steve's White Mountain Blog

White Mountain Views of …the tallest peak in the North east.

From Loon mountain ski area in Lincoln New Hampshire is one of the most accessible ski resorts from metropolitan Boston. And on a clear day you can see for miles and miles, Mount Washington is about 6,300 feet at its peak. It is also about 60 miles away from my local ski area. Today, with the skies so clear and blue you can see it like its right beside you.

Being in the vacation home business this is my office on days like this.

I handed out three business cards on the lifts and one in the parking lot. The best thing about bumping in to people on days like this…is they are having a great time and buying a ski property can really be on their mind.                              

I’m here to tell you in my business this is not goofing off, this is networking.

At Least that is my story and I’m sticking with it!!

If you get the chance to get out and Ski with a client (Golf, boat etc) you have found a mutual like that can lead to a long term referral net work. I've been a Realtor for 26 years and been skiing all my life, combine what you do with what you love and both will bring you joy.

Comments and Connections – I’m reaching out to you, I hope someday you will think highly enough of me to share your trust in me. When I opened my Activerain Blog site this morning I noticed I was a few comments shy of 10,000. Is this sufficient evidence I am reaching out to my fellow bloggers? Or am I simply throwing a jumble of 10 words or more together and making little attempt to engage our connection.

I’ll admit, when I joined Activerain I had hoped to cull a New England Net Work of my peers. I have formed a bond with other Realtors, stagers, and mortgage brokers from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine and of course New Hampshire. What I didn’t count on was the regular dialog I found myself having with new friends in Minnesota, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey, California, Pennsylvania, Texas…and of course the list goes on and on, to the Farthest reaches of our country. I have talked regularly with new Friends in Hawaii and Alaska…how did that happen?

The Answer is kind of simple, we here…all have something in common, and it is “we want to connect”. And we want to connect for the connections sake, not because of any promise of profitability…that could (maybe) come from the connection. No, we live our lives and understand each others shared experience. I don’t comment on your blog because I’m a know it all…quite the contrary. I want to learn more, and I would like people like me to share what they know.

Subscribe to my Blog or friend me on Facebook, I’m reaching out to my friends on Activerain and I hope you will reach back to me. If you comment on this post or any post I have written, I will respond to your comment…this is a two way street and I’m here to make your acquaintance.

I received an email alert from American Express...questioning a T-Mobile charge on my card. Apparently while in Florida I purchased a new phone and extended plan. Problem is I haven't been to Florida for over a year.

Do you have your card in your possession? Yes Why? It was swiped in Miami for a new phone and a multi-year plan.Sounds like we caught this one due to it being an out of the ordinary charge, a new card was issued but to be safe check your next bill when you get it.

* SHOCK TIME* Then I got the next bill, Gas, Mickey- D's And something called BuyBuy Baby in New York City were all new charges on my card. Although I love the big city I'm sure I didn't go on a baby shopping spree to the tune of $1,100. I'm too old to be a new dad and too young to be a Grandfather (for a long time I hope). Nearly $2,000 worth of unexplained charges showed up.  Several trips to the same gas station (on the same day) nothing but the best Premium gas for all my friends. The first clue should have been the Premium un-leaded gas 3-times in Time square on the same day, I'm too cheap for premium and If I were in time square I'd let someone else drive, like a taxi.

The crazy thing was my wife's card had some strange charges as well...I argued with the Fraud department  that Amazon.com , ticket master, and Barnes and Noble didn't appear correct either. It turns out these we all Birthday gifts for me, charged by my wife on our joint account ...with the bill going to me. Thanks Honey, it's the thought that counts...but the bills that add up.

American Express will Credit my account for the items that were not mine...25  years as a member and for the first time I see where membership has it's privileges. Nearly $2,000 worth of charges taken care off with one call. I am not a world traveler, I rarely leave my White Mountain's home state but it is nice to know when you are scammed you can take care of the potential loss with one call. Thanks American Express - I wouldn't  leave home with out you, but anything to do with Baby stuff...trust me it ain't mine!!

The Lodge at Lincoln Station…Rent with option to buy.

This two story Penthouse style Condo, offers 600 square feet of living space with the bedroom comprised as an open loft concept. Great details, updated cabinets and new carpet are featured in this Mountain View top floor furnished property.

Super Amenities located on site…

Contained with in the building; Indoor Pool, Great room with fireplace, Sauna, hot tub, Game room, Laundry room, and patio over looking the river. Just out the Door: outdoor pool, Tennis courts Grills, Shuttle service to the ski resort and area restaurants close enough to walk to.

What are the terms for rent or purchase…

The comfortable design can be leased for $675 per month with a year’s contract, or it can be purchased for $100,000. If you would like to try it before you buy it, the seller is willing to credit you half of each months rent towards the purchase price so long as the option is exercised prior to the lease end.

Other Lease Option to buy arrangements can be found in larger resort properties, give me your wish list and I’ll work my magic…for you.

 Great Room with fireplace, huge flat screen, and WiFi Internet hot spot and Direct Access to the Pemi River.

 View From the Third Floor Private deck of the condo...and the view of the ski slopes from the great room.

White Mountain Townhouse Price Reduced.

Long distance sellers make major price reduction to move their Loon Mountain Ski Condo. A $15,000 Reduction in price…combined with the last unit of this type selling for $20,000 more that the current asking price should shake loose a buyer Asking $179,900.

 

$179,900 - Lincoln NH

MLS Number: 2761260

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Alpine Lakes Real Estate - Lincoln        PO Box 1135        Lincoln, New Hampshire 03251        Phone 603.745.3601        1.800.926.5653        Fax 603.745.8403

$179,900 - Lincoln NH

8-2 Ridge Road Lincoln NH

MLS Number: 2761260

Remarks

Riverfront townhome that offer nice local mountain views and new South Mtn ski slopes.Easy access to the Pemi East Branch River, bike path, and share a community pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. This a small condo complex featuring privacy in a wooded setting. The unit comes fully furnished Listed by R.Stephen Loynd/Alpine Lakes Real Estate/Lincoln

Basic Information

City/Town Lincoln, NH  County   Condo Name Lincoln Station  Unit Number 2  Garage 0 Cars Zoning residential  Square Footage 1,324 SF  SF in Basement 0 SF  Year Built 1984 

School District Lincoln-Woodstock Cooperative  Elem School Lin-Wood Public Elem  Middle School Lin-Wood Middle  High School Lin-Wood Public HS  Taxes/Year $1,860 / 2008  Condo Fees $217 

Room Details

Rooms 5 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths (Lvls) 2 (0,0,0,0) 3/4 Baths/Levels 0 (0,0,0,0) 1/2 Baths/Levels 1 (0,0,0,0)

Living Room   Dining Room   Kitchen   Family Room   Other Room  

First Bedroom   Second Bedroom   Third Bedroom   Fourth Bedroom  

AMENITIES Cable, Cathedral Ceilings, Deck, Dining Area, Fireplace-Wood, Furnished, Master BR with BA, Pool-In Ground, Tennis Court, Underground Utilities BASEMENT Slab CONSTRUCTION Wood Frame DRIVEWAY Common/Shared, Paved ELECTRIC Circuit Breaker EQUIPMENT/APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Range-Electric, Refrigerator, Window Treatment EXTERIOR Wood FOUNDATION Slab

GARAGE/PARKING 2 Parking Space HEATING/COOLING Baseboard, Other HEAT FUEL Electric, Kerosene LOT DESCRIPTION Deed Restricted, Landscaped, Level, Mountain, ROW to Water, View, Walking Trails, Wooded, Condo Development, Country Setting OCCUPANT RESTRICTIONS Pets Allowed ROADS Association, Dead End, Paved, Private, Shared ROOF Shingle-Asphalt SEWER Public STYLE 2 Story, Townhouse WATER Public WATER HEATER Electric FEE INCLUDES Landscaping, Plowing, Recreational, Trash

8-2 Ridge Road Lincoln NH

Two Bedroom 2 &1/2 baths Condo with Shuttle service to Loon Mountain and common area access to the Pemigewasset river, Club house, pools and tennis courts. Asking $179,900 Mostly Furnished

   Enjoy the river, and the ski area both a very short distance away from the property.

Top of the Mountain...June 21....summer Solstice and December 21 winter solstice.

Top of the Big dipper ski trail, they fasten church pews to the slope and install a wooden pulpit.

Fun thought for us avid skiers get married on the slopes we ski later in the year " question do I appear to be dancing the jig in the ski photo...because I don't remember if this was a before or after shot??.

The Gondola is the best way to the top for a Wedding...saying I do secures the ride down as well.

Top of the Gondola almost 10 years later. Remember these thoughts of the day:

          Sports

If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country.

        Because I'm the man?

Because I'm a man, I think what you're wearing is fine. I thought what you were wearing five minutes ago was fine, too. Either pair of shoes is fine. With the belt or without it, looks fine.. It does not make your rear look too big. Your hair is fine. You look fine. Can we just go now?

      We spend our time and money differently

A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.

A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need.

A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.

A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.

Why men have two dogs and not two wives

• The later you are, the more excited your dogs are to see you
• Dogs don't notice if you call them by another dog's name
• A dog's parents never visit you
• Dogs like it if you leave things on the floor
• Dogs agree that you have to raise your voice to get your point across
• Dogs like to do their snooping outside, rather than inside your wallet or desk.
• Dogs find you amusing when you're drunk
• A dog will not wake you up at night to ask, 'If I died, would you get another dog?'
• If a dog has babies, you can put an ad in the paper and give them away
• If a dog smells another dog on you, they don't get mad. They just think it's interesting
• Dogs like to go hunting and fishing
• Dogs like to ride in the back of a pickup truck.

• If a dog leaves, it won't take half of your stuff

  If your dogs are yapping at the back door and your wife is yelling at the front door who do you let in first?

       The Dogs will probably stop yapping when to let them in.

Activerain,mutual admiration society or hard core learning tool?

I admit much of the posts I write are fluff and photos…I just want to come clean before I settle in to what I really want other real estate professionals to get out of this post and indeed this blog platform.

Here are a few of my favorite featured blogs posted this past week:

Alan May, The question about fiduciary duty is always a great topic of discussion Alan found a subject that we all have strong opinions about and received over 200 comments.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/1361017/i-wouldn-t-pay-a-dime-over-850-000-for-this-house-

TLW, The Lovely wife offered a really great tool / application from Firefox, I put it to use right away and found benefits from her free advice right away. http://activerain.com/blogsview/1369061/cool-previews-it-rocks-my-virtual-world-roar-

This is a cool browser application especially useful for bloggers and web searches.

Claudette Millette Offers up some motivation and inspiration, on why settling for good enough is not good enough. I have subscribed to her blog and think many will find reason to do the same. http://activerain.com/blogsview/1369952/when-is-service-good-enough-

Greg Nino, Has written a thought provoking blog about the no. no’s of having a buyer broker instruct his client to view properties with out their agent. Greg makes no apologies about his position, he is funny authentic and transparent about his feelings. http://activerain.com/blogsview/1369958/don-t-ask-don-t-tell-not-on-my-listings-

Jon Zolsky, Asks the question why do some Activerain blogger still not have their name on their profile. But the bigger question was, why comment on a post and not return to read the authors response? Are we socializing, commenting for Google juice, or tallying the points and that’s all? http://activerain.com/blogsview/1369939/excuse-me-mr-who-

                      ...no picture available, but this will do!

Jason Sardi, Makes his 2010 mortgage industry predictions, anyone that knows Jason, knows there is humor and truth in his posts. His irreverent slant on all things real estate and personal opinions are worth a read whether featured or not. http://activerain.com/blogsview/1369305/the-zen-of-ten-2010-the-path-of-financial-righteousness-

Self promotion, I wrote a post about Radon gas issues, and found an equal share of people that said this is not a problem where I live and those that said this is a serious health issue. I will error on the side of caution and say…if you don’t discuss radon as a possible issue with your clients It could very well come back to haunt you later.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/1366067/the-radon-gas-deal-killer

Whether you like funny, inspirational, tech tools, social media etiquette, agency advice, short sale info or SEO help…you have come to the right place.

This week alone I have had meaningful dialog with Air quality specialist, appraisers, home inspectors, stagers, Mortgage lenders, 1031 specialists, and social media consultants…tell me where you can go as a real estate professional and have access to all these experts without pulling your wallet out each time?

I don't just read the featured posts...todate I have made about 9,000 comments and received about the same amount. I enjoy all the blogs I read here, and know it takes time to put a good blog together. More than anything I would like to thank Activerain for all the great real estate information , advice and many times the direction to where the answers can be found.

I hope you all have a happy holiday season, and I know the posts and comments will begin to thin a bit as we all get busy with family and office functions this time of year. So for the record thanks for all your advice and comments on my posts these past two years, you inspire me to always get better at my career.

Getting Dark early, so I had to take one of my quick hikes after my Sunday Showings and came across a few nice shots. I hope to get out in the wood again before the snow settles in for the winter, Ski Season starts on Thanksgiving Week here in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I hope you enjoy today's photos!

This was a Location of a local covered bridge way before my time long gone from this spot

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It was starting to get dark and I had to run,I'll take more shots some other day soon...hope you enjoy these.

This has been a busy Columbus Day Weekend...but it was overcast for most of Saturday & Sunday. Here are a couple of late day photos with a little sun on the mountains.I was pretty busy at the office today, lots of walk-ins while the Kancamagus scenic highway was jammed...but ran home to get some shots ( taken in Woodstock New Hampshire).

Lafayette & Liberty From my Kitchen Window.

Getting Dark at five O'clock.

This little brook (700 feet from the house) comes off the main branch of the Pemigewasset River.

Only the highest branches on this birch were getting the sun as it sets behind the western mountain range.

After my walk in the woods today, I took one last photo before the sunset...goodnight my Activerain friends

steve@alpinelakes.com / 800-926-5653

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     Mystified   Mystified  Mystified Mystified ....?

They don't get it, How can you be busy?  What are you doing differently than the rest of us?

I blog about real estate and my areas of expertise!!

 Every inquiry I get about buying or selling has seen my name somewhere, they say we were looking on line for help and you always come up...as the White Mountain expert.

My outside blog here on , let me choose the domain name that fit my niche perfectly.

www.steveswhitemountainblog.com

my localism blog…. www.localism.com/nh/lincoln  Is registered for the town my office is in, and where I post many of the fun family attractions and events, that make this a great place to visit and live.

I am not the least bit surprised that people are finding me on-line and choosing to work with me exclusively.

So let your colleagues continue to think it's just luck...hell even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then and a broken clock is right twice a day...But...

My Track record doesn’t rely on Luck.

It's hard work, good content, blogging , outside blogs, and localism that have made the big difference in the number of quality leads I have been getting.

White Mountain NH Property Expert.

...and happy in the Rain.....