Industry News
Commission Issues Persist in First Spring Under New Structure
Many New Hampshire real estate brokers and agents are continuing to struggle more than half a year after historic changes to the industry’s commission-payment system.

Lupoli Expands Hampton Beach Holdings
Developer Sal Lupoli has added a Hampton Beach motel to his portfolio after an $8.4 million transaction in March.
Despite Rising Economic Worries, Foreclosure Activity Down in NH
While foreclosure activity is on the rise nationwide and in parts of New England, New Hampshire is seeing foreclosure activity decline.

Portsmouth Rejects Homes for ‘Candy Cottage’ Site
Portsmouth historic district officials said “no” to a development of single-family homes on the site of a former candy store on an unusually large lot in the city’s South End.

Lupoli Kicks Off Big Project Near NH Border
Groundbreakings of large-scale developments are becoming infrequent in New England, and one that took place in the Boston exurb of Littleton illustrated the growing list of hurdles.

Trade War Truce Likely No Help for NH Homebuilders
The U.S. and China may have reached an agreement to temporarily reduce the punishing tariffs on vital homebuilding supplies like washing machines, but local builders say it’s not likely to relieve their trade-war anxieties.
Unhappy Agents Voice Concerns
According to the surprisingly candid results of a survey delving into agents’ psyche by the Redfin brokerage firm, half expect their fees to fall in the coming months.
Industrial Tenants Focus on Cost Reduction
Rising industrial availabilities throughout Greater Boston reflect slowing economic conditions as tenants’ sublease listings hit the highest level since 2011.
House Passes Bill to Cut Parking Requirements for Housing
The New Hampshire House passed a bill this month to prevent cities and towns from requiring more than one parking space per housing unit, a move intended to ease burdens on developers and encourage more housing.

The Latest Hot Banking Trend: ADU Financing Products
More and more New Hampshire banks are looking to meet demand for ways to finance ADU development as politicians in Concord try to knock down some key barriers to their construction.