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