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Food For Thought -Vol I-issue 2

Your Realtor Sherpa

My new surroundings give me inspiration!

A new outlook tempered by nostalgia!

Requested by Paul:

Rasberry Surprise Muffins

The truth now be told....though a favorite these were never from scratch

One box of a favorite everyday muffin. (Krusteaze is good)
Mix as directed
Put 3/4 batter in muffin cup
Dollop with Rasberry Jam
Top with rest of batter

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Enjoy!!

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LINKS :

Local Area Statistics

July 2009

Town Listings Avg. Price Avg.Price/sq.ft DOM

Concord / Loudon 210 $273,852 $147 160
Pembroke/Allenstown 123 $183,52 $113 159
Boscawen 159 $188,402 $120 333
Epsom 77 $264,639 $131 167
Canterbury 25 $354,184 $152 134
Hopkin/Cont 87 $341,581 $140 141
Pittsfield 61 $208,177 108 175

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Curb Appeal Take advantage of the Summer weather (we are finally having) and improve your homes value with “Curb Appeal” Get the most bang for your buck with Color. Colorful flowers and plants create a cheerful welcome. Lots of shade? Coleus loves it and comes in many brightly colored forms. Be creative with planters. A bucket of flowers in an old wagon or hanging plant put on a tree branch can create a memorable impression. Buyers see many properties in a day and you want yours to be remembered!Have you seen what they have for mulch these days?They have fake mulch rings that go around trees. There is shredded colored rubber mulch in all shades and sizes…. and it doesn’t compost or fade!Neatness CountsKeep the grass mowed and the edges trimmed…people do notice. Keep the kids toys in the back and any old cars etc. out of sight. If the driveway and walkway is stained or cracked…it may be time to have it coated. These few improvements are not only inexpensive they also improve your home’s value and you get the pleasure of the esthetics!

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Watch for A New Regular Feature Coming Next Month:

It's Not Easy Going Green

Are You Facing Foreclosure?.......Beware of Mortgage Fraud. It Still Exists!

It is now emerging in the form of loan modification services or Foreclosure Bailouts. Some are competent but some are fraudulent.

Some rules to follow:

If it sounds too good to be true....it probably is

Be wary of unsolicited contacts and high-pressure sales techniques

Avoid spam and web-based ads promoting the elimination of debt....for an up front fee

Never give your Mortgage payment to a Third Party

Attempts to cajole you into making false statements....is a red flag

Seek out those you trust who have solved a similar problem for a referral

Do your homework!

An Insiders Look

Reverse Mortgages
They aren't all scams! Do You Qualify?

Job Loss Mortgage Insurance
This may be the answer for some. Be sure to read the exceptions! Who knew?

Energy And Its Effect On The Economic Recovery
I recently heard a radio program addressing this very issue. This may be what the Future brings! Utopia?

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Joan Mirantz@Keeler Family Realtors
567 Pembroke St.
Pembroke NH 03275

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