Buying A New Home
Downsize to a 55+ Community…and Upgrade Your Lifestyle
There comes a time when empty nesters or long-term homeowners start thinking about the next phase of their lives. A larger home was necessary while they were raising families or needed extra space for work. Now they might be thinking that they don’t need all the room, and frankly, maintaining a large, older home requires…
Read MoreBuying a Home in NH: What to Look for
When it comes to choosing where to live, New Hampshire has a lot of advantages over its neighbors in New England and the northeast. If you are giving it any thought, let us count the ways for you. Southern New Hampshire is home to many wonderful towns and communities beyond the ones you might already…
Read MoreWhy the Mortgage Rate Drop Matters Right Now
If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to buy a home but interest rates have delayed your dream of homeownership, now may be the time. As of August 8, 2024, mortgage rates have begun a downward trend since hitting a 2024 high of 7.22% in May, according to Forbes. Economists predict another rate cut this…
Read MoreWhat Are Your Weekends Worth? The Value of Low-Maintenance Homes
For most homeowners in New England, there seems to be a never-ending to-do list of home projects on our days off and weekends. Lawn maintenance, snow removal, fixing or replacing appliances, leaky roofs or missing shingles, heating or plumbing issues, and a variety of other repairs and improvements all add up to time, effort, and…
Read MoreTo Rent or Buy in New Hampshire: Which is the Right Move?
When you’re renting an apartment, condo, or house, it makes sense to think about your overall financial situation and decide whether there’s an advantage to buying your own home. It can be difficult to feel like you’re spending money month after month with nothing to show for it when you’re renting, while at the same…
Read MoreBuying A House In 2023?
Tips and Insights For A Changing Market The housing market has shifted a bit, and despite a continuing shortage of real estate for sale, there are great opportunities for buyers to put themselves in the best position to purchase the home of their dreams this year. For one thing, the frenzy has tapered off, which…
Read MoreNew Construction vs Older Homes: Some Pros & Cons
The housing market over the past few years has garnered a lot of attention – from stories in the media to chats at work or parties and around the neighborhood, to real estate agents offering to sell your home or announcing the recent sale prices of houses comparable to yours. The conversations have ebbed and…
Read MoreShould You Add On Or Move? Comparing Costs, Value And Personal Preferences.
It’s not uncommon to outgrow the home you’ve lived in and loved for many years. There are several reasons why. Maybe there are more family members in the household now, or it could be, like millions of Americans since 2020, you started working from home full time and you need your own professional space. So…
Read MoreWhy Rent When You Can Buy?
Mortgage rates are at historic lows, which could make some young professionals tempted to jump right into homeownership. If you’re a recent college graduate still living at home, you might be eager to get a place of your own. If you’re renting a place by yourself or even sharing expenses with roommates, you might feel…
Read MoreBuying a New Home in New Hampshire This Year? Read This First.
2020 brought us several new lifestyle and housing trends that are carrying into the new year. The most common change is the ability to work from home more frequently, and not just under special circumstances. No worries about traffic and commutes; as long as your high-speed internet works, professionals across industries are realizing they can…
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