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...
HELOCs, Refis Now Dominate NH Real Estate Lending
New Hampshire’s banking industry has entered new real estate lending territory due to the recent up-and-down gyrations of interest rates. Over the past 10 years in New Hampshire, residential real estate loan activity in the state has dramatically shifted away from a...Most Buyers Up for a Cash Payback
If you purchased a property that was listed on any multiple listing service and paid a commission to a real estate agent, you may be entitled to a cash payment from a class-action lawsuit filed against the National Association of Realtors and a couple dozen real...Most Mortgage Borrowers Pay Too Much
Even if you shopped for the lowest mortgage rate you could find, you may be paying more than necessary – simply because you didn’t know lower rates existed. That’s the gist of a new report from Bankrate, which maintains nearly 9 out of every 10 borrowers are paying...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
