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First Time Home Buyer Information From NH Housing FinanceIf you are a first-time homebuyer in New Hampshire, there are special programs available to you through most area lenders. Read more ... |
Beware Of Crooked Moving CompaniesIf you had to list your biggest fears when moving to a new home, what would they be? You might be worried about something valuable or sentimental breaking, or you might worry that a box would get lost along the way, or that movers won't show up on time or all of these. Read more ... |
Quitclaim Deeds New Hampshire Real EstateA quitclaim deed is as good as any other deed in conveying title from one person to another. The only real difference between the deeds is that in a quitclaim deed the former owner transfers whatever ownership and interest in the land that he or she owns. Read more ... |
Why Buy Title Insurance?When you close on a property purchase, the title company will offer you title insurance at the time of closing for a reduced rate. This is a one time charge of a few hundred dollars that may well be the best money you will ever spend should you have title problem after the sale closes. Read more ... |
Hooksett, New HampshireCommunity Contact Town of Hooksett David Jodoin, Town Administrator 16 Main Street, Hooksett Municipal Building Hooksett, NH 03106-1397 Telephone (603) 485-8472 Fax (603) 485-4423 E-mail djodoin@hooksett.org Web Site www.hooksett.org Municipal Office Hours Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tax Collector: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm, and extended hours on Wednesday until 6:30 pm Read more ... |
Three Deadly Mistakes Every Home Buyer Should AvoidDeadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can't afford it Deadly Mistake #2: Not hiring a buyer's agent to represent you Deadly Mistake #3: Getting a cheap inspection Read more ... |
Foreclosures - $19.6 Million Coming To New Hampshire. Manchester, NH, Bedford, NH and Southern NHThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will be sending New Hampshire $19.6 million to help stabilize neighborhoods that have many foreclosures. New Hampshire's statewide foreclosure rate is currently 3.6%. Read more ... |
What Are FICO Credit ScoresFICO scores come from the Fair Isaac and Company. These scores range from 400 to over 700 for great credit. Read more ... |
Relocating With Children To Southern New HampshireHandle With Care! Moving to a new home is a big change for everyone - even little people! Your children's lives will be affected by a move, and it's a good idea to keep them informed and even consult them about choices when possible. Read more ... |
Timing The MarketShould You Try to time the market? One problem with attempting to time your purchase to the business cycle is that no one can accurately predict the future. Another challenge is that interest rates are generally higher during a depressed market and income may not be keeping up. For that reason, fewer people can qualify for a home purchase than in more prosperous times. Read more ... |
Credit - Good, Mediocre, Bad or Ugly???Myth or Fact? There's just one type of credit score. MYTH! There are many scoring models and even more confusing, different creditors will look at different factors. Read more ... |
Finding The Perfect Neighborhood in Southern New Hampshire NHNeed a little help zeroing in on the perfect neighborhood? Consider these strategies for success... Read more ... |
Bedford, NH Single Family Home Market May Be Near The Bottom!32 homes were reported sold in Bedford in July, down from 41 in June. Reports show a decrease in average sale price in July of about 6.6%($391,992) and a median price of $349,000, down from $415,000 in June. Read more ... |
Ways To Hold Title To Real EstateTitle is the legal documentation that bestows ownership of real property. This is to be indicated in Part II of the 1003 Uniform Residential Loan Application as "manner in which title will be held." Read more ... |
Jeremy Allen, Sr. Mortgage Consultant - Envoy MortgageJeremy Allen, a life long New Hampshire resident, graduated from the Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. Read more ... |
Bow, NH Reports Few But Consistent Condominium Sales In Third QuarterThere was one condo sale reported which is consistent with the first and second quarter of the year with one sale each quarter. Read more ... |
Moving South? Florida's East Coast, Treasure Coast, Space Coast, Barefoot BayNew Hampshire is beautiful every season of the year but if you are tired of fighting the hardships of winter and are dreaming of moving to a warmer climate, I can help. Read more ... |
Please Ask For Me...When you call or e-mail my office, please ask for Susan Crush! I "co-broke" with any office or any agent. What does this mean? It means if you see a FOR SALE sign, I can show you that home (even if the home is not listed with our office). I can show you any home on the market whether they are for sale by owner or by any real estate company. Read more ... |
Bean Group has been named to the 2009 Real Trends 500The Real Trends 500 annually identifies the 500 largest real estate brokerages in the US. Bean Group was named to the top 500 largest firms, ranked both by closed transactions and by closed sales volume. Read more ... |
Alpha Abestos Abatement, Inc.Alpha Asbestos Abatement, Inc., is one of the pioneers in the Asbestos Abatement industry. Asbestos abatement operations started in 1976 and lead abatement began in 1978. Read more ... |
New Hampshire Licensed Home InspectorsAs of 1/1/10, all Home Inspectors must be licensed by the State. Read more ... |
Why Own A Home in the Greater Manchester, NH Area?The Best Investment As a fairly general rule, homes appreciate about five percent a year. Some years will show more appreciation and some year will show less. The figure will vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, and region to region. Read more ... |
Top Ten Reasons To Buy a Home Now in Southern New Hampshire1. Selection, selection, selection. Regardless of the price range a buyer desires, there are plenty of houses from which to choose. There is a great selection of detached homes, garden condos, multi-families and townhouses. You can find large lots, small lots, and a lot that will accommodate your boat or RV. There are lots of options in this market. Read more ... |
Bean Group Invited Into Exclusive Luxury Real Estate NetworkSEATTLE -- (5/28/2009) -- Luxury Real Estate is pleased to announce the inclusion of Bean Group in its prestigious network of fine high-end estate brokers and firms. Read more ... |
Stimulus and Homeowner Affordability PlanQuestions and Answers about the Stimulus Plan provided by: Rich Nigro, Schaefer Mortgage, Londonderry, NH. Please contact Rich for all financing information. Richard P. Nigro,Senior Loan Officer Schaefer Mortgage Corporation Office: 603-216-0033 Cell: 603-759-2526 E-Mail: r.nigro@comcast.net Read more ... |
Tom O'Brien - Schaefer MortgageTom prides himself in offering the highest level of personalized customer service and exceptional communication skills, to set the standard on which other lenders will be judged. Tom is always available at: (603)-493-5193 (7 days per week) Read more ... |
Zero Down Payment Loan Through USDAThe Rural Development Loan is available for home purchases in part of New Hampshire. Following is a Fact Sheet with additional details. Read more ... |
Bedford, New HampshireBedford, founded in 1750, is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 18,274. A suburb of Manchester, Bedford has one of the highest average personal incomes in the state. (Click above on "Bedford, New Hampshire" for more town info.) Read more ... |
Manchester, New HampshireManchester, New Hampshire was originally inhabited by the Amoskeag and Pennacook Indians. However, the arrival of European settlers caused the Indians to disperse throughout the country. Read more ... |
Amherst, New HampshireLocated in Hillsborough County about 10 miles west of downtown Nashua, NH, Amherst has a population of about 10,000 people. It has an area of roughly 34.8 square miles and has grown to be a suburban area that has attracted many newcomers. Read more ... |
Merrimack, New HampshireMerrimack is a town located in Hillsborough County. It is the eighth largest municipality in New Hampshire witha population of 25,229 according to the 2000 census. Merrimack consists of four villages: Merrimack Village (formerly, Souhegan Village), Thornton's Ferry, Reed's Ferry and South Merrimack. Read more ... |
Comparing New Hampshire Real Estate Property TaxesWhen comparing property taxes it is important to always use the Equalized property tax rate when comparing towns, not the full tax rate. The Equalized rate is determined by taking the full tax rate and multiplying it by the percentage of the homes assessed value. The town Tax Assessor determines the property's assessed value. Read more ... |
Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended and ExpandedCongress voted to pass the home buyer tax credit, extending the deadline and expanding the credit to include buyers who have owned their home for five years. President Obama is expected to sign the bill on Friday, November 6th. Read more ... |
SOME GOOD NEWS IN THE MORTGAGE WORLD!MORTGAGE – MARKET CLASSIFICATIONS CHANGES Recent developments are the changes in Market Classifications. Most counties in the country saw prices of homes stabilize. The market classifications in pretty much all counties are now either stable or soft. Four states are still having difficulty and their Market Classifications have not changed. Those 4 states are Florida, Nevada, California, & Arizona. Read more ... |
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority Honors Bean Group in Top 10"New Hampshire Housing congratulates the outstanding job that these Realtors and their agencies have done in helping to promote New Hampshire Housing mortgage programs and affordable housing opportunities for first-time home buyers," said Liz Lamoureux, managing director of home ownership at New Hampshire Housing. Read more ... |
Homebuyer Opportunities Nearing EndFor prospective homebuyers who are on the fence about making a home purchase, the next few months represent a countdown of sorts for two reasons. Read more ... |
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