Searching for a home the past few years has been a frustrating experience. The limited inventory, high demand, low-interest rate market is making it harder for buyers to find a home that meets their needs without bidding wars and going over budget. It certainly makes the buying process more stressful. Attending open houses should be…

Whether you’re new to New Hampshire or are a native Granite Stater, you might be looking for a few new places to go, new sights to see, and new experiences — all for the cost of a tank of gas. Here are a few hidden gems you won’t see on the lists of landmarks most…

Spring is coming, and that means you’ll start to see more real estate signs on front lawns, along with online listings of homes for sale. Homeowners might be thinking about their next move — literally and figuratively — to accommodate the needs of growing families, adapt to shifts in employment and lifestyle, or to simply…

Do you have garden envy? If you find yourself scrolling online feeds of beautiful flowers, zen backyards, and homestead-worthy rows of fresh vegetables, dreaming of your own gardens, only to get overwhelmed by the prospect of designing, planting, and maintaining it…well, we understand. The planning alone can be a bigger undertaking than many of us…

Over the last year, we have become much more appreciative of spending time outdoors. Families made the best of staycations, whether they explored their own communities for things to do or simply stayed home. Now that warmer weather is on its way, we’re looking forward to spending more time outside. It’s the perfect time to…

Mortgage rates are at historic lows, which could make some young professionals tempted to jump right into homeownership. If you’re a recent college graduate still living at home, you might be eager to get a place of your own. If you’re renting a place by yourself or even sharing expenses with roommates, you might feel…

Those of us who have spent any time in New Hampshire already know what people continue to discover: our state is a great place to live. New Hampshire again made the top 10 list of best states to raise a family. One of the big advantages is its proximity to Massachusetts, which earned high marks…

2020 brought us several new lifestyle and housing trends that are carrying into the new year. The most common change is the ability to work from home more frequently, and not just under special circumstances. No worries about traffic and commutes; as long as your high-speed internet works, professionals across industries are realizing they can…

The holiday season this year has everyone a bit anxious, a little on edge. We get it, we’re there too. This is the time of year we usually provide suggestions on how to host a houseful of family and friends gathered together. But instead of focusing on making room for large tables and impressing your…

The American lifestyle has adapted to the current global health crisis, and we are seeing some of the financial impact in our utility bills. Children are distance learning at home, adults are working from home full- or part-time. Couples and families are staying in on weekends and canceling or postponing vacations. More time at home…

The national pandemic resulted in a high demand of goods and services over the last six months. Families who stayed home most of the summer installed swimming pools, purchased bicycles, and completed home improvement projects inside and out. Thanks to low mortgage rates — and perhaps a desire to upgrade to a house with more…

Hiring a home inspector is the best way to know if everything in the house you want to purchase is in good order. A successful home inspection should give you the full picture of what you’re paying for and where you might have issues in the future or problems that need to be addressed immediately.…