buying: What is a resonable offer in todays market?
- 04/13/09 02:00 PM
In every kind of market we have all Realtors and Consumers have to deal with the issue of what is a "Reasonable Offer". As a Buyer or Seller, do you know what your Realtor thinks is a reasonable offer? In most cases I would say Consumers and Realtors never discuss this issue prior to signing a Agency Contract and they probably don't even discuss it during the Contract time. In most cases what is a reasonable offer will only come up when either the Buyer is making an offer or the Seller is having to review an offer, it's at this point … (2 comments)
buying: I want to buy my first property but...............
- 04/03/09 02:46 AM
The start of this sentence is what I am hearing a lot of lately. It seems many would be Buyer's are running into the dilemma of only meeting 2 of the 3 criteria to buy a home. What are the criteria's to buying a home, to a Realtor they are, the Buyer is ready to buy a property (this means they have made up their minds to look seriously), willing to buy a property (this means they are not going to be tire kickers), and finally able to buy a property (this means they have the credit, income and deposit to purchase). I … (2 comments)
buying: What questions should you ask when hiring a Realtor- Part 1
- 03/09/09 02:58 AM
In my years in Real Estate I've come across this question a lot from both Buyers and Sellers, and it is a very important question when determining who you hire. Most people I believe feel that it is when a Seller is going to place their house on the market that questions should be asked, but that is not true when you are a Buyer it is just as important to question every Realtor. Here are some points I believe should be always asked when determining who you want to represent you: How long have you been in the business of Real Estate? This is … (0 comments)
buying: Attention First Time Home Buyers-Newly Enacted Tax Credit And How It Works
- 02/27/09 05:04 AM
Thinking of buying your first home? Good news, now may be a great time to make your move! Congress has just passed and the President signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and if you have been waiting to purchase a property now is the time to act. If you plan to live in the home as your primary residence and have not owned a property during the past three years, you may qualify for the tax credit. The government is trying to jump start the economy, as we all know, and as part of their attempt they have … (0 comments)
buying: Mathew Thorton Elementary In the Finals For School Of The Year
- 02/22/09 10:43 AM
It appears that Londonderry Town residents have another thing to be proud of when it comes to their schools. It was recently published in the Towns local paper, The Londonderry Times, that Mathew Thorton Elementary is in the running for School of the Year. The school placed itself in the running in January and it appears that it is among the finalists for this years award. I wrote a blog back in May regarding Londonderry High School and its being named High School of the Year, that was a big honor to be bestowed on the High School and something to be … (0 comments)
buying: Some Statistics On NH Residential Home Sales
- 01/29/09 06:08 AM
Recently I came across some very interesting information regarding home sales for New Hampshire as well as Rockingham County. The information comes from Northern New England Real Estate Network/NHAR. The information looked at Statewide/Countywide residential home sales, over the past 10 years and here is some of what they reported: In 1998 the amount of houses sold Statewide totaled approximately 14,507, with a median price of $127,500. In 2008 the amount of houses sold Statewide totaled approximately 10,169, with a median price of $235,000. The increase in property value over the 10 year period reflects an approximate 85% increase in home … (0 comments)
buying: Winter Scenes of Londonderry
- 01/23/09 03:53 AM
Londonderry and the surrounding Towns of Southern New Hampshire attract a lot of people due to their convenient location to Boston MA and the White Mountains of Northern NH. I decided to start my photo gallary with winter pictures of some scenes of Londonderry. As you can see there is beauty, and a lot of New England Charm in these photos :
Old Farm House On Mamouth Road
Civil War Monument in the Center of Town
Presbyterian Church In Town Center If you are thinking of moving to Londonderry or any of the surrounding Towns of Southern New … (0 comments)
buying: Why You Should Sign A Buyer Agency Agreement
- 11/21/08 11:56 AM
When you decide to purchase a property one of the last things you think about is signing a Contract with a Realtor to assist you in your property search, the fact is it should be your first thought. When making the decision to buy, you need someone with experience with Writing up a Contract, Determining Property Value, Negotiating the Contract, assisting you with the Home Inspection and many, many other things that will come up. The idea of going it alone and purchasing a property with out the assistance of a Realtor that you have hired to represent you can be very costly to … (8 comments)
buying: Designated Agency is coming to NH
- 10/21/08 01:37 AM
As of January 1, 2009 Consumers in NH will now have another option when it comes to working with a Realtor. As of today, Consumers have Seller Agency, Buyer Agency, Non Agency and Disclosed Dual Agency as options but as of the 1st of the year Designated Agency will arrive in NH. What is designated Agency and how does it work? The answer is actually quite simple. Seller,Buyer and Non Agency will remain the same, what changes is that now a Realtor can be a Designated Seller/Buyer Agent which virtually gets rid of Disclosed Dual Agency. If some of you are not … (1 comments)
buying: Real property versua Personal Property, what's the difference?
- 04/29/08 01:30 AM
At closing time the last thing you want is a dispute over what belongs with the property and what does not. It is not at all unusual for a Buyer to believe that a particular item is being included with the sale, while the Seller has no intention of leaving that item behind. Classic examples of items disputed over are window coverings, lighting fixtures or outdoor plants. Just about anything that might be construed by a Buyer as "remaining with the property" has the potential to cause misunderstanding and disagreement. In many instances these issues do not come up until the final walk-thru … (1 comments)
buying: Do you know what "Buyer Agency" is?
- 04/17/08 04:11 AM
I know on the surface that this might sound like a silly question to ask, but there are a lot of Consumers (and even Realtors) that don't know what a Buyer Agent is or how they work. A Buyer Agent is a Licensee who has signed a contract to represent a Buyer, in a real estate transaction. With out a contract an Agent cannot represent a consumer in a transaction as " The Buyer's Agent", this means that the Agent should not advise the consumer about properties they are viewing in any way except when its about revealing material facts. They … (0 comments)
buying: Buying A House or Currently Own One Then Read About "Radon"
- 03/31/08 05:28 AM
Radon gas is created when uranium in the soil decays. The gas then seeps through any access point into a house. Common entry points are cracks in the foundation, poorly sealed pipes , drainage or any other loose point. Once in the home, the gas can collect in certain areas- especially basements and other low lying , closed areas, and build up over time to dangerous levels. The Environmental Protection Agency has set a threshold of 4 pico curies per liter as the safe level. As humans are exposed to the gas over a period of years, it can have a … (0 comments)
In every kind of market we have all Realtors and Consumers have to deal with the issue of what is a "Reasonable Offer". As a Buyer or Seller, do you know what your Realtor thinks is a reasonable offer? In most cases I would say Consumers and Realtors never discuss this issue prior to signing a Agency Contract and they probably don't even discuss it during the Contract time. In most cases what is a reasonable offer will only come up when either the Buyer is making an offer or the Seller is having to review an offer, it's at this point … (2 comments)
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