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Congrats TOAD!

My advice is to do your homework. Look at the tax rates, available property, and your needs then do the math. Also check with town hall and see what their plans are for major capital expenditures, like new schools etc. or if a major development is planned or proposed for the area where you are looking to buy. That will at least give you a clue of what the future might hold.

With property values the way they are and the number of foreclosures available you should be able to find something very nice and I would not rule out waterfront...maybe not Winnipesaukee, but waterfront none the less.

Condos are cheaper than single family homes especially if you don't want to deal with landscaping, snow removal etc. However if you don't want to live by the rules of others then a small single family on or near the water (ROW) might be something you should check out.

Look on a real estate website that lists everything MLS lists and you will get a pretty good picture of what is available.

Good luck!