Are you looking for waterfront? Do you need space? This unit has both.

A free standing Webster style unit with just under 2000 square feet. Three total bath’s, a full on the main and second floors and a 3/4 bath on the lower level. Two of the three sliders will be new within the next few weeks. There is a bedroom on each level which is great for kids or visiting guests.

This unit is in move in condition! Carpets have been replaced, paint is fresh, kitchen and bath updates. All you need to do is show up and enjoy the lake!

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802 Covered Bridge Ln

This morning was a dark and dreary so I decided to look for some things to do as we are in-between seasons.

The snow is melting, rain and drizzle are in the air. It’s just not fun to be outside. The good thing about today is what I found. I found a great list of 100  Things To Do In The Upper Valley. I don’t remember when I got this list or where it came from what an exciting list it is!

This list isn’t something you can do in one day or even a month, but a list that can be used year round. Indoor and outdoor, summer and winter. There’s something on the list for everyone.

Take a moment and print it, save it in a place where you can find it and have a great time!

Looking for something to do when the snow is dissipating rapidly and yet it’s still a bit cold out side? The outdoor activities have been canceled for this weekend but there are still a few options. Things To Do In Eastman

If your looking to do things outside of Eastman, there is still plenty of skiing at MT Sunapee. Have you tried Grantham Indoor? Driving golf balls or playing a round of golf on their indoor simulators is a great time.

Try this link for activities in The Upper Valley. This is more general information but it’s a good place to start.

Looking for something to do while visiting Eastman? This week we have Jason Cann at the Bistro Friday night from 6-9pm. Sat March 6th is the big trip to the Trapp Family Lodge for a day of cross country skiing.

Still want more, Things to do in Eastman 3-4-10 we help you find what you are looking for.

Now that power has been restored to everyone in Eastman NH, (after a a day for some and 4 days for others) are you looking for things to do? Here are some ideas but to me the highlights are Jason Cann, Friday March 5th and a cross country ski trip to Stowe VT, March 6th.

The numbers are finally in. Although on a national level they are not great, locally they are not bad.

Home sales dropped 7.2% from December to January but the good news is January 09′ to January 10′ sales were up 11.5%
I see this as a positive number as inventory seems to be declining also.

As for the Northeast, existing-home sales fell 10.9 percent to an annual pace of 820,000 in January but are 22.4% above a year ago. The median price in the Northeast was $245,300, a gain of 8.8% from January 2009. When prices start to go up that is never a bad thing.

On a more local basis. January was a so much better this year than last. In the Eastman Community there were 5 home sales in Jan. 10′ vs. 0 home sales in Jan. 09′. There were also 2 condo sales this January vs. 0 units sold in 09′

Statistically these numbers are staggering but I think they are way to unrealistic to put percentages on them. Here’s something to consider though. It took, starting Jan. 1st through May 31st to get a total of 10 home and condo sales in Eastman last year. Are we going to have a better year than last. I believe so! Will prices start to increase? That, I do not anticipate. There is just to much inventory on the market for prices to increase. Price stabilization? Maybe… it will depend on weather we sell 40 units or 60 units.  If we get into the 60’s for total unit sales that would help to cut the inventory, which will help pricing power.

I’m including the State, Merrimack and Sullivan Counties Sales Stats Jan-2010. As you will see on page one, all trend lines are still heading in the wrong direction. Again, I am not a huge fan of days on market as that number can be manipulated several ways. If a listing changes from one agency to another. If a listing is withdrawn then entered as new after 30 days (which is perfectly legal). There are others but you get my point. Cost per sq. foot and median sales price are good to look at.

Looking for something to do in Eastman this week? Find out what with Things To Do!

The big event this week is the Chili Cook-off is Sat. 2/20 10am -2pm. It’s an awesome time and a great fund raiser for David’s House.

This is the time of month that I usually post the State & County Sales Stat.

What I really want to talk about is what has happened to Eastman in the last year to year and a half. Here are some great numbers that to look at:

After the financial crisis of September 08′ buyers that were in the middle of a transaction kept going and stayed the course. In the fourth quarter there were 10 total transactions, 6 homes and 4 condos were sold. A respectable number considering buyers basically vanished. We didn’t see the affects of the melt down until the first half of 09′ particularly the first quarter. There was one condo sale and three homes sold. By the end of the second quarter there were 11 home sales and one condo for a total of twelve for the quarter. The total home/condo sales for the first half of 2009 is 16.

The third quarter 09′ things in the financial markets were starting settle down and the stock market was showing signs of recovery bouncing as much as 20% from the lows of the year. This stabilization brought out some home buyers along with tax incentives, low interest rates and fallen home prices. Buyers were looking, but the weather played a roll as the early summer months brought plenty of rain. From 07/01/09 through 09/30/09, six homes and four condos sold. A slight drop from the previous quarter.

Nicer weather and the looming end to tax credits brought buyers out the decision to buy was made. There were 17 total transactions. Twelve homes and five condos were sold. This momentum seems to have carried over to this year as the first five weeks of 2010 we have had five home sales and two condo sales, far surpassing 09’s first quarter already.

As long as interest rates stay around 5% we should see this momentum carry on. The forecast is for rates to rise to 6% or higher and I believe that will stop the rebound in housing sales. I can only hope we don’t see a fourth quarter like the first quarter or 09

Eastman Home Sales Chart

Activities in Eastman are always easy to find if you know where to look. Talking to the recreation staff at the South Cove Activity Center is a good place to start. The golf pro shop in summer or Cross Country Ski Center in the winter could have some answers too.

The community also publishes a winter and summer recreation guide. This booklet highlights six months of activities which is great for long term planning or a reminder if you happen to look in there at the right time.

The best way to find things to do is look at the weekly Eastman Highlights. This will give you dates and times of all events happening from mens investment club, Mommas Night Out, or snow shoeing treks.

There is always something to enjoy. Now that you found things to do, ENJOY!!

The Eastman community has 336 condos. There are six basic floor plans but the original four designs are the most common. They are the Wheelock, Webster, Ledyard, and Parkhurst. The Wheelock is the smallest floor plan. A two level has approximately 1155 square feet. The Parkhurst is the largest of the original 4 totaling approximately 1521 square feet on two levels.

There are some variations to the floor plans but most changes are found if there is a lower level. Many lower levels were finished to the original owners liking, without changing any structural supports.

Websters and Parkhursts are the two units that could be altered the easiest on the main or second floor. Some were altered during construction and some interior changes take place as properties change hands or owners needs change.

Another variation found is with the Ledyard. Nearly all were built with spiral stairs. The exception is in West Cove “C” where a slight floor plan change was made adding some square footage but most importantly removing the spiral stairs and changing the stairs to a more conventional style.

Last but not least is the addition of the A Design and the B Design. Towards the end of the condo development there was a decision made to adapt the four original units by taking the best features of the four and build two options. These units three floors, the “A” has 2300 square feet and the “B” has 2489. These units not only make great vacation getaway’s but work well for full time living. The only issue with these units is the fact that there is limited supply. Only 53 are in existence vs. 283 for the original four.