NEWPORT — A local couple has purchased the Ruger estate for less than 20% of the original listing price of more than $3 million, according to county records.
LACONIA — Newly updated assessing data was posted on the city’s website last weekand shows the value of Laconia property for tax purposes has increased by more than 4% compared to the prior year.
DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: I am enclosing photographs of a beautiful Steinway piano that was left behind in a house my son bought. The serial number indicates it was built in 1869.
It didn’t take long. Shortly after Hurricane Dorian damaged countless homes and businesses in the northern Bahamas, real estate investors started calling local agents in search of bargains.
Drivers trekking to the Florida Keys often miss it until they see the For Sale sign.
Make the best impression: Declutter, put on a fresh coat of paint, and fix the little stuff.
Just like the general market: There aren’t enough homes to go around for potential buyers.
DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: I am hoping you may know a little something about an old portrait I have. It was left to me by my great-aunt.
With many cities and towns beginning to embrace the concept of zero waste, Shawn and Cassandra Clarke saw a business opportunity, which led them to form Trash Bandits Junk Removal in West Nottingham in 2018.
A few favorites: Sedum, mums, ornamental grasses, Japanese Maples, sourwood hydrangea and more.
Just one little hitch with the inventory: Millenials don’t always want to buy what baby boomers are selling.
Now that the leaves are falling, are you thinking about winter fun yet?
Some people have great spatial reasoning and can work out designs in their head or by plotting items on graph paper. But many homeowners may need a little extra help.
Today’s homeowners are increasingly expecting their bathrooms to mirror some of the spa-like features that were previously seen only in resorts and luxury vacation rentals.
The home and real estate resource HomeGuides.com indicates that 60 percent of new homes have a fireplace, which is up from 36 percent in the 1970s.
Many homeowners spend time and money perfecting curb appeal, but forget to make it shine at night. Experts say a well-lit home exterior and surrounding landscape is both beautiful and functional.
Varied landscape: Hydrangea, stonecrop, Iberis, Heliopsis and more.
• A powder room is a good place to experiment with an accent wall of natural stone or shiplap on the walls or ceiling, to see whether you like the look. It's a smaller space yet one guests always see.
The Lakes Region Parade of Homes, held every Columbus Day Weekend, takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Visitors can meet builders in person while exploring newly completed homes.
Ariel Davis was taking an evening run in Brooklyn, N.Y., when she literally stumbled over a pile of 75 pieces of china on the street.
Most people hang artwork and mirrors too high to create an aesthetically pleasing look. In theory, art and mirrors should be displayed in relationship to the furniture or object below it. In many cases, hanging artwork or mirrors so the centerline falls within the range of 54 to 57 inches ab…
It "is uniquely designed to deal with dementia patients,” one source says.
Residential housing is not currently permitted in the zone where the property is.
Affordable housing at Pease? City councilor wants state to examine former Air Force Base's direction
A city councilor in Portsmouth wants the state of New Hampshire to form a task force to assess the strategic future of Pease International Tradeport and the entity that controls it.
The Lakes Region Parade of Homes, hosted by the Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association (LRBRA), returns this fall for another showcase of the Lakes Region’s newest custom built and remodeled homes. The 2019 tour will feature 11 homes, and there will be over 50,000 square feet of …
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — They used to be called granny flats. Now, they’re billed as a secret element to solving California’s housing crisis.
If you’ve been watching reruns of HGTV’s “Income Property” and wondering if it’s time to buy a rental property and become a landlord, you’re not alone.
Purple has long been a color associated with royalty and wealth. Whether you are looking to incorporate soft pastel tones or rich, deep colors, purple can add an interesting twist to nearly any room in your home.
Seven condos, a playground, a new road and a cul-de-sac are proposed.
Town officials have been trying to sell the old town office building on Route 63, also know as the Marsh House, for $1 for the past few years, but still don’t have a taker, according to Andrew Cushing with the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance.
Q. I am the second wife of the father of a bride who is getting married in November. We are now divorced as well, but I got very close to the bride while I was married to her father, so I have been invited to the wedding. I know not to wear the same color as the bridal party, and there’s a d…
BEDFORD — The town’s overall assessed valuation of properties has topped $4 billion.
DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: This little porcelain figurine belonged to my great-grandfather. My father told me that each year at Christmas his father would put up a Nativity scene in the living room and this piece would represent the baby Jesus. The box is original but broken and falling apart. It…
LOS ANGELES — In 1959, an architect by the name of Harry M. Londelius built a spacious house at 11222 Dilling St. in Studio City that featured all the latest modern trappings: two bedrooms and three bathrooms arranged over a generous 2,500-square-foot split-level structure with a shake roof,…
Angela Cacace’s career began with a magazine contest. The Washington, D.C., barber had moved to North Carolina for her husband’s job and so successfully remodeled their kitchen that she won a contest in This Old House. Encouraged by the story’s editor to pursue her contracting dreams, she en…
HELLO HELAINE AND JOE: My 95-year-old grandmother recently passed away. We are beginning to go through her belongings and could use your knowledge. Among a house full of items is this secretary hutch/desk that is 70-by-13-by-38 inches. Are you able to help us?
Cruise Instagram or Pinterest, and you’ll find numerous examples of warm, cushy reading areas decked out with twinkling string lights and endless built-in shelves. How do you evoke the feeling of having your own library in a small space with a small budget? We surveyed some experts for advice.
Tom Riley: The New Hampshire Association of Realtors announces the 2019 Realtor of the Year.
Mortgage rates have hovered near three-year lows recently, leading many homeowners to wonder if now is the time to refinance. I asked Craig Strent, CEO and co-founder of Rockville, Md.-based Apex Home Loans, one of Washington’s largest independent mortgage banking firms, what they should kee…
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