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Whether it’s a Nor’easter, a hurricane, or even a windy spring day, power in New Hampshire can go out at any time. Many homeowners choose to have a backup generator for these unpredictable weather events, but is a generator really necessary? Chances are you won’t use it frequently and, if you have another heating source that does not rely on…
Read MoreAn opportunity zone is a designation from the federal government given to certain economically distressed areas throughout the United States, with the goal of encouraging investment and development in those areas. The program provides tax incentives to encourage those with capital gains to invest in low-income and undercapitalized communities. History of Opportunity Zones The designation was created as part of…
Read MoreSign up for market updates Listing activity continues to drop, partially due to the seasonality of the market (we see fewer listings in the fall through the winter). This makes it a challenge for buyers since inventory is already at record-low levels. The good news is that bidding wars have slowed down quite a bit and we are seeing more…
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Read MoreJust because you can’t move to New Hampshire, doesn’t mean you can’t support the Free State Project from afar. We have many clients who invest in New Hampshire real estate, even though they don’t live in or plan to move to New Hampshire. While it can be overwhelming to figure out how to invest in real estate when you don’t…
Read MoreLakes Region • Merrimack Valley • Seacoast Lakes Region Plymouth: Spacious Downtown Duplex Merrimack Valley Concord: Historic Colonial Downtown Apartment Adventure’s Rest Hollis: Private Lake House Getaway Litchfield: Peaceful Woods Area Suite Seacoast Dover: Private, Secluded 1-Bedroom Apartment Plaistow: Linden Cottage
Read MoreWe’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve heard from someone wanting to buy land in New Hampshire for recreational purposes, homesteading, farming, or building a home. While we enthusiastically endorse the idea of property ownership, there are some important considerations worth sharing for folks thinking about buying land What are your goals? Before you start seriously looking at…
Read MoreMonths of searching, attending open houses, reading articles about if you should buy a home, picking a lender, and viewing available homes finally paid off. You’ve found the perfect property in a nice neighborhood for a fair price. You’re ready to make an offer. Then it happens: you get the dreaded call from your agent telling you there are multiple…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever bought a house, chances are you used traditional mortgage financing, like FHA, VA, USDA, or conventional loans. These types of loans are great for the typical buyer. But if you’re self-employed, have low cash reserves, or just don’t want to deal with a lot of intrusive paperwork, these traditional financing options may not always be the best…
Read MoreSingle Family Homes and Condos After three years of a seller’s market buying frenzy, it feels like the overheated market is finally slowing down. Is that the case? Yes and no. We are still seeing a relative lack of sufficient inventory to feed the demand for housing units (both sales and rentals). The recent significant spikes in mortgage interest rates…
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