Clik here to view.
Buying smart in a seller’s market
Homebuyer beware: it’s a seller’s market in the Lake Region. You’ve got to shop smart or someone else could end up owning your dream home. Throughout 2017 and the first quarter of 2018, single family...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Overcoming seemingly impossible real estate challenges
Inspiration from a story about a single mother from Little Rock, Arkansas, on overcoming seemingly impossible real estate challenges. In 2007 Cara Brookins escaped a marriage in which she had been the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Interest rates are rising – but there’s no need for alarm.
Interest rates are rising, but we are still in a low-interest rate environment. Here’s a breakdown on what this all means for homebuyers. As you may already know, last Wednesday the Federal Reserve...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thoughts on acquiring a lake house in the Lakes Region
For many individuals the thought of owning a lake home is a dream. For others it becomes a reality…a dream come true. For some it is a weekend getaway, for others, a permanent year-round residence or...
View ArticleMoving in Your Senior Years? Here’s How to Do it Right
Guest post by Harry Cline. Is there any task more dreaded than moving? While no one enjoys relocating to a new home, as a senior, you have it especially hard. In addition to the actual work of moving,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
You Always Remember the First
There’s just something special, nostalgic and memorable about the first, whether it’s a first kiss, first love, first car, or your first home.“At the first kiss,” said poet, novelist and painter...
View ArticleRecess is better when you own a piece of the playground
When I was a kid my favorite part of the school day was recess, that recreational respite from the hard labors of class. Winter Recess was even better in my book, because it lasted longer. If you’re a...
View ArticleThe homebuyer’s online search is like online dating
Searching for homes online can be a lot like trying to find love through online dating. In both cases you’re looking for “happily ever after,” either with the love of your life or the home of your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Historic Homes: Buy with Your Head as Well as Your Heart
Historic Homes: Buy with Your Head as Well as Your HeartI’d like to recommend a few real estate-related movies that you may find both entertaining and instructive if you:A) are considering the...
View ArticleLakes Region real estate activity for the first 8 months has been strong
Article by Frank Roche, President of Roche Realty Group. Real Estate activity for the first eight months in the Lakes Region has been very robust. I have spoken with many Realtors® in our market...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Home and Holiday
If you think about it, many classic Christmas songs (and movies) are centered on the important role of the home in Christmas and other holidays. Consider lyrics from the perennial favorite “I’ll Be...
View ArticleThird Quarter Update – Lakes Region Real Estate Activity
I’ve pulled up some data to provide all of you with some current insight on what’s happening in our local real estate market here in the Lakes Region. Belknap County — single-family 1/1/21 – 7/31/21...
View ArticleAs the Real Estate Season Turns
“There’s hope for buyers on the horizon, with more real estate opportunity to come.” This past spring and summer flew by, and fall’s radiant colors will bring another large group of fall foliage...
View Article2022 vs. 2021 — Is The Lakes Region’s Frenzied Market Over?
It’s that time of year to provide all of you with an update on real estate activity in the Lakes Region, comparing sales in 2022 with those that occurred in 2021. Here are the statistics I’ve compiled...
View ArticleMemorial Day Weekend Arrives in the Lakes Region!
The long-anticipated Memorial Day weekend has arrived after a long winter, and the Lakes Region is bustling with activity. At the end of May, we all have summer barbecues and parties with family and...
View ArticleBuying Land in New Hampshire — Comprehensive Guide
New Hampshire, also known as the Granite State, offers a diverse landscape that includes picturesque mountains, lush forests, and serene lakes. With its natural beauty, thriving economy, and a high...
View ArticleReal Estate Tidbits to Consider
Here are a few real estate tidbits I’ve pulled to keep you up to speed on what’s happening in New Hampshire and nationally. Wow – the median price for a single-family home in New Hampshire hit...
View ArticleThe Mortgage Interest Rate Dilemma
This past week, we saw an increase in mortgage rates following a rise in bond yields driven by investors’ concerns that high interest rates and inflation will linger longer than expected. On Friday,...
View ArticleEmpower Your Offer in a Sizzling Real Estate Market!
As a seasoned real estate professional, I often consider the market conditions to keep myself, and my clients, up to date with how the market is currently behaving. Anyone in real estate these past...
View Article
