Homeownership Conference

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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

Legislative Update Feb. 27, 2024

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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

President’s Message

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           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

OPLC Moves Bill Forward

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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

Legislative Update Feb. 13, 2024

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  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

Legislative Update Jan. 30, 2024

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  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

Legislative Update Jan. 23, 2024

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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

President’s Message

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              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

NAR Lawsuit FAQs and Resources

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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

President’s Message

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            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

Risk Management Video Series

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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

Risk Management Video Series

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  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

Affordability at Historic Low

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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

Risk Management Video Series

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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

President’s Message

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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

President’s Message

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          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

The NH July Housing Report

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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

President’s Message

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           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

Septic Statute Altered

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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

President’s Message

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   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

Legislative Update May 23, 2023

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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

President’s Message

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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

President’s Message

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    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

Anti-Licensing Bill Stalls Out

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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

Message Received by Legislators

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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

Support Pro-Housing Legislation

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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

President’s Message

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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

Legislative Update Feb. 7, 2023

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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

Changes to NHAR Standard Forms

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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

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    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

Price Hits Record High in 2022

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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

President’s Message

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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

President’s Message

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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

President’s Message

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    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

Plan NH Conference: Retail Remade: New Life for Downtowns and Commercial Districts

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

President’s Message

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  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

President’s Message

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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

President’s Message

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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

Legislative Update June 7, 2022

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Legislative Update: June 7, 2022 Rules changes at the REC New rules approved by the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission last month increase a broker’s license from $110 per application or renewal fee to $155, an increase of $45 per fee; … Continued

President’s Message

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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

President’s Message

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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

Legislative Update April 26, 2022

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Legislative Update: April 26, 2022 Senate Votes to Study Making Political Beliefs a Protected Class As passed by the House of Representatives, House Bill 1469 would prohibit any licensed professional who is subject to the Consumer Protection Act (RSA 358-A), such as … Continued

Legislative Update April 21, 2022

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Legislative Update: April 21, 2022 House Committee Punts Decision on Short-Term Rentals to Courts Earlier this week, the House Municipal and County Government Committee voted to “interim study” Senate Bill 249. The bill sought to prevent municipalities from banning short-term rentals … Continued

Legislative Update April 12, 2022

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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

Legislative Update March 30, 2022

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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

President’s Message

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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

The February 2022 NH Housing Market Report

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March 10, 2022 Availability trends continue The February 2022 NH housing market report The housing affordability and availability crisis grew even more grave according to February New Hampshire housing numbers, as both inventory and price continued trending in troubling directions … Continued

Legislative Update March 1, 2022

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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

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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

Legislative Update Feb. 22, 2022

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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

Legislative Update Feb. 15, 2022

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Legislative Update: Feb. 15, 2022 A big vote on short-term rentals Last week, the Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to support an amended version of Senate Bill 249, protecting the right of property-owners to rent on a short-term basis. NHAR worked … Continued

Legislative Update Feb. 10, 2022

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Legislative Update: Feb. 10, 2022 Committee backs Housing Appeals Board  Last week, the House Judiciary Committee voted to recommend killing two bills related to the Housing Appeals Board (HAB). House Bill 1216 would have outright repealed the HAB, while House Bill 1254 would have … Continued

Legislative Update Feb. 2, 2022

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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

Legislative Update Jan. 19, 2022

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Legislative Update: Jan. 19, 2022  Addressing short-term rentals and the inventory crisis The 2022 legislative session is underway in Concord. Here is a summary of a few of the bills NHAR is following: Regulate, but don’t ban, short-term rentals Senate … Continued

President’s Message

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    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

President’s Message

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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

President’s Message

President’s Message Here’s a statistical update on the Commercial Real Estate Markets in in the U.S. and the Metro Market of Manchester, NH. Nationally, Office occupancy fell by 2.3 million sq. ft. compared to 3 months ago, after rising in … Continued

NHAR President’s Update

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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

President’s Message

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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

Expense Relief Program for NH Businesses

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Sept. 13, 2021 Expense Relief Program for NH Businesses The Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery (GOFERR) has launched the COVID-19 Expenses Relief Program to assist New Hampshire for-profit businesses with COVID-19 related business expenses in 2020 and 2021. Eligible businesses … Continued

Eviction Moratorium to Expire July 31st

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July 30, 2021 Eviction Moratorium To Expire Saturday The federal eviction moratorium is scheduled to expire Saturday, July 31. Rental assistance is available to tenants in New Hampshire to cover past-due and future rent payments; utilities, such as electricity, home heating costs, … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message Commercial Real Estate is about places and we can have a personal as well as professional interest in places.  If you are travelling this summer and want to include Commercial Real Estate in your tourist activities, there are … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message We’ve all heard the saying, “The only constant in life is change”.  It’s by an early Greek philosopher, Heraclitus.  This year the pace of change has accelerated.    As Covid 19 continues to evolve masks are coming off, businesses … Continued

Legislative Update June 24, 2021

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Legislative Update June 24, 2021 Eviction moratorium extended By BOB QUINN Chief Executive Officer The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has extended its federal eviction moratorium, previously set to expire on June 30, through July 31, 2021. The agency stated … Continued

NHAR May Market Report 2021

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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

Legislative Update June 4, 2021

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Legislative Update June 4, 2021 House rejects remote meetings for municipalities By BOB QUINN Chief Executive Officer Since March of last year, public bodies have been authorized to conduct virtual meetings under the governor’s Emergency Order No. 12. This authority … Continued

Legislative Update May 28, 2021

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  Legislative Update May 28, 2021 Senate resurrects housing language By BOB QUINN Chief Executive Officer Last week, two separate House Committees voted to eliminate proposed Commissions designed to review and advise the legislature on issues relative to the housing … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message NH CIBOR is pleased to announce that it is moving to reopen in-person events and meetings as venues become available.  NH CIBOR will follow CDC, State, Local and Venue Coronavirus Guidelines. The 1st scheduled in-person meeting will be … Continued

NHAR Maggie Hassan Interview

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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 6, 2021

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Legislative Update May 6, 2021 Senate committee: end of lease not ‘good cause’ for eviction Also: Involuntarily merged lots statute may become permanent By BOB QUINN Chief Executive Officer The Senate Commerce Committee voted 4-1 earlier this week to kill House … Continued

NH Housing Market Report March 2021

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April 15, 2021 New Hampshire March market report: Affordability continues downward trend As inventory continues to trend historically low and prices historically high, the affordability for single family residential homes in New Hampshire has unsurprisingly reached a 13-year low, based … Continued

Legislative Update April 13, 2021

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Legislative Update April 13, 2021 Housing Appeals Board Survives as Repeal Fails By BOB QUINN Chief Executive Officer, NHAR House Bill 288, which would have eliminated the new state Housing Appeals Board, has been effectively killed for the year. Over 650 … Continued

NHAR President’s Update April 6, 2021

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April 7, 2021 NHAR President’s Update: Conference News and Rental Assistance Program New Hampshire Realtors 2021 President Jim Lee shares his bi-monthly update, a six-minute video message including an update on the NHAR conference, and a conversation with New Hampshire … Continued

Legislative Update March 30, 2021

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Legislative Update March 30, 2021 Merged lot statute may become permanent By BOB QUINN Chief Executive Officer A decade ago, the legislature created a process whereby lots that were involuntarily merged prior to September 18, 2010, by any municipality, must be … Continued

Legislative Update March 12, 2021

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Legislative Update March 12, 2021 House bill would repeal Housing Appeals Board By BOB QUINN Chief Executive Officer, NHAR House Bill 288 would repeal the newly established Housing Appeals Board, which provides a less expensive and faster appeal process from local land … Continued

NH February 2021 Market Report

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March 9, 2021 New Hampshire February market report: Price and inventory trends continue Not much has changed over the past month in the New Hampshire residential housing market, as inventory remains at a record low and prices are still at a record high, based on the … Continued

Legislative Update March 5, 2021

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Legislative Update March 5, 2021 House committee rejects new septic regulations By BOB QUINN Chief Executive Officer The House Resources, Recreation and Development Committee voted unanimously to retain House Bill 426, relative to shoreland septic systems. NHAR opposed the legislation. The … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message   Joe Friedman There are real benefits to being a part of the New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors (“NH CIBOR”).  They include Linkages, Bridges and Bonds. Linkages, or access to Resources, include participation in the New … Continued

Legislative Update Feb. 12, 2021

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Legislative Update Feb. 12, 2021 Legislation seeks to expedite development By BOB QUINN Chief Executive Officer Senate Bill 129 seeks to rectify an issue which has hampered development projects around the state and is consequently increasing costs and time in bringing … Continued

Legislative Update February 4, 2021

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Legislative Update February 4, 2021 Legislature explores broadband expansion By BOB QUINN Chief Executive Officer The pandemic has shown gaps in adequate broadband coverage, primarily in rural areas of New Hampshire. Increasingly, residents are demanding better access to broadband at … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message Joe Friedman Now we are in 2021.  With the distribution of the vaccines, we are starting to see what life might be like post COVID.  For instance, the National Association of Realtors just announced that they will have … Continued

President’s Message

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President’s Message Joe Friedman It is an honor to have been selected as NH CIBOR’s President for 2021.  I look forward to continuing their 44 year mission of providing a platform for industry professionals to connect and grow their career.  … Continued

Main Street Relief Fund 2.0

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October 19, 2020 Main Street Relief Fund 2.0 Governor Chris Sununu has authorized the allocation and expenditure of $100 million from the federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund for New Hampshire’s Main Street Relief Fund 2.0. The effort is designed to … Continued

PPP forgiveness: NHAR President’s Update

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October 5, 2020 PPP forgiveness: NHAR President’s Update NHAR President Marc Drapeau uses his Zoom update to discuss the processing of Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness applications, while also sharing a few upcoming Realtor events and making an offer to $99 Club RPAC-IMF investors. FIND … Continued

CDC halts evictions for nonpayment

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September 9, 2020 CDC halts evictions for nonpayment On Sept. 4, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared a “temporary halt to residential evictions to prevent the further spread of Covid-19.” This eviction moratorium applies to all residential housing in New Hampshire, … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message Christian Stallkamp In normal times, late August usually marks NHCIBOR’s annual summer mixer event where brokers and affiliates get together to meet new members and take a pause on deals to get together over great food and drinks … Continued

Governor announces new Universal Business Guidelines

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  August 13, 2020 Governor announces new Universal Business Guidelines Masks mandated; employers required to ask travel questions Governor Chris Sununu’s Economic Reopening Taskforce has revised its Universal Guidelines (“Revised Guidelines”) for all employers and employees to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Effective … Continued

Legislative Update August 11, 2020

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  Legislative Update August 11, 2020 Dock bill; short-term rentals; broadband funds By BOB QUINN Acting CEO and Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire state government that are of potential interest … Continued

The passing of Diana Dunning

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July 31, 2020 The passing of Diana Dunning It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diana Dunning, whose deep-rooted impact on the New Hampshire Association of Realtors for a quarter-century was surpassed only by her kindness, dignity, grace and inescapable smile. Over … Continued

Legislative Update July 28, 2020

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Legislative Update July 28, 2020 Court appoints Appeals Board members  By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire state government that are of potential interest to the real estate community … Continued

Legislative Update July 14, 2020

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July 14, 2020 Legislative Update  Need for broadband addressed  By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs, NHAR Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire state government that are of potential interest to the real estate community … Continued

The NH SELF Grant Program

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July 7, 2020 SELF Grant Program: President’s Message Marc Drapeau uses his weekly update to discuss New Hampshire’s new Self-Employed Livelihood Fund (SELF) Grant Program. FIND THE VIDEO HERE. On Monday, Governor Chris Sununu released details and application for the SELF … Continued

NHAR with Senator Jeanne Shaheen

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July 9, 2020 A Conversation with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen New Hampshire Association of Realtors Federal Political Coordinator Patti Kemen recently had a wide-ranging, 20-minute conversation with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, who answered a number of questions about the the federal government’s … Continued

President’s Message

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President’s Message Christian Stallkamp How’s the commercial market?  That’s the big question these days as the economists debate if we are currently in a recession, coming out of one or headed on deep dive down into a really big one. … Continued

The Latest on Evictions

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June 25, 2020 The latest on evictions Following Governor Sununu’s recent announcement that the prohibition on evictions will end July 1, NHAR public policy committee chairman Chris Norwood and NHAR legal counsel Matt Johnson sat for a brief conversation to discuss what … Continued

Free CCIM Education for REALTORS

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The CCIM Institute has partnered with the CCIM Foundation to offer free on-demand courses for residential specialists considering a career in commercial real estate. The courses provide REALTORS® with critical analytical skills and a deeper foundational understanding of commercial practice, … Continued

Prohibition on Evictions Ends July 1st

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June 13, 2020 Prohibition on Evictions Ends July 1 The Governor has announced that Emergency Order 4, which among other things prohibited owners of non-restricted property and restricted property from initiating eviction proceedings, will terminate on July 1. However, for eviction … Continued

Legislative Update June 2, 2020

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Legislative Update June 2, 2020 Legislature set to resume  By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Over the past two months, virtually all activity in the NH legislature has ceased, including public hearings and legislative sessions. However, the 400-member New … Continued

Governor eases lodging restrictions

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May 29, 2020 Governor eases lodging restrictions Also: Stay at Home extended to June 15 Friday, May 29th, the Governor announced that effective immediately, lodging, including short-term rentals, may accept overnight reservations from New Hampshire residents, or out-of-state visitors who have met a … Continued

Paul Griffin Obituary

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May 11, 2020 ‘Do what you think is right’ Paul Griffin: April 29, 1955 to May 4, 2020 Below please find the obituary of New Hampshire Realtors Chief Executive Officer Paul Griffin, who passed away last week at the age … Continued

CE requirements impacted by Order

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May 20, 2020 CE requirements impacted by Order On Tuesday, Governor Sununu issued Exhibit H to Executive Order No. 29, relative to modifications to regulations of the Office of Professional Licensing. Effective immediately, all continuing education requirements, including those required by the … Continued

President’s Message

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President’s Message Christian Stallkamp With Memorial Day now in the rear view mirror and headed into summer, states across the county are beginning to cautiously open up businesses across all sectors.  In VT, NH, Maine and MA all the states … Continued

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President’s Message Christian Stallkamp As I sat down to write this President’s message, I looked back at the economic headlines this past week, and they were staggering. Unemployment has passed 22 Million, and according to the Wall Street Journal, unemployment … Continued

‘It will recover.’

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April 22, 2020 ‘It will recover.’ NAR Chief Economist sits with NHAR President Drapeau Dr. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research, stressed healthy economic fundamentals and his expectation for a strong housing market in 2021 in a … Continued

IRS Extends Tax Deadlines

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April 10, 2020 IRS Extends Tax Deadlines The IRS issued guidance Thursday evening to grant deadline relief for both 1031 like-kind exchanges and opportunity zone investments that are already underway.  Both of these programs are designed to promote economic growth in communities, and NAR … Continued

President’s Message

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President’s Message Christian Stallkamp Looking back at my President’s message in March, I spoke about the need to be able to adjust in commercial real estate, with my direct quote being “you may never know what the next day / … Continued

Daily Disaster Loan Webinars Available

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Good morning, The New Hampshire District Office will be hosting webinars every work day from 3/20-4/3/2020 at 9am and 2pm. See the attached document for complete details and login information.    Also please share this with any of your clients, small business owners … Continued

Updates: NH Guidance for Small Business and Bill Focused on Establishing Minimum Standards for Electronic and Remote Notarizations

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NHCIBOR will be posting additional details regarding our ever changing industry.   Attached are two new updates: Bill focused on establishing minimum standards for electronic and remote notarizations:  Bill-Securing-and-Enabling-Commerce-Using-Remote-and-Electronic-Notariza… 2.  NH Guidance for Small Business:  SBA NH_16343 EIDL Fact Sheet … Continued

Legislative Update March 17, 2020

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Legislative Update March 17, 2020 Temporary prohibition on NH evictions, foreclosures In response to the evolving Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has issued an emergency order to temporarily prohibit evictions and foreclosures. Read the prohibition here.

Legislative Update March 10, 2020

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Legislative Update March 10, 2020 Streamlined housing approvals By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community and being … Continued

Legislative Update March 3, 2020

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE March 3, 2020 Housing Appeals Board will stand By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community … Continued

Legislative Update Feb. 25, 2020

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Legislative Update February 25, 2020 Shoreland bill; short-term rentals; State School site  By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real … Continued

Legislative Update Feb. 11, 2020

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Legislative Update Feb. 11, 2020 NHAR fights for short-term rentals By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community … Continued

Legislative Update January 28, 2020

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Legislative Update January 28, 2020 Private wells, increased deed recording fees, and potential relief for water standards cost By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message Christian Stallkamp January was busy month at NHCIBOR on reorganizing committees, launching new education programs and keeping track of the numerous bills being presented to the NH House of Representatives.  What has been amazing to see when jumping … Continued

The Impact of Bankruptcy

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  The Impact of Bankruptcy Part 4 of risk management video series The New Hampshire REALTORS Risk Management Subcommittee is proud to present the fourth of seven installments in a weekly risk management series featuring NHAR legal counsel Matt Johnson and … Continued

Probate Issues and Real Estate

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Probate issues and real estate Part 5 of risk management video series The New Hampshire REALTORS Risk Management Subcommittee is proud to present the fifth of seven installments in a weekly risk management series featuring NHAR legal counsel Matt Johnson and … Continued

Legislative Update September 26, 2019

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 NHAR priorities included in budget By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs After a nearly three-month impasse, Governor Sununu and the legislature reached agreement on a new state budget. Yesterday, both the House and … Continued

Legislative Update Sept. 17, 2019

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Sept. 17, 2019 Bill: Landlords could be fined for actions of their tenants Also: New wetlands legislation, new regulations and a troubling audit By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs for NH REALTORS A House subcommittee has voted to … Continued

Legislative Update July 2, 2019

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Legislative Update July 2, 2019 Budget includes bipartisan housing items By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs A number of items relevant to the real estate industry have been included in the proposed state budget (House Bill 2) which has now … Continued

Legislative Update July 18, 2019

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Legislative Update July 18, 2019 Deed recording fee increase vetoed By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community … Continued

Legislative Update July 24, 2019

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Legislative Update July 24, 2019 Committee adopts new water standards By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community … Continued

Legislative Update May 7, 2019

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Legislative Update May 7, 2019 Senate approves commissions to LLCs By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community … Continued

Legislative Update April 30 2019

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April 30, 2019 ‘Tiny homes’ get their close-up By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community and being … Continued

Legislative Update April 9, 2019

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Legislative Update April 9, 2019 ‘Occupancy fee’ passes House By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community and … Continued

Legislative Update March 27 2019

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE March 27, 2019 Affordable housing funding bill passes Senate By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate … Continued

Legislative Update April 2 2019

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE April 2, 2019 Ruling a setback to Realtor health insurance By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message     Doug Martin It is gratifying to see NHCIBOR numbers growing every month. In March, we added 11 new REALTOR members and 3 affiliate members bringing our total membership to 548 (386 REALTORS and 162 affiliates). It … Continued

Legislative Update March 19 2019

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NHAR Public Policy Committee Chair Mary Truell (far left) and Vice Chair Chris Norwood (second from left) testified recently in front of the Senate Municipal Affairs Committee regarding Senate Bill 306. March 19, 2019 Association health insurance: mixed bag By BOB QUINN Vice President … Continued

Legislative Update March 5, 2019

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Legislative Update March 5, 2019 Voluntary registration for seasonal docks By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community … Continued

Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes February 2019

15 February 2019 NHCIBOR, New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session, which occurs every third Friday of every month. Third Floor Conference Room                                          One New Hampshire Avenue Pease International Tradeport.                                               Portsmouth, New Hampshire   … Continued

Legislative Update February 12, 2019

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Ken Moller (at right), broker/owner of The Mollers Realty in Hancock, testified before the Senate Finance Committee last week on behalf of NHAR in favor of Senate Bill 15, providing long-term funding for affordable housing. February 12, 2019 NHAR’s commission-to-LLC bill passes out of House By BOB … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message   Doug. W. Martin   Since becoming president, I have had a number of folks reach out looking to learn more about NHCIBOR and what our organization offers. There are many benefits available to our NHCIBOR group, which … Continued

Market Report: Year-End 2018

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January 18, 2018 2019 housing market report A new high for NH median price Despite a relatively cool December and fourth quarter, the New Hampshire residential housing market finished 2019 with the highest median price in the state’s history and … Continued

Fulcrum Associates Completes New Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility for LYMO Construction

Fulcrum Associates Completes New Corporate Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility for LYMO Construction New facility exceeds LEED Platinum performance criteria Amherst, NH – (November 27, 2018) – Fulcrum Associates, a leading construction management firm in southern New Hampshire, recently completed services on the construction of LYMO … Continued

Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes October 2018

19 October 2018 NHCIBOR, New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session which occurs every third Friday of every month. Third Floor Conference Room                                                One New Hampshire Avenue Pease International Tradeport.                                               Portsmouth, New Hampshire   … Continued

President’s Message

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Ralph Valentine   As New England based commercial real estate practitioners, we are all dealing with the tugging and pulling going on among the local, regional and national databases.  There are commercial-only databases, sometimes known as CIE’s or … Continued

President’s Message

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Ralph Valentine This month’s topic builds on a previous theme: Volunteerism.  When volunteers serve, they attach more importance to serving the CRE community than to serving themselves.   They aspire to the principle of donating time and energy for … Continued

O’Grady Joins Eckman’s Estimating Department

Eckman Construction Company, Inc. Contact: Preston Hunter, Vice President Phone: 603-623-1713 x227 Email:  hunterp@eckmanconstruction.com Web:    www.eckmanconstruction.com     O’GRADY JOINS ECKMAN’S ESTIMATING DEPARTMENT Bedford, NH, July 2018 Eckman Construction has hired Patrick O’Grady in the position of Estimator. Patrick will support Eckman’s … Continued

Cardinal Rejoins Eckman Construction Company Staff

Eckman Construction Company, Inc. Contact: Preston Hunter, Vice President Phone: 603-623-1713 x227 Email:  hunterp@eckmanconstruction.com Web:    www.eckmanconstruction.com   CARDINAL REJOINS ECKMAN STAFF Bedford, NH, July 2018 – Eckman Construction of Bedford, NH welcomed back Julianne Cardinal in the role of Project Superintendent. Cardinal … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message   Ralph Valentine Advocacy: support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.  Did you know that RPAC, NAR’s Realtors Political Action Committee is one of the largest and most influential political advocacy organizations in the country? … Continued

Legislative Update June 5, 2018

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June 5, 2018 Variances, Exceptions could be Extinguished By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs As the 2018 Legislative Session winds down, here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest … Continued

Legislative Update May 22, 2018

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May 22, 2018 Homebuyer Credit removed from legislation By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs As the 2018 Legislative Session winds down, here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message Ralph Valentine 2018 Volunteerism Have you given thought to just how important and how powerful volunteerism is? One large group of volunteers and one paid staff member operate NHCIBOR, NECPE and NHCIBOR Cares.  Think about that, and with … Continued

Legislative Update April 24, 2018

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Acceptable compromise seems imminent for occupational licensing legislation By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community and being … Continued

Legislative Update April 17 2018

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April 17, 2018 Security deposit stays at one month By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community and being … Continued

Legislative Update April 10 2018

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10,000 Emails Can’t Be Wrong: Call For Action Nets Success By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message Ralph Valentine 2018 CIBOR needs your help.   There are 2 bills floating around Concord which could allow the representation of parties to a real estate sale or lease WITHOUT A LICENSE.   That’s right, in the biggest financial transaction … Continued

Legislative Update March 13, 2018

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Unlicensed Real Estate Coming? By BOB QUINN Government Affairs Director Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community and being watched closely by your New Hampshire … Continued

Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes March 2018

16 March 2018 NHCIBOR, New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session which occurs every third Wednesday of every month. Third Floor Conference Room                                                      One New Hampshire Avenue Pease International Tradeport.                                                      Portsmouth, New Hampshire … Continued

Legislative Update March 6, 2018

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Legislative Update: license reciprocity; short-term rentals; condo associations By BOB QUINN Government Affairs Director, NH REALTORS Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community and being … Continued

Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes February 2018

16 February 2018 NHCIBOR, New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session which occurs every third Wednesday of every month. Third Floor Conference Room                                                      One New Hampshire Avenue Pease International Tradeport.                                                      Portsmouth, New Hampshire … Continued

Legislative Update February 27, 2018

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Legislative Update: license reciprocity; first-time buyer relief; private road maintenance By BOB QUINN Government Affairs Director Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community and being … Continued

Market Report January 2018

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Strong start to 2018 housing market After a record 2017 in the New Hampshire residential housing market, 2018 showed no signs of slowing with a brisk first month of the year. There were 911 closed sales in January, a 2 percent … Continued

Legislative Update February 6, 2018

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Feb. 6, 2018 Legislative Update: Short-term rentals; condo bills; the return of ZBA standards By BOB QUINN Government Affairs Director, NH REALTORS Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to … Continued

Legislative Update January 30, 2018

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Security deposits;  licensing; protecting commercial property owners By BOB QUINN Government Affairs Director for NH REALTORS Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community and being … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message Ralph Valentine 2018 With winter comes cold temperatures, trips to warm places and the New Hampshire Legislative Session.  The Public Policy Committee (PPC), chaired by Kathy DeMello  is working very hard to educate the Board and the membership … Continued

Legislative Update Jan. 23, 2018

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Private roads; seasonal docks; water standards By BOB QUINN Government Affairs Director, NH REALTORS Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community and being watched closely … Continued

Market Report Year End 2017

January 10, 2018 Record Year for NH Housing Market Submitted by Dave Cummings, Communications Director NH REALTORS December’s New Hampshire residential home sales continued a multi-year trend of monthly increases, leading to the largest annual number of home sales in … Continued

President’s Message

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE      Ralph Valentine, President 2018 It is an honor and a privilege to have been elected to serve my fellow Commercial Realtors.  I look forward to working with Allison, the boards, the committees and the members. Education … Continued

NHCIBOR REALTOR Membership Renewal for 2018 (Due 12/31/2017) Online Payment Instructions and Invoice Attached   All REALTOR members of CIBOR have an account on the National Association of REALTOR’s website, but in order to utilize, you must first be registered on … Continued

Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes September 2017

15 September 2017 NHCIBOR, New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session which occurs every third Wednesday of every month. Third Floor Conference Room                                                      One New Hampshire Avenue Pease International Tradeport.                                                      Portsmouth, New Hampshire … Continued

NH 2017 New State Laws and Regulations

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July 31, 2017 New state laws, regulations impacting New Hampshire’s Real Estate Industry 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 … Continued

Legislative Update July 11, 2017

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Legislative Update Legislative to-do list Fall will be study time for New Hampshire lawmakers By Bob Quinn Government Affairs Director, NH REALTORS® Various legislature committees will meet later this year to try to shine a little light on issues which they … Continued

Legislative Update June 28 2017

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Legislative Update NHAR seeking input from Realtors Your voice needs to be heard regarding septic, short-term rentals By Bob Quinn Government Affairs Director, NH REALTORS® Are you or your clients frustrated with septic regulations in New Hampshire? NHAR is looking for … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message Kathy DeMello   On June 29th I attended NEREJ’s State of Commercial Real Estate Forum in Portsmouth.  It was, as always, a beneficial forum with great presenters.  I was delighted to know that six of the 12 panelists … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message Kathy DeMello What an exciting time to be in Washington for NAR’s Mid-Year Legislative Conference two weeks ago. I had the honor having our 2 most recent Past Presidents, Gerry O’Connell (2018 NHAR President) and Bob Marchewka, and … Continued

Legislative Update May 25, 2017

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Legislative Update Compromise for NHAR septic bill Also: short-term rental protections; lead paint bill By Bob Quinn Government Affairs Director, NH REALTORS® Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the … Continued

Legislative Update March 29, 2017

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Legislative Update Dock regulations, short-term rentals,  stormwater permitting changes By Bob Quinn Government Affairs Director, NH REALTORS® Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community and being … Continued

The College Connection

The College Connection Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics University of New Hampshire Click here for access to UNH’s job board.  Use this job board to: Host an internship Hire UNH students Hire recent graduates (full-time, salaried positions) Hire … Continued

Legislative Update March 14, 2017

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Legislative Update Lead paint remediation,  shoreland protection, condo bills By Bob Quinn Government Affairs Director, NH REALTORS® Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the real estate community and being … Continued

Legislative Update March 7, 2017

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Legislative Update March 7, 2016 Wetlands setback, short-term rental ban, NHAR drone law amendment By Bob Quinn Government Affairs Director, NH REALTORS® Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the … Continued

Legislative Update February 24 2017

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Legislative Update February 24, 2017 NHAR septic bill, lead paint, commercial property tax exemption By Bob Quinn Government Affairs Director, NH REALTORS® Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message Kathy DeMello One of New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors largest committees is The Public Policy Committee.  This committee keeps a watchful eye on what is going on at the State and National level in the Legislative … Continued

Legislative Update February 15 2017

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February 15, 2016 Legislative Update Building and fire codes, private roads and net metering By Bob Quinn Government Affairs Director, NH REALTORS® Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire legislature that are of potential interest to the … Continued

Legislative Update February 6, 2017

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February 6, 2016 Legislative Update Kicking off the 2017 legislative session By Bob Quinn Government Affairs Director, New Hampshire REALTORS® The 2017 New Hampshire Legislative session has kicked off, and here are a few of the early session highlights as … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message Kathy DeMello As the New Hampshire Commercial Board of Realtors rolls into the new year our board is busy with a number of challenging tasks not uncommon to other professional associations.  These tasks include, but are not limited … Continued

A Message from the Education Committee

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NH CIBOR recently held an informative 3rd quarter meeting Friday, October 23rd in Portsmouth, NH titled “Repositioning Real Estate Assets – Helpful Insights” This well attended session got great reviews from its attendees! “Very interesting information on the overall property structures, and … Continued

President’s Message

President’s Message October 2016 October is here and change is in the air.  Our great state begins its colorful transition from Summer to Winter and we have another splendid Fall season to celebrate.  At NH CIBOR we will be transitioning … Continued

President’s Message

 President’s Message July 2016 Happy Summer everyone! June was a month of accomplishments and accolades for NH CIBOR, its REALTOR® members and affiliates. We were quite busy with all of the following events. TF Moran Annual BBQ On June 16th … Continued

NHCIBOR hosts Monthly Marketing Sessions in Portsmouth & Bedford, NH

April 27, 2016 The Statewide Marketing session is held in Bedford on the 4th Wednesday of every month.  Chaired by Louise Norwood, attendees include members and non-members, Realtors and Affiliates.  Designed to focus on haves and wants, every attendee has … Continued

2nd Annual NH Commercial Real Estate Awards June 6th!!

The 2nd Annual New Hampshire Commercial Real Estate Awards is approaching.  This event will be held on June 6, 2016 from 5:00 until 8:00 at The Puritan Backroom Function Facility, 245 Hooksett Road in Manchester, NH. Please join us in honoring the achievements from … Continued

Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes February 2016

19 February 2016 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session  John Hall and Ute Luxem with Profile Bank were the breakfast sponsors.  Profile Bank branches are in the Seacoast including Rochester, Somersworth, Alton, and … Continued

Statewide Marketing Meeting Minutes February 2016

Statewide Marketing Session for February 2016 Submitted by Louise Norwood The January Statewide Marketing Session was held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the GMNBR headquarters/training center at 318 South River Road in Bedford.  This month’s breakfast sponsor was John … Continued

3 NH CE Credits: Understanding Environmental Impacts and How They Can Affect Your Real Estate Transaction

“You have an environmental problem on this property!”  These are dreaded words in the real estate and development worlds and typically cause people to run for the hills. That’s unfortunate because although environmental concerns can be a major deal-breaker on … Continued

2nd Annual NH Commercial Real Estate Awards – Seeking Nominations!

Seeking Nominations 2nd Annual NH Commercial Real Estate Awards New Hampshire CIBOR Cares in collaboration with NH CIBOR is proud to announce the Second Annual New Hampshire Commercial Real Estate Awards.  This event will be held on June 6, 2016 … Continued

Attn REALTORS: Mandatory NAR Code of Ethics Requirement Update December 2016

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Notice to All REALTORS: Mandatory NAR Quadrennial Code of Ethics Training Requirement Deadline             All REALTORS must complete NAR’s Quadrennial Code of Ethics training every four year cycle.  The current cycle ends December 31, 2016.  Failure to complete the required periodic … Continued

NEREJ Thru The Lens: CBRE/New England Presented Donation of Recent NH Commercial Real Estate Award to Local Charities

Special thanks and recognition to Roger Dieker, a NHCIBOR member of the Board of Directors.  As a First VP for CBRE/NE, Roger presented a donation to Vision International Missions (VIM, a NH based non-profit)  which delivers basic living necessities to … Continued

Grassett Joins Eckman; Will Lead Medical Projects

Ken Grassett has joined Eckman Construction as a project manager, bringing 30 years of industry experience to the Bedford-based firm. Having completed projects for some of New Hampshire’s largest healthcare organizations including Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Catholic Medical Center, St. Joseph Hospital and … Continued

Statewide Marketing Meeting Minutes October 2015

Statewide Marketing Session for October 2015 Submitted by Louise Norwood The October Statewide Marketing Session was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at the new  GMNBR headquarters training center at 318 South River Road in Bedford.  This month’s breakfast sponsor … Continued

Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes September 2015

18 September 2015 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session Jon Shapleigh with Bank of New Hampshire was the breakfast sponsor and Mezzanine Catering by Sally Cobb provided the sweet sustenance. Jon thanked David … Continued

President’s Message October 2015

President’s Message October 2015 Fall 2015, and there’s a lot of confidence in the commercial market Reports from NAR research tells us that Commercial real estate firms are reporting confidence and 75% of Brokers are expecting increases in income, that’s … Continued

Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes August 2015

21 August 2015 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session Jim Pereira with Martini Northern Construction was the breakfast sponsor. When Jim first arrived in the area circa 1988, he was the City of … Continued

Statewide Marketing Meeting Minutes August 2015

Statewide Marketing Session for August 2015 By Louise Norwood The August statewide marketing session was held on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the GMNBR conference room at 166 South River Road in Bedford. This month’s breakfast was sponsored by Marie … Continued

3 NH CE Credits: Analyzing Leverage for Investment Real Estate and A Look at the Rate Value Relationship

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Please join us for a special 2 part presentation brought to you by the Education Committee. This 3 NH credit course “Analyzing Leverage for Investment Real Estate and a Look at the Rate Value Relationship” will review topics such as: … Continued

Eckman Construction Adds Sypher to Project Management Staff

Eckman Construction has hired Matthew Sypher as an assistant project manager. Sypher will work with the Eckman project management staff to develop and coordinate projects for their clients. It was Sypher’s accomplished work history and collaborative spirit that led Eckman … Continued

Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes April 2015

17 April 2015 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session Tad Dziemian with Neighborhood Energy New England was the breakfast sponsor.  Tad helps us save dough on electricity and natural gas rates for both … Continued

Tickets are Available for the 1st Annual NH Commercial Real Estate Awards Event June 1, 2015

Tickets are now available for the 1st Annual New Hampshire Commercial Real Estate Awards.  This event will be held on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the Executive Court Banquet Facility, 1199 South Mammoth Rd in Manchester, NH (next to The … Continued

2 NH CE Credits: Minimizing Income Tax Liabilities through Cost Segregation Studies

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The NHCIBOR Education Committee is proud to present Jeffrey Hiatt of Performance Business Solutions, LLC as the course instructor for the Professional Development Series class, “Minimizing Income Tax Liabilities through Cost Segregation Studies” to be held on Thursday, April 23rd … Continued

Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes March 2015

March 20, 2015 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session Heather Rowan of Office Resources and Jonathan deGregoris of Knoll were the breakfast sponsors. Office Resources is a commercial furniture provider headquartered in Boston. … Continued

Response Requested: RE Sales License Continuing Education Requirements

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  Thank you all for your continued support of NHCIBOR and volunteering your time and efforts to improve the organization. The Education Committee and the Affiliate/Special Events Committee are working toward the common goal to offer 12 hours of elective … Continued

New Hampshire’s Energy Challenges and Solutions

The New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of REALTORS and the New Hampshire Coalition for Job Creation Invite You to Attend New Hampshire’s Energy Challenges and Solutions Roundtable discussion with William Quinlan, President, Eversource N.H.   Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel Portsmouth, … Continued

1st Quarter Meeting To Feature “The Power of Strategy” – 3 NH CE Credits

Thank you to the following sponsors who make this event possible:                Public Service of NH                KW Commercial, Portsmouth, NH   Course:  The Power of Strategy Date: March 27, 2015, Friday Location:  SERESC, 29 Commerce Drive, Bedford, NH 03110 … Continued

Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes January 2015

16 January 2015 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session   Jay Dinkel, Steve Lubelczyk, Dallas Lagerquist, and Tara Trafton with NBT Bank were the breakfast sponsors. Steve is the New Hampshire Regional President, … Continued

Fulcrum Associates completes Office Building Addition for Foundation Medical Partners

Fulcrum Associates recently completed construction of a 3,600 square foot addition to Primary Care of Hudson. Originally developed in 2006 by Foundation Medical Partners and the Southern New Hampshire Health System, the addition will house Primary Care of Hudson’s’ expanding … Continued

Selling Businesses: 2 NH CE Credits FREE To CIBOR Members

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“Selling Businesses” is designed to familiarize REALTORS with the sales process, pricing methodology, marketing techniques, and best practices to manage the due diligence process associated with the selling small, owner-operated businesses. Instructor: Don Marshall, Marshall Associates, LLC Date:  October 24, … Continued

3 CE Credit Commercial Oriented CORE Course

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Date: Friday, November 7, 2014 Time: Arrive at 8:30 am for Registration Core Course runs from 9 am to 12:15 pmCredits: 3 NH Credits Location: Berkshire Hathaway Verani (Training Room), 1 Verani Way, Londonderry, NH 03053Cost is $35.00 for NHCIBOR … Continued

President’s Message

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The chill is in the air and looks like fall is now upon us. As I ask everyone, “How is business?” REALTORS are busy getting deals done and Affiliates have projects in motion. There is always something “everyone” can do … Continued

September 2014 Statewide Marketing Meeting Minutes

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September 2014 Statewide Marketing Session By Louise NorwoodMarie Bodi of CP Management, a long standing member of CIBOR, sponsored our marketing session with a delicious breakfast. We are most appreciative of Marie and her company for their generosity.  Marie discussed … Continued

NNEREN September 2014 Talking Points

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NNEREN Talking Points September 10, 2014 The Board discussed the fact that the NNEREN building remains available for purchase and the Executive Committee reported on its interview of two potential Buyer Agents to assist NNEREN with a financial analysis of … Continued

“After Hours” Network Event at TFMoran Sept. 16th!

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The NHCIBOR Affiliate Committee is excited to announce its fourth in a series of “After Hour” network events we will be holding in 2014! Date:  Tuesday, Sept. 16th, 2014 Time: 5:00-7:30PM Location: TFMoran, Inc., 48 Constitution Dr. Bedford, NH 03110 Cost: FREE for Members, $10 for Non-Members Includes: Heavy … Continued

August 2014 Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes

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15 August 2014 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing SessionRobert Cruess with TF Moran was the breakfast sponsor and Belle Peppers II provided the breakfast.  TF Moran is a regional engineering firm that was started … Continued

President’s Message

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Summer is almost over and it is the time everyone gets back to making things happen! Vacations are almost done and kids are headed back to school. We at NHCIBOR are already in full motion. The launch of our new … Continued

NNEREN August 2014 Talking Points

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NNEREN Talking Points August 13, 2014 * The Board approved a budget for 2015. Based on this budget, subscriber dues will remain at their present levels. These rates were first set back in 2009 and are continuing unchanged. * The … Continued

August 2014 Statewide Marketing Meeting Minutes

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Statewide Marketing Session August 2014 Bedford, New Hampshire The August 2014 Statewide Marketing Session was held August 27, 2014 to a packed house. Jeff Boufford of Boyd & Boufford Insurance of Bedford and Amherst graciously hosted and sponsored this month’s session with a delicious spread from … Continued

Selling Businesses: 2 NH CE Credits FREE To CIBOR Members

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“Selling Businesses” is designed to familiarize REALTORS with the sales process, pricing methodology, marketing techniques, and best practices to manage the due diligence process associated with the selling small, owner-operated businesses. Instructor: Don Marshall, Marshall Associates, LLC Date:  October 24, 2014, Friday … Continued

Learn How to Preserve and Build Real Estate Wealth

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Course:   “Power of Exchange” Credits:  3 NH CE Credits Date: September 26, 2014, Friday Location: SERESC, 29 Commerce Drive, Bedford, NH 03110 Instructor: Lynne Bagby, Asset Preservation, Inc. Boston, MA Course Topics Include: * Calculating capital gain and comparing a sale vs. an exchange * Like-kind … Continued

July 2014 Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes

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18 July 2014 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session Adam Johnston with Saint Mary’s Bank was the breakfast sponsor.  Saint Mary’s Bank was the first credit union in New Hampshire.  They are located at the … Continued

July 2014 Statewide Marketing Meeting Minutes

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CIBOR Statewide Session – 7-23-14 Marketing Meeting MinutesBill Jean, Fulcrum Associates kicked off the meeting with an acknowledgement of Breakfast sponsor, Doreen Austin, Northeast Credit Union.  Marie Bodi also contributed to nourishments with a Dunkin coffee run to help keep us all running!Doreen … Continued

President’s Message

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Time to get more involved in the government components that influence us in the commercial real world. In the last few months there have been several political items from Concord that have caught our members’ attention as well as NHCIBOR’s  … Continued

NNEREN July 2014 Talking Points

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NNEREN Talking Points July 9, 2014 * The Board viewed a live demonstration of the Matrix MLS software system. The demonstration was well received by the Board. Matrix is designed for speed, and the board observed it to be very … Continued

President’s Message

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A lot is going on in the Commercial Real Estate World The NHCIBOR community has been very busy and most everyone appears to be having a  good time as summer begins. I am hearing from most everyone that they had … Continued

NNEREN June 2014 Talking Points

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NNEREN Talking Points June 11, 2014  * Following-up with discussions from prior Board meetings, the selection has been made for a consultant that will assist with NNEREN’s efforts regarding strategic planning. Kevin McQueen, a former CEO of the nation’s largest … Continued

June 2014 Statewide Marketing Meeting Minutes

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Statewide Marketing Session June 2014 Special thanks to Bill Jean from Fulcrum Associates for sponsoring this morning’s breakfast. Bill Jean – Fulcrum Associates – Construction Management firm in Amherst NH, Serving NH and Northern MA and Southern Maine. Ground up work or … Continued

June 2014 Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes

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20 June 2014 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session Tad and Nick Dziemian with Neighborhood Energy New England were the breakfast sponsors.  They are merging White Columns, the commercial focused business, into Neighborhood Energy.  … Continued

President’s Message

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Work & Fun – Can you have them both? As I am out doing business and attending various events that we all do, I ask the question, “How is business going?” Now, most of the time when I ask this … Continued

NNEREN Talking Points May 2014

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NNEREN Talking Points May 21, 2014  * The Board was informed that the building where NNEREN currently rents space is listed for sale. The Board authorized the President to appoint a task force for the purpose of examining office space … Continued

May 2014 Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes

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16 May 2014 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing SessionJonathan Shapleigh and Barry Leonard with Bank of New Hampshire were the breakfast sponsors and White Apron served up the tasty meal and the towering urn … Continued

RSVP for NHCIBOR’s FREE Annual BBQ on June 19th!

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RSVP today to attend the 2014 NHCIBOR Annual Picnic on Thursday, June 19th, 2014 from 5:00-7:30 pm!  Under the tent, rain or shine atTFMoran, Inc., 48 Constitution Drive, Bedford, NH. A special thanks to our hosts, Robert and Anne Cruess of TFMoran, Inc. for making this … Continued

3 CE Credit Commercial Oriented CORE Course

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Date:  Friday, May 9, 2014 Time:  Arrive at 8:30 am for Registration; Core Course runs from 9 am to 12:15 pm Credits:  3 NH CE Credits Location:  GMNBR Training Room (adjacent to NHCIBOR office) 166 South River Rd., Bedford, NH 03110 Cost is $35.00 for NHCIBOR … Continued

President’s Message

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A large component of what we at NHCIBOR (NH Commercial Investment Board of REALTORS) have to offer our brokers and agents is our listing service, which we call NECPE (New England Commercial Property Exchange) which is powered by our partner … Continued

April 2014 Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes

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18 April 2014 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session Kim Reagan with RJ Finlay was the breakfast sponsor.  Their One Liberty Lane in Hampton location has a new onsite caterer, The Kitchen.  The Kitchen provided … Continued

Colliers International Announces New Shareholder

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Carol Justic, Business Operations Manager, Becomes Part of Ownership  Colliers International, a global leader in commercial real estate services, announces that Carol Justic, Business Operations Manager and licensed real estate salesperson, has been elected a new shareholder of the firm.  … Continued

NNEREN April 2014 Talking Points

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NNEREN Talking Points April 9, 2014The Board had previously observed a demonstration of NAR’s Realtor® Property Resource (RPR) product in January, after which the Board undertook a detailed examination of what contractual and budgetary items would be impacted if NNEREN … Continued

President’s Message

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“What is NECPE?”In very short this is our great listing service component which is driven by our partner Catylist, but there are many aspects that most are unaware of including the benefits and tools it brings both members and non-members. … Continued

March 2014 Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes

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21 March 2014 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing SessionDoug Ellis and Heather Rowan with Office Resources were the breakfast sponsor and they were joined by Jonathan DeGregoris with Knoll.  White Apron made the good … Continued

February 2014 Seacoast Marketing Meeting Minutes

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21 February 2014 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing SessionChris Prior with EnviroVantage was the breakfast sponsor.  David Choate had occasion to sit near the fish that is thrown on the ice at UNH Hockey … Continued

President’s Message

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“I belong to NHCIBOR because I have to or am supposed to” Does this sound like you or some other member? Okay, I get that this is starting off sounding like “another” pitch for NHCIBOR and yes there is some … Continued

February 2014 Statewide Marketing Session Minutes

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NHCIBOR Statewide Marketing Session February 26, 2014February’s statewide marketing session was held at the offices of the Greater Manchester Nashua Board of Realtors at 166 South River Road. This month’s session was hosted by Robert Cruess of TF Moran. Thank you … Continued

NH Utilities Publish New Energy Efficiency Catalog

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Looking for energy-efficient lighting, as well as weatherization and water-saving products for your business? The 2014 NHSaves Lighting& Products Catalog features the latest energy-saving ideas, including compact fluorescent bulbs, LEDs, decorative lamps, occupancy sensing systems, and water-efficient faucets.The mission of … Continued

Large Office Complex in Littleton, NH Sold

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A large commercial office complex on Cottage Street in Littleton recently changed ownership. The building, known as Mt. Eustis Commons, located at 260-262 Cottage Street was sold to AHEAD, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to be the premier … Continued

NNEREN February 2014 Talking Points

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NNEREN Talking Points   February 12, 2014 * The Board was updated by staff on the recent activation of the automated compliance program known as “Data Checker.” Staff reports the program is working well.  Initially as this program is being … Continued

President’s Message

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“Call to Action” to current members and soon to be members. NHCIBOR is truly here to assist commercial real estate agents & brokers, and also all of our affiliate members (vendors.)  At the NEREJ event in Boston last night, I … Continued

January 2014 Seacoast Marketing Session Minutes

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17 January 2014 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing SessionDoreen Austin with Northeast Credit Union was the breakfast sponsor.  Northeast Credit Union is an 80 year old institution that was started at the Portsmouth Naval … Continued

January 2014 Statewide Marketing Session Minutes

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NHCIBOR Statewide Marketing Session January 22, 2014 Minutes submitted by Chris Norwood, NAI Norwood GroupJanuary’s statewide marketing session was held at the offices of the Greater Manchester Nashua Board of Realtors at 166 South River Road and was generously sponsored by John … Continued

NNEREN January 2014 Talking Points

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NNEREN Talking Points January 15, 2014 * The Board observed a demonstration of NAR’s Realtor® Property Resource product. Veronica McManus and Ron France visited the Board and conducted the demo, after which the Board discussed issues pertaining to NNEREN possibly … Continued

December 2013 Seacoast Marketing Session Minutes

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20 December 2013 NHCIBOR New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors Minutes of Seacoast Marketing Session Tom House with THA Architects was the breakfast sponsor today.  THA operates out of Stratham, New Hampshire and has 25 years of experience.  Tom serves … Continued

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