Copy of Andover December Newsletter [NE.12.2023]

Hello December!

December is filled with traditions, gatherings with loved ones, and the opportunity to reflect on your journey over the last 12 months. What have you learned? What are your dreams for the future? Do you feel you have found your place?

Real Estate in the News

It's Taking Americans Much Longer in Life to Buy Their First Home...

The typical age to buy a first home has jumped to 36 years old, the oldest ever on record. The rising age is a sign that high housing costs and mortgage rates are pushing homeownership out of reach for younger Americans.

Courtesy of CBS News

Local Happenings

LaBelle Lights

Escape the holiday chaos and experience a joyful winter wonderland at LaBelle Lights located in Derry, New Hampshire, where over one million twinkling lights illuminate festive outdoor displays along a walking path! Admission includes special theme weeks, carefully curated to enhance your experience by offering engaging and interactive themes to enhance your overall experience. Click here for more information. 

Pollar Express Dinner with Santa

A movie like The Polar express is an all-time, must experience with the family. The Christmas spirit meter is overflowing from start to end, and at Chunky's Cinema in Pelham NH. Children receive a golden tickets & hole-punch prior to entering the theater and of course...the hot chocolate scene. For more information click here. 

Come Experience Christmas on the Farm

Immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit at the Lifting Spirits Miniature Therapy Horses Farm! Visit with miniature therapy horses and Oscar the Pig. Warm up at the hot cocoa station, craft horseshoe ornaments, and write letters to Santa. Indulge in cookies and candy canes then capture memories at photo and mistletoe booths. Explore the Mini Holiday Gift Shop for ornaments, candles, locally made maple syrup, and adorable stuffed animals. Join for a joyful blend of festive activities and holiday shopping! Get your tickets here!

The Nutcracker from Dance Prism Ballet

No festive season is truly fulfilled without experiencing this cherished holiday masterpiece. Whether you're revisiting it or initiating a new tradition, don't miss out. Young spectators are encouraged to meet a special Nutcracker character following each performance! Click here for more information and to buy tickets today!

Santa’s Christmas at Charmingfare Farm

Step into a world of enchantment and holiday wonder at "Santa's Christmas" Event! Join us for an unforgettable celebration that will fill your heart with joy and your spirit with the warmth of the season. There are two different ride options to choose from when making your booking: a Horse-Drawn or a Vis-a-vis ride. Your ride includes a visit to The North Pole, Mrs.Claus' Bakery, the Holiday Gift Barn, and more! Get your tickets here.

Shop Local 

For more information please visit them online at:

Willow
Sorellina Boutique
Karascene
Enchanted Vines
EM&RO
Wisk Chick

Recipes of the Month

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Best Places to Retire in 2024

The Best Places to Retire ranking can help you decide where to spend your golden years. Where will you end up?

Courtesy of US News

25 Dated Design Trends and Solutions

As design trends come and go, there are some that we wish would never come back around. Check out these dated design trends and their solutions.

Courtesy of HGTV

Best Practices for Using Storage to Organize a Home

New homes are shrinking in size and storage space, and older homes have their share of storage woes as well, which makes it difficult for homeowners to keep their homes tidy and organized.

Courtesy of NAR

November Market Reports - MA

November Market Reports - NH

Featured Listings

Pelham

Lot 2 Oakland Ridge Road, Unit 2

4 BD   2.5 BA   2706 SF   $925,000

Pelham

Lot 7 Oakland Ridge Road, Unit 7

4 BD   2.5 BA   3484 SF   $1,200,000

Windham

11 Cypress Lane, Unit 7

2 BD   2 BA   1400 SF   $3,500

Windham

7 Cypress Lane, Unit 5

2 BD   2 BA   1600 SF   $625,000

Windham

9 Cypress Lane, Unit 6

2 BD   2 BA   1600 SF   $625,000

Sending warm and heartfelt holiday wishes to all our wonderful clients, colleagues, family and friends. May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with your loved ones. As we bid farewell to 2023, may the new year be filled with happiness, new opportunities, and exciting adventures. 

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker in Massachusetts and Compass Real Estate is a licensed real estate brokerage firm in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont and each abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.