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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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