Fenton's New Hampshire Adventures

Meet Fenton, my canine travel companion:

No words make my grand-dog, Fenton, happier than "go for a ride?". In all of his nine years, the thrill of going on a ride has not dimmed in the least. We recently took advantage of the beautiful Spring weather in the White Mountain area of New Hampshire. We visited Lincoln, Thornton, Chocorua, Bretton Woods, Carroll and North Conway. With an ample amount of spots to chose from to stop for a walk and a photo, it was easy to maintain safe social distancing during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A few of our photos can be seen in the video above. By the end of the day, Fenton was happy to resume his spot on the couch to rest up for his next adventure.

One of the many benefits of living in New Hampshire is always being nearby a breathtaking view, whether it be a short ride away or right outside your window. This has become especially beneficial during the uncharted situation we are all facing with the coronavirus. Being amongst nature feels like an instant reset. My appreciation for getting to live in such a lovely state is abundant right now! I hope to help you find a home in this area so that you can also reap the benefits of all that the nature of New Hampshire has to offer. 

Visit my website to see the current homes available and contact me to schedule a viewing. I can do both virtual and in-person. 

~I Love My Mountain Life

Website: http://ilovemymountainlife.com

Email: 

lovewhitemountaiife@gmail.com

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Real Estate is Essential!

With all non-essential businesses being closed until further notice, you may be wondering if real estate is considered essential. 
In Maine, Governor Janet Mills has recently declared real estate as an essential business. She stated that buying and selling homes during this unprecedented time "is difficult but it is possible". In New Hampshire, Governor Sununu has also declared realtors essential. 
So while you may be holding off from entering the real estate market until the "stay-at-home" orders have been lifted, keep in mind that we're still open for business! Although there won't be any open houses due to the limits on group gatherings, staying six feet apart at property showings is still entirely possible. Realtors are strictly following the CDC's protective measures, including cleaning and disinfecting all touched surfaces, frequent hand washing and practicing strict social distancing. I make sure to keep a face mask on at all times during showings and bring extras, along with plenty of hand sanitizer. 
Prior to an in-person showing, virtual showings of homes are offered and taking a drive around the neighborhood to see how you like the area is encouraged. 
When it comes to the buying process, it is still possible to complete all the required documents while maintaining social distancing with the help of newly passed provisions by congress. Safe closings can also be arranged in which only the minimum required people are in a room at once. 
For the full list of real estate guidelines being followed, visit National Association of Realtors website. 

~I Love My Mountain Life

Website: http://ilovemymountainlife.com

Email: 

lovewhitemountaiife@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NHmountains/about/?ref=page_internal

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Real Estate in a Post-Quarantined World

After weeks of being quarantined due to the Corona virus, those who are either looking to buy or sell their homes must be wondering if the real estate market will ever go back to the pre-Coronavirus days. 

In a recent article on Fox News, real estate experts proclaim that "there is no need to fear putting your home on the market" (read article here). To build on my previous blog post, virtual tours of homes are becoming a necessary new normal for the current situation. While it may feel odd now, there is a good chance that increased reliance on technology will continue even after the current quarantine is over.
As we see with many other elements of our lives, technology has become integrated in ways that we likely would have never imaged a few decades ago. Remember when phones were just used for making and receiving calls? Now we have advanced computers in the palms of our hands and think nothing of it. You can even buy cars using only an app. It's inevitable that real estate is heading in that direction as well, we are just seeing it happen at an unusually rapid pace due to our current state of home-quarantine. 
We can use this time to acclimate to the new role of technology in real estate, and even embrace it and the creativity that comes along with it. I personally enjoy talking "walks" around neighborhoods using Google Earth to see what the area surrounding a home is like. 
Contact me for more information on doing virtual tours! 

~I Love My Mountain Life

Website: http://ilovemymountainlife.com

Email: 

lovewhitemountaiife@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NHmountains/about/?ref=page_internal

Photo Credit: Karissa Ostheimer

New Hampshire Life - It's Good For Your Health

During a time when many people in the world are housebound due to the coronavirus pandemic, there is also an undoubted outbreak of cabin fever, especially as the new warmth of Spring invites us outside. 



If you live in a dense urban setting, this can be downright painful! Getting outside and exercising in fresh air is deemed an essential activity in the stay-at-home executive orders being enforced in many states, including New Hampshire, but it also comes with the rule of staying at least six feet apart from other people. 
The "living free" part of New Hampshire's state's slogan, "Live Free or Die" is certainly striking a chord in a lot of people right now. Thankfully, it is possible to follow the executive order while embracing the beauty of Spring in this scenic state. 
The simple act of being out in nature offers both physical and mental benefits that we all could use now more than ever. From reduced anxiety, improved focus and creativity, and a stronger immune system, there's nothing like a good dose of nature.
 Living in New Hampshire means you likely aren't far from a quiet trail to walk (Find nearby trails easily on https://www.alltrails.com/us/new-hampshire). It's still possible to submerse yourself in this state's beauty with zero chance of face-to-face contact with other people just by getting in your car and going for a calming ride through one of the many picturesque roads here (the Kancamagus Highway is a particular favorite). 
Whether it's to view the striking mountain scenery or the serene lakes, the health benefits of nature can be right outside your door.  
If you are searching for a home close to nature, I offer virtual showings of my listings so you can get the full experience of your new home without having to step foot from your current one. Contact me for more information!

~I Love My Mountain Life

Website: http://ilovemymountainlife.com

Email: 

lovewhitemountaiife@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NHmountains/about/?ref=page_internal

Photo Credit: Karissa Ostheimer