New Tools Ease Property Buyers’ Legwork
Do you want to know whether you can add an accessory dwelling unit to your property without going through the hassle of dealing with government bureaucracy? Do you dread trying to figure out if solar energy will work on your house? If you answered in the affirmative...July Home Listings Tally Highest Since 2019
New Hampshire’s inventory of single-family homes for sale hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels, but it’s certainly a lot closer than it’s been in years. July statistics released by the New Hampshire Association of Realtors show 2,992 single-family homes were on the...Deed Fraud, Other Realty Scams on the Upswing
For the second consecutive year, the FBI has warned both consumers and real estate professionals about the rising tide of title thefts. The agency’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, known as IC3, does not have specific statistics solely for deed fraud, which falls...
Munis, Housing Advocates Grapple with New ‘Mixed-Use’ Law
Last year, New Hampshire lawmakers passed a mandate: Starting July 1, 2026, cities and towns were to begin allowing multi-family residential housing developments in commercial zones. And Kingston, like many towns, moved to comply. But the zoning code change passed by...Home Sales ‘Junk Fees’ Rise in Frequency, Amounts
A new report on so-called “administrative fees” focuses on the junk fees often charged to homebuyers and sellers, often without their knowledge or proper disclosures. The report from the Consumer Policy Center said the fees typically range from $400 to $600, but that...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
