Residential Real Estate
Do NH’s Flood Zone Disclosures Go Far Enough?
A new state law requiring that general flood risks be disclosed to potential buyers of homes is being hailed as a “step in the right direction” of greater transparency.
Expect Your Tax Escrow to Rise
Most homebuyers figure that their property taxes will be the same as those paid by the house’s previous owner. That’s a common mistake.
Pregnant Buyers Face Additional Pressures
Buying a house is always a taxing experience. But when you are expecting a child, it turns into a “high-stakes, emotionally charged and biologically timed sprint.”
Late with Payments? Call Your Lender Now
The typical indicators of homeowner financial stress – mortgage delinquencies and foreclosure filings – are rising across the land.
Real Estate Agent Compensation Hasn’t Budged in NH
Buyer agents don’t seem to have seen their pay drop despite dramatic predictions following last year’s real estate commission lawsuit settlements. Some real estate pros are upset.
Price Cuts on the Rise in New England
Price cuts are on the rise throughout the nation, according to a new report from listings portal Zillow.
Credit Scores Help Insurance Premiums, Not Just Mortgage Rates
The key to obtaining a lower mortgage rate is a good credit score. But new research has also found a direct link between credit scores and insurance premiums.
Many Homebuilders Are Overextended
Signs suggest many large homebuilders, and even their smaller brethren, have gotten too far out over their skis.
New Hampshire Home Sellers Turned Out This Fall
Despite moderate increases in home prices all year, the fall housing market appeared to be good for New Hampshire homebuyers
Real Estate Agents Balk at Negotiating Fees
One year after a major real estate agent commissions lawsuit was settled, little seems to have changed on the ground.
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