Author Archives: Allison (ADMIN) Ropes

         Kathy DeMello The mantra in every sales meeting I’ve ever attended was, “Know your numbers!”  We’ve all had a robust first half of the year, and I thought it would be important for us to know … Continued

ADUs pass Senate House Bill 577 would require that all municipalities allow, in residentially zoned areas, one accessory dwelling unit, which may be either attached or detached, as a matter of right. Last week, the Senate passed the bill, and it is … Continued

Listen up! It’s ‘Getting Real’ New podcast: Welcome, Bill Weidacher!  Episode 7 of “NHAR Getting Real,” the New Hampshire REALTORS podcast, has landed.  LISTEN OR VIEW ON SPOTIFY New Hampshire’s own Bill Weidacher is the 2025 NAR Region 1 Vice President, … Continued

Mandates on Parking Curbed Senate Bill 284 allows municipalities to regulate parking up to no more than one space per residential unit. The House passed the bill last week, 197-144. NHAR supports the legislation. Opponents argued SB 284 removes local authority … Continued

New NAR Mandatory Requirement for All REALTORS (whether you practice commercial and/or residential) REALTORS® are required to complete Fair Housing / Anti-Bias Training upon becoming a member, and every 3 years thereafter, coinciding with the Code of Ethics training timeline. This requirement … Continued

         Kathy DeMello It finally happened!  Spring showed up!  That means Realtors™ from across the country, including representatives of all the New Hampshire Realtor™ boards will descend on Washington D.C. during the first week of June.  The … Continued

HB 410: proof of health and safety would be required House Bill 410 states that municipalities may adopt an “extraordinary restriction of residential property” only if the restriction is narrowly tailored to serve a compelling government interest in public health or safety. … Continued

House budget cuts HAB, HRC funding This past week, the House of Representatives voted for a new two-year state budget (HB 2), which funds all operations of state government. The proposed budget eliminates funding for the Housing Appeals Board (HAB) and … Continued

April 14, 2025 $500,000-plus, yet again The NHAR March housing market report A half-million dollars or more has become the new normal for single family residential homes in New Hampshire. The $525,000 median price in March is the highest ever … Continued

It is time to place your nominations for two distinctive awards: NHCIBOR’s 2025 REALTOR® of the Year                 And NHCIBOR’s 2025 Affiliate of the Year Process: First we gather nominations from NHCIBOR membership.  … Continued

Mortgage dischargelegislation moves forward Last week, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 437, which would bring much-needed relief for some buyers and sellers who, during a title examination, discover a mortgage was not discharged properly. Those situations have led to … Continued

Listen up! It’s ‘Getting Real’ New podcast: The ‘Fair’ in Fair Housing  Episode 6 of “NHAR Getting Real,” the New Hampshire REALTORS podcast, has landed.  LISTEN OR VIEW ON SPOTIFY NHAR Legal Committee Chair Laura Hallahan joins host Dave Cummings to … Continued

    Kathy DeMello Happy Spring!!  We made it through the Winter.  The sap is beginning to flow on the maple trees and I see perennials popping up in my gardens. If you are a member of CIBOR and NECPE, … Continued