Millyard to power Nashua Manufacturing Co's machinery.
At 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a local History presentation entitled "Cinders, Railroad Tracks and a Receipt for Pillowcases, by Robert Sampson at the Nashua Historical Society located at 5 Abbott - it is Free.
Saturday Events:
9:00 a.m. The Nashua Garden Club will host a plant sale at the Speare Museum. 5 Abbott Street, Nashua, NH
10:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. Join the guided tours of the Historical Society's Abbot-Spalding House. Meet at the Speare Museum.
11:00 a.m. There will be an auction of an historic triangle manhole at the Speare Museum. You can own a piece of Nashua history... These manholes were invented by Walter Ellis and were used because they don't clank if pebbles or debris fall into the cracks.
3:00 p.m. Join the open house as the Nashua Manufacturing Co.'s gatehouse.
Sunday Events:
12:00 p.m. - 3: p.m. Attend the open house at the Nashua Manufacturing Co.'s gatehouse.
1:00 p.m. Participate in the historic walking tours throughout downtown Nashua. Meet at the Speare Museum
Enjoy this three day event and find out first hand why Nashua, New Hampshire it is the only city to get the No. 1 ranking as the BEST PLACE to LIVE IN AMERICA in Surveys by Money Magazine twice (1987 & 1997).
Another Green Get-A-Way
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Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*copyright "Nashua New Hampshire - Best Place to Live in America" Photos (c) 2009 - original photos by Joan Whitebook - Photos may be used with written permission only.
Whether you are relocating to New Hampshire or already live in New Hampshire and you seek buyer focused representation, contact me, I would love to show around.
The end of winter is here and Southern New Hampshire has come alive with the Colors of Spring!
May Day is one of the world's principal festivals. Like many holidays, May Day has a pagan connection. The Saxons and Celts called the holiday Beltane. Bel was the Celtic god of the sun and Beltane was known as the "day of fire."
For the Druids, who lived in the British Isles, Beltane was an important holiday. May 1st signified when the year was divided into half; with the other half of the year ending on November 1st, with Samhain. Celebrations consisted of setting a fire. Cattle were driven through the fire to purify them, and sweethearts ran through the smoke for good luck.
The Romans came to occupy the British Isles and they brought with them the worship of Floria, the goddess of flowers. The festival known as Floralia began on April 28 and ended on May 2nd. Thereafter, the rituals of Beltane and Florialia were merged.
The Saxons celebrated the holiday beginning on April 30th. They participated in games and celebrating of the end of winter. Peasants bearing torches would march to the hilltops and ignite wooden wheels which they pushed down the hills and into the fields. Apparently, the Catholic Church outlawed the holiday, but the peasants continued to celebrate until the late 1700's. Villagers wore costumes and animal masks and they were lead by Diana, the goddess of the Hunt and Herne, the horned god. The night became known as Walpurgisnacht ... the night of the witches. The Celtic celebrations also included a hunt. Later, Diana and Herne came to be seen as fertility gods. Diana became the Queen for May Day and Herne became Robin Goodfellow.
During the middle ages, patrons celebrated the Feast of St. John, known as the Summer Solstice and May Day. Celebrations included choosing a May Queen and raising a Maypole. The single women and men danced around the maypole until they became "entwined." There were festivals and feasts. In the 1644, the Puritan Long Parliament stopped the May Day celebrations. When the Stuarts returned, the festivities of May Day were reinstated.
In modern times, the celebration of May Day is associated by some as being part of the working class struggle for an eight hour day. On May 1, 1886, there were national strikes in the United States and Canada.
Today, May Day is still celebrated, but is not considered a major holiday in America. May poles are erected and adorned with colorful streamers. Men, women and children dance around the may pole and as they weave up and down, they celebrate the beginning of spring!
Here are some pictures I took celebrating the arrival of spring!
New Hampshire is a great place to Live... and It is a Great Time to Buy!
Find out why New Hampshire recently was chosen as the Most Livable State in America! and the Third Healthiest State in America.
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Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.
Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*copyright "May Day - New Hampshire Celebrates Spring" Photos (c) 2009 - original photos by Joan Whitebook -- May be used with written permission only.
Whether you are relocating to New Hampshire or already live in New Hampshire and you seek buyer focused representation, contact me, I would love to show around.
It seems that not a day goes by that someone asks me, "Hey Joan, has the housing market in New Hampshire hit bottom yet?
I always reply "It is impossible to know when the housing market has reached the bottom until things start to go back up... If I knew the answer to THAT question, I would be making the big bucks.. like the pundits on CNN"
There is good news for New Hampshire home buyers...
According to Peter Franchese, a well known demographer for the State, New Hampshire is close to or at the bottom. Franchese agrees that it is impossible to call the bottom, but in a press conference last week he indicated that he was reasonably comfortable in saying that a house will be worth about the same or more in a year.
Figures recently released from the New Hampshire Association of Realtors® indictred the statewide median sale price was $195,000 in the first quarter of 2009, which is $40,000 less than the first quarter one year ago.
Franchese uses a ratio that compares the median home sale price to the average household income. Franchese concludes that homes are affordable and people who would have been priced out of the market are now able to buy a home.
This is good news for homebuyers. There are a lot of reasons to buy a home in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire is a great place to Live... and It is a Great Time to Buy!
Find out why New Hampshire recently was chosen as the Most Livable State in America! and the Third Healthiest State in America.
Photo Courtesy of: Stever Parker_FLICKR, creative commons
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Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.
Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights "Have We Hit Bottom Yet? ... What Buyers and Sellers Want to Know"
Whether you are relocating to New Hampshire or already live in New Hampshire and you seek buyer focused representation, contact me, I would love to show your this beautiful state.\ Information used with permission of Peter Franchese and NHAR.
THE BEAUTY OF SPRING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
It has been a very long winter in New Hampshire. It started with an ice storm and power outages throughout the state (the worst ice storm in over 10 years). However, THE CITIZENS OF the LIVE FREE OR DIE state pulled together and made it through the winter!
The sound of birds singing and the kids laughter fill the spring air... Oh look, the first spring flowers are poking through the soil...
Spring fills my heart with joy and energizes my being. It is a time for renewal and a time of hope... and anticipating of all the things to come!
I wish all of my friends, family, clients and Active Rain family a happy Easter and Passover.
May you be blessed with all of the wonderful things life has to offer. Spring brings with it new beginnings and fresh new perspectives ... they are yours .... just reach out and grasp them!
New Hampshire is a great place to Live.
New Hampshire recently was chosen as the Most Livable State in America! and the Third Healthiest State in America.
Find out what makes Nashua the best place to live in America. I would be happy to show you around.
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Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.
Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights "New Hampshire Welcomes spring" Photo original (c) Joan Whitebook.
Whether you are relocating to New Hampshire or already live in New Hampshire and you seek buyer focused representation, contact me, I would love to show your this beautiful state.
It is a great time to Buy a Home in New Hampshire!
Homes are more affordable; YOU may be eligible for up to a $8000 tax credit; mortgage interest rates are at a 65 year low and You may qualify for a New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority Grant
UPDATE: If you were unable to attend the fair, please call for a free, no obligation consultation. Don't Miss the tax credit deadline!
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA) is hosting its 7th Annual Home Buyer Fair on Saturday, April 4th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Home Buyer Fair will take place at the Radison Hotel located at 700 Elm Street in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Admission to the Fair is Free
The home buyer fair features many exhibitors and you will be able to talk with professionals such as lenders, Realtor®s, title companies, inspectors, and state and federal agencies.
Don't Miss Out On the Buyer's Market -- Find out if this is the right time for you to buy a home. You can get information on the following:
You May Want to Attend One of these Free Seminars:
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority is a statewide housing Resource. NHHFA promotes, finances, and supports affordable housing opportunities and related services for New Hampshire residents. It also compiles data on home ownership.
Find out how you can benefit from working with a buyers only agent! Stop by Booth 20, The New Hampshire Association of Excusive Buyer Agents and say hello to Joan and Janet.
The New Hampshire Finance Authority Mortgage is eligible for the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. Find out if you qualify for up to an $8000 tax credit.
The New Tax Credit Rules apply to homes purchase after December 31, 2008 and before December 1, 2009. As with any tax law, check with your tax advisor, accountant and attorney to find out all the requirements.
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Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.
Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights "New Hampshire - Free Homebuying Fair - IS IT A GOOD TIME TO BUY?"
Whether you are relocating to New Hampshire or already live in New Hampshire and you seek buyer focused representation, contact me. New Hampshire was recently selected as the most livable State in America!
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I specialize in representing buyers in So. New Hampshire. Our ONLY interest is YOUR best interest. Licensed in NH, Buyer's Option Realty - Call 800-269-6445 x2 or email nhbuyerrep@gmail.com
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Hire a Buyer's Agent to Work for YOU!
I am a Buyer's Agent experienced in representing Buyers ONLY throughout most of Southern New Hampshire. I act as a consultant to the Buyer and look out for the Buyer's best interests. Whether you are a first time Buyer, a repeat Buyer or a Buyer who is relocating, you will benefit from using an exclusive buyer's agent.
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I hold several real estate certifications - ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) CEBA (Certified Exclusive Buyer Agent), e-Pro (internet savvy Realtor) and C-CREC (Consumer oriented real estate agent). I also have have expertise in advanced negotiation and mediation. Before becoming a specialist in representing buyers, I practiced real estate law in California. (although I don't practice law in NH). When moving to NH 11 years ago, I wanted to represent Buyers without the conflicts of interest inherent in representing both buyers and sellers in the same transaction.
From 2004-2008 I served as a director with the Greater Manchester Nashua Board of Realtors; I serve on the Professional Standards Committee, served as sub-chair of GMNBR legal committee 2007-2008 and am a past director of the NH Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents. I am an educator and often participate in seminars to educate consumers about the home buying process.
Hire a buyer agent who specializes in the representation of Buyers Only. Having a buyer's agent on your side will give you a competitive edge.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO SEARCH FOR A HOME , HIRE A BUYER'S AGENT TO WORK IN YOUR BEST INTERESTS. IF YOU DON'T, THE AGENT YOU FIRST CONTACT (E.G., AN OPEN HOUSE OR CALLING A REAL ESTATE AGENT DIRECTLY) MAY CLAIM THAT THE AGENT HAS PROCURED YOU AS THE BUYER AND YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO WORK WITH THE BUYER AGENT OF YOUR CHOICE.
Buyer agents have access to the entire Multiple Listing Service. Buyer agents can also represent you in the purcahse of for sale by owner homes. Buyers can save time and minimize risk because excusive buyer agents do NOT represent both buyers and sellers in the same transaction. Buyer agents help you assemble a team of UNBIASED experts to provide the Buyer with the information needed to make an informed decision.
Areas covered: So. NH including: Amherst, Auburn, Bedford, Brookline, Chester, Danville, Derry, Goffstown, Hampstead,Hollis, Hooksett, Hudson, Jaffrey, Londonderry, Manchester, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, Peterborough, Pelham, Raymond, Salem, Weare, Windham - [Note: areas are subject to change from time to time.]
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