CONCORD, N.H. – All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts in New Hampshire and Vermont will soon be able to enjoy limited ATV reciprocity between the two states.
During 2012 and 2013, from May 23 through December 1, ATVs that are properly registered in Vermont may be operated in New Hampshire on state ATV trails without being required to obtain a New Hampshire Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle (OHRV) registration.
Likewise, properly registered New Hampshire ATVs may operate in Vermont on approved ATV trails during the May 23 to December 1 time period without the requirement to purchase a state of Vermont registration, however a Vermont All Terrain Vehicle Sportsmen Association (VASA) trail pass is required on VASA trails, as well as proof of having completed an approved ATV safety class for operators under 18 years of age.
This rule includes a two-year sunset provision and will end on December 1, 2013.
Vermont ATV enthusiasts riding in New Hampshire must follow all applicable laws and rules governing operation, include youth operation requirements, spark arrestors, exhaust requirements, etc. Any operator 12 years of age and over must show proof of an approved safety education class or possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
An ATV is defined as any motor-driven vehicle which has one or more low-pressure tires (less than 10 pounds per square inch), weighing less than 1,000 pounds and not exceeding 50 inches in width. Therefore, operation of side-by-side utility vehicles (UTVs) and trail bikes is not included in this new rule. These vehicles must be properly registered in New Hampshire to ride here, and may only ride in approved areas.
For New Hampshire OHRV rules and information visit www.ride.nh.gov or www.nhtrails.org.
In Vermont: www.vtvasa.org.
There is a nice trail system next to our home, some great riding.
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Could the era of numerous big dollar waterfront sales be returning?” That’s the question Roy Sanborn, a realtor in Meredith, NH, posed in a column on Saturday in the Laconia Daily Sun.
According to data compiled for the month of April from the Northern New England Real Estate MLS System, the average sales price of a home on Lake Winnepesaukee — $2.15-million — was more than double the average sales price last April.
Paula Hinckley of Lady of the Lake Realty in Sanbornton says her experience selling waterfront homes confirms Sanborn’s observation. “In years past there would be heavy negotiations,” Hinckley says, and buyers would get 20 percent off the asking price. Now, “those deep discounts are not happening.” Today, she says, negotiations are more often within five percent of the asking prices.
But Russ Thibeault, President of Applied Economic Researchin Laconia, warns against drawing conclusions from such a small sample of sales. There were only seven sales on Lake Winnepesaukee in April, and the prime real estate season won’t get started until early summer. “Hopefully he’s right,” Thibeault says, “but one month doesn’t prove it.”
Thibeault is, however, feeling optimistic. “My own sense is that we’re bouncing off the bottom.” He suggests that Granite Staters might find trends in Florida hopeful, based on the fact that Florida and New Hampshire share a similar demographic of home-buyers. There, according to Zillow’s chief economist Stan Humphries, “we’re seeing home value appreciation rates which are quite frankly surprising at this stage of the recovery.”
May 15, 2012 | 3:30 PM
By Emily Corwin
Walk to town for breakfast or boat a short distance to dinner at Canoe
Center Harbor, Lake Winnipesaukee, in town location - This home could be perfect for you. Lake Winnipesaukee real estate offering a waterfront home on Center Harbor Bay, a perfect location for an in-home business. As far as Lakes Region real estate goes, this is one of the finest offerings available today. The views of the bay and surrounding mountains are spectacular. The lot is a spacious 1.25 acres & is serviced by town sewer making any expansion of this home easy; & the location could not be better, walk to town, to the restaurants, to the shops, for ice cream, etc. At the water’s edge is a dry boat house that is perfect for an enclosed waterfront patio with large auto-opening lakeside screen door, bathroom (also on town sewer), boat dock. Watch the Mt. Washington cruise the bay; & then on July 4th, it’s like your own private fireworks. The home is in mint condition & has been well cared for by this one & only owner, with 4+ bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, finished walk-out lower level & more.Call today for a private tour Listed by Remax Bayside – Kelley. For additional information on this home call Lady of the Lake Realty at 1-888-737-5550 or e-mail at info@nhlakesrealty.com or visit our website to view similar lake homes in New Hampshire at www.nhlakesrealty.com or www.lakeorskirealestate.com www.nhlakeshomeguide.com
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Nobody wants to be stuck in a wheelchair, but the Action Trackchair isn’t exactly a wheelchair. This go-anywhere beast is the Humvee of personal mobility solutions. With treads instead of wheels, the Trackchair opens up fields and forests for off-roading, slogging through swamps and even fording small streams. How many people can say they took their wheelchair mudding on the weekend? And yes, that’s right, it comes in camo.
You’re not going to chase down any gazelles at the Trackchair’s top speed of 5 mph — that’s the pace of a brisk walk — but available gun racks and mounts make it easier to get out hunting when you’d otherwise be stuck watching OLN. With a base price of around $9,000 (plus accessories), the Trackchair is pricier than many ATVs, but nobody said being a badass was free.
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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Buying a home may never get any cheaper than this. Several housing experts are predicting that this year will be the last chance for bargain hunters to cash in on the best deals of the weak housing market.
With home prices down 34% nationally since 2006 and mortgage rates at historic lows, homes have never been more affordable — but it won’t stay this way for much longer.
Stuart Hoffman, chief economist for PNC Financial Services, said he expects home prices to flatten out by the third quarter and start climbing by next year.
A number of factors will help bolster the housing market, he said, including a decline in the number of foreclosures and continued job growth. In addition, homebuyers will have better access to mortgages as they get their finances in order and improve their credit scores.
Some economists, like Trulia’s Jed Kolko, expect home prices to pick up even more quickly. Trulia’s data shows that the national average for asking prices already increased 1.4% in the first quarter of 2012, compared with the last three months of 2011.
“This is a strong indicator that we will start seeing home price indexes, like the S&P/Case-Shiller, start to report home price increases this summer,” he said.
Prospective homebuyers who’ve been sitting on the fence shouldn’t worry if they aren’t quite ready to make the leap. Analysts are predicting that the initial price gains will be modest, at least, in most markets.
Hoffman, for example, is forecasting a 2% increase in 2013 compared with 2012. Meanwhile David Stiff, chief economist for Fiserv, predicts that prices will turn in the last quarter of 2012 and will rise 4.2% for the 12 months through September 2013.
Foreclosures start to fade. One major factor that will drive the trend is the cooling of the foreclosure crisis. Stan Humphries, chief economist for Zillow, said that the percentage of mortgage loans 90 days or more late, a good predictor of future foreclosures, is “falling fast.”
That percentage dropped 15% year-over-year to 3.1% through the end of 2011, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. And the decline is accelerating: More than 70% of the decline came in the last three months of this year.
Before things slow down, however, buyers should brace themselves for a temporary spike in the number of foreclosures as banks start expediting the processing of hundreds of thousands foreclosures that were stuck in the system following the robo-signing scandal. That backlog should move more quickly now that new guidelines for processing foreclosures have been outlined in the $26 billion foreclosure settlement.
Many of the bank-owned properties currently coming out of the foreclosure pipeline are being snapped up by investors who are fixing them up and renting them out — often to those who were displaced by the foreclosure of their own home. That has helped to lift prices on foreclosed properties, according to Alex Villacorte, the director of analytics for Clear Capital, which specializes in housing market valuations.
“That could have a significant impact on the market overall in terms of providing a rising floor to home values,” he said.
In some markets hit hard by foreclosures, the turnaround in prices is already underway. Phoenix recorded an 8.4% jump in home prices during the three months ended April 30, compared with the three months ended January 31, according to Clear Capital.
“It’s crazy,” said Tanya Marchiol, founder of Team Investments, a Phoenix real estate investing firm. “Stuff I was selling six months ago for $60,000 to $80,000 is now $90,000 to $110,000.”
Miami saw a 4.6% increase quarter-over-quarter through April, and Tampa Fl was up 4.4%, according to Clear Capital.
Goodbye 3.8% mortgage. In addition to home prices, mortgages could also move higher.
Mortgage rates have been at or near historic lows for much of the past six months. The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has not topped 4.5% since July 2011 and this week, it hit 3.84%, a new low.
But rates aren’t expected to remain at these record-low levels much longer. As the economy continues to recover, rates will move higher, said Doug Lebda, CEO of LendingTree, the online lending site. Although, he said, they will “stay very reasonable.”
The Mortgage Bankers Association is forecasting that the 30-year fixed will hit 4.5% by the end of the year.
Greater demand for loans will help fuel the increase, according to Lebda.
Even though mortgage rates have been cheap, borrowing for home purchases has been sluggish. The Mortgage Bankers Association estimates that homebuyers will take out mortgage loans totaling about $415 billion this year, an increase of less than 3% compared with 2011. Next year, however, it forecasts that amount will almost double to $706 billion.
As housing markets stabilize and prices stop falling, homebuyers will be even more confident about buying, said Humphries.
“People can now see the light at the end of the tunnel,” he said. “And that can be enough to get them off the fence.”
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Meredtih NH, Lake Winnipesaukee 105 acres with 100 feet of shoreline.
Lake Winnipesaukee Meredith NH A unique offering of 105 +/- acres, 4 lots of record located on Pinnacle Hill overlooking the northeastern shore of Meredith Bay. This premier site includes distant mountain views to the north, areas of open fields and pasture, with westerly views of the lake. Other features include an orchard, stonewalls and a small parcel of land off of Pinnacle Park Rd with 100 feet of frontage and dock on Lake Winnipesaukee. Possible lake views would be available from many locations with some clearing. There is an 1850′s 3 bedroom house that is part of the offering that will be sold “as is.” Approximately 1000 feet of frontage on Meredith Neck Rd provides access for someone looking to have that special “kingdom” which has the combination of large acreage, views, privacy and water access all in close proximity to the town of Meredith and surrounding attractions. Skiing - Golf – Hiking – Shopping Listed by Lamprey & Lamprey Realtors, M. Ambrose. For additional information on this home call Lady of the Lake Realty at 1-888-737-5550 or e-mail at info@nhlakesrealty.com or visit our website to view similar lake homes in New Hampshire at www.nhlakesrealty.com or www.lakeorskirealestate.com www.nhlakeshomeguide.com
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CONCORD, N.H. — An upcoming two-day workshop in Haverhill offers beginners a chance to learn about the timeless sport of fly-fishing. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program is teaming up with the Haverhill Recreation Department to host a fly-fishing course on Saturday, June 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Haverhill Recreation Department. There is no charge for the instruction.
To sign up or get more information, call the Haverhill Recreation Department at 603-787-6096. The class is open to anyone age 13 and older, however, those age 13-16 must be accompanied by an adult. Class space is limited, and registration will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Designed primarily for first-time fly-fishers, the workshop will cover the basics of equipment, fly casting, stream ecology, knot tying, safety and how to find those “hot spots” along New Hampshire’s rivers and lakes. On Sunday, the class will pull on waders and head out to a local pond to put their newly learned skills to the test!
Over the past ten years, the N.H. Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” program has taught thousands of children and adults to be safe, ethical and successful anglers. The program is federally funded through the Sport Fish Restoration Program.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works to conserve, manage and protect the state’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as providing the public with opportunities to use and appreciate these resources. Visit www.fishnh.com.
CONCORD, N.H.: Between 2007 and 2011, a small army of net-wielding naturalists was unobtrusively scouring the wetlands of New Hampshire for dragons – or more specifically dragonflies and damselflies. And they found them – lots of them. Over those five years, roughly 100 volunteers collected more than 18,000 records of dragonflies and damselflies, representing 157 of the 162 species known to occur in the state. They surveyed sites from the southern border along the Connecticut River to Fourth Connecticut Lake (only a couple of hundred feet from Canada), and at elevations from sea level along the coast to the top of Mount Washington.
These citizen scientists were participating in the New Hampshire Dragonfly Survey, a joint project of New Hampshire Audubon and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Dragonflies and damselflies are easier to study than many other insects, and they can serve as indicators of ecological health and water quality. In addition, several species are considered of conservation concern in the Northeast. A major goal of the survey was to better understand the New Hampshire distribution of these species, while at the same time collecting statewide data on the group as a whole.
With those 18,000 records now mapped and analyzed, biologists can reassess which species might warrant conservation attention. “The good news is that most of the rarer species turned out to be far more common than previously believed,” said Dr. Pamela Hunt, who coordinated the project for NH Audubon. “We even doubled the number of sites for the state’s only endangered dragonfly – the ringed boghaunter – from 8 to 15.” Particularly impressive was the increase in sites known to support the scarlet bluet, a small red damselfly that likes lily pads. “This species was unknown in the state until 2002, and at the start of the dragonfly survey there were only five sites,” says Hunt. “Now they’re known from over 40 sites, including as far north as Berlin. Not bad for a bug that’s supposed to occur in the coastal plain!”
“It’s really phenomenal what the survey volunteers have been able to able to accomplish,” says Fish and Game nongame biologist Emily Brunkhurst. The Department funds the project through State Wildlife Grants, recognizing the need for better data on the state’s insect populations. “For the first time, we now have comprehensive statewide data for an entire order of insects.” These data can now be used to revise the state’s list of species of conservation concern, and also serve as a baseline against which future changes can be measured.
As for the small army of net-wielding “dragonhunters,” they are already preparing for the upcoming season. The project may be officially over, but this isn’t stopping them from exploring new places, adding species to town lists, or simply learning new things about these fascinating insects. In fact, two volunteers kicked of the season in style by finding emerging Hudsonian Whitefaces in southeastern New Hampshire on April 4 – fully 10 days earlier than any previous record of any dragonfly in the state. By the end of April, 10 species had been recorded including the state-endangered ringed boghaunter. “There’s no stopping these folks,” adds Hunt, “Once bitten by the dragonfly bug it’s really hard to put down your net!”
To learn more about the dragonfly survey, visit www.wildnh.com/Wildlife/Nongame/dragonflies.html.
About New Hampshire Audubon: New Hampshire Audubon is an independent statewide membership organization whose mission is to protect New Hampshire’s natural environment for wildlife and for people. It operates five nature centers throughout the state that provide educational programs for children and adults. It is also involved in statewide conservation research and wildlife monitoring projects, protects thousands of acres of wildlife habitat, and advocates for sound public policy on environmental issues. For information on New Hampshire Audubon, including membership, volunteering, programs, and publications, call 603-224-9909, or visit www.nhaudubon.org.
About New Hampshire Fish and Game: The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state’s fish, wildlife and marine resources and their habitats. Fish and Game’s Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program is the steward for species not hunted, fished or trapped. Through wildlife monitoring and management, plus outreach and education, the Nongame Program works to protect over 400 species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, as well as thousands of insects and other invertebrates. The program works in cooperation with other New Hampshire wildlife organizations to develop and implement effective conservation strategies to protect and enhance this diverse group of wildlife. Visit www.wildnh.com/nongame.
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New Listing today - 4400 sq ft - 4 bedrooms - 3 baths - sandy beach - 1 acre
Quick Outline of what happening in the NH Lakes Region ( lakefront real estate sales )
This outline is for the last 30 days of sales for lakefront homes in the NH Lakes Region including Ossipee and Sunapee areas. The time slot measured is April 11th to May 11th. In addition to the 26 homes that closed there are 12 homes that have contracts and are pending for the same time period. Finally the market is heating up, sellers are ready to sell are you ready to make an investment for your future.
Price Bracket for sold lakefront owned homes and luxury estates.
- 5 listings $150,000 to $200,000
- 6 listings $250,000 to $425,000
- 9 listings $450,000 to $925,000
- 6 listing sold over One Million
If you felt priced out of the market in the past this is an opportunity to make an investment for the future. Yes you can invest in stocks or gold and view those certificates or coins on the wall infront of the fireplace but why not invest in building family memories and I am sure there will be an ROI in there for you also.
New Listings typically pile on in April and May and this year is no exception. ( lakefront owned listing only last 30 days )
- 21- under $300,000
- 10- $300,000 to $400,000
- 11 – $400,000 to $500,000
- 9 – $500,000 to $600,000
- 11 – $600,000 to $700,000
- 6 – $700,000 to $800,000
- 8 – $800,000 to $1 million
- 27 – Over $1,000,000
If you are looking for a quality luxury home on Squam, Sunapee or Winnipesaukee this may be your best opportunity before the recovery get into full swing.
I had the opportunity to be invited to sit in on a conference sponsored by the NH Division of Tourism. There new website will give you easy access to what is happening and what you can do in New Hampshire. Our state has tremendous natural, cultural and historic assets along with a wide variety of attractions that make up a unique New Hampshire experience for our residents and visitors. Go through the site and discover some fun and educational attractions you can visit this summer. Some of my favorites are the Squam Lake Science Center and Castle in the Clouds. We are planning our first trip on the Mount Washington Cruise Ship this summer, we already have the tickets. The site also directs you our great lodging and dining facilities. New Hampshire is the best place to visit! This website can fill your summer with family activities. www.visitnh.gov Build some family memories.
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