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But which realtor from that group did you work with? There is about 5 or 6 of them there. We are looking for a realtor who cares, not just there for the money. Over the years we dumped so many realtors. We need a caring person, yes maybe someone from that same company you named, but please give us a name.
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All will be of assistance. Pinkham is a small, family run business. This small company is all about the client, not about the money. I worked with them for over a year over the net before we ever went to actually view homes.
Try Josh Linda, Peter or Steve, they are just another great part of that company.
We received first class handling, and constant communications.
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I currently live just outside of Boulder, CO and am looking to move back east closer to the white mountain range. I have been in Colorado ever since 1970, and this state has exploded. Frankly, I'm just not happy here anymore. Its too dry, its too hot, and there are far too many people moving here. The economy is so far out of control, that the locals can no longer afford to live here. I love the idea of relocating back to a small "locally owned" town. Places and events you can walk to from just outside of town. I am a handyman/interior designer by trade and don't want to make any assumptions, but would it be a fair assumption that I would find stability in that field of work in any of these small towns? I have not found which town to focus on, but I obviously want to make the right choice when it comes time to pack up. I would LOVE any input that anyone out there might be able to give on this dream. I will be looking to rent an apartment/small cabin/guest house until I can stabilize financially, then possibly look into a small home with a bit of property. I'm 52 yrs. old and my idea of retirement doesn't include looking over a fence into another neighbors back yard..
Locals can no longer afford to buy/rent property here, either.
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Its too dry, its too hot, and there are far too many people moving here. The economy is so far out of control, that the locals can no longer afford to live here.
Do you mean the sale price of houses and the rental rates, or overall cost-of-living?
I'm not aware of any unusual localized increase in non-housing-related expenses, just the usual inflation seen nationwide on all commodities and services...
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I love the idea of relocating back to a small "locally owned" town. Places and events you can walk to from just outside of town.
Not sure about that last bit -- places and events tend to be spread out in rural areas here, and "walkability" is a rarity especially near the mountains. We're also seeing a real estate boom pricing locals out of the housing market.
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I currently live just outside of Boulder, CO and am looking to move back east closer to the white mountain range. I have been in Colorado ever since 1970, and this state has exploded. Frankly, I'm just not happy here anymore. Its too dry, its too hot, and there are far too many people moving here. The economy is so far out of control, that the locals can no longer afford to live here. I love the idea of relocating back to a small "locally owned" town. Places and events you can walk to from just outside of town. I am a handyman/interior designer by trade and don't want to make any assumptions, but would it be a fair assumption that I would find stability in that field of work in any of these small towns? I have not found which town to focus on, but I obviously want to make the right choice when it comes time to pack up. I would LOVE any input that anyone out there might be able to give on this dream. I will be looking to rent an apartment/small cabin/guest house until I can stabilize financially, then possibly look into a small home with a bit of property. I'm 52 yrs. old and my idea of retirement doesn't include looking over a fence into another neighbors back yard..
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You're aware that we have the same problem here due to the COVID-exodus from points south?
If you haven't been to the White Mountains since the 1970s, you may be in for a surprise. Last time I was there was in August 2018 - stayed in Lincoln with a couple of friends and did a little hiking. I was shocked at how crowded it was - in town and at the trailheads. I am sure other areas are quieter, but the prime places see a *lot* of visitors now - and that was pre-Covid.
If you haven't been to the White Mountains since the 1970s, you may be in for a surprise. Last time I was there was in August 2018 - stayed in Lincoln with a couple of friends and did a little hiking. I was shocked at how crowded it was - in town and at the trailheads. I am sure other areas are quieter, but the prime places see a *lot* of visitors now - and that was pre-Covid.
It was also quite busy when I visited last August (even with masking in place). Interesting going into Loon Mountain, Flume Gorge and Franconia Notch with everyone else and their dog. Beautiful scenery, of course, but not as peaceful.
It was also quite busy when I visited last August (even with masking in place). Interesting going into Loon Mountain, Flume Gorge and Franconia Notch with everyone else and their dog. Beautiful scenery, of course, but not as peaceful.
Fewer people go to the trails north of the notches, I like all the trails in Randolph, NH off highway 2- that is a great area.
Good Morning all!
I currently live just outside of Boulder, CO and am looking to move back east closer to the white mountain range. I have been in Colorado ever since 1970, and this state has exploded. Frankly, I'm just not happy here anymore. Its too dry, its too hot, and there are far too many people moving here. The economy is so far out of control, that the locals can no longer afford to live here. I love the idea of relocating back to a small "locally owned" town. Places and events you can walk to from just outside of town. I am a handyman/interior designer by trade and don't want to make any assumptions, but would it be a fair assumption that I would find stability in that field of work in any of these small towns? I have not found which town to focus on, but I obviously want to make the right choice when it comes time to pack up. I would LOVE any input that anyone out there might be able to give on this dream. I will be looking to rent an apartment/small cabin/guest house until I can stabilize financially, then possibly look into a small home with a bit of property. I'm 52 yrs. old and my idea of retirement doesn't include looking over a fence into another neighbors back yard..
thanks everybody!
Gorham immediately comes to mind when reading your post but walkable and no fence are incompatible anywhere I have ever been in the world. There will always be work for a handyman in the MWV (Mount Washington Valley) but it has become saturated with city folk. Gorham was a down on their luck former mill town for a number of years but appears to be on the rebound; it is also the next logical place for people that want access to the mountains without the crowd or cost of the 93 corridor or the MWV. Berlin is another option but a rougher area with many years to go before the rebound starts.
The person currently asking about the White Mountains said they are 52 years old (something I missed on the first reading.) It’s not clear if they have ever visited the White Mountains, but in any case, if they have been in Colorado since 1970 they have been there since infancy. People “out west” often say “move back east,” even if they have never been here. It always confuses me. But I assume the person does not have experience with this area.
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Locals can no longer afford to buy/rent property here, either.
