THE LAKES REGION, ANSWERED
The questions people actually ask before they buy or sell here.
Waterfront and lake access, what a Lakes Region home is worth town by town, buying from out of state, and the paperwork nobody explains. Written by the agent who has sold across this region for 24+ years - and updated every week.
Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate: A Buyer's Guide to Homes for Sale on NH's Biggest Lake
Lake Winnipesaukee real estate guide: the 8 towns, bays, public access, boating rules, water quality and the shoreland rules waterfront buyers should know.
Fall Lake Drawdown in NH: Why Some Lakes Drop and Lake Winnipesaukee Does Not
Fall lake drawdown in NH: why NHDES lowers some lakes each fall, why Lake Winnipesaukee is not drawn down, and what the 2026 schedule lists.
Do You Have to Disclose a Death in a House in New Hampshire?
Do NH sellers have to tell you if someone died in the house? What RSA 477:4-e says about homicide, felony and suicide, and how a buyer can ask.
Free winter coats, boots and snow pants for Newfound-area kids
Free winter coats for kids in Bristol NH and the Newfound area: Operation Warm shopping days are Sat Oct 24 and Sat Nov 7, 9-11 AM, at the TTCC. How to apply first, what is available, and which towns it serves.
Living in Sanbornton, NH: A Local's Guide to Winnisquam's West Shore
What it's like to live in Sanbornton, NH: Lake Winnisquam's west shore, Hermit Lake, a historic Square, farms and forest, I-93 Exit 22, and buyer tips.
Downsizing in the Lakes Region: A Practical Guide to Selling Big and Buying Right
Downsizing in NH's Lakes Region: sell-or-buy-first timing, sorting a lifetime of stuff, condo vs. small home, 55+ rules and NH tax relief.
Seasonal and Private Roads in NH: What Lakes Region Buyers Must Know
Buying a lake house on a private, Class VI or seasonal road in NH? Here's how road classes, weight limits, permits and lenders affect you.
Fall Foliage Drives in the NH Lakes Region: Scenic Routes and Viewpoints
Fall foliage drives in the NH Lakes Region: the 97-mile Lakes Tour byway, Route 113 through Sandwich, Red Hill and Mount Major, plus Sandwich Fair traffic Oct 10-12. Follow the local market every month with the free Love NH Lakes magazine.
Living in Belmont, NH: A Local's Guide to Winnisquam's East Shore
Living in Belmont NH: Lake Winnisquam and Silver Lake, the Belmont Mill, the Winni and WOW trails, Routes 106, 140 and 3, and what buyers should know.
What Is Current Use in NH? A Plain-English Guide for Land Buyers and Sellers
NH's current use program (RSA 79-A) for land buyers and sellers: acreage rules, the 10 percent land use change tax and how to check a parcel.
Living in Bristol, NH: A Local's Guide to Newfound Lake
What it's like to live in Bristol, NH: Newfound Lake, Wellington State Park, Central Square, NH 104 to I-93, and waterfront vs. lake access.
Living in Wolfeboro, NH: A Local's Guide to the Oldest Summer Resort in America
What it's like to live in Wolfeboro NH - Wolfeboro Bay, Lake Wentworth, a hospital, a real downtown, the rail trail, and what buyers should know.
Living in Moultonborough, NH: A Local's Guide to Winnipesaukee's North Shore
What it's like to live in Moultonborough NH - almost 66 miles of shoreline, Castle in the Clouds, Red Hill, the Loon Center, and what buyers should know.
Living in Laconia, NH: A Local's Guide to the Lakes Region's Only City
What it's like to live in Laconia NH — Weirs Beach, three lakes, Motorcycle Week, a real downtown, and what buyers should know.
What's Your Lakes Region Home Really Worth in 2026?
What's my Lakes Region home worth? Why online estimates miss on Lake Winnipesaukee homes, and how to follow the local market every month with the free Love NH Lakes magazine.
What Are Closing Costs in New Hampshire? A Plain-English Guide
NH closing costs explained: the $0.75-per-$100 transfer tax each side pays (RSA 78-B), what sellers and buyers cover, and how to follow the local market every month with the free Love NH Lakes magazine.
Living in Gilford, NH: A Local's Guide to Winnipesaukee's South Shore
What it's like to live in Gilford NH — Gunstock, the resident town beach on Lake Winnipesaukee, Governors Island, and what buyers should know.
Can You Build a Boathouse on Lake Winnipesaukee? NH's 2025 Rules, Explained
NH's 2025 boathouse law (RSA 482-A:26-a): 18-foot height cap, no second floor, no guest space — what Winnipesaukee buyers and sellers must know.
Living in Meredith, NH: A Local's Guide to Lakes Region Life
What it's like to live in Meredith NH — the lakefront village, Lake Winnipesaukee life, year-round seasons, and what buyers should know.
Wondering what your place on the water is really worth?