best: THE NEXT TOP 10 CITIES FOR TECH JOBS- Jobs mean a Boost in Real Estate
- 07/13/15 05:52 AM
The next TOP 10 Cities for tech Jobs has been released for 2015. Manchester NH has been named #8. Every aspect of today's economy looks back at "Good jobs" as the backbone of the area's economy. Accompanied with No Sales tax and No Income tax, businesses and high tech workers are flocking to NH.
The Fast Company posted:
Manchester provides a quaint New England feel with easy access to Boston and Portland without city-sized costs of living. As a leader in floppy-disk production in the 90s the city is steeped in tech industry roots and home to some of today’s biggest players, including Hewlett … (14 comments)
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best: Should it be a STATE LAW that an agent provide a BPO/CMA when listing?
- 06/29/15 10:28 PM
Do we need a state law that listing agents must provide a CMA or BPO when listing a home? I was shocked to read in the Q and A section that some states do already have this law. Common sense states that if an agent is Listing a home, they need to provide a CMA or BPO to assist in setting the price.
First what is a CMA or BPO? A Certified Market Analysis also known as a Broker Price Opinion is like an appraisal, but conducted by a Real Estate agent to assess the value of a property. It is used … (31 comments)
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best: What is the most Beautiful East Coast Town?
- 05/31/15 08:52 AM
Give up? Manchester NH was listed on top of the top 10 Most Beautiful East Coast towns by CultureTrip .com . This wording is from the article, When you think of the East Coast of the United States, large metropolitan areas like New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. will probably come to mind. But there are many smaller cities that have their own charms. Here are 10 East Coast cities for those looking for a low-key yet charming place to visit for their next weekend trip.
Manchester | New HampshireOnly an hour north of Boston, Manchester was once a mill town, and … (3 comments)
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best: Manchester NH Spring Clean up Information Released
- 04/09/15 05:13 AM
Public notice that weekly curb side pick up of yard waste will start the week of April 13, 2015 and continue weekly until May 22, 2015. After which it will be every other week on your regular trash pick up day.
Yard waste must be in either an approved container with a maximum of 33 gallons and 75lbs. Biodegradable paper yard bags may be used. No plastic bags will be accepted. For branches, they must be under 3 inches in diameter and be bundled together but not more than 2 feet by 3 feet. No stumps or branches greater than 3 inches are accepted,.
This Public … (7 comments)
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best: HOW can I get a LOW BALL Offer accepted on a home?
- 01/30/15 10:12 PM
A Buyer woke up and thought it was 2009. They were prepared to write several offers on some Manchester NH area Properties. They wanted to make the LOWEST possible offers they could to and I quote "Steal these properties". I was able to inform them that the current market has a shortage of homes for sale in many areas. That values are increasing. That even with BANK OWNED Homes, the banks can get market value less the amount for repairs.
He insisted on getting a "DEAL." The one segment of the market where the BEST DEALS are to be … (15 comments)
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best: What is more DANGEROUS - The Cold Weather or a Bad Offer when buying?
- 01/07/15 09:28 PM
The temperature bottomed out at -6 this morning. There is a 2 hour delay for schools and my first morning appointment canceled. However although the Cold is dangerous, the conversation I just had with the buyer agent who canceled was more troubling.
Their offer on my new Listing was REJECTED. There was 6 offers in total, they knew that ahead of time and you would think had an advantage knowing that so they could put in their best offer possible. However because the Buyer Agent thinks they know everything, their offer about 30% lower than asking price asking for … (18 comments)
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best: What should you do if there are Dogs in a Home Listed For Sale?
- 12/07/14 09:49 PM
What if the dogs can not be removed from the home by the Seller prior to a showing? Every Real Estate Agent will tell you it is best if pets are removed from a home For Sale before the home is shown to buyers. In this case the Home Owner can not remove them prior to a showing. Recently divorced, works long hours out of town. "If you want the listing, you will have to deal with it" is what I was told. She wants an agent there for showings and what the plan is to handle the pets.
The … (60 comments)
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best: Should you tell a Home Owner their home SMELLS?
- 12/04/14 09:29 PM
Sellers crave feedback - Listing Agents demand it - but no one wants to hear the truth. Home Sellers can go BALLISTIC when hearing anything negative about their home. The questions of the day should Buyer Agents give every detail of what the buyer liked or did not like. Should the buyer agent really say "the home smelled"?
Reaching out to the Active Rain family to get your feedback. In my opinion most feedback is very generic and mostly has nothing to do with how the showing really went. A good listing agent should already have walked through the home … (12 comments)
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best: The TOP 10 Words that bring FEAR to a Real Estate Deal
- 11/20/14 08:35 PM
Whether you are Buying or Selling a home, there are certain words or phrases that can stop a conversation, bring silence to a stadium and strikes fear to the agents involved. Many Buyers and home Sellers here in the Manchester NH area often learn this hard way. Some are light heart-ed and some are very serious. Either way by being on top of the a sale at every turn can head off these potential problems and bring answers when they unexpectedly pop up.
Please check them out and leave a comment what your vote is.
THE TOP COMMENTS … (47 comments)
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best: It's my Birthday and I'll cry if i want to
- 11/14/14 09:54 PM
The day is here, November 15 and I remain 33, where I have been stuck for just over a decade. I do not have much Real Estate wisdom to share to today. The Polar Vortex has me wishing I was on a warm Beach anywhere. But there is 2 offers to write on 2 of my listings, where Buyers want to be in before Christmas. It has been one of the busiest weeks ever this late in November for Real Estate here in Manchester NH.
Normally I would share a story to inform educate or entertain my readers. Today … (23 comments)
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best: WHO pays for Closing Costs in a Real Estate transaction?
- 11/08/14 10:12 PM
Who pays what when it comes to a Real Estate sale? Home Buyers and Sellers are often confused what Closing Costs are for and who pay what. Closing costs should never be a surprise, because a good agent can easily go over what costs you may have and what they are for before you even begin your transaction. The buyer and the Seller each have separate costs associated with any purchase or sale.
HOME BUYERS will have costs associated with purchasing, All buyer whether getting a mortgage or paying cash, will pay either a Real Estate Attorney, Closing company or … (19 comments)
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best: WHY dont Online Searches ever send me any homes that meet my criteria?
- 10/09/14 10:06 AM
Is it possible to get GOOD results from online Real Estate searches? Why are so many homes sold, sale pending or off the market? These are a few of the many questions I get from Buyers in the Manchester NH area. The most simplest answer is you get what you pay for. Many searches are simply there to gather your information in which is sold to area agents to hound you. Many sites are not updated instantly and therefore are not current.
Buyers love browsing homes online before they start their home search. That is great for entertainment purposes, however if you are … (12 comments)
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best: Does a SMOKE FREE home Help a Sale?
- 10/02/14 10:46 PM
Why did a husband banish his wife to the cold outside? SO she would not smoke inside the home. Mr. Home Owner had asked years ago if a "Smoke Free" Home would help with it's sale. He knew they would be there for 5 years or less and be moving on, so everything he did was to make sure the home sale would be a an easy process.
The wife thought it was a "crock of Bananas" but was not giving it up, she went outside so not to smoke in front of her kids.
Is there any truth that … (22 comments)
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best: How many Agents should I list my home with to get a quick sale?
- 09/29/14 12:21 AM
"If I list with 10 agents, I will get 10 times the amount selling power and sell my home quicker?" Right? This was a question by a Home Owner this morning asking if I would come by to list his home. He said he needed a quick sale so he would contact several agents such as 20, to get 10 times the selling power than listing with just 1 agent.
I went to the appointment because I wanted to be standing with him to see if this was for real. Perhaps candid camera would jump out. Well he was for real. He really … (16 comments)
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best: Who usually pays for Closing Costs?
- 09/28/14 09:30 AM
Where do you start when Buying a Home? One trend I am seeing is First time Buyers entering the market in droves trying to take advantage of the ultra low interest rates. The questions can come fast and furious. Many have received BAD advice from everyone including the internet and crazy not so Reality Real Estate shows.,
Today's question is Who has to pay for the closing costs? The simple answer is that the Buyer will have closing costs associated with the buying side and the Seller will have their own set of closing costs associated with selling. A buyer can … (16 comments)
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best: Would this photo make you want to see this home?
- 09/23/14 07:18 AM
Wouldn't you think that the first picture a potential Buyer sees in the MLS or online would be the BEST picture of the home listed For Sale? Why then are some agent submitting pictures like this into MLS or their online ads? Most buyers will take a mere couple of seconds to click on it or skip over it.
This picture obviously taken with a cell phone camera upright and does not show the front of the home. I cant even say nice front door but can say nice sidewalk.
The Home Seller may not even know it. They … (25 comments)
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best: Is it OK for an Agent to give the appraiser comps?
- 09/21/14 11:06 PM
Can a Buyer, A seller or their agents give comps to an appraiser? First it is more proper if the agent submits them rather than a buyer or seller doing so. Sure an appraiser can accept the comps, but they do not have to use or even look at them.
In a purchase, the appraiser is providing an independent assessment of what the property is worth. Some mortgage companies simply ask that the home is worth at least what the buyer is purchasing it for.
It is inappropriate that the appraiser accepts any influence to change the value to benefit … (51 comments)
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best: Does a Home HAVE to have appliances in order to SELL IT?
- 09/18/14 11:14 PM
Can you sell a home without appliances? A Home Owner in a frantic state said "he was told that he could not list his home without a stove." The answer is pretty straight forward, there is no law in NH that states you can not sell a home if the home does not have any appliances. Many Bank Owned homes have no appliances and sell every day.
There is a "However" though as some mortgages like FHA do mandate the home has a stove, if a Buyer who is buying uses a FHA mortgage.
The bottom line is in … (20 comments)
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best: How can you guarantee a quick sale on my home?
- 08/30/14 10:35 PM
What is the Secret to Selling a home quickly? This was always a popular question with Home Owners looking for a quick sale, however now they seem to be asking how we can guarantee that home sells. There is no wonder with ads stating they guarantee to sell your home or else.
Or else what? After you read the fine print, sure they may buy it if it does not sell in 60 days but at what price. Maybe half off appraised valued. That is not a very good deal for the seller.
Simply put there are no … (7 comments)
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best: How will the arrival of FALL affect the Real Estate Market?
- 08/15/14 11:03 PM
"Should I wait until fall to Buy or Sell a home?" is a common question I have heard this summer. Typically the fall market can rival the Spring market for activity. Real Estate tends to slow in the summer heat when many families take their vacations and tackle outdoor projects. In the Northern half of the USA fall is a wake up call for many buyers who want to be in their new home before winter hits.
This is no ordinary or average market, so my answer to every Home Seller is if you are ready to sell, NOW is … (18 comments)
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The next TOP 10 Cities for tech Jobs has been released for 2015. Manchester NH has been named #8. Every aspect of today's economy looks back at "Good jobs" as the backbone of the area's economy. Accompanied with No Sales tax and No Income tax, businesses and high tech workers are flocking to NH. 
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