Posts in category 'Real Estate Tips'
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Looking for a Rental? Beware of Scams!
We posted a blog post over 6 years ago about rental scams, and in the last few months, we've seen it happen again. We just wanted to share this again for all of you.
Here in our area, it is not uncommon to have quite a few calls over the course of the year, asking if a home we have listed online is also for rent, as potential renters have seen the home listed on Craigslist and usually at a lower price than the other available homes. We are always glad when we get these calls asking us, because often times, the home is not available for rent, and a fake rental listing has been placed on Craigslist by a scammer. Typically an email will come back to the potential tenant, and it will say something to the effect of, "Oh yes, our home is for rent. We have left the country on a trip to (insert far away place here) where we work with (insert cause type of work). We had the ho...
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Buying Before Selling: Learn How to Bridge the Gap
Sometimes life sneaks up on you. You weren't expecting that fantastic job opportunity, and you certainly weren't expecting to transfer out of state. Suddenly, without warning, you find yourself in the position of having to find a home in a new place, and you haven't sold the one you're in. How do you manage that balancing act?
Our real estate agents may suggest you consider a bridge loan. But what is that, exactly? Essentially, it is a short-term loan backed by the equity in your existing home that will allow you to cover the time gap between its sale and the purchase of a new house. That may seem simple en...
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Late Summer/Early Fall 2022 Real Estate Market Watch by Andy Smith, CCIM
Late Summer/Early Fall 2022 Real Estate Market Watch
By Andy Smith, Broker/Owner
Real estate is always a topic on the news, as there are so many questions buyers and sellers have in the marketplace. The most common question our agents are asked - "How's the Market?". It is not always a one word, simple answer to this question - there are many facets of the current real estate market. Overall though, we confidently can say, the real estate market is strong.
While many would agree we are in a hybrid form of a recession both nationally and in the global markets, the housing market remains strong as does the job market. As you are aware, interest rates have gone up, but we expect them to cap out by the end of the year at 5.5 to 6%. Home appreciation has continued to rise, although at a much more sustai...
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Five Ways to Winterize Your New Hampshire Home
If you own a White Mountains home or a Lake Regions home, you know that winter in New Hampshire is nothing to be taken lightly. Snowfall can reach staggering heights. The cold is the kind that compels you to stay in with a book and a cup of hot tea. While it's always important to winterize your New Hampshire home, prepping for cold weather is especially critical if your property is vacant for all or part of the winter. Here are five steps to take right now.
1. Get a Home Energy Audit
Before you can winterize your New Hampshire home, y...24
New Hampshire Lakes Region Home Furnishing Resources
Any season of the year is a great time to spruce up your New Hampshire Lakes Region home. When summer comes, however, the warm sunshine awakens an urge to redecorate brisker than the breeze coming off Lake Winnipesaukee.
It's easy to shop local to find home furnishings for your Lakes Region home. You may need to furnish an entire house or just a room—or you may want to update lighting or refresh outdoor furniture. From Center Harbor to Wolfeboro, we did the homework and found seven home decor resources to meet your needs.
If finding a Lakes Region home is the first item on your list, we invite you to contact us and browse our