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Listen up! It’s ‘Getting Real’ Latest podcast includes a conversation with Kinstruct Tiny Homes founder Jess Stevenson, and plenty more … Episode 20 of NHAR Getting Real, the New Hampshire REALTORS podcast, has landed. LISTEN OR VIEW ON SPOTIFY In … Continued

2026 session comes to a close Last Thursday, the 2026 New Hampshire legislative session came to an end, as both the House and Senate met for the last time and voted on the last of the nearly 1,400 bills introduced … Continued

                 Brian Dano NECPE: Alpha Testing of Lease Up’s NECPE solution has begun, we are going for a function data rich yet minimalistic platform. The goal of any listing platform is to get … Continued

HOA Transparency Requirements House Bill 1523 would establish new governance and recordkeeping requirements for homeowners’ associations (HOAs) in New Hampshire. Realtors who work with HOAs may want to inform owners of these important changes impacting their governance.  Under the bill, associations … Continued

A Variance of Opinions: ProposedChanges to ZBA Procedures  Earlier this year, two bills passed the Senate that were intended to clarify issues related to land use appeals before a Zoning Board of Adjustment. Senate Bill 508, which has passed the … Continued

Listen up! It’s ‘Getting Real’ Latest podcast includes the wallet-busting dilemma of today’s New Hampshire buyer, and plenty more … Episode 19 of NHAR Getting Real, the New Hampshire REALTORS podcast, has landed. LISTEN OR VIEW ON SPOTIFY In this … Continued

Price, pending sales surge The New Hampshire spring housing market is showing clear signs of strength, with both rising home prices and a sharp increase in pending sales pointing to sustained demand heading into the summer. NEW HAMPSHIRE MONTHLY INDICATORS … Continued

Housing Champions:Down But Not Out  Legislative efforts to eliminate New Hampshire’s Housing Champions program gained significant traction during the 2026 session, reflecting a broader debate over how the state should respond to its housing shortage. Created in 2023 as a … Continued

Dear NECPE Members, The NECPE Board has heard your feedback: you need a system that prioritizes listings over property data and ensures maximum public exposure. We sincerely apologize for the hurdles faced with our previous provider’s forced platform upgrade, and we are now … Continued

                    Brian Dano NECPE: The committee has selected a vendor to shepherd NECPE into the future, Lease UP. Lease Up is a tenant rep brokerage software company, with a suite of … Continued

It is time to place your nominations for two distinctive awards: NHCIBOR’s 2026 REALTOR® of the Year And NHCIBOR’s 2026 Affiliate of the Year Process: First we gather nominations from NHCIBOR membership.  Nominations will be closed on May 11th, 2026.   Nominations may … Continued

A proposed rental prohibition  House Bill 1709 would prohibit certain unlawfully present aliens with prior felony convictions from occupying or renting real property and would authorize sheriffs to arrest such individuals during service of a writ of possession.  The prime sponsor of … Continued

New municipal tool to encourage housing  House Bill 1588 would allow cities and towns to create special assessment districts to help finance public infrastructure needed to support housing development. These districts could be used for improvements such as roads, sidewalks, water mains, … Continued

April 8, 2026 The answer depends on how you view the data The median sales price for a single-family home in March reached $530,000, a modest 1 percent increase from the same month last year. That marks the smallest year-over-year … Continued

                                            Brian Dano NECPE: In March, the committee met with vendors and started evaluating contracts, on various systems. We … Continued

Manufactured housing stalls House Bill 1357 would have required that newly built manufactured homes need to be permitted as a matter of right in all districts zoned to permit residential uses. Basically, manufactured housing would need to be treated the same … Continued

Torch extinguished on second-home tax Last week, the House of Representatives tabled HB 1786, which would have created a new assessment on residential properties valued over $1 million that are not used as a primary residence for at least 183 days per year. … Continued

                   Brian Dano NECPE: In February we had multiple meetings regarding NECPE, and how best to serve our membership, in NH, ME & RI. Key factors remain lack of leads and data … Continued

2026 New England Real Estate Journal Summit NEREJ Southern NH Life Science & Housing 2026 Life sciences momentum in NH: The New Hampshire Life Sciences (NHLS) network is planning 2026 events focused on collaboration, innovation, and healthcare/biotech growth. Housing transformation … Continued

Listen up! It’s ‘Getting Real’ Latest podcast includes good news from the State House, and a few encouraging words about AI for Realtors.  Episode 16 of NHAR Getting Real, the New Hampshire REALTORS podcast, has landed.  LISTEN OR VIEW ON … Continued

New Disclosure Mandateson Homeowners’ Associations While most Realtors are familiar with the New Hampshire Condominium Act (RSA 356-B), there has never been a comprehensive, corresponding statute governing Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) in New Hampshire. House Bill 1523 takes a step in that direction. … Continued

Prices continue upward trend The New Hampshire affordability crisis showed no sign of slowing in January, as the median price for single family residential homes reached $540,000, an all-time high for the month and a 7.5 percent increase over January … Continued

  House rejects efforts to roll back housing gains Several bills introduced this session sought to undo hard-fought housing reforms enacted in 2025. Fortunately, the New Hampshire House of Representatives moved swiftly to stop many of these proposals. Last week, … Continued

Mandated Board Training Fails Test HB 1802-FN-A would have mandated annual training, testing, and certification for all elected and appointed planning board and zoning board of adjustment members. The bill also required creation of a statewide system — run through the … Continued

January 29, 2026 Josh Greenwald:The $238 Question  Josh Greenwald answers one of the most frequently asked questions he gets as New Hampshire REALTORS President. To view the message, click here.

Save the Dates NHCIBOR Events and Classes 2026   CORE Class Friday, Feb. 6 2026, 9 to Noon (Offered In Person and Live Online Zoom)   Cost Segregation Class, Friday, March 6, 2026 9 to 11 am (Offered In Person … Continued

                  Brian Dano As January ends, and we dig ourselves out from mountains of snow and ice, I can’t help but think of insulation R values, roof snow loads, and HVAC units … Continued

January 13, 2026 Price Increases Slowing  The New Hampshire housing market continued to show resilience in 2025, with the median price of a single-family home reaching a record $535,000, a 3.9 percent increase over 2024. While prices continued to climb, the … Continued

  January 7, 2026 A Message From NHARPresident Josh Greenwald  NHAR President Josh Greenwald welcomes New Hampshire REALTORS to the new year with a message about engagement and available resources. To view the message, click here.

        Brian Dano I am humbled to be before you as President of NH Commercial Investment Board of Realtors (NH CIBOR) for 2026 and want to thank Kathy DeMello on her hard work and dedication over the … Continued

         Kathy DeMello I have recently returned from Houston, Texas, having attended NAR’s NXT Annual Conference.  These conferences are a combination of education and governance.  My focus, of course, was Commercial Real Estate and the challenges we … Continued

(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 is in addition to the Code of … Continued

Listen up! It’s ‘Getting Real’ Latest podcast includes a conversation with Congressman Chris Pappas.  Episode 13 of NHAR Getting Real, the New Hampshire REALTORS podcast, has landed.  LISTEN OR VIEW ON SPOTIFY It begins with a bonus interview with Congressman … Continued

        Kathy DeMello From Mill Towns to Modern Hubs Historically, New Hampshire’s industrial identity was rooted in textile mills and small-scale manufacturing. Cities like Manchester, Nashua, and Dover thrived on proximity to rivers and rail. But over … Continued

Greetings NHCIBOR Realtor Members: NHCIBOR Realtor membership renewal fees for 2026 have been released for payment online.  Go to www.nar.realtor.  Log into the site. On the top right hand side,  click on Pay Dues. You can pay online or download … Continued

Greetings NHCIBOR Affiliate Members: NHCIBOR Affiliate membership renewal fees for 2026 have been released for payment online.  Go to www.nar.realtor.  Log into the site. On the top right hand side,  click on Pay Dues. You can pay online or download … Continued

  Greetings to all New Hampshire brokers, salespersons and affiliates. October is here and soon cooler weather will be here to stay. NHCIBOR CARES is running a clothing drive (October 14, 2025 – November 11, 2025) for local schools and … Continued

The Shutdown and Real Estate On Sept. 30, Congressional negotiators failed to reach an agreement on FY2026 government funding, the result of which is that certain government operations will either shut down or be curtailed.  A government shutdown impacts housing, … Continued

        Kathy DeMello Summer is over, the stock market appears stable, and mortgage interest rates are coming down.  That led me to explore various innovative funding vehicles CRE funding available to help investors purchase wisely.  Here is … Continued

          Kathy DeMello In the past week, I have attended two crucial meetings that introduced phenomenal statistics regarding the housing market in New Hampshire.  Here is a few highlighted statistics that were shown: For the month … Continued

               KATHY DEMELLO From Mills to Modernity: Tracing the Historical Arc of Commercial Real Estate in New England Did you ever wonder, as you drive around New England looking at commercial properties, how this … Continued

Attention NECPE Members: On August 21, 2025, Shane Hayes will host NECPE Training/Searching online via Microsoft Teams from 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST. No need to register or RSVP, just click on this link on Thursday, August 21st, 2025 … Continued

Governor signs Industry-Related Bills This week, Governor Ayotte signed a number of bills into law which impact the real estate industry. Those include the following: House Bill 296: Relative to issuing building permits along private roads; also removes a Zoning Board … Continued

Multi-factor authentication begins July 23rd   At Moody’s, security is a top priority. We are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect our customers’ sensitive information with the same diligence we use to protect our own data.  This is … Continued

            Kathy DeMello Years ago, I was Director of Space Planning and Design for a major international company in a landmark downtown Boston campus, consisting of 1.3 million square feet.  During that time LEEDS Certification … Continued

  Manufactured housing bill sinks How can a bill pass both the House and Senate with identical language, yet still sink before ever reaching the Governor’s desk? That’s exactly what happened to House Bill 685 – legislation that would have allowed manufactured … Continued

June 19, 20252025 Risk Management Video Series FBI discusses land fraud The NHAR Risk Management Subcommittee is proud to present the first in its summer Risk Management Video Series, designed to help members recognize and avoid potential legal pitfalls while … Continued

         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

Senate passes affidavit and notification mandate Senate Bill 162 would place restrictions on the acquisition and leasing of real property by specific foreign principals on or around certain military installations. The bill states that no foreign principal from China, Russia, Iran, Syria, … Continued

  Act now:Tell your Senator to support SB 84 The New Hampshire Senate will soon vote on a bill designed to make it easier for a private property owner to construct much-needed housing.If New Hampshire’s towns are to offer affordable … Continued

Listen up! It’s ‘Getting Real’ New podcast: NHAR and the NH Housing Supply Coalition  Episode 5 of “NHAR Getting Real,” the New Hampshire REALTORS podcast, has landed.  LISTEN OR VIEW ON SPOTIFY Host Dave Cummings and NH REALTORS President Susan Cole … Continued

Faster complaint process Senate Bill 185 relative to Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) investigations, appears to be headed out of the Senate and on to the House of Representatives. The bill was initiated by NHAR. SB 185 places time … Continued

     Kathy DeMello Years ago (OK, some may say decades!), when I was in corporate management, I read an article in Fast Company magazine entitled “A Brand Called You, written by Tom Peters.  For those of you who aren’t … Continued

ADUs, ROCs, and more If you have not done so already, please respond to the Call for Action here on Senate Bill 84, relative to minimum lot sizes for residential housing. It takes just a few seconds and could make all the … Continued

Call For Action: Senate Bill 84 Last week, the Senate Commerce Committee voted 4-1 to recommend passage of Senate Bill 84, relative to minimum lot sizes for residential housing. You can read more about the bill here. NHAR believes this bill, … Continued

  The New Hampshire Senate will soon vote on a bill designed to make it easier for a private property owner to construct much needed housing.If New Hampshire’s towns are to offer affordable housing to young families and workers and … Continued

Save the Dates!   March 20, 2025 – NEREJ Life Science & Housing NH 2025 April 4, 2025 – Agency Class – Approved 3 NH CE Credits May 2, 2025 – Commercial Building Inspection Standards for REALTORS – Approved 2 … Continued

Speeding up the approval process Senate Bill 188, titled “The Speeding Development Act,” is intended to facilitate speedier and more efficient development by authorizing private third parties to certify documents and inspect buildings in compliance with applicable building and other … Continued

Seeking limitations on minimum lot sizes Last week, the Senate Commerce Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 84, which seeks to set limitations on minimum lot sizes.  If the bill is enacted, a municipality could not require a lot size greater than … Continued

February 3, 2025 Listen up! It’s ‘Getting Real’ New podcast:All hands on deck to combat housing crisis  Episode 4 of NHAR Getting Real, the New Hampshire REALTORS podcast, has landed.  LISTEN OR VIEW ON SPOTIFY Host Dave Cummings and co-host Susan … Continued

        Kathy DeMello Happy February!! NAR and NHAR Existing Home Sales Statistics for December 2024 will be published shortly.  Did you take a peek at November’s report?  There are some interesting statistics in the report.  How, you … Continued

January 29, 2025 The New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) recently issued a reminder that adoption of CE Broker, the online portal for tracking continuing education, is mandatory for real estate licensees as of Monday, Feb. 3. … Continued

Target: more multi-family units The first bill heard this year in any committee was Senate Bill 4, relative to commercial property assessed clean energy or resiliency loans, or C-PACER loans. The program currently exists in statute but has never been utilized, and … Continued

January 27, 2025 The tale of 2024: a lack ofavailability, affordability The year-end median price of a single family residential home in New Hampshire was $514,000 in 2024, ending a year characterized by low inventory and record-low affordability. NEW HAMPSHIRE … Continued

Legislation targets housing crisis The 2025 New Hampshire legislative session is underway in Concord. NHAR’s Public Policy Committee is reviewing the over 1,000 pieces of legislation for their potential impact on private property rights – the affordability and availability of housing, as … Continued

January 2, 2025 Listen up! It’s ‘Getting Real’ Podcast: recent housing survey, plus interviews Episode 3 of NHAR Getting Real, the New Hampshire REALTORS podcast, has landed.  LISTEN OR VIEW ON SPOTIFY It’s 30 minutes of fast-moving conversations and interviews on: … Continued

December 23, 2024 NHAR is pleased to announce that the sixth Diana Dunning Leadership Academy program, exclusively designed for members intending to pursue leadership positions at the state association level, will be held in 2025. The feedback received from previous graduates … Continued

December 18, 2024 As mandated following recent legislative changes, NHAR has updated Section 12 of the Purchase & Sales agreement, adding two new notifications — PFAS and flood information — alongside existing notifications on radon, arsenic and lead. Those changes will be … Continued

December 4, 2024 Students, please stay! Also: updated settlement guidance Episode 2 of NHAR Getting Real, the New Hampshire REALTORS podcast, includes a conversation with Lizzy Robinson-Kiang and Ryan Callahan, UNH Paul College juniors and the most recent recipients of NHAR’s … Continued

       Kathy DeMello WOW!!  What happened to 2024?  Welcome to 2025!  This is my 2nd go around as President of New Hampshire CIBOR and NECPE.  I look forward to continuing in Ethan’s footsteps.  The new Boards of Directors … Continued

December 16, 2024 Another NH price record The NH November housing market report The inventory crisis continued to push home prices up in November, as the median price of single family residential units in New Hampshire was $500,000 – an 11 … Continued

                  Ethan Ash The older I get, the quicker the years seem to fly by. It was an honor to serve as president of NHCIBOR and NECPE, and I look forward to … Continued

November 12, 2024 Fifty-seven straight months Spurred by a lack of inventory that continues to give a strong upper-hand to home sellers, New Hampshire saw its most expensive October in history last month, as the median sales price of single … Continued

Fertilizer bill resurfaces Earlier this year, both the NH House of Representatives and Senate passed House Bill 1293, which restricts the use of certain phosphorus-containing fertilizers and prohibits applying fertilizer within 25 feet of a storm drain or elsewhere where it can … Continued

         Ethan Ash 10 tips to give commercial real estate investors While many realtors will tell you what you need to do in order to sell your residential property at the highest price (clean out the junk, … Continued

October 17, 2024 Activate your Forewarn membership All New Hampshire REALTORS now have complimentary access to Forewarn, a digital application which provides instant identity, criminal, and property verification using only a phone number or name. Without exposing any protected class information, agents can … Continued

NHCIBOR Realtor membership renewal fees for 2026 have been released for payment online.  Go to www.nar.realtor. Log into the site. On top right hand side click on PAY DUES.  You can pay online or download the invoice. If you would … Continued

Greetings NHCIBOR Affiliate Members: NHCIBOR Affiliate membership renewal fees for 2025 have been released for payment online.  Go to www.nar.realtor.  Log into the site. On the top right hand side,  click on Pay Dues. You can pay online or download … Continued

October 15, 2024 The half-million norm The NH September housing market report The median price of a single family home remained over a half-million dollars for the seventh consecutive month in September, at $520,000 – a 6.5 percent increase from September 2023 … Continued

               ETHAN ASH Starting last month, NECPE.com, the website that allows its members to market commercial listings for lease and for sale anywhere in New England, moved to a new and updated platform. This … Continued

September 6, 2024 Following another successful session at the State House through the work of your NHAR Public Policy Committee, the Government Affairs team has released a compilation of new laws and regulations which could have an effect on your … Continued

September 3,  2024 Earlier this summer, the Governor signed into law House Bill 1113, relative to septic evaluation (more commonly known as a “septic inspection”) prior to transfer of properties on the developed waterfront.  The new law, which went into effect … Continued

On Sept. 30, 2024, NECPE is launching the new fully redesigned and more robust Commercial Information Exchange platform and there will be no going back to the previous system.  Before the transition and the training offerings, we urge you to … Continued

           ETHAN ASH NHCIBOR had a very busy summer in raising money for NHCIBOR Cares, the charitable arm of the commercial board.  We started the summer in June with the 3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic.  That … Continued

August 22, 2024 Risk Management Video Series Overcoming Financing Obstacles The NHAR Risk Management Subcommittee is proud to present the last in a series of six risk management videos designed to help members recognize and avoid potential legal pitfalls while … Continued

Changes to waterfront septic law New Hampshire REALTORS CEO Bob Quinn and NH Department of Environmental Services Land Resources Division Manager Phil Trowbridge recently discussed House Bill 1113, which makes changes to RSA 485-A:39 and goes into effect Sept. 1. … Continued

Transfer on Death Deeds The NHAR Risk Management Subcommittee is proud to present the third in a series of six risk management videos designed to help members recognize and avoid potential legal pitfalls while working with customers and clients. In … Continued

     Ethan Ash As we are nearing the elections in November, I can only imagine what the political landscape looks like as you are reading this message. I think most people can agree that at a national level, elections … Continued

July 23, 2024 Course approved for three New Hampshire CE credits  NHAR’s year of Zoom CE classes continues next month with a three-credit course, “Social Media Be-Awareness,” scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Aug. 1, with instructor Monika … Continued

July 17, 2024 A morning of inspiration, an afternoon of continuing education, an evening of ceremony and networking. And that’s just Day 1. Come for some or all of NHAR’s premier event of the year, the 2024 New Hampshire REALTORS … Continued

July 22, 2024 We know that July tends to be more about beach days and cookouts, but we want to make sure you’re aware of the important updates NHAR has been sharing over the past month. Since July 1, we … Continued

July 1, 2024 A new section of the New Hampshire lead paint law goes into effect today (July 1, 2024), mandating that certain residential units and childcare facilities are required to have a Lead Safe Certificate prior to occupancy.  NH … Continued

July 11, 2024 With changes to Prime MLS scheduled to go into effect on July 15, and in order to help New Hampshire REALTORS comply with the terms of the NAR settlement agreement, NHAR has added four new standard forms, … Continued

             ETHAN ASH We are already past the halfway point of 2024 so I thought it best to give a quick recap of the first half of the year. The number of commercial transactions and … Continued

Two steps forward … The 2024 Legislative session came to an end last week with a couple of wins and one loss for private property and housing advocates. Extension of permitting exemptions defeated Unless otherwise stated by a town, under … Continued

  Final votes coming this week New Hampshire’s legislature mostly wrapped up the 2024 legislative session by working out details on several bills important to the real estate industry. House and Senate members meet at the end of the session … Continued

June 10, 2024 Prices continue historic climb With inventory at a mere 2 months’ supply, the median price for a single family residential home in New Hampshire continued to climb in May, reaching an all-time high of $525,000. NEW HAMPSHIRE … Continued

     ETHAN ASH As President of a commercial board, it’s crucial to remember the broader Realtor community we serve and the invaluable resources provided by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). While my focus often centers on commercial industry … Continued

Senate rejects ADU bill Last week, the Senate rejected an amended version of House Bill 1291, which would have protected a property owner’s ability to add a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU).  Sen. Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) introduced the amendment at the … Continued

Call to Action: Support HB 1291 The New Hampshire Senate will soon vote on House Bill 1291, designed to make it easier for a private property owner to construct an accessory dwelling unit. The bill has already passed the House … Continued

May 14, 2024 Another NH price record: $515,000 Another month, another median price record in the New Hampshire housing market. And with this one comes a new low in the NHAR Affordability Index. Just a month after eclipsing the $500,000 … Continued

Return of ‘Post-Licensing’ Senate Bill 480, among other things, is intended to reinstate the “post-licensing” continuing education requirement for first-time license renewals. That requirement originally passed in 2018, but the Office of Professional Licensing (OPLC) ceased enforcing it in 2022 after … Continued

Local control, or anti-housing? It is not often that NHAR and the NH Municipal Association (NHMA), which represents town governments, are on the same page when it comes to legislation designed to provide more housing in the state.  However, both … Continued

Settlement questions addressed at May 29 Zoom meeting  With the terms of the NAR settlement scheduled to go into effect in August, NHAR President Joanie McIntire and legal counsel Matt Johnson invite New Hampshire Realtors to a virtual town hall … Continued

  A nod to manufactured housing House Bill 1361 is intended to clarify existing law relative to municipal obligations to provide reasonable opportunities for the siting of manufactured housing, and to ensure a town cannot exclude manufactured housing completely from the … Continued

              ETHAN ASH The median home price in New Hampshire soared to over $500,000 in March 2024, marking a $135,000 increase since 2021, as reported by the Union Leader. While this may seem like … Continued

April 25, 2024 Updating property disclosures The NHAR Risk Management Subcommittee is proud to present the fourth in a series of four risk management videos designed to help members recognize and avoid potential legal pitfalls while working with customers and … Continued

April 18, 2024 Helping your clients to manage offers The NHAR Risk Management Subcommittee is proud to present the third in a series of four risk management videos designed to help members recognize and avoid potential legal pitfalls while working … Continued

  Notification on PFAS chemicals House Bill 398 would require that prior to the execution of any contract for the purchase and sale of a property, the seller or seller’s agent must provide notification to the buyer on poly- and perfluoroalkyl … Continued

  Building code updates The legislature is currently debating efforts to update New Hampshire’s statewide building and fire codes. Currently, the state is operating under the 2018 versions of the International Building Code, Life Safety and Fire Codes, and other … Continued

April 11, 2024 Working with condo buyers and sellers The NHAR Risk Management Subcommittee is proud to present the second in a series of four risk management videos designed to help members recognize and avoid potential legal pitfalls while working … Continued

April 11, 2024 The NH March housing market report A lack of New Hampshire housing inventory continued to put a strain on affordability in March, as the median sales price of a single family residential home hit $500,000 for the … Continued

April 9, 2024 New Hampshire REALTORS President Joanie McIntire and legal counsel Matt Johnson met in the NHAR studio on April 5 to address some of the most commonly discussed subjects regarding the proposed NAR settlement, including: implications to New … Continued

It is time to place your nominations for two distinctive awards: NHCIBOR’s 2024 REALTOR® of the Year                 And NHCIBOR’s 2024 Affiliate of the Year Process: First we gather nominations from NHCIBOR membership.  … Continued

April 4, 2024 Fighting back against land fraud The NHAR Risk Management Subcommittee is proud to present the first in a series of four risk management videos designed to help members recognize and avoid potential legal pitfalls while working with … Continued

Victories For Property Rights Last week, the House of Representatives passed two bills designed to ease the state’s housing inventory crisis. While many thought one or both bills might have a chance to squeak through the House, what took many … Continued

Notice to All REALTORS: Mandatory Code of Ethics Training Requirement Deadline is Dec. 31, 2024 All REALTORS must complete NAR’s Code of Ethics training every three year cycle.  The current cycle ends December 31, 2024.  The date you take the … Continued

March 27, 2024 A message from President Joanie McIntire New Hampshire REALTORS President Joanie McIntire offers an update regarding NHAR programs, education and events, and a reminder of her recent interview with legal counsel Matt Johnson discussing the National Association … Continued

               ETHAN ASH 2024 has been a great rebound from 2023. After a year of continued rising interest rates that kept investors from taking actions, we have seen many get off the sideline simply … Continued

  Amendment: septic bill compromise NHAR worked with NH Department of Environmental Services and a group of bi-partisan legislators to craft an amendment to House Bill 1113, which NHAR had opposed.  The original bill would have required failed septic systems to … Continued

March 19, 2024 New Hampshire REALTORS President Joanie McIntire and legal counsel Matt Johnson discuss the facts and potential implications regarding the proposed settlement agreement between the National Association of REALTORS and plaintiffs related to broker commissions. VIEW THE VIDEO … Continued

With the affordability and availability crisis well at hand, New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority is using its 2024 Homeownership Conference to stress the importance of getting involved locally to help shape housing policy in New Hampshire. The event is scheduled for March … Continued

March 11, 2024 Sales trend upward again,but inventory remains low After 30 consecutive months of single family residential sales declines compared to a year prior, February showed the second straight monthly increase for home sales in New Hampshire, and pending … Continued

March 5, 2024 “Abutters” vs. “aggrieved” parties One tactic used to slow or stop housing development has been for abutters to seek a rehearing of project approval from their local zoning board of adjustment. Current law allows not just abutters, … Continued

  The National Association of REALTORS is making its popular Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation course, which is typically $295, available to REALTORS at no cost. TO GET STARTED, CLICK HERE. The ABR course is the first step toward earning the … Continued

Seeking faster driveway permitting House Bill 1202 sets specific deadlines by which the Department of Transportation (DoT) has to issue permits on class I and class III highways, and the state-maintained portion of class II highways, for residential uses, including multifamily developments. … Continued

           ETHAN ASH During this time of year, I eagerly anticipate reading the NH Real Estate Year in Review published by NHAR and PrimeMLS. It provides valuable insights into the real estate industry’s current state and … Continued

February 23 2024 Some New Hampshire home sellers who paid a commission to a real estate agent between Feb. 1, 2020 and Feb. 1, 2024 may have recently received notice of a class action settlement in certain antitrust commission cases. … Continued

February 20, 2024 Senate Bill 480 was introduced at the request of NHAR to improve customer service at the Office of Professional Licensing and Certification (OPLC).  It would require any occupational board or commission whose total number of active licensees exceeds … Continued

  Still more licensing reforms Legislative efforts to alter or reform occupational licensing requirements, especially as they relate to out-of-state licensees acquiring a corresponding New Hampshire license, have been a constant debate at the State House over the past several … Continued

February 12, 2024 Sales, pending sales see January increase With the National Association of REALTORS predicting a 13 percent increase in home sales in 2024, New Hampshire showed early signs of moving in that direction, according to the NHAR Monthly … Continued

February 6, 2024 House Bill 1362 would authorize municipalities to enact “stabilization” measures to control rent increases. The bill would permit towns to cap all rent increases at 5 percent annually, although the property owner could seek approval from the town … Continued

            ETHAN ASH As we move beyond the primary season, the focus on politics may wane for some, but in New Hampshire, the 2024 Legislature in Concord faces a considerable workload with over 1300 bills … Continued

  NHAR seeks to combat land scams Land fraud is becoming a common occurrence across New Hampshire. Scammers, with no ownership rights over a piece of property, will contact a brokerage indicating their desire to sell the property, usually undeveloped land, … Continued

Changes proposed to septic process House Bill 1113 would make several significant changes to the existing statutory requirement for sellers on developed waterfront to perform a septic site assessment prior to the execution of the P&S. (RSA 485-A)  The bill would … Continued

January 16, 2024 Senate Bill 454 would mandate that the first $10 million of revenue collected from the real estate transfer tax (RETT) is transferred to New Hampshire’s affordable housing fund. Currently, $5 million of RETT revenue goes to the affordable housing … Continued

January 10, 2023 2023: fewest sales in 12 years New Hampshire residential home prices have never been higher than they were in 2023, and there were fewer statewide home sales than any year since 2011. The median sales price of … Continued

NHAR pushes for OPLC efficiency changes Senate Bill 480 was put forth by NHAR in order to improve customer service at the Office of Professional Licensing (OPLC) as well as to clarify certain issues related to real estate licensing. The bill … Continued

January 3, 2024 Law changes governing the installation of tree stands and game cameras in New Hampshire went into effect on January 1. Any game camera placed on private property must be labeled with the owner’s name and contact information … Continued

              ETHAN ASH As we embark on 2024, it promises to be an eventful year. While commercial real estate volume experienced a significant downturn in 2023(decreasing approximately 40-50% in most categories), indications suggest a … Continued

Dec. 19, 2023 In light of questions that have arisen following the verdict against NAR, we’ve assembled resources to help members best understand the issue, answer those questions, and speak to the REALTOR value proposition. The resources, including an eight-minute … Continued

            Matt Bacon It has been a pleasure to serve our members in 2023, and to work with such an awesome team of directors, committee members, and leaders that have the talent, wisdom, dedication, integrity, … Continued

E-Communications Retention The NHAR risk management subcommittee is proud to present the third in a series of seven risk management videos designed to help members recognize and avoid potential legal pitfalls while working with customers and clients. In this installment, … Continued

  Providing Accommodations for Support and Service Animals The NHAR risk management subcommittee is proud to present the fifth in a series of seven risk management videos designed to help members recognize and avoid potential legal pitfalls while working with … Continued

November 13, 2023 Affordability at historic low The NH October housing market report Residential housing affordability in New Hampshire hit its lowest point in more than two decades at the end of October. The month’s Affordability Index reached 58, meaning … Continued

Nov. 9, 2023 Video recordings at listings The NHAR risk management subcommittee is proud to present the second in a series of seven risk management videos designed to help members recognize and avoid potential legal pitfalls while working with customers … Continued

Nov. 2, 2023 The NHAR risk management subcommittee is proud to present the first in a series of eight risk management videos designed to help members recognize and avoid potential legal pitfalls while working with customers and clients. In the … Continued

Nov. 3, 2023 The recent court ruling on the NAR antitrust lawsuit has left many questions, including what’s next and whether or not there is an immediate impact on New Hampshire REALTORS. NHAR President Ben Cushing asked legal counsel Matt … Continued

Greetings NHCIBOR Affiliate Members: NHCIBOR Affiliate membership renewal fees for 2024 have been released for payment online.  Go to www.nar.realtor.  Log into the site. On the top right hand side,  click on Pay Dues. You can pay online or download … Continued

NHCIBOR Realtor membership renewal fees for 2024 have been released for payment online.  Go to www.nar.realtor. Log in to the site. On top right hand side click on PAY DUES.  You can pay online or download the invoice. If you … Continued

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           Matt Bacon As REALTORS, we take an oath to support the NAR Code of Ethics, the legal standards controlling our profession, and those countless things we’ve learned from our community and mentors in the business … Continued

        Matt Bacon Have you ever jumped the gun and had to do a re-run? Well, one of our members was just recognized for an even greater award than reported a couple of months ago, as Chris … Continued

September 29, 2023 If Congress is unable to agree on the provisions of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government by tomorrow, September 30, 2023, the result will be a partial shutdown of some government operations – including … Continued

2021 honoree Kathy Ahlin and 2023 REALTOR of the Year Chris Norwood at the Sept. 19 ceremony. September 21, 2023 Chris Norwood is REALTOR of the Year Chris Norwood, Chair of the NHAR Public Policy Committee and a member of … Continued

September 20, 2023 ‘More inventory, more buyers’ coming Following his market update and forecast at the New Hampshire REALTORS Education Symposium on Sept. 19, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun summarized his remarks with NHAR President Ben Cushing. FIND THE VIDEO … Continued

September 13, 2023 A message from President Ben Cushing New Hampshire REALTORS 2023 President Ben Cushing provides an update from the State Association, including news of the recent NHAR election, the upcoming Education Symposium and REALTOR of the Year events, … Continued

September 11, 2023 Closed sales drop again;affordability at historic low The number of closed sales decreased by a double-digit percentage for the 11th consecutive month in August, as the 1,283 single family residential sales in New Hampshire marked a 23.2 … Continued

          Matt Bacon At NHCIBOR, we have a Public Policy Committee that focuses on the commercial impact of legislative changes.  This committee actively collaborates with the statewide committee, of which several NHCIBOR PPC members give their … Continued

August 8, 2023 Price continues to climb The median price for New Hampshire single family residential homes was $480,000 in July, a record for the month and a 7 percent increase from a year ago. Unsurprisingly, the affordability index fell … Continued

           Matt Bacon This year, I’ve gotten several questions, clarifications, and looks of confusion over exactly what NHCIBOR and NECPE do and how we’re different than other boards and property sites. Our core purpose is to … Continued

July 18, 2023 Changes to septic statute In 2012, NHAR worked with legislative allies to pass House Bill 1415, which created a new streamlined process for acquiring a permit in order to replace an existing septic system through a Permit by Rule (PBR).  … Continued

July 6, 2023 Governor signs licensing recognition bill House Bill 594 (Chapter Law 111) has been signed into law by the Governor. The bill states that the Office of Professional Licensing and Certification (OPLC) must issue licenses to professionals who … Continued

June 10, 2023 The NH June housing market report How expensive are homes in New Hampshire? Roughly the same number of single family residential housing units were sold for over $800,000 as they were for under $320,000 in June, yet … Continued

         Matt Bacon Summer is here and in full swing!  As we enjoy the beauty and many resources that NH has to offer, especially at this time of year, many of us gather for an annual tradition … Continued

New Hampshire REALTORS at Riding With the Brand Legislative Day on June 8 at the State House. June 13, 2023 “I think we have kind of made history,” said House Speaker Sherman Packard, a Londonderry Republican, after the New Hampshire … Continued

May 30, 2023 NH Zoning Atlas: a resource to combat the inventory crisis With New Hampshire still firmly in the grasp of the housing crisis, the NH Zoning Atlas is a tool that aims to combat barriers to development by … Continued

   PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE           Matt Bacon Approaching election years is always interesting from a public policy and advocacy standpoint, and 2023 is no different.  From WOTUS (Waters of the US) policy changes that are highly politically charged and … Continued

Tenant notification bill tabled House Bill 379 would have required that tenants subject to eviction must be provided with instructions on the process for contacting and obtaining assistance from New Hampshire Legal Assistance.  The bill had passed the House of Representatives, … Continued

May 16, 2023 The Governor and House of Representatives have had their say on the state budget, so now it is the Senate’s turn.  Incentivizing more affordable housing construction has been a big part of the budgetary debate. Those state … Continued

May 2, 2023 Should someone be allowed to place a video camera on your private property without your permission? Surprisingly, it appears a number of State Representatives believe the answer to that question is yes. Senate Bill 14 would require anyone … Continued

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE       Matt Bacon As I was writing my last President’s Message, I couldn’t help but think “Are we going to find out what the current administration considers ‘too big to fail’?” Following the 2007-2008 financial crisis, there … Continued

  April 25, 2023 Last week, the Real Estate Commission approved a standing order on how applications for accreditation of pre-licensing and continuing education instructors and courses are to be approved. Confusion over who is responsible – the Real Estate Commission or … Continued

April 17, 2023 Unit sales, affordability drop The 713 single family residential homes sold last month was the lowest March sales number since 2008 and marked a 13 percent decrease in closed sales from a year ago. Year to date, there … Continued

Game cameras on private lands In New Hampshire, public access to private land is always permitted unless the land is posted with signs specifically prohibiting access. Throughout the state, there are thousands of acres of private land which are not … Continued

It is time to place your nominations for two distinctive awards: NHCIBOR’s 2023 REALTOR® of the Year                 And NHCIBOR’s 2023 Affiliate of the Year Process: First we gather nominations from NHCIBOR membership.  … Continued

State statutes often clear as mud While consumers and real estate practitioners sometimes assume that New Hampshire statutes clearly require or prohibit the ability to do something, the reality is laws can often read more like a riddle than a … Continued

Time to Cross Over at State House While it was opening day for the Red Sox last week, New Hampshire legislators are about to hit the midway point in their calendar – commonly referred to as “crossover day.” That means … Continued

    President’s Message          Matt Bacon With the spring season upon us and substantial changes continuing to affect CRE on a daily basis, experts in the construction and permitting sectors see marginal relief from the trends … Continued

March 28, 2023 Over 1,900 New Hampshire Realtors responded to NHAR’s Call for Action in opposition to House Bill 507, which would have permitted the unlicensed practice of over 40 professions in New Hampshire, including real estate. Last month, the House … Continued

March 23, 2023 Over 7,000 Realtor emails sent to state representatives The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to “Lay on the Table” House Bill 507, which would have permitted the unlicensed practice of over 40 professions in New Hampshire, including … Continued

Take action to oppose HB 507 The New Hampshire House of Representatives will vote later this week on House Bill 507, which would eliminate the requirement to hold a New Hampshire professional license to practice any occupation, including real estate. … Continued

It is very easy to qualify and earn the minimum 150 points necessary to become a member of the NHAR Honor Society!  The New Hampshire Association of REALTOR® Honor Society has been in operation since 1980.  It is overseen by … Continued

March 14, 2023 Discussions about professional licensing, and efforts to create a one-size-fits-all approach to the 40 licensed professions in the state, continue to echo throughout the halls of the New Hampshire State House. A number of bills, including language … Continued

March 13, 2023 The New Hampshire Senate will soon vote on several bills designed to increase housing inventory throughout New Hampshire by providing financial incentives to developers and municipalities. Please, use the accompanying link to learn more, and then take … Continued

March 6, 2023 A message from NHAR President Ben Cushing NHAR 2023 President Ben Cushing provides an update from the State Association, including upcoming events, educational opportunities and resources. FIND THE VIDEO HERE

Good setback reduction forms make good neighbors Current law requires private wells to be placed at least 75 feet from a septic system. But what happens if a landowner needs to place their septic system closer than that 75-foot setback from a … Continued

March 1, 2023   Second in workforce housing video series released  As part of our effort to shed light on various facets of workforce housing in the midst of the inventory crisis, NHAR is proud to present the second in … Continued

Does legislature see new constructionas a solution, or the problem? Last week, the House of Representatives rejected House Bill 44, which would have allowed a property owner with a conforming lot connected to town water and sewage to create up to four … Continued

President’s Message        Matt Bacon Debt market influence on construction lending – Last month, in light of rising interest rates and unchecked inflation, a couple of lending experts were consulted and provided some great insight on broader capital … Continued

February 21, 2023 Professional licensing moves into spotlight Various issues have continually plagued the Office of Professional Licensing (OPLC), which oversees the operations of nearly 50 licensing boards and commissions, including the Real Estate Commission. As the Executive Director told … Continued

February 15, 2023 NHAR Services and Benefits Whether you have been a New Hampshire REALTOR for decades or just a few months, it’s important to understand the broad array of resources at your disposal. For instance, as a member of … Continued

  Home is where the heart is (As long as it has municipal water and sewer) House Bill 44 would require a municipality to allow the owner of any single-family lot in a residential zoned district served by municipal water and … Continued

Bills incentivize affordable housing Two Senate bills would appropriate millions for much needed assistance to encourage the development of affordable housing.  Senate Bill 231 seeks to appropriate $25 million for the state’s affordable housing fund in order to provide financing or … Continued

February 1, 2023 Changes to NHAR Standard Forms Several additions have been made to New Hampshire’s suite of standard forms for 2023, and NHAR general counsel Matt Johnson explains those changes and the rationale behind them in this four-minute video. The … Continued

    President’s Message          Matt Bacon Interest rates and inflation – As we all know, interest rates have been changing drastically, with movement in both directions, depending on the type and term of financing. The Federal … Continued

New bills target landlords Legislative Update: January 31 House Bill 567 would require landlords to provide a tenant with six months written notice of any rent increase that exceeds 15 percent of the current rent, and the tenant would be given the … Continued

New faces to tackle lingering issues Legislative Update: January 24 The new year has brought many new faces to the State House. About one-third of the members of the New Hampshire legislature are brand new; while the House of Representatives … Continued

January 10, 2023 Price hits record high in 2022 The New Hampshire year-end housing market report Affordability and availability remained the watchwords in the New Hampshire residential housing market, as 2022 came to a close with relatively few homes for … Continued

January 4, 2022 Last call! Deadline is January 13. Apply to 2023 Leadership Academy New Hampshire Realtors is pleased to announce that the fifth NHAR Leadership Academy program, exclusively designed for members intending to pursue leadership positions at the state … Continued

December 8, 2022 Affordability Still Lacking The November housing market report The state’s housing inventory continued to tick upward in November, but that has yet to have an impact on affordability, which remains historically low. For the second consecutive month, the number … Continued

          President’s Message                  Matt Bacon With a new year upon us and the holidays over, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for the great … Continued

President’s Message Thank you for reading these messages from me for the past 12 months. As I move on from president for NH CIBOR and NECPE for 2023, I still plan to remain active helping the organizations. If you have … Continued

Greetings NHCIBOR Affiliate Members: NHCIBOR Affiliate membership renewal fees for 2023 have been released for payment online.  Go to www.nar.realtor.  Log into the site. On the top right hand side,  click on Pay Dues. You can pay online or download … Continued

NHCIBOR Realtor membership renewal fees for 2023 have been released for payment online.  Go to www.nar.realtor. Log in to the site. On top right hand side click on PAY DUES.  You can pay online or download the invoice. If you … Continued

President’s Message Key Economic Data and News from SEPT The NAIOP CRE Sentiment Index for September 2022 is 47, down from April’s reading of 53. It is at the lowest level since September 2020. This reading suggests that respondents expect … Continued

October 11, 2022 Another Affordability Drop The September housing market report The median price of a single family residential home in New Hampshire was $440,000 in September, a 10 percent increase from last year and the highest September price number in New … Continued

September 21, 2022 NH Realtors file amicus curiae Earlier this month, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors filed a “friend of the court” brief – or amicus curiae – with the NH Supreme Court in the case of Conway v. … Continued

    President’s Message It’s already fall, can you believe it? It looks like the federal reserve will continue its interest rate hikes to curb inflation. What does that mean for the real estate market? Federal Chair Jerome Powell said … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     For additional informationSeptember 14, 2022                                                                                        contact: Plan NH                                                            … Continued

    May 25, 2022 Addressing a housing correlation myth First in workforce housing video series released  As part of our effort to shed light on various facets of workforce housing in the midst of the inventory crisis, NHAR released … Continued

  PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE In case you missed it, the Summer Mixer, hosted at Birchwood Vineyards, was a huge success! The event helped raise over $20,000 for our non-profit CIBOR CARES. Thank you to all who attended, those who donated auction … Continued

August 18, 2022 Clarification on ‘New State Laws’ Document The recently emailed “New State Laws Impacting Real Estate” included a typo in the summary of House Bill 1344 relative to the need for a power of attorney to execute a real estate … Continued

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     President’s Message   Could a slow down in the real estate market be coming? While there is a lot of chatter among people and real estate agents alike, here are some data points from local and national sources … Continued

July 11, 2022 Another Affordability Drop The June 2022 NH housing market report June marked the second consecutive month that the median price for a single family residential home in New Hampshire hit $460,000 – the highest ever in the … Continued

June 28, 2022 A few words from President Gaudet It’s been a busy first half of 2022 for New Hampshire Realtors President Adam Gaudet, who took a few moments to share some highlights so far and look ahead at what’s … Continued

BOD Meeting Talking Points – May 2022    

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President’s Message Summer is officially here & The Summer Mixer is coming! This past June NH CIBOR had 2 GREAT networking opportunities for our members: our first Charity Golf Classic and the TF Moran Annual BBQ where we announced the … Continued

NHCIBOR Announces REALTOR and Affiliate of the Year!   NH Commercial Investment Board of REALTORS is pleased to announce and congratulate this year’s recipients:   2022 REALTOR of the Year      Joseph Friedman       Skyline Realty   Joe … Continued

Legislative Update: May 31, 2022 Housing Bill Language Survives They say cats have nine lives, and Senate Bill 400, an omnibus bipartisan housing bill, may have had more Lazarus-like power than even the toughest feline. After a three-year debate and … Continued

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President’s Message Summer is almost here, make sure to take advantage of the great weather and great networking opportunities NH CIBOR and NECPE offer! June 9th – NHCIBOR Annual BBQ This is a FREE event for NHCIBOR members and guests, … Continued

May 25, 2022 Addressing a housing correlation myth First in workforce housing video series released As part of our effort to shed light on various facets of workforce housing in the midst of the inventory crisis, NHAR released the first … Continued

May 11, 2022 Another Affordability Drop The April 2022 NH housing market report April marked the second consecutive month that the median price for a single family residential home in New Hampshire hit $440,000 – the highest ever in the … Continued

Legislative Update: May 10, 2022 House Tables Housing Bill, But There’s One More Fight By a vote of 170-159, the House of Representatives once again refused to take any action to alleviate the housing inventory crisis, voting to table Senate Bill … Continued

This is a FREE event for NHCIBOR members and guests, you will be required to RSVP to this event.  Registration is now open. NHCIBOR ANNUAL BBQ Date:  Thursday, June 9th, 2022 Time:  5:00 – 7:30 pm Location:  Thank you to our … Continued

Legislative Update: May 3, 2022 Legislature Winding Down The 2022 legislative session is in its final weeks. Here are a few bills NHAR has been watching. House Committee vote undercuts bipartisan housing bill; Call for Action by NHAR Last week, … Continued

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President’s Message NHCIBOR has your back. We are staying strong and helping our NH legislators sift through this year’s bills and provide insights from industry experts on how to help the commercial and residential real estate market – one of … Continued

It is time to place your nominations for two distinctive awards: NHCIBOR’s 2022 REALTOR® of the Year                 And NHCIBOR’s 2022 Affiliate of the Year Process: First we gather nominations from NHCIBOR membership.  … Continued

Legislative Update: April 12, 2022 Short-term rentals: residential or commercial use? Is the use of a single-family home for short-term rentals (STRs) a commercial or residential use of that property under NH State Statute? That is the fundamental question behind … Continued

April 12, 2022 Post-licensure CE, explained Real Estate Commission video sheds light on new requirements In light of the new requirements regarding post-licensure, New Hampshire Real Estate Commission administrator Bobbie Mayo has recorded a video to help explain those requirements. … Continued

April 11 2022 Median price skyrockets … again The March 2022 NH housing market report The New Hampshire residential housing market hit a new price record in March, as the median price of single family residential homes jumped to $440,000 – … Continued

Please take action to support private property rights: SB 249 The House Municipal and County Committee is currently discussing Senate Bill 249, relative to a property owner’s ability to rent his or her home as a short-term rental. NHAR asks … Continued

Legislative Update: March 30, 2022 Condo bill gets a Senate overhaul Senate Bill 324 as introduced would have created a statewide condominium, homeowners’ association, and cooperative dispute resolution board. The board was designed to hear and determine matters involving condominium unit … Continued

BOD Meeting Talking Points – March 2022 – Final (1)  

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 President’s Message The weather is warming up, and New Englanders are coming out of hibernation. We are pleased to announce our first Charity Golf Classic will be coming up in June. The registration deadline is APRIL 30th, so be sure … Continued

Legislative Update: March 22, 2022 A challenging week for housing advocates Last week, the legislature took up several bills designed to create more housing opportunities in the state. The results were mixed at best. Senate Bill 400, which was designed … Continued

Legislative Update: March 16, 2022 Final vote on HB 1177 is this week There is still time to take action on NHAR’s Call for Action on House Bill 1177, which would allow residential lots served by municipal water and sewer to … Continued

It is very easy to qualify and earn the minimum 150 points necessary to become a member of the NHAR Honor Society!  The New Hampshire Association of REALTOR® Honor Society has been in operation since 1980.  It is overseen by … Continued

Call For Action: Support HB 1177 Next week, the New Hampshire House of Representatives will vote on a critical bill designed to expand housing opportunities for New Hampshire families. Please take a few simple steps to encourage your representatives to … Continued

Legislative Update: March 1, 2022 House to address housing bills next week The House Municipal and County Government committee voted last week to support House Bill 1177, which would require as a matter of right any single-family lot in a residential zoning … Continued

President’s Message   NH CIBOR membership is strong. Month to month we have seen increases in Realtor membership around 5% per month and 10% per month for Affiliate members. This month, I challenge each of you to two things:   … Continued

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Legislative Update: Feb. 22, 2022 Unanimous support for licensing bill By an 18-0 vote, the House Executive Departments and Administration Committee recommended final passage of House Bill 1354. The bill would allow a person who holds an active real estate license … Continued

February 11, 2022 Affordability hits 17-year low The January 2022 NH housing market report With New Hampshire residential home prices showing no sign of slowing, January affordability hit an all-time monthly low for NHAR’s 17-year recording period. Affordability is measured by … Continued

Legislative Update: Feb. 2, 2022 Eviction notice requirements, lead paint fund, license reciprocity Here is a summary of a few of the bills NHAR is following as part of the 2022 legislative session in Concord: Bill makes eviction notification requirements … Continued

NEREN BOD Meeting Talking Points – January 2022    

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Find attached the list of attendees at the Seacoast Marketing Meeting held January 21, 2022 Attendee List Seacoast Jan 21 2022

Ethics 101 with Leigh Brown Feb. 15 OR 16: A Zoom Professional Standards Workshop Your reputation is your most valuable asset. Be sure to protect it with the Professional Standards Workshop, NHAR’s annual Code of Ethics study, which is approved … Continued

Legislative Update: Jan. 25, 2022 Lead remediation, OPLC, affordable housing Here is a summary of a few of the bills NHAR is following as part of the 2022 legislative session in Concord: Bill would provide more dollars to remediate lead  … Continued

Help protect private property rights: Urge support of Senate Bill 249 The Senate Commerce Committee is currently discussing Senate Bill 249, relative to a property owner’s ability to rent his or her home as a short-term rental. NHAR asks you … Continued

January 11, 2022 Legislative Update: Jan. 11, 2022 Leftovers in the spotlight as 2022 session gets underway The 2022 New Hampshire Legislative session gets underway this week, and more than 900 new pieces of legislation will be debated and voted on … Continued

January 4, 2022 At Home With Diversity, via Zoom Six-credit certification course scheduled for January 27 Robert Morris We’re less than a month away from the return of NAR instructor Robert Morris and the one-day At Home With Diversity certification course, a … Continued

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December 30, 2021 A Message From President Jim Lee New Hampshire Realtors President Jim Lee looks back on 2021 and ahead to 2022 in this final President’s Message of the year. FIND THE VIDEO HERE

    President’s Message 2022 Will be a Great Year NH CIBOR and NECPE are two of the best commercial real estate groups in the Country. Consistently, year after year, we are praised by other Realtor ® Boards and Commercial … Continued

November 29, 2021 A Message From NHAR President Jim Lee New Hampshire Realtors President Jim Lee looks back on the NAR Annual Conference and ahead to a few upcoming events at NHAR in his most recent President’s Update. FIND THE … Continued

Greetings NHCIBOR Affiliate Members: NHCIBOR Affiliate membership renewal fees for 2022 have been released for payment online.  Go to www.realtor.org, On the top right hand side, click on Sign In/Register.  Once you are logged into the National Association of REALTOR … Continued

NHCIBOR Realtor membership renewal fees for 2022 have been released for payment online.  Go to www.realtor.org, On the top right hand side, click on Sign In/Register.  Once you are logged into the National Association of REALTOR database, go to the … Continued

BOD Meeting Talking Points – November 2021 (1)    

President’s Message There were a few NH CIBOR representatives at the recent National Association of Realtor’s (NAR) Conference in San Diego where they were joined by about 10,000 Realtors from all over this country.  As an organization that includes approximately … Continued

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Matt Johnson Chris Norwood Bob Quinn October 22, 2021 An NHAR legal and legislative review NHAR legal counsel Matt Johnson, Public Policy Committee Chair Chris Norwood and CEO Bob Quinn provided an overview of new laws and their impact on … Continued

October 28, 2021 NHAR President’s Message What is Risk Rating 2.0? NHAR President Jim Lee’s guest is Austin Perez, National Association of Realtors Senior Policy Representative for Federal Housing, Valuation, Insurance and Commercial Issues. Austin discusses the roll-out of changes … Continued

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October 14, 2021 NHAR President’s Update with Jim Lee New Hampshire REALTORS President Jim Lee provides an October update, including recent and upcoming in-person events, and what’s happening in NHAR education. FIND THE VIDEO HERE

NEREN BOD Meeting Talking Points – September 2021

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President’s Message Happy Fall!  A lot to report here so I’ll get right to it.  New Hampshire recently passed new laws that affect Commercial Real Estate.  The following are some of those key changes. Allowing for Remote Notarization         SB 134 … Continued

September 22, 2021 NHAR President’s Update with Jim Lee New Hampshire REALTORS President Jim Lee provides a September update, including recent and upcoming in-person events, and what’s happening in NHAR education. FIND THE VIDEO HERE

NAR’s REALTOR Safety Program The goal of the REALTOR® Safety Program is to reduce the number of safety incidents that occur in the industry, so every REALTOR® comes home safely to his or her family every night. We will accomplish … Continued

Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting the Summer Mixer 2021! With your sponsorships and auction donations, approximately $ 20,000 was raised for NHCIBOR Cares!  The icing on the cake was Birchwood Vineyards donated all of the food … Continued

INTRODUCING A NEW NHCIBOR / NECPE Marketing Meeting: THE MASSACHUSETTS MARKETING EXCHANGE Hello All, So we have officially started the Massachusetts Marketing Exchange.  This will have the same format as both the statewide and seacoast marketing meetings where we have breakfast, … Continued

NHCIBOR Announces REALTOR and Affiliate of the Year!   NH Commercial Investment Board of REALTORS is pleased to announce and congratulate this year’s recipients:   2021 REALTOR of the Year Christian Stallkamp The Boulos Company Christian Stallkamp, past President NHCIBOR and … Continued

July 8, 2021 Managing Risk Around ‘Coming Soon’ How do “coming soon” listings, office exclusives (“pocket” listings), and the Clear Cooperation Policy fit together under the current legal framework, both as New Hampshire licensees and as members of the National … Continued

Standard Forms Changes Explained Several changes to the Standard Forms have been adopted recently by the Forms Subcommittee of the NHAR Legal Committee. In this three-and-a-half minute video, NHAR legal counsel Matt Johnson describes the most significant of those changes … Continued

Legislative Update June 17, 2021 Remote notarization gets thumbs up; remote meetings given thumbs down By BOB QUINN Chief Executive Officer This is the time of the year when House and Senate members create Committees of Conference for the purpose of … Continued

June 15, 2021 May Market Report: Median Price Milestone Driven by a continuing trend of historically low inventory, the median price for single family residential homes crossed the $400,000 plateau for the first time in New Hampshire history, landing at … Continued

Online Marketing to your Ideal Client Profile REGISTER TODAY! Date:  June 11, 2021, Friday Time:  9:00 – 11:00 am Online Live ZOOM Class:  Online Marketing to your Ideal Client Profile Presented by the NH CIBOR Education Committee – Online Marketing … Continued

May 25, 2021 NHAR President’s Update with Jim Lee New Hampshire REALTORS 2021 President Jim Lee discusses recent and upcoming Realtor education, the imminent end of enhanced unemployment benefits in New Hampshire, and registration for the in-person NAR conference in … Continued

May 17, 2021 New Hampshire April market report: New Listings the start of inventory trend? The 1,862 new listings in April may be a blip on the radar, or it may be the start of a trend toward more normalized housing … Continued

May 18, 2021 The NHAR Maggie Hassan interview With the National Association of REALTORS Midyear Legislative Meetings having recently been completed, NHAR Federal Political Coordinator Dick DuMez spoke with Senator Maggie Hassan about the inventory crisis, the American Rescue Plan … Continued

  Legislative Update May 14, 2021 ‘End of lease’ legislation lives on By BOB QUINN Chief Executive Officer Last week, the Senate Commerce Committee voted 4-1 to kill House Bill 227, which would make the expiration of a lease a cause … Continued

The Future of Office Work, Commercial Real Estate What long term changes has the pandemic wrought on the commercial real estate industry, on office work, remote working and more? NH Business Review explores the current state of commercial real estate … Continued

Notice to All REALTORS: Mandatory Code of Ethics Training Requirement Deadline is Dec. 31, 2021             All REALTORS must complete NAR’s Code of Ethics training every three year cycle.  The current cycle ends December 31, 2021.  The date you take the … Continued

Seacoast Marketing Meeting April 16 2021 Attendee List  

NHCIBOR Meeting Minutes February 2021     Financials are available for members.  Contact the office.

March 25, 2021 The Risk Around Escalation Clauses Today’s housing market is rife with multiple offers, and escalation clauses have become a significant part of this frantic environment. In this video from the NHAR Risk Management Subcommittee, legal counsel Matt … Continued

Find attached the attendee list for the Seacoast Marketing Meeting held March 19, 2021: Seacoast Marketing Meeting March 19 2021 Attendee List

It is very easy to qualify and earn the minimum 150 points necessary to become a member of the NHAR Honor Society!  The New Hampshire Association of REALTOR® Honor Society has been in operation since 1980.  It is overseen by … Continued

March 17, 2021 The Risk Around Waiving Home Inspections Today’s housing market is rife with bidding wars, and for many buyer clients there is a temptation to waive the inspection process in order to expedite the process and present the … Continued