Sunday, January 15, 2012

Welcome to our Virtual Open House !

Our Realtors are hosting an Open House on Sunday, January 15th and Monday, January 16th from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ! It is the perfect weekend to drive up to Weirs Beach Village and take a tour of these highly affordable four season homes which start at just $149,900.00!

For those of you who can't attend in person I've put together a little Virtual Open House. How easy is that? Just go pour yourself another cup of coffee, get comfortable in your favorite chair, and set off on your virtual tour.









Here is some additional information about the area and Weirs Beach Village. Hopefully you will find it helpful as you make a decision to buy a home in our community of high quality, highly affordable homes.


" Imagine a location that makes you smile each morning! Now imagine living in a charming new home in the heart of the Weirs Beach area, just 10 minutes from the famed Gunstock Ski area and all the year-round pleasures of New Hampshire’s incomparable Lakes Region with snowmobiling, hiking, swimming, boating, skiing, food and fun at your doorstep. Imagine further being only a short walk to the Mount Washington dock and the celebrated beach on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Pinch yourself and stop imagining, because with the affordable new Weirs Beach Village offering homes starting at just $149,900, this lifestyle is a reachable reality.

Weirs Beach Village is a wonderful and unique new community of detached destination homes that offer carefree year-round living. Explore what life’s pleasures offer and get ready to embrace a new home that will be the centerpiece of happy memories for generations to come.

“We absolutely love our new home,” remarked new homeowners Bonnie and Mark.

“As a family with two young children, Weirs Beach Village has been a wonderful getaway from city life. The neighborhood is serene, beautiful and we are surrounded by great neighbors. It is a great gift we have been fortunate enough to give to our children. We know the memories we have made and will continue to make will last a lifetime.”

Numerous floor plans as well as popular options make it possible to personalize and put the finishing touches on a dream home. What makes these new homes so special is that they are an astounding value, attractive, well planned and in one of New England’s most desirable locations. It is rare to find affordable new construction so perfectly situated near the beach, mountains, snowmobile trails and year-round attractions of the Lakes Region.

Weirs Beach Village is a community for all reasons and a location for all seasons. Designed for carefree year-round living, these new homes are stylish, efficient and well constructed. Homes boast 9-foot ceilings, abundant windows allowing for natural light and a four-season room that embraces the natural beauty of the setting. Most of the layouts offer single floor living, spacious entertaining spaces, an optional loft area and garage. The interior of the individual homes is open concept with spacious kitchens perfect for entertaining family and friends. With a brand new home, buyers may choose the finishing touches, appliances, cabinetry and flooring to ensure the space fits their needs and lifestyle. Homes have the added benefit of city water and sewer ensuring less worry for homeowners that want to spend part of the year in a warmer climate.

The enchanting neighborhood and the beautiful natural surroundings welcome visitors. The landscaping enhances the natural beauty and invites you make Weirs Beach Village your home.

There is no need to mow as the Homeowners’ Association cares for the mowing of the common space and all yards. For those that like to garden, each home has a yard for flowerbeds to give the property an individual personality. The community is canine friendly so Fido is welcome.

The new energy efficient homes at Weirs Beach Village are all about lifestyle. The community will include an onsite pool and clubhouse for residents and guests.

Anyone who has ever vacationed near Weirs Beach knows that the Lake Winnipesauke area has been a year-round mecca for sports enthusiasts for over a century. A prized four-season destination, this highly desirable region offers some of the most popular winter sports options in New England with extensive snowmobiling trails out your front door, ice fishing, along with great downhill and cross country skiing at nearby Gunstock.

For those who want to relax, the area offers a wide range of outstanding restaurants, spas and entertainment, most within easy walking or driving distance. The ever-popular outlet shopping centers of Tilton are just a short drive from this new community.

The unique new Weirs Beach Village community offers the charm of living in classic New England style homes in an area well known for its scenic beauty, year-round outdoor fun and cultural attractions at a price that is truly affordable. Designed for owners of all ages, these delightful new homes would work well for empty nesters that may plan to downsized to a condominium in Florida, but also want an affordable home in New England to stay close to family and where they can enjoy the timeless joy of the Weirs Beach region without the hassles of maintenance.

For the younger first-time buyer that desires a carefree home with easy access to the natural recreational pleasures of the Lakes Region, this is a wonderful opportunity to become a homeowner. Record low interest rates make this an excellent time to buy.

This new community is being marketed by The New Homes Division of Prudential Verani Realty and prices start at an amazing $149,900!

Just 90 minutes from Boston and less than an hour from the Merrimack Valley, Weirs Beach Village is an opportunity that is not to be missed.

Please come and enjoy the pleasures of the season in the Lakes Region, and see the delightful new homes first-hand. It is the perfect opportunity to become reacquainted with The Lakes Region and to visit the splendid shopping district and nearby outlets for shopping or enjoy skiing at nearby Gunstock.

For those that cannot attend today, the model is open every Friday thru Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. For details, directions or a private showing, please contact Weirs Beach Sales Manager Bonnie Gravel at Prudential Verani Realty, direct at 603-566-9599, or via e-mail at
bonnie.gravel@verani.com or contact the New Homes Sales and Marketing Manager at Prudential Verani Realty, Gail Nickerson at 603-845-2129 or gail.nickerson@verani.com, or visit weirsbeachvillage.com. " ~ Written by  Linda Greenstein

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Don't take my word for it !


How in the world have five months elapsed since I last wrote a blog post ? As I scratch my head in confusion and look back at the last one hundred and forty-five days I am filled with so many pleasant memories. Playing with grandbabies, visiting with family and friends, celebrating the summer sun AND building homes at Weirs Beach Village. We now have eighteen homes built in Phase I. Eleven families have purchased a home and four more homes are under agreement.

One recent summer evening we leisurely strolled through Weirs Beach Village, just soaking up the positive energy which surrounded us. I couldn't stop smiling as I watched the hustle and bustle all around. One family was simply chilling on their deck, beach towels draped over the rails. After all, it is only a 1/4 mile walk to the beach. Another woman told me her grandsons had walked down to the Boardwalk to play the arcade games. The fact that there are sidewalks throughout Weirs Beach Village all the way down to the beach and throughout the Boardwalk section makes for safe walking and great exercising ! Grills were fired up and the sizzle of burgers cooking made me hungry. Flowers were blooming and we admired the unique landscaping at each home. I stopped and reflected on how far this Village has come in a relatively short amount of time.

We are a family oriented business which has a vision. We truly are building more than houses. We are building a community of high quality, highly affordable year round homes where families can relax and escape from the crazy busy of everyday life. We believe in treating people with respect and honesty. We are not afraid of hard work and we stand behind each and every home.

But why should you believe me ? After all, I am closely connected to the project and the builder/developer. Words are cheap and can be easily manipulated. I can assure you that I am an honest writer who stands behind each word but I don't want you to just take my word for it. I have collected testimonials from a few of the homeowners at Weirs Beach Village. These are true and honest testimonials. I have not doctored them in any way. I ask that you read them with an open heart and open eyes. You'll see that I speak the truth when I write that Weirs Beach Village is a community that is built on a foundation of hard work, respect and honesty.


' We immediately fell in love with the style and design of the homes. Once we had the chance to view the models, interior layout and quality workmanship we were convinced that this would be a great investment and location for a second home. The location was the deal maker for us. We are so happy that we can easily walk to lake attractions, restaurants and entertainment that makes the Lakes Region so much fun. When we're here we take daily walks, bike rides or jogs from our home and we never have to get in our car. We can't wait to see the development grow, meet new neighbors, and enjoy the addition of the pool and clubhouse. Many thanks to Bonnie, Skip and Jeff for making this new chapter in our life an enjoyable experience.'
                                                                                  ~ Peter and Rhonda

'  Buying a home at Weirs Beach Village was an enjoyable and exciting experience. It was a pleasure to work with our Realtor, Janis Cashman, and everyone else at WBV who helped make our home a reality. We cannot say enough about how friendly the entire staff was and continue to be.
   We absolutely love our summer home. As a family with two young children, Weirs Beach Village has been a wonderful getaway from city life. The neighborhood is serene, beautiful, and we are surrounded by great neighbors. It is a great gift we have been fortunate enough to give to our children. We know the memories we have made and will continue to make will last a lifetime. 

                                                                            ~ Mark and Bonnie


' This amazing development has brought four generations of my family closer than ever !! Nothing better than a family gathering where your guests range from 9 to 93 ! Now we have endless NH fun just steps away and this beautiful tranquil neighborhood to enjoy with our family and friends all year long. Even our beloved four-legged family member, 'Rascal', gets in on the fun. No matter who's coming up for a visit, he always manages to score himself an invite ! He just loves walking around WBV meeting all the friendly neighbors and contractors.
    Now that winter is right around the corner, we're looking forward to getting into some cold weather activities so if there are any winter lovers out there, please pop by to say "hello". We love meeting our neighbors !
                                                                                     ~ Rascal and his family





Here's "Inspector Rascal" checking out the Phase II paving job.  
' We love living at Weirs Beach Village. Living here is easy. Our home is comfortable and relaxing. We have great neighbors and friends. The area has something for everyone in the family, where we can enjoy all NH has to offer. We look forward to the time we spend at our home at Weirs Beach Village.

                                                                                                                ~ The K Family




' It is said you create your own happiness. True, but you may need others to help. I was searching for a 'retreat' home that would be peaceful, affordable, well-built, a place to escape to.  Weirs Beach Village is all this and more. Everyone involved with the building of my home, starting with the Realtor, Janis Cashman, has always greeted me with a smile. They answered my questions promptly, did everything to make me happy...they cared about me. They collectively made sure the job was well-done. I am very happy when I walk inside my "retreat"...I look around, smile and know I made a great decision. Thanks WBV for your help at giving me happiness...and Jeff, keep on smiling.
                                                                                          ~ Another Happy WBV Homeowner



There you have it. Testimonials written by just a few of our WBV homeowners.
 And we will keep on smiling.








Tuesday, May 17, 2011

A Lifestyle for All Seasons...

It was a long winter. Snow, ice, cold. Snow, ice, freezing. More Snow, more ice and really cold temperatures.  Many human beings go into hibernation mode during the winter months. They run from their car to their work place, they call out for pizza delivery, they huddle together to keep warm. The Weirs Beach Village team does not hibernate. We built homes in the middle of the winter. Our workers wore storm gear as they protected themselves against the elements. We bought them hot cocoa to warm their insides. We plowed. We sanded. We shoveled. Our Realtors wore their long underwear as they gave tours of our Model homes to the brave souls who ventured out. Our homeowners at WBV played in the snow...skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. They also spent time shopping at the area outlet malls, visiting Lake Opechee Inn and Spa for a hot stone massage and at the end of the day they curled up in front of their gas fireplaces, warm and toasty, reading a good book or chatting about the next snowstorm.

And while we all dealt with the winter weather in our own ways, secretly we were all waiting. Waiting for the day when Ice-Out would be called on Lake Winnipesaukee ~ and the M/S Mount Washington could make its way around the Lake, stopping at all of its various docks. The Lake will come alive with boats. Fisherman will try to catch the one that got away...again.  Motorcycles will get polished and revved up. Meadowbrook will announce their summer concert line-ups. The games at Funspot are polished and ready for our quarters. The beaches are waiting for people to mark their territory with beach towels and blankets. Who will be the first brave soul to jump into the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee this year ?

And what happens at Weirs Beach Village when the seasons change and the warm breezes of Spring arrive ? We had a massive Spring cleaning day at the site. We filled dumpsters, we hired a street sweeper to clean Memory Lane and Tranquilty Turn. We crushed boulders and prepared the road for Phase II which we hope to complete this Fall. We are working on our Community Center plans so we can begin construction soon. The Weirs Beach Village Homeowner's Association will have a place for meetings, dances and Bingo games. We hired a landscaping crew to weed, plant and mulch the gardens.


Signs of Spring !




Spring Clean Up !


The Wolfeboro ! Love the daisies !
And of course, we continue to build homes. We currently have five homes under construction...a Gilford, two Center Harbors, a Meredith and our newest model ~ the Tuftonboro. The Tuftonboro features a large first floor master bedroom and a full bath. The second floor has a spacious bedroom and a bonus room with a full bathroom. Sounds like the perfect party house to me ! It is our goal to finsh Phase I by the time the leaves turn color. It is also our goal to build you an affordable, high quality home in our community. We pride ourselves on the fact that we are not just building a housing development. We are building a community based on trust and respect. It is the foundation of our business and the key to our success. We hope to see you up at Weirs Beach Village this Spring...and you'll quickly understand why no matter the season, no matter the weather, you'll truly feel at home at Weirs Beach Village !

Wishing your much tranquilty and many happy memories !

Some serious machines...we mean business !

One of our new Models !

Homes for all ages !

Fred Flintstone would have loved these rocks !


Lots of hustle and bustle at WBV !


King of the Mountain !



Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Decisions, decisions !

Making the decision to buy a home is humongous ! So many decisions to make...where to buy, when to buy, what to buy. There are so many levels of decisions. It is interesting to watch customers go through the process. Everyone handles stress in a variety of ways. Some people are calm and logical as they proceed to make one of the biggest decisions of their life. Some people turn gray, chew their nails and pace. Others seem almost joyful, excited and happy as they go through the process.  One of our goals at Weirs Beach Village is to insure that our customers have a relatively stress-free home buying experience.

Once you have made the decision to buy a home at Weirs Beach Village your stress level is greatly reduced. Our team of professionals are prepared to walk you through the entire process from choosing a lot, a home design, home color, flooring, appliances, fixtures, financing and all of the other decisions that must be made. Having a professional by your side makes the process that much easier. You will also be reminded to take a deep breath and smile.


Having made the decision to build your dream home at Weirs Beach Village was one of the smartest decisions you could have made. You will next have to decide which lot your dream home will sit upon. At this writing Phase I is close to being 50% sold out. We anticipate moving into Phase II by the Fall of 2011. The views from so many of these lots are phenomenal as you look out at the Ossipee Mountains, Gunstock and Paugus Bay. As you look out over the mountains you are reminded how small we humans are and how important it is to take the time to enjoy the view.



All of our homes are stick-built by professional builders. Once you decide which model best fits your needs, construction can begin.  Are you going to have lots of visitors?  Do you need lots of space for entertaining? Is this a cozy hideaway where you will escape to and no one will be able to find you?
Is this a home where you envision warm family memories being created as you all gather around in front of your fireplace after a day of skiing at Gunstock? Do you dream about relaxing on your deck with your favorite beverage in hand, soaking up the sun and cherishing your quiet alone time ? You know which home best suits your needs.

Maybe the 'Center Harbor' with its spacious layout and loft area best meets your needs ?  With its open concept, entertaining would truly be a breeze. The following pictures of the 'Center Harbor' give you an idea of what it has to offer you ~








The 'Meredith' is a single floor home with two bedrooms and large open area between the kitchen, living room and sunroom. Just imagine how your furniture would look in this home ~









The first home we sold at Weirs Beach Village was the 'Gilford'. A comfortable single floor home it invites you to come right in and sit right down. Glance at the following photos and you'll understand why it soon had a SOLD sign on the lawn.








So it is my hope that this photo tour will make your decision making process just a wee bit easier. Come up to Weirs Beach Village soon, meet with our Real Estate Professionals and make a decision about which one will be your...


Friday, November 5, 2010

Surround Yourself With Good People Who Are Only Going to Lift You Higher


From the beginning of this project we have used a team approach for getting the work done. We are well aware that there is no "I" in team and we believe in the power of synergy. We have surrounded ourselves with motivated people who have similar goals and beliefs. Positive attitude, self motivating and hard working are just a few of the qualities we demand from our team members. Bonnie Gravel brings all of those qualities, and so much more, to our team. A Realtor with Prudential Verani, Bonnie and her team came on board with Weirs Beach Village one year ago. Bonnie understands and respects our needs and our goals. She is not afraid to get her hands or feet dirty. She can be found giving tours of the model homes, vacuuming occasional dust bunnies, shoveling snow, and was recently seen serving apple crisp at our ribbon cutting ceremony. But working with our customers is Bonnie's true calling. She is honest, direct, and a straight shooter with a sense of humor that can soften the most difficult discussion.

 I decided I wanted to interview Bonnie so that people can truly understand the caliber of people working on the Weirs Beach Village team.  It was challenging to pin Bonnie down long enough to ask her a few questions. Did I mention that Bonnie is very active with an exhausting energy level ? I tried to keep up with her to ask her a few questions and needed a nap at the end of that day.

1. How long have you been involved with the world of real estate ? How did you get started in RE and why ? Almost 20 years and I love it!! I was going to college to  work with people in Cardiac Rehab  while bringing up two young children and managing in a health club and teaching aerobics. I met a wonderful couple, Chris and Bill Dowd, that use to take all of my exercise classes. One day Chris, who was a Real Estate Trainer, asked me if I ever thought of getting into real estate and that a realtor in her office needed a high energy assistant to help him with customers. I accepted. I did finish and graduated from college, with my husband and two children cheering me on. I did however become very busy in real estate and it is history from there. I do feel like I help make peoples' hearts happy especially when they receive the key to their new home or they have sold a home and moved on to the next stage of their life. It is pretty cool and most of the time brings tears to my eyes.

2. What jobs did you have before you became a realtor ? Oh my...that is a long list, so here you go.

Like most girls...babysitting first. At 15 I use to take a bus to a lawyer's home and worked as a paralegal.

At 16 when I got my license I worked for three lawyers, and had a job at 'Grover Cronins' in Waltham as a shoe salesgirl.  At 17 I worked as an administrator for a Dynamics Company. After graduation, I worked for Digital equipment as a dispatcher. This is where I met the love of my life. I then became a computer technician for Digital for a couple of years then had our beautiful children.

My favorite job was motherhood but while I was doing that I worked at Shaw's a couple of evenings a week and Sundays. I also sold Princess House Crystal at home parties to help with household bills.

Then as mentioned I went back to college, managed and taught aerobics in a health club while the kids were in school. Then real estate......



3. Any pets ? Tell us about them. I have had pets my whole life and can't image life without them. My mom said we had a cat that use to sleep in the crib with me when I was a baby and that is true today. Actually when I met my husband..I said to him if you do not like animals then it won't work. He is still here and we have our 12 year old rat terrier Ginger who sleeps with us every night...which I know can be a pain.



4. What makes a successful realtor ? Compassion, understanding, listening and understanding the needs of your seller and buyers... not what you think they need. Mostly be a true Professional.



5. Tell us about the Prudential Verani team ~ how is your team different from other real estate teams ? I feel Prudential Verani as a whole company is a family with great values and commitment to their customers and to their employees and agents. Our New Homes Division is top notch with more support that I have ever had in any real estate company I have worked. The team at Weirs Beach Village ~ Janis, Gene, Pete and Kristin ~ are very experienced agents that are very excited about the community and love the homes.



6. What are you feelings about WBV ? I love the whole concept that the developer/builder has created. The sense of community is astounding and is what the buyers are feeling and what they like. Personally, I am so happy after selling new construction for over 15 years, and my gained knowledge from that has now allowed me to be picky in choosing where I want to sell and who I want to sell for. I am blessed that it has brought me here to WBV.



7. What do you do in your spare time ? Spare time...what is that in real estate?  But when I do have spare time..I love hanging with my family and good friends.



8. Any words of advice to people looking to buy or sell their homes ?   Find the right realtor!!!!



9. You have a very optimistic outlook ~ how do you stay so positive ? I believe a person is happy if they believe they are happy and that shines through in how others see you too.




I had a few more questions for Bonnie but she was off and running to her next appointment. We are fortunate to have her on our team and hopefully you will have the opportunity to sit down and talk with Bonnie or any of the Prudential Verani team about your  dream home at Weirs Beach Village. They are only a phone call away from making your dream become a reality. All you have to do is dial 603-434-2377 ~ it is that easy !

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Celebrations and Congratulations and Big Changes !


As many of you may know, we had been waiting for many months for final approval from the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office. It was impatient, toe tapping waiting. But one bright and sunny Wednesday morning we received the call we had been waiting for from our attorney ~ Weirs Beach Village is officially a Homeowners' Association ! We didn't even know what to do first. Crack open the champagne ? Hug and kiss ?  Pinch ourselves ?  Call everyone ? Send out emails ? It was rather chaotic in the office for awhile but then the news sank in and we realized what needed to be done ~ organize the troops and start building more houses !  There was no time for dancing with wild abandon and singing from the roof tops. There was work to be done.

So the dust has settled and the work has begun. Non-binding agreements are being rewritten as purchase and sales agreements. Work has begun on new houses. Foundations are poured, framing continues, and Phase 1 will soon be all sold out.  Furniture is being moved out of models as closings begin and customers move into their homes.  We love thinking about the models being transformed into homes for families. Homes where so many memories will be made.

And my work continues. To keep spreading the good news...Weirs Beach Village is a Homeowners' Association...officially.  Let the celebrations begin !