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NH & MA Real Estate Insights: Advice for Home Sellers
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Andover's typical home value crossed $1 million this year, and the actual closings back up the estimate. A look at what's driving it and what it means if you're buying or selling there.
The Seashell Stage runs free live music nightly all summer, plus Wednesday fireworks and Monday movies on the sand. A look at what Hampton Beach peak season actually is, and a link to the full town guide.
Sellers get this wrong in two directions: spending money on projects buyers won't value, or skipping things that will come back to haunt them during inspection. Here's how to spend your pre-sale budget where it actually matters. The Priority Hierarchy Not all repairs are equal. Here's how to rank them: Tier 1 — Must address: Safety issues, active water intrusion, structural concerns,...
1 in 5 Rockingham County homes listed in 2025 never sold — 529 out of 3,229 listings failed This was a pricing problem, not a demand problem: buyers are active and 47% of sold homes went above asking Correctly-priced homes averaged 19 days to close; overpriced homes averaged 77 days and still failed 42% of failed sellers cut their price by a median of $51,000 — and still couldn't close The 2026 market...
⚡ Key Takeaways The 2024 NAR settlement changed MLS commission rules — but most Southern NH sellers still offer buyer's agent compensation because it attracts more qualified buyers. NAR data shows the median FSBO sale price is $310,000 vs. $405,000 for agent-assisted sales — commission savings often disappear when the final sale price is lower. About 90% of sellers who start the process...
How to Sell and Buy a Home at the Same Time Most sellers are also buyers. And the question I hear more than almost any other is: how do I avoid being temporarily homeless between my sale and my new home's closing? There's no single right answer — but there are four strategies worth knowing, and the right one depends on your financial position, timeline, and risk tolerance. What Is the...
By Rob LaBrecque | Licensed REALTOR® in NH & MA | Updated March 2026. Seller disclosure in Massachusetts and New Hampshire is crucial as it addresses many anxiety-producing parts of the selling process. You know about the water that came in the basement three years ago, the addition that was never permitted, and the oil tank that was removed a decade back. Do you have to tell buyers about seller...