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After writing a blog on cider and hard cider in the area, I got to thinking about the great local beers produced right in our area.  This may in fact be my best and most useful blog yet, I am thinking of a tour of sorts……..   Starting from the Hanover area, my first stop on this theoretical drinking tour would be in Norwich VT at the Norwich Inn. A guy named Patrick Dakin is now the brew master there and he has kept up the high standards of the Jasper Murdoch Ale line set by prior Inn owner/brew master.  My particular favorite is the Whistling Pig Red Ale, a fine and flavorful brew.  (more…)

Poverty Lane Orchards

One of the great things about living here in the Hanover/Dartmouth College region is that as the seasons change, interesting seasonal foods and beverages appear for our enjoyment.  This time of year I always look forward to getting a gallon of cider made by the Patch family at Walhowden Farm in Lebanon Barbara.patch@myfairpoint.net.  They are located at 33 Walhowden Way in Lebanon, NH. A trip to their beautiful farm in the fall is a great day out.  I like their cider best of the local producers because they do not pasteurize it – they use ultraviolet light instead to kill any bacteria.  That leaves the cider with its natural tangy and clean taste; pasteurized cider tends to get a bit syrupy and loses some of the biting taste I appreciate.  (more…)

Sales for Condominiums in Lebanon NH

The following statistics are from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

The Condo market in Lebanon NH has not faired well in the ¾ Quarter.  Sales are down by 42% (33 in ’08 to 14 in ’09).  The average sale price is about the same ($181,135 in ’08 to $182.025 in ’09).  New Condo listings are up 37% (12 in ’08 to 19 in ’09).  It seems that more first-time home buyers are opting for single family homes instead of condos.

There seems to be a number of older condos that are competing with new developments that are cutting pricing or offering concessions for up-grades……

More Later!  Carol & Matt

Sales for Lebanon NH of Single Family Homes!

The following stats are taken from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

The single family housing market in Lebanon NH has seen some marked improvement over last year.  Sales are up by 13% (46 in ’08 to 53 in ’09).  The average sale price is up 6%  ($235,111 in ’08 to $249,811 in ’09).  New listings for this quarter are up 22% (31 in ’08 to 40 in ’09)……..

The First-time home buyer tax credit seems to be striking again and so far it has helped the Upper Valley as a whole to ride the wave of the this recession.

More on Condo’s in Lebanon soon! Carol & Matt

Can you live without a car in the Upper Valley?

Sure, as long as you’re living in one of the core area towns it can be relatively easy thanks to Advance Transit.  Advance Transits routes are designed to link the major employers and retailers in the area with the most densely developed housing in the area.  The blue route links downtown Hanover NH with the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and downtown Lebanon NH. The red route links the shopping plazas on rt. 12A with downtown W. Lebanon NH and downtown Lebanon NH.  The brown route links Norwich VT outside of Dan & Whits and the Norwich Inn with downtown Hanover, NH and extends out to Kendall on rt. 10N linking up with both the Ray School and the Richmond Middle School for those kids who need a ride.  (more…)

The Hanover NH Condo Market

The condo market in Hanover NH has faired well through the current economic downturn. The number of closed units for the 3^rd quarter is up 49% (10 in ’08 to 19 in ’09).  The average selling price is down 13% ($279,780 in ’08 to $242,758 in ’09).

This information leads me to believe that the 1^st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit continues to drive the sales of condominiums in  Hanover NH and the rest of the Upper Valley.

More to come! Carol & Matt

54 DAYS AND COUNTING

Time is running out for 1^st time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit. To qualify, home buyers must complete the purchase of their home before December 1^st 2009! This is a great the opportunity to purchase a single family home in the Hanover and Lebanon NH area.

The IRS has recently issued a news release which reviews the qualifications for the 1^st time home buyer credit. Other resources that explain in detail include a You Tube Video and a First-Time Homebuyer Credit website. (more…)

Real Estate Stats for Hanover NH

The Hanover NH real estate market continues to feel the effects of the recession but the stats are starting to show some improvement. The following information was taken from the Multiple Listing Service.

In the 3^rd quarter the number of single family homes remained the same as the 3^rd quarter of ‘08 (39 in ’08 – 39 in ’09). The biggest indication of how much the bank and wall street fall outs have had on homes in Hanover NH are shown by the average selling price  – they are down 25% from the 3^rd quarter of ‘08 ($637,986 in ’08 to $476,984 in ’09).

Hanover’s Dresden School District continues to be a draw to young families in the Upper Valley.

There should be some great deals out there for homes that range from $600,000 and up!

More on condo sales in Hanover to come!

Carol & Matt

The Ava Gallery and Art Center, located at 11 Bank Street just off the Green in Lebanon New Hampshire, is another amazing organization that helps make life here in the Upper Valley have that “metropolitan” feel.   Who would think that an arts organization the caliber of AVA would be located in our backyard?  The fact that it does exist is a testament to the diversity of people who have chosen to call this area their home and reflects the incredible cultural depth they bring with them.  Carol and I have attended several AVA silent auctions. (more…)

Upper Valley Fall Foliage

Fall Foliage Drives

New Hampshire attracts visitors from all around the world during peak fall foliage. As the leaves turn to gold, the brilliant beauty from the Great North Woods to the Merrimack Valley shines. Take a “peak” for yourself, with our list of the best routes to take on your leaf-peeping journey.

Dartmouth-Sunapee Region

• Route 12A, from Claremont to West Lebanon. You’ll find four covered bridges off this scenic route, including the longest two span covered bridge in the world. This road meanders along the Connecticut River.
• Route 31 from Newport to Washington. Classic small town beauty along this route.
• Route 103A & 103B Lake Sunapee takes you around the Lake, and offers the view of the Lighthouse at Blodgett’s Landing, one of three on Lake Sunapee.
• Route 103 & 11 from Newbury to New London offers lake and mountain views and, at the right time, spectacular foliage.
• Route 10 north from West Lebanon to Hanover and into town, where the Ivy League serves as a perfect New England backdrop for all the vibrant fall color of the Upper Valley.