Seacoast of New Hampshire HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE Volume 30, Issue 6
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Spectacular Waterfront Estate
GREENLAND, NH - Spectacular estate-quality home sited on a professionally landscaped 1.38 acre lot with 170’ of water frontage over looking Great Bay with endless water views from throughout nearly every room. Incredible indoor and outdoor spaces create a private waterside retreat complete with boat/kayak launching area, private in-ground guinite pool, second pool-side kitchen area and the setting is resort-like. Spacious private office space with water views for those that work from home. Sumptuous 28x17 master suite with wood burning fireplace, private 16x9 deck area and luxury marble bath with tiled walk-in shower, whirlpool tub and his/her walk-in closets. Three additional bedrooms each with en-suite baths all have water views. A separate two-room guest suite, second office, play/billiard room and exercise room. Solar panels heat the pool and hot water. Radiant heated floors throughout. 6,706sf of luxury just minutes from historic downtown Portsmouth, area shopping and area schools. Call Patrick Carey - Cell (603) 583-1000 Exclusive -$1,589,000
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HAMPTON BEACH, NH - Completely renovated home and in pristine condition. The ultimate location - directly opposite the beach. Heated sun-porch, Epicurean-inspired custom kitchen w/tiled backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Master suite w/tiled bath and oceanfront balcony, fir/oak/tile floors and original stone and seashell fireplace with gas insert. Finished basement offers a finished bunkroom and storage.
AMESBURY, MA - Charming renovated 2BR/2BA home on .35 acre with 100’ of waterfront on Lake Attitash. The inviting front porch leads into an open concept, 1,300sf home w/light filled sunroom w/water views. Cozy living room w/gas stove. Kitchen w/granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and island seating. Master suite w/balcony overlooking water. Property being sold w/additional .25 acre wooded lot across the street.
HAMPTON FALLS, NH - Reproduction Colonial on 2 acres features twelve rooms, an elegant two-story foyer, front-toback formal living room w/fireplace and a den w/fireplace. Country kitchen, holiday-worthy formal dining room and a newer great room w/coffered ceilings, glass on three sides and radiant heated tiled floors! Master suite w/full bath, double walk-ins and an office.
Call Patrick Carey - Cell (603) 583-1000 Exclusive – $789,000
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RYE, NH - Picture perfect cape located 1.5 miles to the beach. Custom kitchen w/granite counters and stainless steel appliances and lots of natural light. Open concept formal dining room and living room with lots of windows. Master on the 1st floor with a reading nook. Bright open concept second floor with 3/4 bath, 3rd bedroom and bonus room. Enjoy the quiet backyard from the mahogany deck.
HAMPTON, NH - Walk to North Beach from this beautifully updated 3BR/2BA home. Smell the ocean and hear the waves! Freshly painted and new floors throughout. Open floor plan with sunken living area and bright dining area. Large kitchen features plenty of counter and cabinet space, and has a sliding glass door leading to a fantastic backyard. The third floor provides endless possibilities.
HAMPTON BEACH, NH - Enjoy the views of the ocean from this new, year round, top floor 2BR/2BA condo with a private balcony. Elevator, garage, granite, hardwood floors and tiled baths are a few things to mention. Garage parking, plus a deeded parking space. Route 101 is minutes away. Great rental history to offset expenses.
Call Greg Gagalis - Cell (603) 918-4497 Exclusive – $520,000
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HAMPTON, NH - Fantastic Condex with beautiful marsh views! New kitchen, appliances, baths, gas fireplace, windows, doors, roof, furnace and hot water heater all updated! Gleaming parquet wood floors, 4 Season sunroom, central A/C! No Condo fee! Mooring available. Short walk to the beach and easy access to highways.
NORTH HAMPTON, NH - Bright and sunny 3BR ranch features an open living and dining space w/wood burning fireplace. Gorgeous hardwood floors. Screen porch and deck adds to the enjoyment of the large back yard. Master bedroom has wood floors and a 3/4 bath, situated in the back of the house. Finished basement expands the living space w/family room, game room, bedroom and 3/4 bath.
NORTH HAMPTON, NH - Wonderful 3BR Cape style home features a kitchen with all new SS appliances, eat-in area plus formal dining leading to brand new deck w/stairs to back yard, living room w/wood stove fireplace and a 3-season room off living room. Basement has room to expand plus another full bath. Two car garage open to mudroom. New oil tank and state-of-the-art new septic and leach field.
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Antique classic colonial in the historic district! NEW CASTLE, NH - Antique classic colonial in the historic district of New Castle! Relax on the front deck, smell the ocean air and watch the boats go by! Interior needs updating, giving you the freedom to make this house your own. Desirable wide pine floors are offered in most rooms. 1st level features a kitchen, living room, and dining room with patio access. 2nd level consists of a master bedroom suite and an additional bedroom with ž bath. The 3rd level offers the 3rd bedroom and office or art space. Advantageous small yard with easy maintenance. Enjoy all the features of New Castle, including a short walk to the oceanfront, a walk to New Castle Commons or a short bike ride to Wentworth By the Sea Hotel. Steps to the village, minutes to Portsmouth and close to all major routes! Call Lauren Stone - (603) 964-1931 Exclusive -$749,900
HAMPTON, NH - Private and peaceful beach residence just steps to North Beach! This comfortable beach 3BR home has 2426sf of numerous amenities and features. Excellent design with the main level offering a great room with vaulted ceilings, an open concept floor plan plus a family room. View the ocean from the kitchen with bar seating, the dining room and living room with a gas fireplace. Enjoy the water views and the sunrises on the Azek deck! The 1st level provides an attractive master suite with bath and Azek deck access. Welcoming foyer, tiled mudroom and a 2 car garage. 2 central air units, an intercom, a dumb waiter and energy efficient solar panels. Close to all commuter routes.
NORTH HAMPTON, NH - Sited perfectly on 1.47 acres, this 4BR New England Colonial is set back from the road in a beautiful landscaped setting. Classic floorplan features a new large kitchen w/custom cabinetry, marble counters, stainless appliances, a center island, a fireplace and breakfast nook. 1st floor offers a private wing for guest suite, au pair or home office. Gorgeous master suite with a remodeled bath. Recent improvements: all new baths, floors refinished, recently painted inside and out, a new kids clubhouse, driveway with cobble stone accents, 3 car garage, new septic and leach field. Minutes to the ocean and accessible to all major routes.
HAMPTON, NH - New construction. Ready in 30 days. Gorgeous Hickory floors, Large kitchen with shaker cabinets, granite counters and island. Laundry on main living level. Open concept living area. Gas fireplace, Deck, 3 bedrooms including a master bedroom with bath and walk in closet. Town services include sewer and natural gas. Garage parking! Quiet location in an established neighborhood with easy access to the highway. Seller will consider a house in trade.
EXETER, NH - Set back from the road and sited perfectly, this expanded Cape Cod residence offers a private setting in a quiet cul de sac. The 1st floor living area consists of 2280sf, impressive windows and many architectural details. The kitchen features cherry cabinets and granite island seating. Desirable open concept family room w/gas fireplace. A superior feature of this home is patio and deck access from the family room, dining room, living room and office! The main level also features a living room with a wood fireplace, an office and a 1 st floor master suite. The 2nd level provides 2 bedrooms, a full bath and a loft overlooking the lower level. Freshly painted throughout!
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HAMPTON - 1 RIVERWALK CONDOMINIUM. End unit w/lots of extra windows & natural lighting. Deck, patio, clubhouse, inground pool, pet allowed w/permission, @BR, 1.5 BA, frpl, wood floors, gar w/direct entry, open concept bright kit/din/liv area, sitting area, lots of closets, attic. MLS 4666396 OFFERED AT $289,900.
HAMPTON BEACH, 5 EPPING AVE. Adorable home, corner lot of leased land, Island Section at south end of beach. 9 room, 3 BR, 2 BA, sunroom, enclosed porch, full basement, wood flooring, updated kitchen, renovated 1st floor BA, 20 year town lease, 2 driveways, owner occupied. A slice of HEAVEN! Land purch option. Selling as a leased parcel. MLS 4655446. EASY TO SHOW! OFFERED AT $279,000.
HAMPTON FALLS, 11 BALDWIN PLACE. Custom home on a Cul-de-sac large 3 AC+/- lot with mature landscape, guest suite/in-law/au pair 800+/- SF apt. 2 level, 14 rooms, 4.5 BR, 2 car garage, stone fireplace, curved staircase, solarium, forced hot water oil heat, central AC, workshop, game room, 3 master bedrooms. EASY TO SHOW! MLS 4644217. PRICE REDUCED NOW $699,000.
UNDER AGREEMENT
NEW LISTING! COMING SOON! CALL FOR DETAILS! HAMPTON BEACH-68 HOBSON AVE. Deadend St. Rental potential. Slice of Heaven! Knotty pine interior, 2BR/1.5BA, washer/dryer, 14X20 deck w/fantastic SUNSETS, natural gas for BBQ, gas frplc, sunroom, parking in driveway, outside encl shower for coming off the beach. MLS# 4501352. OFFERED AT $319,000.
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HAMPTON - 32 MOORING AVENUE. DeadEnd Street, year round 3 bedroom home, mostly furnished, owner occupied, rental potential, large deck, sun porch, open concept living, dining and kitchen, 1 bath, good parking, shed, small yard, walking distance to beach. Enjoy the activities of the boulevard! MLS 4659459. OFFERED AT $319,000.
UNDER AGREEMENT
TURN KEY FURNISHED HOTEL! The Grayhurst Hotel, 14 units near Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Ocean. 13 seasonal units that rent April-midOct & 1 year round. Established rental history. Shared patio & BBQ area, decks, NOT IN FLOOD ZONE, www.grayhurst.com. MLS # 4602144. Shown by appointment. OFFERED AT $625,000.
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128 ASHWORTH PLACE CONDOMINIUMS, END UNIT 202, HAMPTON BEACH. Premier complex with large shared open deck area. S/S & granite kitchen, 1 BR, 1.5 BA, high ceilings, assigned carport parking, low condo fee $125 month, washer/dryer, pet friendly w/assoc approval, electric FHA heat w/central AC. MLS 4645214. OFFERED AT $289,900.
FANTASTIC LOCATION! MAIN ROAD COMING INTO SEABROOK & SALISBURY BEACHES! Seabrook-360 Rte 286. Upper level owner unit w/panoramic water views of marsh area & Blackwater River. Sunsets are beautiful. Tons of parking. Has been a farm stand on 1st flr or park your cars! MLS# 4641522. OFFERED AT $525,000.
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ON THE FENCE ABOUT FENCING? Today’s Popular Choices Offer Much to Choose From By Keith Loria If you are selling your home and you have an old, worn-down or fading fence on your property, chances are that it will leave a prospective buyer with an unfavorable impression. One solution is to just remove it, but fences are often looked at as a good thing, so replacing or renovating the fence is a better solution. Many agents agree that something simple like fence updating can help set a house apart from others in the neighborhood. “The feeling of security with a fence is about keeping something or someone in or out of a defined space,” says Gregory Knoop, of Hercules Fence Corporation in South Carolina. “Sometimes these goals overlap. Fencing can help delineate property lines, or mark off the area around a pool, or a homeowner might want to confine their dog, and keep other dogs out.”
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While the standard silver-gray chain link fence remains the most economical model, there is a plethora of fence options to better match a home’s style and color scheme. “People are going away from chain-link fencing, and going more to the PVC, vinyl or aluminum fencing,” says Tom McKenney, owner of Tom’s Fence Co. in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. “It’s a better look, and a lot of people want more privacy.” Cedar fencing is growing in popularity for aesthetic reasons, although beige boards will weather to a silver-gray color if not sealed or stained. Another fast-growing segment of home fencing is polyvinyl. Extremely durable, vinyl withstands harsh elements and offers carefree maintenance. “This plastic fencing can recreate the storied white picket fence of American lore, but with zero maintenance,” Knoop said. “It’s more expensive, but will last much longer than many of the other options.” Wooden fences are charming until they weather, warp, and rot from the elements or lack of diligent annual maintenance. Wood also requires frequent sealing to keep it viable. “When choosing a fence, know what your goal is,” Knoop says. “For safety, choose fencing with pickets close enough together so a child or dog can’t stick their head through and become trapped or strangled. For privacy or noise reduction, choose a taller, solid fence.” McKinney says that for yards with many ups and downs, you should use stairstepped fencing, which ensures a level fence. Another important thing to consider: When adding a fence to your property it’s vital that you check with your municipality about local zoning ordinances and building codes as some fencing projects require a permit. Of course, you could always go the Tom Sawyer route and simply paint your old fence, but make sure that you replace all broken sections as well, experts note.
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10 Easiest Home Upgrades to Increase House Value By David Glenn
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H E T H E R P L A N N I N G to sell the house, have it rented out, or simply for personal satisfaction, a little renovation and upgrade is always necessary to help increase its market value. In order to boost a house’s value in the market, it is first important to learn what prospective buyers or tenants are searching for in a house. For most homeowners, the biggest concern is usually the budget required for upgrade, renovation and home maintenance. The great news is that there’s no need to spend thousands of dollars for home improvements. Just follow these 10 tips for the best home upgrades to add home value. Knock down a wall and go for open concept. Not only will it create an illusion of a bigger space, but it is a home design trend that is very much in demand today. Just make sure to have the wall assessed for possible electrical wires housed behind it before hitting it with a sledge hammer.
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Make the kitchen area workable. This means making the kitchen area a functional place where you can actually cook a decent meal. Update faucets, fix leaking pipes, buff the counters and repaint cupboards and cabinets. It is not necessary to replace everything with a new kitchen system. Simply repaint worn out furniture and replace outdated knobs with modern handles to make it look more expensive.
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Brighten up the bath. Bathrooms are among the most important considerations for many tenants and prospective home buyers so it is pertinent to get this area of the house right. Buff up the tiles and replace the faucets, shower heads and toilet seats. There’s no need to replace all the tiles, just those that are cracked and chipped. The trick is to find the right cleaning agent that can help whiten the tiles to make it look good as new.
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Add more storage. If there’s an extra wall or area of the house that does not seem to have any function, add in a laminate closet system or have a carpenter install small built-in cabinets, racks or pantries. Making every extra space of the house functional will help make it look more livable.
Turn that extra space into an extra room. A house with a lot of rooms will always look impressive when advertised in the market. If the house has a huge attic, a den, or extra space that can be turned into another room then by all means, fix it up to look like an additional room. Simply add in a built-in closet and a window and it should be good to accommodate.
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Update the lighting system. Still using an old chandelier or unflattering fluorescent lamps? Hire an electrician to place some decorative lighting fixtures or dimmers that will give the house a more modern feel and mask any unflattering curves on the walls and ceilings.
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Buff the floors. The moment a buyer or tenant steps inside the front door the first thing they will notice are the floors. Tiled or hardwood floors need to be buffed till it sparkles. Carpeted floors need a touch of professional carpet cleaning to make it look, smell and feel brand new. Hiring professional cleaners is a small investment compared to the big impact it will make.
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Apply a fresh coat of paint on the walls or replace an uncharacteristic door with a rustic barn door. Choose modern color palettes to give the house a fresh new look.
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Hire an electrical and plumbing service to look at the overall state of the house. It is much better to catch the problems early on than find out much later when the problem has already worsened, such as replacing the entire plumbing system or rewiring the entire house.
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This post was originally published on RISMedia’s blog, Housecall. Check the blog daily for winning real estate tips and tricks for you and your clients.
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like a pro in 5 steps Nothing transforms the look of a home as simply and inexpensively as paint. Whether you’d like to liven up a dated design or refresh your entire home to sell, paint like a pro with these tips.
1. Look for high-quality products. When it comes to paint, quality matters. Search for a combination paint-and-primer to save time and effort plus ensure complete coverage and deep color saturation. The paint should have high hiding ability and resist dirt and scuffs.
2. Get inspired online. Color selection can seem intimidating, but it’s a chance to infuse your personality into your home. Many online resources are available for homeowners to explore, coordinate and experiment with different looks. Pinterest, Houzz and Apartment Therapy are great websites for browsing images, finding home décor inspiration and discovering colors that stand out and speak to you. 3. Use paint samples, rather than chips. The most realistic way to envision the color in your home is to see it in action. Holding a card up to the wall with a paint color on it just doesn’t have the same effect as the real thing. Many paint retailers offer small sample cans for just a few dollars. Use these to paint a few stripes of each color option in the room you’ll be painting. Note how color changes in different lighting conditions. “Sunlight, shadows and furniture can all alter the appearance of paint in your space,” says BEHR Vice President of Color Marketing Erika Woelfel. “Before fully committing to a hue, make sure it’s one you’ll love morning, noon and night.”
4. Use the right painting supplies. High-quality painting tools save you time over the course of your project and produce the most beautiful finish. For best results, use a lint-free roller cover. Select brushes made of nylon and polyester. For flawless edges, use a painter’s tape specifically designed for your surface type.
5. Prep before painting. Begin by removing all wall fixtures, such as pictures, doors and light switches. If you have small cracks or holes in your walls, remove any dust and apply a patching material. Make sure to allow this to dry completely before sanding the finished area. Wash away oil, grease or wax stains by dampening the surface, applying mild detergent with a sponge and then rinsing the wall clean. Once dried, you’ll be ready for smooth application and beautiful color.
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QUICK CURB APPEAL PROJECTS
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o you need to get your home ready to hit the market? Or are you just in the mood for a quick refresh to the exterior of your home? Whatever your situation, boosting the curb appeal of your home is a quick and easy solution. Here are five quick projects you can do yourself to help dress up your home using lightweight, decorative millwork accessories or architectural elements. The composition and durability of the products make them a long-lasting, low-maintenance way to dress up your home for years to come.
1 E N T R Y D O O R Make a front entry door ‘pop’ by surrounding it on both sides with a set of decorative pilasters and topping it off with a pediment. A pediment is a classical, triangular element that is attached to the wall, directly above the upper part of the door. Select from simple peaked pediments or more ornate acorn or rams-head pediments. 2 B R A C K E T S Install lightweight decorative brackets to a porch or under an eave for a fast way to personalize a home. These brackets are normally made of wood, which will not warp or lose shape, adding a beautiful, classical element to your home that will last for years. 4 C O L U M N W R A P S If your home has worn or boring porch posts, cover them with PVC column wraps. These decorative pieces fit right over a post for an instant makeover. Choose a column wrap design that matches the rest of your home and porch’s style.
3 W I N D O W S Add a simple wood header directly over the exterior of a window frame to add more visual appeal to the window. Select from straight or arched headers for the style that best matches your home. Or, instead of a header, you can add a footer or window box below the window. The window box will allow you to plant flowers to add a burst of beauty and color, which will boost curb appeal even more.
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5 SHUTTERS If your shutters are suffering from peeling paint or worn finishes, consider replacing them with UV-resistant polyurethane shutters. Made to resist moisture and insects, such shutters can be quickly installed and will maintain their curb appeal for years to come. Or, if you prefer the look of wood, consider painting your shutters a color like red or navy blue to make your exterior really stand out from your neighbors.
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Home Warranties Offer Great Benefits to Real Estate Agents, Sellers & Buyers By David Glenn
If there was a magic formula for selling real estate quickly and easily, you can bet every real estate agent would be signing up. Real estate sales affect agents, buyers and sellers in one way or another. Although homes need to be in good condition and offer what buyers are currently seeking, ultimately the real estate agent drives the sales. To stay on top of their game and work a little magic, smart agents have learned that a home warranty, also called a home protection plan, can work miracles for increasing sales and quick turnarounds. Learn how agents, sellers and buyers benefit from home warranties and all come out winners.
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Home Warranties
Home warranty programs are available for purchase by consumers who want protection for home appliances and major home systems in the event they fail or break down. If any of the items under warranty in the program should fail, the consumer simply contacts the home warranty company and they see to it that the item is inspected, repaired or replaced by a qualified contractor.
Agents Start the Process
Once a real estate agent learns about the advantages of home warranty programs, work takes on new meaning and they see the possibilities for success. Skeptical buyers are no longer afraid to consider older homes when sellers pay for a home warranty. After an agent explains that the warranty covers appliances and major heating, electrical and cooling systems, clients become eager to see a home that was once not considered. The agent just got a shot at another sale! Real estate agents have more time to devote to selling homes because they are not continually working out last minute problems and negotiations with sellers and buyers over failing appliances and air conditioners. REALTORS® can sell any home that comes with a home warranty faster. Home warranties are almost like having insurance. Customers like the idea of buying a home and not worrying about troubleshooting repairs, hiring contractors and forking over more money. Home warranty programs provide the magical
solution for problem homes that aren’t turning over. Some homes may have the most wonderful qualities, but it’s often the bonus of a warranty program that seals the deal. Warranties help agents to get satisfied sellers and buyers, which in turn leads to more referrals and increased future business. Real estate agents stand to make more money when they sell more homes. There is no doubt about it; REALTORS® are in business for the money. Selling homes with warranties provided by the seller goes a long way to increasing REALTORS’® incomes!
If we all had our way, homes would sell instantly and would always be a snap. However, life is full of surpr ises. Sellers Take the Lead from Agents
Sellers are overjoyed at the prospect of a home warranty that gives their home an edge when selling in a competitive housing market. Homes with a warranty typically sell for more money than those with no warranty. Any seller would be pleased to get top dollar for their home. Faster sales are appealing to sellers. Constant cleaning and showing the house weakly is tiring on sellers. The faster the home sells the better!
Buyers Dive at the Opportunity to Purchase Homes with a Warranty
Homes that come with a home warranty help to assure buyers that repairs for warrantied items are covered by the seller through warranty coverage. Interested home buyers don’t have to speculate on mechanical problems down the road and how much it’s going to cost them after they move in. If we all had our way, homes would sell instantly and would always be a snap. However, life is full of surprises. Sometimes you’ve got to work a little magic with home warranty plans so REALTORS®, sellers and buyers all win. David Glenn is a home improvement expert. He freelance writes about home maintenance and DIY home repair. He’s also knowledgeable about topics like how to improve social presence and build a reputation online. This post was originally published on RISMedia’s blog, Housecall. Check the blog daily for winning real estate tips and tricks for you and your clients.
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QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
With the autumn season beginning, when the kids are fully immersed in scholastics and you’re getting back into the swing of things, it’s a good time to review your home insurance coverage. As your life changes, so do your insurance needs, so take the time to ask yourself the following:
IS MY HOME COVERED FOR ITS FULL REBUILDING COST?
Review your policy to make sure that you have enough insurance to rebuild your home. If you have made major improvements to your home, such as adding a new room, enclosing a porch or expanding a kitchen or bathroom, you risk being underinsured if you don’t adjust your homeowners insurance coverage limits.
consider a special personal property endorsement or floater. This coverage includes “accidental disappearance,” meaning coverage if you simply lose an item, and there is no deductible. The best way to keep track of your belongings and make sure they are adequately insured is to create a home inventory.
DO I HAVE ENOUGH LIABILITY INSURANCE TO FULLY PROTECT MY ASSETS?
And if you don’t yet have a separate flood insurance policy, now would be a great time to check whether your home is in a flood risk zone at FloodSmart.gov.
Standard homeowners and auto policy liabilities pay for judgments against you and your legal fees up to a limit set in the policy. However, in our litigious society, you may want to have additional protection—that’s what an umbrella liability policy provides. An umbrella policy is an extra layer of protection that kicks in when you reach the limit on the underlying liability coverage in a homeowners, renters, condo or auto policy.
DO I HAVE ENOUGH COVERAGE FOR EXPENSIVE ITEMS?
DO YOU PLAN ON RENTING OUT YOUR PROPERTY?
Have you bought or received any valuable items since you purchased/renewed your policy? When was the last time you had the items you owned appraised? Standard homeowners insurance has dollar limits for the theft of certain types of expensive items like jewelry. This means that the insurer will only pay the amount specified in the policy – generally $1,000 to $2,000. To insure these items to their full dollar value,
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Whether you own a second home that you plan to lease to a tenant or want to rent out your primary residence though an online service such as Airbnb, your first step should be to call your insurance professional. Depending on the rental scenario, your standard homeowners policy may not cover losses incurred while your home is rented out, and you may require a more specialized insurance policy.
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RYE, NH - A 2200sf four bedroom Cape, completely renovated, built to suit by Rye’s premier builder, Gray Construction. Outstanding location, walk to Rye’s pristine Jenness Beach, walking distance to Abenaqui Country Club, enjoy historical Portsmouth and its’ fine restaurants, state parks, easy commute to Boston and Manchester airports. Enjoy tax free NH while living the beautiful seacoast and lifestyle. First floor master bedroom, open concept first floor living with wood burning fire place, a mudroom and laundry room. The second floor you will find three more bedrooms and a living room or home office area. Town water and sewer. Call Allan Rogers - Cell (603) 988-9112 Exclusive – $849,000
EXETER, NH - This is a charming, deceptively large, updated bungalow in historic Exeter, NH. Open concept family/kitchen area w/fireplace, a dining room, a living room, a rare first floor master bedroom w/private bath. On the second floor you will find 3 more bedrooms, a full bath and an office area. Private, fenced back yard w/mature landscaping, patio and two-car detached garage. Great commuter location. Call Allan Rogers - Cell (603) 988-9112 Exclusive - $625,000
NORTH HAMPTON, NH - This updated 3BR home plus office on a corner lot is perfect! Eat-in kitchen w/granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, solid cherry cabinets, plus a sitting/eating area that opens up to the patio and back lawn. The kitchen connects to a family room with hardwood floors and fireplace. Master en suite bath w/skylight and jet tub. Call Allan Rogers - Cell (603) 988-9112 Exclusive - $499,000
GREENLAND, NH - The setting for this 5BR home on 5+ acres sits near the end of a cul-de-sac, with river frontage along Pickering Brook. Features a beautiful kitchen/living area with granite countertops, cherry cabinets and lots of natural light. Two fireplaces, beautiful beveled glass French doors, 2nd floor master suite with views. 5 minutes to I-95, a fabulous commuter location. Call Allan Rogers - Cell (603) 988-9112 Exclusive - $779,000
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