Badger Peabody & Smith Blog
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Fall Market Watch
There is nothing but green arrows in the graph to the left. So, what does that tell us about how the market is doing?
-The Median Sale price in NH continues to climb, reaching $580,000 at the end of July. This bodes well for a strong Sellers market, and continued equity growth for homeowners. What becomes more difficult as prices continue to climb is affordability. At a 6.75% mortgage rate, and 20% down, Buyers need a household income in excess of $160,000.00 to qualify for a standard 30-year
mortgage for the median priced home.
-The average days on market have inched up slightly, which would normally be an
indication of a slowing market. However, it has long been considered a "balanced
market" when the days on market are b...
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What Homeowners Should Know About Preparing for a Northern New England Winter
Winter in the White Mountains and Lakes Region makes more demands on a home than any other season. Whether you purchased your home last spring or have owned it for years, a little preparation can make all the difference. Our real estate agents get asked a lot of questions about home maintenance in the region, and we often see the same issues come up again and again.
Getting Your Home's Systems Ready
Homes in Grafton and Coos Counties frequently face temperatures below zero during the winter, which pl...
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Life Above the Notch: Our Perspective on Living in Littleton
Our firsthand look at neighborhood life, four-season recreation, downtown favorites and the features that made this house at 281 Oak Hill Ave in Littleton, NH feel like home.
After nine years of living at 281 Oak Hill Ave, we are sharing what we have loved most about the property and the community....
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Fall is a Great Time to Sell Your House
Fall's sunny days and cool evenings lend themselves to leaf peeping, pumpkin carving, apple picking, bonfires and sweaters. September, October and November are also great months to sell your house.
Although spring and summer get the most attention when buying or selling, the autumn months shouldn't be overlooked when you are ready to put your house on the market.
Families with children often want to be settled in a new home prior to the first day of school, but retirees looking to downsize, empty nesters wanting a change, millennials, and folks whose companies are transferring them to a new location may find the fall months...
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Historic Homes in Northern New England: What Buyers Should Consider
There's something about a farmhouse, the bones of which date back to the 1850s, that seems to call to people. Wide planks, hand-hewn beams, a fieldstone foundation that has endured the best and worst of New Hampshire winters.
If you find yourself charmed by any of these features in a New Hampshire property, our real estate agents have bought and sold similar homes and can guide you through the important considerations that will help you decide if this is the home for you.
What to Know About Older New Hampshire Homes
Age is part of wha...