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wow you really made the house beautiful again
Gotta love that Hardiplank. Came out great and with the Hardi it will stay that way. And no I don't work for Hardi but isn't it one great product as an alternative to vinyl?
Hi John --
My wife and I are in the same predicament! See our website at www.modvic.com and call me to brainstorm 781-784-0250. All the best, Bruce
Love your home, it's gorgeous. Here's a couple of places to post a rental:
http://www.cyberrentals.com/
http://www.craigslist.com/
I'm a real estate agent and I've heard success stories about Cyber rentals from some customers that couldn't sell thei…
Hey everyone. Over the past 34 months, I restored/renovated a Queen Anne that was left for dead up in Stratford, NH. Last June, when about 90% of the work was complete, we put the house on the market, but 8 months and four price drops later we have…
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- I am a self-employed contractor with a wfe and three children. I enjoy sports and working on homes
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- Recently renovated/restored (what I could) a beautiful Queen Anne victorian home in Stratford, NH. It has taken 2 1/2 years and 67 trips from NJ, but I'm about 98% done. My dream would be do a project like this without having to worry about where the money comes from.
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Hey everyone. Over the past 34 months, I restored/renovated a Queen Anne that was left for dead up in Stratford, NH. Last June, when about 90% of the work was complete, we put the house on the market, but 8 months and four price drops later we have yet to receive one offer. My wife and I are not millionaires, in fact, we are in debt up to our ears from this project. Our primary residence is in NJ, about seven hours away, so you can probably figure out the issues we deal with. I'm not sorry I too… Continue
Posted on February 19, 2009 at 9:29pm — 2 Comments
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- At 9:14pm on October 8, 2008,
Demetra said… - Hey John,
Are you moved in yet?-Demetra
- At 9:32pm on September 28, 2008,
Ray Jorgenson said… - John -
Harrisville is in the Monadnock region of NH (SW corner), probably 3 + hrs from Stratford. Antique homes are our niche, and we do well with them. But....we currently only cover from about Concord south.
Looks like you've got a great place there - good luck with the sale. Hang in there, the market's got to come back sometime.
Ray
- At 12:22pm on September 26, 2008,
Chip Wright said… - Beautiful project John. Love the historic additions and floor plan. Appears that you got a real gem. I can tell you all are having fun with the project.
Keep up the good work.
Chip
- At 12:25am on September 26, 2008,
Demetra said…
- John,
Thanks for the kind words--your house is coming along nicely! 67 trips, huh--must be some kind of a record. Best -Demetra
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