Thanksgiving is almost here and after all the turkey and trimmings have been enjoyed it then become the start of the Christmas season. I noticed the traditional Christmas wreaths are now hanging on the lamp posts downtown and December 1st is the lighting of the official Portsmouth Christmas tree at the climax of the annual Christmas […]
Buying a Home Can Be Scary…Or Is It Not As Scary As You Think ? Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home, which stops many of them from even trying! Here are some facts: 40% of millennials who […]
Portsmouth, New Hampshire “One of the top five best places to live in America” That’s what Money Magazine dubbed Portsmouth New Hampshire. That’s quite an honor, and a great distinction for people when considering a move to Portsmouth. We have so much to offer both residents and visitors alike. As a matter of fact, many […]
Buying a home shouldn’t be rocket science. You find the perfect home, make an offer to the seller, pay a couple of fees, and bam! You just bought a home. However, buying a home actually has a lot of moving parts which include a number of funny real estate terms you’ve probably never heard before. […]
When it comes to buying a home, there are more things to consider than you may realize. After all, it’s a lot more complicated than walking into the grocery store to buy a gallon of milk! Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases the average person makes. As such, you can expect there […]
Weathervanes along Portsmouth – Portsmouth, New Hampshire is rich with history, beautiful landscapes and buildings. No matter where you meander to along the coast, its beauty is captivating and leaves you wanting more. One of the things we like to do is explore and photograph the unique finds that bring a piece of history back […]
Who doesn’t love online shopping? You get to sit back in the comfort of your own home and browse fun things for sale on the internet. However, with online shopping comes hundreds of options from which to choose — and not all of them will work for you. The same goes for online shopping for […]
It’s time for another real state market update for Portsmouth, NH and the New Hampshire Seacoast real estate market. Tight inventory continues to plague our market as well as many other market all across the United States The lack of homes to sell have put potential home buyers into a very competitive sellers market. The […]
Do you know where home buyers come from? When we list a house for sale we know who the most likely buyer for that house are based on their demographic data and also where they likely live now. The National Association of Realtors publishes annually a “Profile of Buyers and Sellers”. The statistics to compile […]
You’re smart. You’re doing your research about home buying and homeownership (like you are right now!), so you feel like you’re prepared to avoid common home buying pitfalls. You may want to use Affordable House and Land Packages in Perth to help make your buying experience easier. But you’ll soon find that once you’ve moved […]
Red Sky Sunrise in Portsmouth, NH – It was a brilliant, fiery, red sky sunrise in Portsmouth, NH this morning across the horizon. The view from the ocean would have been majestic had I been able to get there and see it. Spectacular skies as the sun rises is pretty normal here, but each time they seem […]
We’re almost three weeks into the New Year, but it’s not too late to develop goals for your home in 2018. Now is the perfect time to jump right in and start fresh in your current home! Need ideas? Here are a few real estate goals that you can achieve this year. Whether you are looking […]
Learn How To Save For Your House Down Payment – A 20% down payment on a house is a significant chunk of change. But with enough time to prepare and a little bit of creative budgeting, you’ll be able to save up for your new house sooner than you think. Follow these helpful budgeting tips […]
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. This is why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO. The […]
There are some people who have not purchased homes yet because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. As Entrepreneur Magazine, a premier source for small business, explained in their article, “12 Practical […]
