Prudential Spencer-Hughes is a proud participant in the Toys for Tots Program.

Toys For Tots is a national campaign to collect new unwrapped toys that will be given to less fortunate children in time for Christmas Day.  This program is coordinated throughout the country by the United States Marine Corps (USMC).

Collection boxes will be placed at both of the Prudential Spencer-Hughes Real Estate Offices:

For more information concerning the Toys for Tots Program during this Holiday Season, please contact SSgt. Richard Johnston 603-537-8006.

On behalf of Prudential Spencer-Hughes R.E.  and the appreciative families that you assist with your gift donations, we wish you continued Holiday Seasons throughout the year.

I had a good friend who always seemed to be misplacing things. Out of habit I always replied that as space is truly finite it follows that chances for recovery of the item then must be infinite, always a optimistic view. A handy solipsism perhaps but not at all applicable to waterfront properties here in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Why, because of an almost infinite demand for this particular finite resource.

The Lakes Region is a finite resource...

Last week, 4/12/10 through 4/18/10, our chief search engine, Google, reported that our website received 2,301 visits from 22 separate countries. This total is also broken down by new visitors, 47.85% and the average of 4 minutes 6 seconds per visit. Impressive to be sure and that reflects the broad international interest in what the Lakes Region of New Hampshire has to offer as a second-home haven. Though I have to suspect the sole visit from Fiji was likely a local on vacation and who was checking out the live web cam video of Wolfeboro or Alton Bay.

The above figures do serve to underline the strong market interest in Lakes Region properties as well as the accessibility of complete and timely information available to browsers, investors and homesick expatriates on the PSH site. But a leading website is more than just the result of a large amount of invested capital and skillful design. Anyone with the means and commitment can achieve a semblance of success and turn out an attractive product. We strive to surpass this worthy goal by additionally pledging our negotiation skills, time saver methods and efficiency expertise to our clientele. Our teamwork is unmatched.

So, where are we? The knowledge and ability to account for that large “Invisible Hand” of Adam Smith, Milton Friedman and Friedrich Hayek and connecting with it in a way helpful to both the seller and buyer is what we offer at Prudential Spencer Hughes. No more, no less, only better than anyone else.

Jim Ferriman
603-267-9866

For some the joy is in the journey. For others it is where the journey can take them. Now I enjoy a day on the big lake by whatever mode of transportation I happen to using. But I have noted that sailing offers additional pleasures over motoring, at least for me. I like the involvement of handling the lines, the feel of the tiller, the positioning of the boat to the wind. That sense of accomplishment of having moved from point A to point B and back using only the natural forces and physics.

There are several sailing organizations operating on Lake Winnipesaukee. The Winnipesaukee Yacht Club dates from 1937 and operates as a private club based in Gilford. The Meredith Bay Sailing Association on Lake Winnipesaukee is a certified community sailing program whose objective is to provide people of Lakes Region sailing opportunities. There are also well established programs at several summer camps along the lake and Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro offers sailing seamanship as part of its curriculum.

I am an avid supporter and member of The Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association. The LWSA runs a sailing school for children from 8 to 16 years of age. Their fleet of over 20 boats supports an active classroom and water program for all interests, abilities and means. Sponsoring adult racing activities for a mixed fleet the association offers a convivial atmosphere before, during and after every event. Serious racers can participate in the J/80 fleet events held weekly through the summer months. The LWSA has the impressive national credentials of being named Fleet 1 of the J/80 class sailboat. This season’s kick off dinner will be held May 14^th at the Lyon’s Den in Glendale. This is a very active and committed group supporting and promoting interest in sailing for all ages and skills. Visit them most any Saturday morning a Fay’s Boatyard in Gilford and perhaps you’ll be invited to crew on a boat for the day’s sail. 

Regardless, every boater on Lake Winnipesaukee has many of choices for itineraries: lunch in Meredith, cocktails in Alton Bay, dinner in Wolfeboro, island hopping and sightseeing everywhere. The big lake is the crown jewel of the Lakes Region and provides unique experiences for everyone sampling the lifestyles offered here in New Hampshire.

Jferriman@spencerhughes.com   (603) 520-5385