Although malls have been declining for more than two decades, seeing one close in your own backyard hits differently. Call me old-fashioned, but the mall of the past still represents something [...]
Buying a home on the Seacoast is exciting. It’s one of the few places where you can enjoy a true coastal lifestyle, a vibrant downtown, quiet neighborhoods, and easy access to beaches and parks all within a short drive. Each week I speak with buyers who are [...]
If you’ve ever strolled through downtown Portsmouth on a sunny afternoon, you already know the answer, absolutely. But what makes Portsmouth, New Hampshire such a desirable place to live goes far beyond its postcard-perfect [...]
Property taxes are an important factor in determining your total monthly housing costs — and they can vary significantly from one town to another. When searching for homes, always review the property taxes listed to better understand your estimated monthly expenses.
If you bought your home a few years ago, chances are your mortgage rate is somewhere around 3% — and that’s a tough deal to give up. Many homeowners today feel “stuck” because they don’t want to trade that low rate for something closer to 6.5% on a new home.
But here’s the thing: [...]
Buying or selling a home is a big deal — and now Massachusetts has a new rule that aims to protect buyers and make the process fairer. Let’s break it down in plain English.
As of October 15, 2025, a new regulation called 760 CMR 74.00 goes into effect. It’s sometimes called the
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Exciting news for downtown Portsmouth! Michael Timothy’s Dining Group—the team behind local favorites like Surf in Portsmouth, Buckley’s Market & Café in Hollis, Buckley’s Great Steaks in Merrimack, and MT’s Local in Nashua—is bringing their popular specialty market concept right into [...]
As of September 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is around 6.5%. Most forecasts, including Fannie Mae, expect rates to stay in the mid-6% range through the end of 2025, then gradually ease toward 6.0% or slightly below in 2026.
Here’s what different rates mean for typical 30-year fixed
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One of the most common questions I hear is: “When are all the foreclosures coming?” The reality is, despite headlines and speculation, foreclosure activity remains very low. Why? The answer comes down to one major factor: homeowner equity.
Over the last several years, [...]
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