$299,900 Gilford, NH Split Entry, 1 Story Home

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$269,900 Gilmanton, NH 1 1/2 Story, Cape Home on Shellcamp

via $269,900 Gilmanton, NH 1 1/2 Story, Cape Home on Shellcamp.

$235,000 Gilford, NH 1 Story Condo, on Winnipesaukee

via $235,000 Gilford, NH 1 Story Condo, on Winnipesaukee.

$174,900 Middleton, NH 1 1/2 Story, Contemporary Home on Sunrise

via $174,900 Middleton, NH 1 1/2 Story, Contemporary Home on Sunrise.

$100,000 Milton, NH Land Development Pot., Residential on Northeast Pond

via $100,000 Milton, NH Land Development Pot., Residential on Northeast Pond.

$619,000 Alton, NH 2 1/2 Story, Contemporary Home on Winnipesaukee

via $619,000 Alton, NH 2 1/2 Story, Contemporary Home on Winnipesaukee.

$650,000 Milton, NH 1 3/4 Story, Contemporary Home on Northeast Milton

via $650,000 Milton, NH 1 3/4 Story, Contemporary Home on Northeast Milton.

$699,900 Alton, NH Multi Level, Ranch Home on Winnipesaukee

via $699,900 Alton, NH Multi Level, Ranch Home on Winnipesaukee.

Alton Bay, NH Ice Runway Open

The ice runway at Alton Bay, N.H., opened for the 2010 season on Jan. 9—two weeks earlier than last year, thanks to colder temperatures, said Paul LaRochelle, the airport’s volunteer manager. The ice airport at the south end of Lake Winnipesaukee is the subject of a feature article, “The iceway is open,” in the January issue of AOPA Pilot.

Large Colonial with Horse Barn ~ Alton, NH

Enough space for the kids and your horses! Large 3 bedroom home with eat-in kitchen, living room/dining room, 3 bedrooms up with master suite, farmer’s porch and a large family room above the 2 car attached garage. Also, 5+ acres and a two stall horse barn!

Asking $300,000

http://www.moniquetenander.com/real_estate/listings/Homes/NH/Alton/711834

6 Acre Lake Winnipesaukee View Lot ~ Alton, NH

One of the last buildable lots on Alton Mountain with expansive and spectacular views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the mountains. A wonderful lot for you to build your dream home!

http://www.moniquetenander.com/real_estate/listings/Land/NH/Alton/712050

 

HUD Action Allows Home Buyers To Use $8,000 Tax Credit For Downpayments On FHA-Insured Loans

If you or someone you know is looking to buy their first home and would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please have them contact me. I am happy to help!!

May 13, 2009 – HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan’s decision to allow consumers to use the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit to help cover their downpayment and closing costs on FHA-insured mortgages will be a big boost to the housing market, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

“The biggest obstacle for first-time buyers is coming up with a downpayment,” said NAHB Chairman Joe Robson, a home builder from Tulsa, Okla. “We commend Secretary Donovan for acting decisively to enable buyers to access the tax credit at the time of closing. This will help to stimulate home sales, stabilize housing and get the economy back on track.”

The measures announced by HUD would allow FHA-approved lenders; federal, state and local government agencies; and FHA-approved non-profit organizations to supply home buyers short-term or “bridge loans” up to the amount of the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit.

Longer term loans secured by second liens can also be used by government agencies and FHA-approved non-profit organizations to facilitate home sales. Several state housing finance agencies have introduced such programs and a number of agencies are considering that possibility.

More information about these programs can be found on the National Council of State Housing Agencies Web site at www.ncsha.org/section.cfm/3/34/2920.

Previously, the home buyer would have been unable to access the tax credit until they filed their next annual tax return or an amended 2008 tax return and received the refund from the IRS.

Robson and others NAHB leaders discussed this matter and other housing-related issues with Secretary Donovan last week.

“Secretary Donovan shares our view on the need for a housing and economic recovery,” said Robson. “We appreciate his leadership in moving swiftly to help first-time home buyers to access the tax credit up-front at the time of closing. The timing could not have been better as we are in the midst of the crucial spring home buying season.”

The next step is to see how FHA-approved lenders use HUD’s new guidelines to actually monetize the tax credit for first-time home buyers and structure the payback provisions of the loans. NAHB encourages lenders to act promptly to put these provisions into place.

To qualify for the tax credit, first-time home buyers must actually close on their home purchase by Dec. 1, 2009. Buyers can take the credit on their 2008 or 2009 income tax return.

For further information about the tax credit – including a detailed question and answer section and a number of home-buying resources for consumers – log on to NAHB’s consumer Web site at www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com. A Spanish version is also available to provide detailed information on the tax credit to Spanish-speaking first-time home buyers.

Alton Bay Riverfront! ~ Just in Time for Summer!

“SALE PENDING”   If you have always dreamed of being on Lake Winnipesaukee but did not think you could afford it…take a look at this beautiful home located on the Merrymeeting River in Alton Bay. Listed at $349,900 and offering 100′ of riverfront and direct BOAT access to Lake Winnipesaukee! Along your 100′ of riverfront you will find a state approved dock as well as a boat lift that can accomodate boats up to 27′in length. As you head up the stone stairs from your waterfront, you will arrive on your spacious patio ready for entertaining by the camp fire overlooking the river! As you enter the home from the patio, the large eat-in kitchen open to the living room with granite fireplace is a wonderful place on a rainy day. The sparkling hickory floors and tile through out make you feel right at home.  Just beyond the living room is a den to enjoy some quiet afternoon reading. Upstairs are two large bedrooms overlooking the river as well as a bath equipped with shower and laundry! The basement is large and dry and offers much room for all those relaxing weekend projects. The home was newly built in 2004, is located on a private dead end road and is within walking distance to all that Alton Bay has to offer…

    

    

       

   

For more information or to schedule a private showing please contact me at 603-875-7431…

Alton Bay NH Winter Carnival ~ February 15, 2009

Photo By: Mike McDavitt

Join in the fun at the Alton Bay Winter Festival.

Parks and Recreation is sponsoring the following free events for all ages:

1:00pm- Ice Bowling and DJ

1:30pm- Scavenger Hunt

2:45pm- Parade of Beds

3:00pm- Great Alton Bay Bed Race- Co-Sponosred by Meredith Village Savings Bank, cash prize to 1st place and prizes to 2nd and 3rd place. All entrants receive a prize.

ABA events:

8:00am-10:00am- Pancake Breakfast at ABCC, $5pp.

11:00am- Sleigh Rides (fee); Snowshoe Obstacle Course; Helicopter Rides (fee); Penguin and Ice Princess walk around.

11:30am- Ventriloquist Show at Puppet Patters

12:30pm- Tug-Of War

2:00pm- Crazy Hat Contest.

Refreshments will be available.

Meredith Rotary Club- Annual Fishing Derby~February 7 & 8, 2009

Meredith Rotary Club -Great Rotary Fishing Derby

Welcome to the Derby!
Over the past 28 years the Meredith Rotary Club’s Ice Fishing Derby has contributed more than $1 million to statewide, regional and local projects and charitable organizations.

Click Here for more information regarding this year’s ice fishing derby.

Photo by Mike McDavitt