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