April 4, 2024 Fighting back against land fraud The NHAR Risk Management Subcommittee is proud to present the first in a series of four risk management videos designed to help members recognize and avoid potential legal pitfalls while working with … Continued
Victories For Property Rights Last week, the House of Representatives passed two bills designed to ease the state’s housing inventory crisis. While many thought one or both bills might have a chance to squeak through the House, what took many … Continued
Notice to All REALTORS: Mandatory Code of Ethics Training Requirement Deadline is Dec. 31, 2024 All REALTORS must complete NAR’s Code of Ethics training every three year cycle. The current cycle ends December 31, 2024. The date you take the … Continued
March 27, 2024 A message from President Joanie McIntire New Hampshire REALTORS President Joanie McIntire offers an update regarding NHAR programs, education and events, and a reminder of her recent interview with legal counsel Matt Johnson discussing the National Association … Continued
ETHAN ASH 2024 has been a great rebound from 2023. After a year of continued rising interest rates that kept investors from taking actions, we have seen many get off the sideline simply … Continued
Amendment: septic bill compromise NHAR worked with NH Department of Environmental Services and a group of bi-partisan legislators to craft an amendment to House Bill 1113, which NHAR had opposed. The original bill would have required failed septic systems to … Continued
March 19, 2024 New Hampshire REALTORS President Joanie McIntire and legal counsel Matt Johnson discuss the facts and potential implications regarding the proposed settlement agreement between the National Association of REALTORS and plaintiffs related to broker commissions. VIEW THE VIDEO … Continued
With the affordability and availability crisis well at hand, New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority is using its 2024 Homeownership Conference to stress the importance of getting involved locally to help shape housing policy in New Hampshire. The event is scheduled for March … Continued
March 11, 2024 Sales trend upward again,but inventory remains low After 30 consecutive months of single family residential sales declines compared to a year prior, February showed the second straight monthly increase for home sales in New Hampshire, and pending … Continued
March 5, 2024 “Abutters” vs. “aggrieved” parties One tactic used to slow or stop housing development has been for abutters to seek a rehearing of project approval from their local zoning board of adjustment. Current law allows not just abutters, … Continued
The National Association of REALTORS is making its popular Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation course, which is typically $295, available to REALTORS at no cost. TO GET STARTED, CLICK HERE. The ABR course is the first step toward earning the … Continued
Seeking faster driveway permitting House Bill 1202 sets specific deadlines by which the Department of Transportation (DoT) has to issue permits on class I and class III highways, and the state-maintained portion of class II highways, for residential uses, including multifamily developments. … Continued
ETHAN ASH During this time of year, I eagerly anticipate reading the NH Real Estate Year in Review published by NHAR and PrimeMLS. It provides valuable insights into the real estate industry’s current state and … Continued