Buying A New Home

We’ve mentioned recently that it’s been a seller’s market in the real estate world, but new construction is improving prospects for buyers. Now we’re learning that the number of new housing starts is growing. The  U.S. Census Bureau reports that residential housing starts in October of last year were up nearly 14% over September. If you…

New construction homes are gaining in popularity. According to the Zillow Group report on 2017 housing trends, more than half of buyers — 52% — consider new construction homes. The survey reveals homebuyers are drawn to brand new houses because of their desirable location, appealing features, and the fact that everything in the home is…

It seems like everywhere you look lately in New Hampshire, the real estate market is tighter and tighter. A recent surge in housing prices has created a sellers’ market. From concerns about new buyers being priced out of the Seacoast to the fast-paced development of condos in the Lakes Region impacting views of the shoreline…

One of the most important factors for many families, or expectant parents, in choosing where to purchase a home is the quality of the local schools. Most real estate listings even include the greatschools.org rating of the elementary, middle and high schools alongside the property details. To get their kids into the school district of…

When it comes time to decide where to live and raise a family, homes in your first choice community might be out of your price range. Aside from the selling price of the house, the property tax rate could be what tips the scale. If the quality of schools is what attracts you to a…

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…

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…

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…