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Tips to Lower Your Energy Bill This Summer

Energy Star Lightbulbs

A typical household in the United States spends anywhere from $2,000-$4,400 on utilities annually. Energy costs have been climbing steadily. The rising costs of natural gas, electricity, and fuel oil have been seen in our monthly utility bills and reflected at the pump. There are several low-cost improvements, routine maintenance, and [...]

Fun Things To Do This Summer in the Upper Valley

Bike Trails in the Upper Valley

Bike Trails in the Upper ValleySummertime is the right time for fun activities in the Upper Valley. There are miles of biking trails to explore, exquisitely maintained golf courses to play along with festivals, fairs, and races to enjoy. Here are some things for you, your friends, and your family to enjoy this summer in the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont. 

Canaan Motor Club: Are you a race car driver at heart looking for that elusive waving checkered flag of victory? Canaan Motor Club has you covered. The 1.3 mile road course in Canaan, NH is available to rent for the entire day! You and 14 of your friends can rent the facility (there is a cap of 15 cars and drivers) and satisfy your need for speed. Car clubs, kart clubs, motorcycle clubs, and driving schools all enjoy this challenging course designed to run in both directions providing a 2.6 mile course with nine major turns. There are several run off areas all around the track to promote a safe environment for all racers. Explore homes for sale in Canaan, NH

Tunbridge World’s Fair: Say goodbye to summer and hello to big smiles everywhere you turn at the Tunbridge World’s Fair! The fair is September 15-18, 2022. The fair has been a highly anticipated and celebrated event for Upper Valley locals and tourists since 1867. Sit back and enjoy this short 27 minute film. The film will give you a sense of the community and how the fair has helped to shape this unique Vermont town. Explore homes for sale in Tunbridge, VT

The Prouty: The Prouty is an event that includes cycling, walking, rowing, golfing, and more! It will take place July 8-9, 2022. It was established in 1982 by four cancer care nurses who were inspired by their patient Audrey Prouty. Audrey cycled 100 miles through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This family-friendly fundraising event raises funds for research and family support services at Dartmouth Cancer Center. The golf event will be held at Eastman Golf Links in Grantham, NH. The cycling, walking, and rowing event will take place in Hanover, NH. You can choose several distance and terrain options for cycling and walking and several distance options for rowing. The golf event is a four person scramble format. Explore homes for sale in Hanover, NH, and homes for sale in Grantham, NH

NEXUS Music and Arts Festival: Enjoy the heartwarming sounds of reggae, blues, rock, folk, jazz, West African, and bluegrass on three stages as you and your family dance your way through downtown Lebanon, NH in August. This free event hosted by the Lebanon Opera House takes place August 12-14, 2022. Explore homes for sale in Lebanon, NH

Montshire Museum of Science: This hands-on science museum will be enjoyed by you and your family all year long. The museum has rotating indoor exhibits and outdoor activities. The “Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion” exhibit opened in May and will be open through Monday, September 5, 2022. The 250 foot outdoor watercourse is a lot of fun for your kids to explore on a hot summer day and can easily engage their attention for an hour or two. The watercourse runs from the museum down to the Connecticut River in Norwich, Vermont. The museum offers camps for children entering grades 1-2, entering grades 3-4, entering grades 5-6, and entering grades 7-9. The camps are popular and fill up fast, it’s a good time to start thinking about summer camps next year when you and your family enjoy the daily exhibits this year! Explore homes for sale in Norwich, VT

The agents at LindeMac Real Estate look forward to helping you find your perfect Upper Valley home in New Hampshire or Vermont. We look forward to welcoming you as our neighbor in this beautiful part of the country. Contact us today!

Why Outdoor Space Matters When Buying A Home

Home with a Pool and Patio

When buying a home in today's market, buyers usually have quite the list when it comes to amenities and upgrades that they look for in their new house. From smart appliances to open floor plans, buyers can be choosy about their concessions. However, there's a newfound value in having an exceptional outdoor living [...]

13 Pro Tips To Properly Prepare Your Home For Inspection

Home Inspection

You've listed your home for sale and now you have found a buyer and accepted a great purchase price. The weight begins to lift as your sale is almost complete. Your palms are getting itchier the closer you get to the closing table. But before you start packing boxes, you still have to make it through the home inspection. Here, we will walk [...]

Underrated Towns in the Upper Valley You Shouldn't Overlook

Covered Bridge in Cornish NH

The Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont is home to a vast collection of beautiful and peaceful small New England towns. The Upper Valley runs from Windsor, VT, and Cornish, NH (on neighboring sides of the Connecticut River) in the south to Bradford, VT, and Piermont, NH in the north. The Upper Valley region is situated in the [...]

A Favorite Local Tradition

Norwich Farmers Market VT

Norwich Farmer's Market

Saturdays, May to October, Free to Visit

Held every Saturday, this is the largest of the many farmer's markets in the Upper Valley. As you would hope, the selection is varied, high quality and delicious! AND, there is almost always live music to enjoy while you browse and sample the local delights.  The selection is [...]

Great Deal for Veterans and Vermonters - The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm

Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm

Have you been looking for a romantic getaway, or maybe just some down time for yourself? Grab your calendar and take this opportunity to enjoy a picture perfect location with extra cash in your pocket. This classic New England Inn is offering discounts off any room type mid-week (Sunday – Thursday). If you've not stayed here yet, now is your chance. If you have stayed at this beautiful place then you'll need no persuading!  Perfect time to take that break you've been thinking about.

The discounted room rates include full country breakfast and coffee & cookies in the afternoon. Vermont residents get 20% off (search ‘VACA FOR VERMONTERS’ under their rate options if booking online). Veterans get 25% off (search ‘ACTIVE & RETIRED’ under rate options if booking online).  The offer ends May 24th.  Click here to go to their website.

Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm

 

Going Green in Hanover NH!

Going Green

Town of Hanover: Achieving 100% Renewables - The First Steps

WEDNESDAY March 28th, 6:30-8:30 pm

RW Black Community Center

Did you know that in May 2017 Hanover residents voted to transition the town onto renewable energy sources?  This informal gathering is your chance to meet the members of the newly created 'Sustainable Hanover Energy Subcommittee' and get updated on what has been done so far. There will also be information about the Community Solar Zoning Ordinance that will be voted on in the May 2018 Town Meeting. 

(The RW Black Recreation & Senior Center is located on South Park Street, diagonally across the street from the Hanover Co-op, just next to Ledyard bank.  There is a small parking lot ,accessed from the Hanover High School side,Lebanon St., but this is often filled so we recommend looking for street parking!)

Going Green

Another Weekend of Fun in the Upper Valley!

Know Your Place! Upper Valley

Once again we found sooooo many good things to do this weekend!

Check these out if you don't feel like building an igloo, or if you want more to do....

 

  • The Vermont Flurry: Snow Sculpture Festival, Woodstock, VT - Saturday 17th 10 am - 10 pm, more info here

  • Oscar Nominated Short Films at Loew Auditorium - Saturday 17th 5 & 8 pm - More info

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