Moving back to NH from FL. Would love some input on homes

Kamper · 02-24-2014, 09:47 PM

Here's a house if you don't find a townhouse to your liking.

http://www.mcclintickrealestate.com/...agentid=207497

I have no interest in this property so feel free to bargain hard if you want it.

HellRaZoR004 · 02-24-2014, 10:49 PM

Looks like that listing was removed on the 13th.

What is with people leaving things/clutter out like that when trying to sell their house? Clean it up some and the presentation of it goes much better. JMHO.

JasonG · 10-07-2014, 05:25 PM

Well time has passed and we are putting our house in Oldsmar, FL on the market in December with plans to hopefully move back to NH in January or February.

My wife and I have opened our search criteria to include Merrimack and south of there. There seems to be a lot of nice townhomes and small houses. Looking for a 3/2/2, early $200k range. Not a ton of them, but they are there. We do not mind swinging a hammer and painting.

Originally we talked about moving off exits 1-4 off 93. Any other thoughts about the Merrimack region? Any other regions in S NH come to mind?

Thanks!
Jason
PS - If anyone is looking for a 4 bed home in Oldsmar FL, let me know

mcdude · 10-07-2014, 06:02 PM

The Bean Group has a good site. I like their search engine here....
http://www.beangroup.com/property/search.php?state=NH

8gv · 10-07-2014, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonG

Well time has passed and we are putting our house in Oldsmar, FL on the market in December with plans to hopefully move back to NH in January or February.

My wife and I have opened our search criteria to include Merrimack and south of there. There seems to be a lot of nice townhomes and small houses. Looking for a 3/2/2, early $200k range. Not a ton of them, but they are there. We do not mind swinging a hammer and painting.

Originally we talked about moving off exits 1-4 off 93. Any other thoughts about the Merrimack region? Any other regions in S NH come to mind?

Thanks!
Jason
PS - If anyone is looking for a 4 bed home in Oldsmar FL, let me know

You're going to miss Sonny's...

dpg · 10-08-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

You're going to miss Sonny's...

Yummm Sonnys......Go to Fla for work once in awhile and I always end up at Sonnys a few times when I'm there.

JasonG · 10-09-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

You're going to miss Sonny's...

Sonny's BBQ? Damn right I will. I use to love Daves in Manchester, but I guess they closed up?

SIKSUKR · 10-15-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonG

Sonny's BBQ? Damn right I will. I use to love Daves in Manchester, but I guess they closed up?

Yup. Closest one is in Portland.

8gv · 10-15-2014, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonG

Sonny's BBQ? Damn right I will. I use to love Daves in Manchester, but I guess they closed up?

On my long weekend visits to Tierra Verde FL I try to go to Sonny's three times. Wifey bails after the first. My son bails after the second. The third visit is solo.

BUT I COULD QUIT ANY TIME

chipj29 · 10-08-2014, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonG

Well time has passed and we are putting our house in Oldsmar, FL on the market in December with plans to hopefully move back to NH in January or February.

My wife and I have opened our search criteria to include Merrimack and south of there. There seems to be a lot of nice townhomes and small houses. Looking for a 3/2/2, early $200k range. Not a ton of them, but they are there. We do not mind swinging a hammer and painting.

Originally we talked about moving off exits 1-4 off 93. Any other thoughts about the Merrimack region? Any other regions in S NH come to mind?

Thanks!
Jason
PS - If anyone is looking for a 4 bed home in Oldsmar FL, let me know

The exit 1-4 area of I-93 has become a very busy area. Windham is nice, but getting very crowded. I do like the Bedford/Merrimack area though. I have a few friends that live in Merrimack, and like it a lot. Just be picky, as some areas are better than others (like any town really).

upthesaukee · 10-08-2014, 09:06 AM

We have good friends who live in Amherst, and it like the best of both worlds. Easy access to all sorts of commercial businesses, but still maintains the atmosphere of a small NH town.

Their July 4th parade is a wonderful small town parade (except for the politicians in an election year

).

Chaselady · 10-08-2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

We have good friends who live in Amherst, and it like the best of both worlds. Easy access to all sorts of commercial businesses, but still maintains the atmosphere of a small NH town.

Their July 4th parade is a wonderful small town parade (except for the politicians in an election year

).

Amherst is beautiful, but the tax rate is very high. We had friends who finally sold their home there. Also a long trek down 101 to gt to the highway.
Not much around there for 200k range.
Maybe the other side of rt. 3. Perhaps Hudson, Salem. Easier commute. Depends where you work.

Rich · 10-08-2014, 09:50 AM

I live off of Exit 4 of 93. It's a great spot, easy to be in Boston when you like, and easy to get to the lake (93N), the seacoast (101E), and has Manchester airport just in your backyard.

There are a lot of homes in your price range in this area.

Good luck.

jrc · 10-08-2014, 11:13 AM

Remember that NH real estate cost is closely tied to school quality. A town with good schools commands higher prices and taxes than a identical neighboring town with average schools. So your children's ages and need for a public school system may be a factor.

SIKSUKR · 10-08-2014, 11:18 AM

Merrimack is getting to the real busy southern Nh area with lots of commuting traffic to Boston if you are near I-93.I-93 is a zoo during commutes in GOOD weather.If your commuting south than it really doesn't matter I guess.I live in Bedford which borders both Merrimack (south)and Amherst (west).My sisters live in Merrimack but right next to Amherst which is a lot different than Merrimack to the south of Bedford as far as traffic.Am I confusing you?I f you are not commuting towards Boston and spending time northward then I would get more towards Manchester.

Kamper · 10-08-2014, 11:33 AM

FWIW.... They just made Merrimack exit 12 'toll-free' and in a few years that is planned to be usable in both directions. There are several housing developments to the west of that exit (Bedford Road) as well as some open lots in that area and a little further out.

Good luck!

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mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	The Bean Group has a good site. I like their search engine here.... http://www.beangroup.com/property/search.php?state=NH __________________

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upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,608 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,984 Times in 1,084 Posts	Amherst. We have good friends who live in Amherst, and it like the best of both worlds. Easy access to all sorts of commercial businesses, but still maintains the atmosphere of a small NH town. Their July 4th parade is a wonderful small town parade (except for the politicians in an election year ). __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

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Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,247 Thanks: 74 Thanked 346 Times in 236 Posts	I live off of Exit 4 of 93. It's a great spot, easy to be in Boston when you like, and easy to get to the lake (93N), the seacoast (101E), and has Manchester airport just in your backyard. There are a lot of homes in your price range in this area. Good luck. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

10-08-2014, 11:18 AM	#15
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Merrimack is getting to the real busy southern Nh area with lots of commuting traffic to Boston if you are near I-93.I-93 is a zoo during commutes in GOOD weather.If your commuting south than it really doesn't matter I guess.I live in Bedford which borders both Merrimack (south)and Amherst (west).My sisters live in Merrimack but right next to Amherst which is a lot different than Merrimack to the south of Bedford as far as traffic.Am I confusing you?I f you are not commuting towards Boston and spending time northward then I would get more towards Manchester. __________________ SIKSUKR

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Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,309 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	Here's a house if you don't find a townhouse to your liking. http://www.mcclintickrealestate.com/...agentid=207497 I have no interest in this property so feel free to bargain hard if you want it.

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HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	Looks like that listing was removed on the 13th. What is with people leaving things/clutter out like that when trying to sell their house? Clean it up some and the presentation of it goes much better. JMHO.

10-07-2014, 05:25 PM	#3
JasonG Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 310 Thanks: 48 Thanked 45 Times in 33 Posts	Well time has passed and we are putting our house in Oldsmar, FL on the market in December with plans to hopefully move back to NH in January or February. My wife and I have opened our search criteria to include Merrimack and south of there. There seems to be a lot of nice townhomes and small houses. Looking for a 3/2/2, early $200k range. Not a ton of them, but they are there. We do not mind swinging a hammer and painting. Originally we talked about moving off exits 1-4 off 93. Any other thoughts about the Merrimack region? Any other regions in S NH come to mind? Thanks! Jason PS - If anyone is looking for a 4 bed home in Oldsmar FL, let me know

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jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Remember that NH real estate cost is closely tied to school quality. A town with good schools commands higher prices and taxes than a identical neighboring town with average schools. So your children's ages and need for a public school system may be a factor.

10-08-2014, 11:33 AM	#16
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,309 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	FWIW.... They just made Merrimack exit 12 'toll-free' and in a few years that is planned to be usable in both directions. There are several housing developments to the west of that exit (Bedford Road) as well as some open lots in that area and a little further out. Good luck!