Buying A New Home

It seems like everywhere you look lately in New Hampshire, the real estate market is tighter and tighter. A recent surge in housing prices has created a sellers’ market. From concerns about new buyers being priced out of the Seacoast to the fast-paced development of condos in the Lakes Region impacting views of the shoreline…

One of the most important factors for many families, or expectant parents, in choosing where to purchase a home is the quality of the local schools. Most real estate listings even include the greatschools.org rating of the elementary, middle and high schools alongside the property details. To get their kids into the school district of…

When it comes time to decide where to live and raise a family, homes in your first choice community might be out of your price range. Aside from the selling price of the house, the property tax rate could be what tips the scale. If the quality of schools is what attracts you to a…

Many would-be homebuyers face a catch-22: They are paying more for rent than they could be spending to own their own home, yet they are unable to save up for a down payment and closing costs to buy a house because they are paying too much in rent each month. According to RentJungle.com, the current…

Available homes in desirable neighborhoods within New Hampshire communities seem tough to find. There are condos, rentals, and plenty of seven-figure options, but not enough for buyers in the middle of the market. There are a number of reasons why markets might be “mismatched” — that is, when the type of houses for sale are…

The cost of a college education has steadily risen and forced many young potential homebuyers to face a financial challenge unknown to generations before them. While bearing the burden of monthly student loan payments, many 20- and 30-somethings worry that debt which could take a decade or more to pay off will affect their credit…

As it has throughout history, a new president in the White House means changes both politically and economically. We already saw an increase in mortgage interest rates in the last months of 2016, and experts predict that rates will continue to climb in 2017. Homebuyers are affected in different ways, depending on goals and financial…

We talked recently about the growing numbers of families in multi-generational living situations. If that sounds like a good fit for you and extended family members, there are some things to keep in mind – logistically and financially – when deciding to buy a home together. Determine what everyone is looking for in this new…

It wasn’t so long ago that it was very common for several generations of a family to live together under one roof. As people retired from their jobs and careers, they were able to help look after children, prepare family meals, and tend to the home. Aging parents had their adult children to assist them…