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Seller enjoyed a very quick sale and passed their cozy condo on to a downsizing couple looking for low maintenance living Welcome home to this adorable Cricket Brook garden-style condo! This condo has been lovingly cared for and is ready to be passed on to it’s next owner. Recent updates include new luxury vinyl flooring […]

As you learned when you purchased your first home, buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning..Especially when you also have one to sell. It’s important to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! Keep in mind that this early stage of the buying process […]

You can feel the attraction immediately and imagine a picture-perfect life together for many years ahead.  You’ve fallen hard, very hard… But wait! We’re not talking about your significant other but rather a home you saw while house hunting. Yes, buying a home is like falling in love. You can expect to go through the […]

Make your home more comfortable and attractive to buyers: explore smart thermostats, insulation, efficient windows, heat pumps, and solar panels that save energy and pay off at resale.

Considering Airbnb for your second home? Learn how to weigh demand, rules, numbers, insurance, and management before listing your NH property as a short-term rental.

Get ready for winter with these simple steps to lower your heating bills, from tune-ups and sealing drafts to smart thermostats, fuel strategies, and NH rebates.

Is your house haunted by creaks, drafts, or flickering lights? This Halloween, discover the real-life maintenance issues behind spooky home sounds, and how NH homeowners can fix them before winter.

Big changes are coming to New Hampshire housing. If you’ve ever dreamed of building a little backyard cottage, an in-law apartment, or a rental unit to bring in some extra income, the rules just got a lot friendlier. In 2025, the state passed a law that expands what homeowners can do with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), […]

We all do it.  We finally feel ready to make a move,  the time is right, We then assume the next logical step is to get online and find some open houses to go to.  Resist that urge. Yep,  I tell my downsizing clients to NOT start looking around at homes immediately! Why? Because I […]

You might have seen the headlines: “The Fed cut rates!” But what does this really mean for you, especially if you’re considering downsizing your home? Let’s break it down in a way that feels relevant to your situation. What Does It Mean When the Fed Cuts Rates? Recently, the Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds […]

It’s important to first figure out your answers to each of these three items before you start looking at homes or you could end up with the wrong home for you. These three – budget, location, and criteria — are intertwined and play a key role in finding the “perfect” home for you.  You can […]

Keeping up with the latest renovation trends isn’t just about following the crowd—it’s about making choices that truly resonate with your lifestyle and elevate your home’s value. Staying informed will help you to invest in features and designs that not only align with your personal tastes and enhance your life but also potentially increasing the […]

Is 2024 The Year to Buy A Home? If you or anyone you know has been wanting to buy a home but sat it out last year because of interest rate increases, lack of inventory, or life got in the way some other way, this could be the year. Even though interest rates increased a […]