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PorcFest 2022 Schedule
PorcFest 2022 Schedule If this is your first time attending PorcFest, you won’t want to miss our All You Ever Wanted to Know About Attending PorcFest webinar: Tuesday, June 21st 10 am – Tiny Home Living in New Hampshire What does it take to live in a tiny home? Is it right for you? Advice…
Read MoreIs New Hampshire an Investor-Friendly State for Landlords?
Overall, the answer is yes! Compared to many states, especially Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, California, and Rhode Island, your property rights as an owner of rental property are fairly well protected in the Granite State. [With temporary exceptions per COVID-19 Emergency Orders.] Here you’ll enjoy better cap rates and ROI and a more business-friendly environment than most places. In…
Read MorePorcupine Real Estate in the News
In the News Porcupine Real Estate In the News Slate.com Placemakers Episode 15: Live Free or Die (Porcupine Real Estate mentioned around 12:00) The Feed Grassroots America (Porcupine Real Estate & The Free State Project at 20:35) Financial Times The homebuyers aiming to make New Hampshire a Libertarian utopia Freakonomics Radio: Ten Signs You Might Be a Libertarian (Free…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Get Pre-Approved: A Checklist
If you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s imperative that you get pre-approved for a mortgage before you start your search. While getting pre-approved can be tedious, it is a critical step that allows you to be ready to jump on making an offer as soon as you find the home of your dreams. It…
Read MoreEverything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Pre-Approval Process
You might have heard the words “pre-approval” before, especially if you’ve just started your home search. What, exactly, is a pre-approval, and why do you need it? Below, we will answer some common questions about being pre-approved. What is a pre-approval? Getting pre-approved means that a lender lets you know the maximum price you can…
Read MoreCoronavirus Mortgage Relief: The Facts
Mortgage lenders, and the federal agencies that regulate lenders, are putting coronavirus mortgage relief measures in place to ensure homeowners have options if they’re unable to make payments. What do you do if you need to take advantage of these relief measures? Well, your first stop should be your lender or bank. It’s important to…
Read MoreA Seller’s Guide to Navigating the Home Inspection
Selling a home can be quite a process. First come the negotiations. Then comes the inspection. Then comes the financing commitment. Sandwiched in the middle, the inspection is usually a contingency to the offer, meaning the buyer can back out of the contract based on problems discovered. The Process The purpose of the inspection is…
Read MoreShould You Sell Your Home without an Agent?
If you’re thinking of selling your home, you may have considered trying to sell it without a real estate agent. Why should you pay an agent for work when you can do it yourself? Well, while you might be able to sell your home on your own, you may lose out on some potential profit…
Read MoreAll You Ever Wanted to Know about Appraisals – Seller Edition
If the buyer of your home is financing the purchase, chances are good that their lender will require an appraisal. Understanding how appraisals work will prepare you for the process and help you achieve a quick sale. An appraisal is an opinion of the value of your home based on what comparable homes in your…
Read MoreAll You Ever Wanted to Know about Appraisals – Buyer Edition
While you might have a long list of things you appreciate about your new home, your lender may not agree. They don’t care if it has a pizza oven, jacuzzi tub, or patio that is perfect for outdoor gatherings. They do care if the home you are buying is worth what you’re paying. If there…
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