Residential Real Estate
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.
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.
Munis, Housing Advocates Grapple with New ‘Mixed-Use’ Law
Most of the density restrictions, landscaping requirements, and conditional use permits cities and towns had adopted to block development in commercial areas are no longer allowed.
Home Sales ‘Junk Fees’ Rise in Frequency, Amounts
These fees are not new, but a Florida lawsuit against Compass has brought new attention to them. Real estate agents are divided.
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.
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 – albeit a small one.
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.
Industry: More Needs to Be Done to Address Appraiser Shortage
New Hampshire real estate appraisers say a recently passed U.S. housing bill won’t do enough to address a looming shortage of appraisers across the state and nation – but they’ll take what they can get.
How to Resolve Issues in a Homebuyer’s Credit Report
When you file a complaint with the CFPB disputing something on your credit record, you expect some relief. But you might not always get it.
Sales Numbers Show 2026 Housing Market Losing Momentum
After last year’s encouraging rise in the number of homes for sale and a relative softening in prices across the state, there were hopes 2025’s momentum would carry into 2026.
