Shopping for a New Hampshire Lake Home In the winter? 

Unlike touring in the summer the winter has obstacles that are very important but not viewable. The tour starts with viewing the home which remains the same except viewing the condition of the roof may be [...]

Dining By Boat on Lake Winnipesaukee  

Once you dock your boat pick one of the below or ask where the locals eat? 

Alton Bay 

Shibley’s at the Pier 

Pop’s Clam Shell

Dockside Restaurants 

Bayside Diner and Eatery 

JP China

Center Harbor 

Osteria Poggio 

Canoe *

Center Harbor 

Piccolo Market - Pizza *

Weirs Beach Laconia 

Lakeside Deli and [...]

Is your dock ready for another season on the lake?  It could be time to make major repairs or install a new dock in New Hampshire

The state of NH controls dock and boating issues on our lakes and ponds. The NH wetlands laws for dock are administered by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental [...]

Hard work just put you in the fortunate position of becoming a snowbird! 

Home Winterization Checklist for Snowbirds: 10 Basic Items to Review

Before you head out the door to warmer weather for an extended stay you have prepare your homes cold vacation without you. 

Prepare a checklist! Here are a few basic items you want to look at.  

1. Your mail has to go somewhere, you can’t have your mailbox overflowing! Set this up early with a neighbor or the post
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NH Lakes Milfoil Update 

Milfoil is Invasive Lake Weed l NH has effective mitigation solution

Sorry to say none of the NH lakes are immune to milfoil. This invasive plant needs sunlight to flourish so deep sections of our lakes are not affected.  Once milfoil takes hold the lake associations needs to set up a program and plan to manage the [...]

The first step in winterizing your boat should be to make a list of all your winterization tasks. Check your boat and motor owner's manuals for manufacturer recommendations on winterization and review the topics below. If you are a new watercraft owner, consider employing the help of a friend with experience in winterization, or hire a [...]

In New Hampshire the Lakes meet the Mountains and our state is a number one destination four season vacation and retirement target. Why? Our lakes are deep with crystal clear water and the major ski resorts are just a short ride from any of our 250 plus lakes. On Winnipesaukee for example, you can boat to major ports around the lake for a [...]

Buying a Lake Home? How many should I plan on touring in a day?

Viewing lake homes is more involved than viewing homes around town. Typically everyone wants to see as many homes as possible during their visit, but 4-5 homes are actually ideal for a day of touring homes. Remember your not only viewing the home, the lot lines but add a dock, [...]

What to expect when you are looking for that dream home in the dead of winter.

Dress for the weather, leave trendy clothes and shoes at home and wear boots. It's winter and  snow is on the ground so plan on temperatures in the teens you can always take a layer off. Most of the homes you are going to look at are not primary residences so if [...]