Many would-be homebuyers face a catch-22: They are paying more for rent than they could be spending to own their own home, yet they are unable to save up for a down payment and closing costs to buy a house because they are paying too much in rent each month. According to RentJungle.com, the current…

Have you heard that Bedford, New Hampshire is THE place to live? There’s a reason that homes get snapped up fast in this suburb in the southern part of the state. Bedford has a small town feel with plenty of green space, parks, walking trails, as well as a community pool and recreation area. Their…

Available homes in desirable neighborhoods within New Hampshire communities seem tough to find. There are condos, rentals, and plenty of seven-figure options, but not enough for buyers in the middle of the market. There are a number of reasons why markets might be “mismatched” — that is, when the type of houses for sale are…

Manchester, NH, has been on the move for quite some time. The downtown millyard has undergone a complete transformation from the textile factories of the 1800s and early part of the twentieth century to the high-paying, innovative technology hub that exists today. Companies like Dyn, Inc. and DEKA, founded in Manchester, are making global headlines…

School vacation week in New Hampshire is coming up, and if you’re making it a local staycation, you don’t have to worry about being bored. There are great things to do around the state and right in our own backyard. We’ve made a list of our favorite ideas that fit every budget and every age.…

Think green in 2017. Varying shades of green are hot this year in home decor, either on your walls, furniture accents or in an area rug. That’s not the only trend you’ll see or want to incorporate into your own home. We’ve got a short list to get your creative juices flowing. Marble isn’t new…

The cost of a college education has steadily risen and forced many young potential homebuyers to face a financial challenge unknown to generations before them. While bearing the burden of monthly student loan payments, many 20- and 30-somethings worry that debt which could take a decade or more to pay off will affect their credit…

As it has throughout history, a new president in the White House means changes both politically and economically. We already saw an increase in mortgage interest rates in the last months of 2016, and experts predict that rates will continue to climb in 2017. Homebuyers are affected in different ways, depending on goals and financial…

In recent posts, we’ve reviewed how you can get a better rate on your mortgage – and therefore reduce your monthly payment as well as the overall cost of your loan over 30 years – by improving your credit score and paying off credit card debt. But that’s not the only way to save money…

The housing market in New Hampshire is very attractive to many. Beautiful three and four bedroom homes in great neighborhoods near excellent schools and amenities can be found in the $350,000 range. In some cases, an investment of this size can even get you into a new construction home that can be customized to your…

In our last post, we explored how having a high credit card utilization rate negatively affects your credit score. The utilization rate is the ratio of the balance owing to the credit limit. We also talked about just how much you can save on your mortgage by improving your credit score. Today, we’ll take a…

One of the best things about living in New Hampshire is the option for a small-town New England lifestyle with access to urban centers and their culture, entertainment, and industry. But many of the state’s smaller communities have much to offer and be proud of in their own right. Take Merrimack, NH for example. .…