real estate seacoast: 4 Reasons Why Overpricing Your Home Can Cost Thousands - 06/02/08 10:09 AM
Everyone wants to get as much for their home as possible when putting it up for sale. Often I hear Sellers say they "Want To Try It Out At X Price" or "We Need Room to Negotiate". Both of these thoughts can cost a Seller thousands of dollars in wasted time … (3 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Rockingham County, NH Real Estate Market Update 24 - 05/07/08 10:35 AM
Real Estate Market Update Update 24 For April 27-May 2, 2008
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Single Family Homes
Total Listings Available 2,340 (Last Report 2,340)Price Range $54,900-$9,500,000Total New Listings This Report 104 (Last Report 144)Price Range $54,900-$1,450,000Total Pending This Report 30 (Last Report 49)Total Withdrawn This Report 19 (Last Report 25)Total Expired This Report 75 (Last Report 30)Total Sold This Report 72 (Last Report … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Rockingham County NH Real Estate Market Update 23 - 05/07/08 10:22 AM
Real Estate Market Update Update 23 For April 19-26, 2008
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Single Family Homes
Total Listings Available 2,340 (Last Report 2,340)Price Range $54,900-$9,500,000Total New Listings This Report 144 (Last Report 117)Price Range $109,900-$2,975,000Total Pending This Report 49 (Last Report 32)Total Withdrawn This Report 25 (Last Report 28 )Total Expired This Report 30 (Last Report 34)Total Sold This Report 48 (Last Report … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Rockingham County, NH Real Estate Market Update 22 - 05/07/08 10:12 AM
Real Estate Market Update Update 22 For April 11-18, 2008
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Single Family Homes
Total Listings Available 2,340 (Last Report 2,230)Price Range $54,900-$9,500,000Total New Listings This Report 117 (Last Report 302)Price Range $88,900-$2,250,000Total Pending This Report 32 (Last Report 91)Total Withdrawn This Report 28 (Last Report 57)Total Expired This Report 34 (Last Report 119)Total Sold This Report 43 (Last Report 84)Condos
Total … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Ready to buy a second home or vacation home? - 04/30/08 04:31 PM
The summer season is almost upon us. The snow has finally melted and the sun has come back out. Vacation time on the coast of New Hampshire and Maine is about to go into full swing. What would be better than having a place of your own to enjoy and possibly … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Slow Food Seacoast Movement - 04/22/08 04:18 PM
Slow Food might bring up images of long cooking times, escargot (you know - snails) or the ketchup that never leaves the bottle. But what I have learned is that we are talking about regional food traditions and a sustainable food system that is far away from the industrialization of food … (3 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Farmer's Market Schedule for 2008 - 04/21/08 03:51 PM
There are 23 local Farmer's Markets in the area to choose from. Support our local agriculture and improve your diet by doing some of your shopping there.
Mondays
Durham NH Traffic Circle - 2:30-5:30pm- Seacoast Grower's Association
Tuesdays
Kingston NH Main Street - 2:30-5:30pm - Seacoast Grower's Association
Hampton NH Route 1 - 3-6pm - Seacoast Grower's Association
Wednesdays
Dover … (9 comments)
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real estate seacoast: 10 Steps to Cleaner Air - 04/21/08 02:37 PM
Every time we drive to work or school, use our heating system or air conditioners, clean our windows, or even style our hair, we make choices that affect air pollution. Here are ten steps we can all do to reduce air pollution.
1. Walk or ride a bike. When looking for a new … (2 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Rockingham County NH - Real Estate Market Update 21 - 04/14/08 10:50 AM
Real Estate Market Update Update 21 For March 27-April 10, 2008
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Single Family Homes
Total Listings Available 2,230 (Last Report 2,104) Price Range $59,900-$9,500,000 Total New Listings This Report 302 (Last Report 96) Price Range $108,000-$2,800,000 Total Pending This Report 91 (Last Report 31) Total Withdrawn This Report 57 (Last Report 21) Total Expired This Report 119 (Last … (1 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Strafford County, NH Real Estate Market Update 21 - 04/12/08 01:22 PM
Real Estate Market Update 21 For March 27-April 10, 2008
Strafford County, New Hampshire
Single Family Homes
Total Listings Available 840 (Last Report 800) Price Range $39,900-$2,750,000 Total New Listings This Report 111 (Last Report 31) Price Range $114,955-$1,100,000Total Pending This Report 34 (Last Report 14) Total Withdrawn This Report 18 (Last Report 6) Total Expired This Report 52 (Last Report 13) Total Sold This Report 44 (Last Report … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: South Berwick Maine Real Estate Market Report - Q1 2008 - 04/10/08 01:53 PM
South Berwick Maine, home of the Strawberry Festival the end of June. This is an outstanding local event. Lots of activities and food sales put on by local non-profit groups - a real down home festival. A great way to help support the local little league, soccer groups, boy scouts, etc. And … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: York Maine Real Estate Market Update Q1 2008 - 04/10/08 12:16 PM
York Maine is home to my favorite beach - Long Sands and my favorite summer restaurant - The Goldenrod. I am already thinking about Deviled Egg Sandwiches with Bacon and a Chocolate Frappe. Pretty soon the saltwater taffy machine will start shooting out the best taffy on the coast. My favorite is the … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Eliot Maine Real Estate Market Update Q1 2008 - 04/10/08 11:18 AM
The winter market in Eliot Maine was slow in regards to total units sold. In 2007 there were 16 homes sold during the first three months of the year, in 2008 only 9 homes were sold. Currently there are 13 homes under contract. This shows me that the snowy winter may … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Stratham NH Real Estate Market Update - Q1 2008 - 04/07/08 05:59 PM
Stratham NH is home to the Annual Stratham Fair put on annually by the Volunteer Fire Department. It is an event not to be missed at the end of July. 4H exhibits, Horse Pulls, Miss Stratham Fair, great sandwiches from the volunteers and carnival rides. What more could you want for … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Exeter NH Real Estate Market Update - Q1 2008 - 04/07/08 05:21 PM
Exeter NH saw a 9% increase in average sales price during the first quarter of 2008. The average sale rose from $300,717 in 2007 to $329,404 in 2008. That's the good news - now here is the challenge. 28 homes sold during this period which is down by 28% from 2007 … (2 comments)
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real estate seacoast: North Hampton NH Real Estate Market Update - Q1 2008 - 04/07/08 04:45 PM
North Hampton NH was first settled in 1639 and was known as North Hill Parish, a part of Hampton. In 1738 North Hampton became a town of its own. The picture here is of the old Fishing Huts that have been converted to summer homes. Very unique to our area. There … (2 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Kittery Maine Real Estate Market Update - Q1 2008 - 04/06/08 12:58 PM
Kittery Maine home to the Outlet Malls, Chauncey Creek Lobsters, The Dog House, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Kittery Trading Post is the "Gateway to Maine".
The first quarter of 2008 saw 19 single family homes and condos sold. This is a 39% decline over 2007 when 31 homes were sold in the … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Greenland NH Real Estate Market Update - Q1 2008 - 04/04/08 04:11 PM
Greenland NH is just west of Portsmouth on Rte. 33. This town is home to the oldest brick house in New Hampshire. Built by Captain Samuel Weeks in 1710 it survived the earthquake of 1755 with some cracks in the 18" thick beams that supported the house. The bandstand pictured here … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Hampton NH Real Estate Market Update - Q1 2008 - 04/03/08 09:51 AM
When I think of Hampton NH, it is the beach that forms my memories. Going on vacation with my Mother and Grandmother Helen to enjoy the boardwalk fry doe and the large expanse of white sand. One of my earliest memories is the statue of a woman as she looks out to … (2 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Brentwood NH Real Estate Market Report - Q1 2008 - 04/03/08 08:48 AM
Brentwood NH has seen an upswing in real estate activity during January 1 to March 31, 2008! This period saw 13 single family and condos sold over selling only 9 in 2007! That's a 44% increase in total units sold. Now there is a good piece of news. The average days … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Rye NH Real Estate Market Report - Q1 2008 - 04/02/08 06:00 PM
Rye is a community by the Sea. Home to Odiorne Point State Park, Abenaki Golf Course, Wallis Sands State Beach, Jenness Beach, Saunders at Rye Harbor and Petey's Seafood! There are approximately 2,176 homes in Rye and 1,462 are lived in year-round.
Rye's housing market has remained stable from 2007 to 2008. During … (6 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Berwick ME Real Estate Report - Q1 2008 - 04/02/08 05:02 PM
Berwick, Maine is a small town on the Maine/New Hampshire border of 6,353 resident according to the 2000 Census. During the first quarter of 2008 there were 7 home sales. There were no sales in January but the average days on market are currently around 130 and the average sale price … (2 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Rochester NH - Real Estate Report Q1 2008 - 04/02/08 03:31 PM
Rochester is the 5th largest City/Town in New Hampshire with 30,117 residents according to the 2006 Census. There are 13,324 housing units in the City and currently there are 257 single family homes & condos on the market. Homes in Rochester are ranging between $39,900 and $689,500.
In reviewing the first quarter of … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Dover NH Real Estate Report - Q1 2008 - 04/02/08 02:00 PM
Dover is the town I grew up in and I have an enduring fondest for it. We have definitely seen some changes when reviewing the first quarter of 2007 to the first quarter of 2008. In 2007 there were 94 single family homes & condos sold and in 2008 that number has … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Portsmouth NH Real Estate Report - Q1 2008 - 04/02/08 12:17 PM
Good news (and not too surprising) - Portsmouth is a stable investment for purchasing housing with some excellent opportunities for both Buyers and Sellers. There were 59 homes sold in Portsmouth during January 1 through March 31, 2008. They ranged in sold price from $110,000 to $1,150,000. Average sale price was $312,849. … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: The Ultimate Lobster Roll - 04/01/08 08:19 AM
The ultimate New England sandwich that is sure to delight everyone. Can be made from already shucked fresh or frozen lobster meat to save time and effort. For purists you will want to set aside time to steam 10lbs of lobsters to obtain 2lbs of meat. I find steamed lobster … (4 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 11 - 03/28/08 08:04 AM
Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 11 March 20-26, 2008
Kittery
Number of single family homes/condos on the market 105 (Last Week 103) Price Range $110,000-$5,500,000 New Listings this week 3 (Last Week 7) Pending Contracts 10 (Last Week 11) Sold this week 0 (Last Week 3)Eliot
Number of single family homes/condos on the market 51 (Last Week 52) Price Range … (2 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Rockingham County, NH Real Estate Market Update 20 - 03/28/08 07:50 AM
Real Estate Market Update Update 20 For March 20-26, 2008
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Single Family Homes
Total Listings Available 2,104 (Last Week 2,067) Price Range $59,900-$9,500,000 Total New Listings This Week 96 (Last Week 208 ) Price Range $59,900-$1,595,000Total Pending This Week 31 (Last Week 92) Total Withdrawn This Week 21 (Last Week 46) Total Expired This … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Strafford County, NH Real Estate Market Update 20 - 03/28/08 07:41 AM
Real Estate Market Update 20 For March 20-26, 2008
Strafford County, New Hampshire
Single Family Homes
Total Listings Available 800 (Last Week 801) Price Range $39,900-$2,750,000 Total New Listings This Week 31 (Last Week 76) Price Range $109,900-$535,000Total Pending This Week 14 (Last Week 31) Total Withdrawn This Week 6 (Last Week 16) Total Expired This Week 13 (Last Week 29) Total … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Positive Screen Savers - 03/27/08 08:12 AM
My Aha of the morning is to put positive affirmations and goals on the screen saver of my computer. With all the time we spend on the computer couldn't it be interesting to have a subtle reminder scroll across your computer instead of the bouncing ball.
It was easy to do … (15 comments)
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real estate seacoast: New Hampshire Maple Sugar Weekend - 03/26/08 03:32 PM
March 29 & 30, 2008 is the annual New Hampshire Maple Sugar Weekend. Every year New Hampshire produces around 90,000 gallons of the sweet stuff. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to produce 1 gallon of syrup. The sap runs from mid-February to mid-April as the weather warms. Freezing nights … (4 comments)
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real estate seacoast: The Final Walk Through - 03/25/08 06:55 AM
Closing day is right around the corner. You have worked through the home inspection, appraisal and final mortgage details - only one detail left - the walk through. Is it important to take the time to do this with so many other moving activities going on? The final walk through allows … (3 comments)
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real estate seacoast: The Power of the Listing Sheet - 03/24/08 02:45 PM
Before showing your home, take the time to work with your professional real estate agent to complete a quality listing and fact sheet. I am constantly amazed at the amount of information left off. From total square footage (found on the tax card) to the color of the house. Help yourself … (2 comments)
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real estate seacoast: 4 Tips for First Time Home Buyers - 03/22/08 08:33 AM
Buying your first home - so exciting, such an adventure, what an emotional high. You have reached a new peak in your life. How do you avoid some of the common pitfalls other first-timers have made and know you made the right decision? Mistakes can be costly when you let your … (1 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Strafford County NH Real Estate Market Update 19 - 03/22/08 07:54 AM
Real Estate Market Update 19 For March 5-19, 2008
Strafford County, New Hampshire
Single Family Homes
Total Listings Available 801 (Last Week 767) Price Range $39,900-$2,750,000 Total New Listings This Week 76 (Last Week 39) Price Range $50,000-$724,900 Total Pending This Week 31 (Last Week 13) Total Withdrawn This Week 16 (Last Week 3) Total Expired This Week 29 (Last Week 27) … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Rockingham County NH Real Estate Market Update 19 - 03/22/08 07:43 AM
Real Estate Market Update Update 19 For March 5-19, 2008
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Single Family Homes
Total Listings Available 2,067 (Last Week 2,018 ) Price Range $69,900-$9,500,000 Total New Listings This Week 208 (Last Week 85) Price Range $119,900-$2,900,000Total Pending This Week 92 (Last Week 22) Total Withdrawn This Week 46 (Last Week 18 ) Total Expired … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 10 - 03/22/08 07:30 AM
Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 10 March 5-19, 2008
Kittery
Number of single family homes/condos on the market 103 (Last Week 103) Price Range $110,000-$5,500,000 New Listings this week 7 (Last Week 0) Pending Contracts 11 (Last Week 13) Sold this week 3 (Last Week 2)Eliot
Number of single family homes/condos on the market 52 (Last Week 50) Price Range … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Getting Ready to Sell Room by Room - Outside the Home - 03/11/08 11:38 AM
Before anyone sees the inside of your home thay already have formed an impression based on the outside. "Curb Appeal" is what the potential Buyer sees your home as they pull up in the car. Simple things are where you start - put away the trash cans; get rid of cars … (2 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Strafford County, NH Real Estate Market Update 17 - 02/28/08 04:50 PM
Real Estate Market Update 17 For February 19-27, 2008
Strafford County, New Hampshire
Single Family Homes
Total Listings Available 764 (Last Week 765) Price Range $39,900-$2,750,000 Total New Listings This Week 41 (Last Week 20) Price Range $115,900-$1,100,000Total Pending This Week 17 (Last Week 11) Total Withdrawn This Week 21 (Last Week 3) Total Expired This Week 25 (Last Week 15) … (3 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Rockingham County, NH Real Estate Market Update 17 - 02/28/08 02:45 PM
Real Estate Market Update Update 17 For February 18-27, 2008
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Single Family Homes
Total Listings Available 2,013 (Last Week 2,008 ) Price Range $77,000-$9,500,000 Total New Listings This Week 109 (Last Week 71) Price Range $94,600-$1,399,000Total Pending This Week 58 (Last Week 23) Total Withdrawn This Week 35 (Last Week 24) Total Expired … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 8 - 02/28/08 02:15 PM
Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 8 Week of February 18-27, 2008
Kittery
Number of single family homes/condos on the market 109 (Last Week 107) Price Range $119,900-$5,500,000 New Listings this week 5 (Last Week 4) Pending Contracts 15 (Last Week 12) Sold this week 1 (Last Week 0)Eliot
Number of single family homes/condos on the market 49 (Last Week … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Strafford County NH Real Estate Market Update 16 - 02/19/08 09:25 AM
Real Estate Market Update 16 For February 12-18, 2008
Strafford County, New Hampshire
Single Family Homes
Total Listings Available 765 (Last Week 769)Price Range $39,900-$2,750,000Total New Listings This Week 20 (Last Week 41)Price Range $99,900-$480,000Total Pending This Week 11 (Last Week 20)Total Withdrawn This Week 3 (Last Week 5)Total Expired This Week 15 (Last Week 18)Total Sold This Week 8 (Last Week … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Rockingham county NH Real Estate Market Update 16 - 02/19/08 09:03 AM
Real Estate Market Update Update 16 For February 12-18, 2008
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Single Family Homes
Total Listings Available 2,008 (Last Week 1,998)Price Range $77,000-$9,500,000Total New Listings This Week 71 (Last Week 110)Price Range $99,900-$1,800,000Total Pending This Week 23 (Last Week 42)Total Withdrawn This Week 24 (Last Week 42)Total Expired This Week 34 (Last Week 34)Total Sold This … (0 comments)
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real estate seacoast: Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 7 - 02/18/08 07:05 AM
Southern Maine Real Estate Market Update 7 Week of February 12-17, 2008
Kittery
Number of single family homes/condos on the market 107 (Last Week 108) Price Range $119,900-$5,500,000 New Listings this week 4 (Last Week 3) Pending Contracts 12 (Last Week 11) Sold this week 0 (Last Week 1)Eliot
Number of single family homes/condos on the market 52 (Last Week … (2 comments)
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real estate seacoast: All About Brentwood NH - 02/18/08 06:35 AM
Brentwood NH was originally a parish of Exeter NH. In 1742 they petitioned Governor Benning Wentworth to be able to have their own meetinghouse and minister paid for by public funds. Before the Europeans settled here this was home to Pennacook Abenaki tribes who farmed, hunted and fished the area. The name originally … (1 comments)
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real estate seacoast: All About Barrington, NH - 02/15/08 09:22 AM
Barrington NH was incorporated in 1722 and has a population of about 8,275 people according to the 2006 Census. It is located in the southeastern part of New Hampshire in Strafford Countyabout one hour from Boston or Portland and 30 minutes from Portsmouth. It is a town with rural character and historic roots. Formed by … (2 comments)
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