Moving to Lakes Region later this summer

[Chaselady]

Originally Posted by Jeanzb1

There are so many considerations that you reallllllly need to think about before you commit to buying a home. Yes, certainly, financial issues are number one. But one thing that we thought about was "the other six months of the year." Summer on the lake is THE BEST, but then there is winter. I mention this because we had the opportunity to buy a small place right on the lake, surrounded by summer camps, and we almost jumped at it, but then we had to think about what life would be like six months a year without our wonderful summer neighbors. We are very much people-people, so we decided that it would be too desolate half of the year. Wolfeboro is definitely a year-round community, but I'm not so sure about Ossipee. Can someone more knowledgable chime in here?

We settled in Tuftonboro and are very happy with the town. I find Ossipee a little lacking in things off season. I didn't realize how high the tax rate was in Ossipee!
Tuftonboro is much more reasonable, yet close to Wolfeboro for things to do. Moultonboro is also nice. One thing I have noticed is on this side of Winni we are an hour from any serious shopping. On-line shopping is really a necessity for Christmas and holidays. It really depends what kind of activities you want. I like peace and quiet, but I do find the winters can be a bit lonely.

[upthesaukee]

Alton and Alton Bay (two zip codes, one town. Alton) has low tax rate, is 20 mins to Wolfeboro, 20 mins to Gilford or Laconia, less than an hour to the Seacoast, 40 minutes to Concord, less than an hour to Manchester, and about 40 minutes to the Tilton Outlet Mall.

We have lived here since 1996, and love the feel of a small town, lots of nice friendly people, and good hiking areas in town. Scenic areas to live or just visit.

Take a look and give it a try.

And Welcome to the Forum.

[riverat]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Alton and Alton Bay (two zip codes, one town. Alton) has low tax rate, is 20 mins to Wolfeboro, 20 mins to Gilford or Laconia, less than an hour to the Seacoast, 40 minutes to Concord, less than an hour to Manchester, and about 40 minutes to the Tilton Outlet Mall.

We have lived here since 1996, and love the feel of a small town, lots of nice friendly people, and good hiking areas in town. Scenic areas to live or just visit.

Take a look and give it a try.

And Welcome to the Forum.

I second Alton area. And a couple of storage facilities with an average of 150.00/mo for a 10'X20'

[tis]

Originally Posted by Chaselady

We settled in Tuftonboro and are very happy with the town. I find Ossipee a little lacking in things off season. I didn't realize how high the tax rate was in Ossipee!
Tuftonboro is much more reasonable, yet close to Wolfeboro for things to do. Moultonboro is also nice. One thing I have noticed is on this side of Winni we are an hour from any serious shopping. On-line shopping is really a necessity for Christmas and holidays. It really depends what kind of activities you want. I like peace and quiet, but I do find the winters can be a bit lonely.

Have you ever noticed fatlazyless's signature? livin'on that walmart side of the lake? I think that sums it up. You have to decide what you want.