Every four years, as the nation gears up for its next presidential election, our small state receives a large amount of attention from the media thanks to our early primary election.

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This time around, the Lakes Region is receiving some extra focus thanks to Wolfeboro property owner Mitt Romney, who also happens to be a strong contender for the Republican party presidential noimation.  CBS News recently visited with our own Kathryn Aitken, who discussed Romney’s fabulous summer home on Lake Winnipesaukee and what it’s like to have a presidential hopeful living among us.

Read the full article, “Mitt Romney’s New Hampshire Getaway” and feel free to share your comments about what you think life in the Lakes Region might be like with the American president as a sometime neighbor.

Lots of people want to move to New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, and understandably so. However, one of the hurdles in making the dream a reality for some people is selling their existing home.  We have a client who wants to buy a home in Wolfeboro, and is selling this beautiful property in Weathersfield, Vermont.  Please pass this along to anyone you know who is looking for a home in Vermont.  Thank you!

260 Dan Jarvis, Weathersfield, VT

Spectacular country cape with 78 acres and views of Ascutney. Ideally situated with easy access to I-91, yet completely private and quiet end of the road location. Property consists of a magnificently landscaped yard with perennials, raised vegetable beds, blueberry bushes and fruit trees, swimming pool, approximately 6 acres of open pasture, sugar bush, wood lot with snowmobiling, hiking, cross-country trails throughout, brook and beaver pond.  Cape home has many desirable features: generous first floor master bedroom and bath, large kitchen, 3-season porch, office, stone gas fireplace and 2 woodstoves, plenty of storage including a 12×8 cedar closet, 2-car garage, a propane generator that powers the entire house, and incredible Ascutney views! AND there are several outbuildings including a 30′x 40′ 2-story barn, 20′x 50′ equipment barn, sugar house and sheep barn. Come take a look!

Listed by: Debra Staniscia/VCP Sotheby`s International – Ludlow

Adam Dow info@adamdow.com 603.569.6060

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There has been some welcome, and overdue, legislation from the NH State Senate regarding the New Hampshire Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act, which clarifies and simplifies the 2008 revisions of the original 1991 act.  NH State Senate Bill #154 will allow the waterfront owners and builders in the Lakes Region to efficiently schedule and manage costs concerning waterfront property alterations by greatly reducing the confusion and unknowns of the state’s position regarding an owner’s project proposal.

The bill will also keep in tact all of the provisions that protect the water quality and waterfront beauty, hence the property value, upon which the purpose of the Act rests. I believe that this bill will eliminate what had been in my mind some of the unenforceable aspects of the earlier revisions and provides that most permits would be issued or denied within 5 days of the application date. This includes applications for new construction, landscaping, excavations, water runoff management, repairs and alterations to existing structures and general improvements to waterfront property beneficial to the goals of the Act. read more »

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With all the reports of negative environmental impact that have dominated the news recently, it is nice to pass along a good report of a New Hampshire business leading the way in protecting our environment.

Longtime White Mountains resort destination the Mountain View Grand was recently recognized for efforts it has made toward reducing environmental impact.  Read on to learn more about the resort’s sustainability efforts and its certification as an “Environmental Champion” by the New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services and the New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging and Restaurant Program.
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