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Client Profile – Sandy – Weare

When she escaped San Francisco 10 years ago, Team Porcupine Real Estate client & early mover Sandy Pierre had no idea she would become so involved in an organization that meant so much. “I did not fit in politically in the San Francisco Bay Area! I clearly remember attending my first Libertarian Party meeting there, and it was like a…

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The Risks of Trying To Sell Your Home

Selling your home can be a daunting task. Not only is one faced with the ever-changing real estate market, but there’s a steep learning curve in selling & marketing your house. Advantages of Working With a Professional Real estate agents know the ropes when it comes to the intricacies of marketing a home, finding qualified buyers, and negotiating the best…

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Client Profile – Brent & Christina – Nottingham

Native Mainers Brent & Christina knew that they wanted to move to New Hampshire for its lax gun laws, robust job market, and lack of income & sales tax. Brent, a nuclear engineer, and Christina, a medical laboratory scientist, are high school sweethearts, have been married for 12 years, and have two daughters. The family decided to move to Nottingham because…

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Client Profile – Sylvain & Merav – Manchester

Merav & Sylvain Yaakov are early movers making a difference. Having moved from Boulder, Colorado over 5 years ago, Merav & Sylvain wasted no time in jumping in and becoming super activists. Not only do they attend many move-in parties and all of the major Free State Project events, but Merav was also the lead organizer of Liberty Forum 2015…

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Mortgage Rate Locks Explained

To lock or not to lock? If you are shopping for a home loan or refinancing a mortgage, your mortgage lender will require you to lock your rate on the amount borrowed no later than five days prior to closing. Locking a rate guarantees the interest rate for a set period of time. The decision to lock or not is a…

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Predicting Mortgage Rates

It is impossible to predict the future and certainly the same can be said for predicting mortgage rates. However, if you know how to watch the indicators, you will have some advantage, and it may help you decide whether to borrow funds or wait until rates drop. Here are a few things to consider to make a more reliable mortgage…

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Client Profile – Séamas – Wolfeboro

Client Profile: Séamas – Wolfeboro Having been a Free State Project signer, Séamas Ó Scalaidhe has been very involved in the mission of the Free State Project. In 2011, he became Treasurer of the FSP and led the effort to obtain 501(c)(3) status for the organization which, despite considerable resistance from the IRS, was ultimately successful in 2014. In addition…

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One year in New Hampshire!

One year in New Hampshire! We have clients who move to New Hampshire from all over the country, and we often get asked what it’s like to live here. We came across a post from a friend of ours, and are reposting it with his permission because, well, we couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Thanks to Robert for permission…

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Choosing a Lender

One of the most frequent questions we receive is, “What lender should I use?” Having been in the real estate industry for over nearly 20 years, we’ve worked with many excellent lenders, and plenty of not-so-great ones, as well. The following are the most important qualities when selecting your lender. – Does your lender have great communication? – Real estate transactions have…

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Now is a Great Time to Invest in a Rental Property

Now is a Great Time to Invest in a Rental Property With low home prices and low-interest rates, now is a great time to consider investing in real estate. An investment purchase is different than your typical single-family home purchase. Here are some tips if you’re considering making the move to real estate investor: Have a strategy. What kind of investor do…

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