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Discover the Joys of Downsizing: Your Path to a Simplified and Fulfilling Lifestyle

Key Takeaways: • Financial freedom: Reduce expenses, maximize savings, and invest in your future by downsizing your home in Portsmouth, NH. • Streamlined living: Embrace a clutter-free environment and enjoy more time for activities that bring you joy and fulfillment on the New Hampshire Seacoast. • Expert guidance: Ann Cummings and Jim Lee, local and […]



Why Live In Portsmouth, NH?

Are you considering moving to Portsmouth, New Hampshire? If so, you’re not alone! This charming coastal city has become a popular destination for people from all walks of life. In this blog post, we’ll explore five reasons people love living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Rich History Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is a city that’s steeped in […]


Four Tips for Buying a home in Portsmouth, NH

Are you considering buying a home in Portsmouth, NH, or the New Hampshire Seacoast this year? We can point you to grant funds for your down payment or closing costs. Give us a call, and let’s talk. Direct number: 603-436-1221; call or text email us: Jim@JimLee.com or Ann@AnnCummings.com Here is a small sampling of the […]


Pearl Harbor Day December 7th 2022 |Portsmouth NH

81 years ago today, Portsmouth, NH residents heard a news flash on the radio that the Japanese were attacking our Naval base at Pearl Harbor. That marked the U.S. entrance into World War II.
The story below is reposted again with permission from a good friend of mine, and fellow Realtor, Saul Klein, whose father was actually at Pearl Harbor during the attack.


Top Ten Places to Retire in New Hampshire.

It’s no surprise that New Hampshire Seacoast towns usually lead the list of “Top Ten Places to……………..” In this case, it’s Top Places to Retire in New Hampshire. Exeter, NH placed number 1 on the list, followed closely by Portsmouth, NH. Both towns offer many benefits for retirees, including great medical care, retirement centers, recreational […]


Be Our Guest: 4 Ways to Transform Your Home into the Ultimate Entertaining Space

Key Points: Even in the middle of a pandemic, today’s homeowners are looking to make their spaces more conducive to entertaining. Certain upgrades—especially those in the entryway, kitchen, and backyard—have the potential to boost your home’s resale value. And best of all, your guests will love them just as much as you do! These projects […]


Busting the Biggest Home-Buying Myths of 2020

This year has been difficult for just about everyone, but if you were (or still are) thinking about buying a home in 2020, you might be feeling more than a little overwhelmed. An ongoing pandemic, the subsequent recession, and general uncertainty have forced many house-hunters to put their real estate dreams on hold. However, despite […]


Make Your Home Boo-tiful with These 4 Halloween Staging Tips

If you step outside on a cool October afternoon, you might just smell some pumpkin spice and freshly picked apples wafting through the air. That can only mean one thing: Halloween is just around the corner! And while this ghoulish holiday delights both kids and kids-at-heart, it also creates interesting staging opportunities for home sellers. […]




What’s Changed in Marketing Homes in the New Hampshire Seacoast?

What’s Changed in Marketing Homes in the New Hampshire Seacoast? The short answer is, “Plenty!”
If you thought about selling your house earlier in the year before the COVID-19 pandemic hit but held off because you, like most others, had no idea what would happen to the market, it might be time to think “Selling” again.



The latest three reports show the housing market is strong.

Three of the Latest Reports Show Housing Market Is Strong The residential real estate market is remaining resilient as the country still struggles to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Three separate reports recently revealed how the housing market is still showing growth. Here’s a look at each one. 1. Ivy Zelman’s Real Estate Broker Survey The survey […]



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