For Buyers

$19.6 Million Coming To New Hampshire...

The 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 ...

A Community Hug!

Baskets offered at the Bedford Farmers Market this summer. The Bedford Farmer’s Market is offering the Morgan’s Basket program for Bedford residents. A basket of lovely items from the Farmer’s Market is offered that can be delivered to someone in town who is experiencing difficulties in their life, who needs a community "hug". The baskets are free! Request them by contacting Molly Wasserman at 472-2802 or Deb Sklar at 472-5660. If you know of someone who would enjoy a simple expression of support, please contact Molly or Deb and they will try to fill as many requests as possible. The baskets are delivered each week when the Farmers Market closes. The Bedford Farmer's Market is open from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Benedictine Park.

Merrimack, New Hampshire

Merrimack 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 ...

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 ...

Comparing Property Taxes

When 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 ...

Beware Of Crooked Moving Companies

If 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.

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Hooksett, NH

Community 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 ...

Quitclaim Deeds

A 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 ...

Moving South? I can help...

New 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 ...

Top Ten Reasons To Buy Now

1. 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 ...

Timing The Market

Should 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 ...

Finding The Perfect Neighborhood

Need a little help zeroing in on the perfect neighborhood? Consider these strategies for success... Read more ...

Why Own A Home?

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 ...