Buying or selling a home requires an enormous amount of paperwork from a number of different entities. Because there are so many moving pieces in this process, one tiny mistake can lead to significant delays. The last thing you want as a buyer or a seller is to delay the closing, so you should be prepared to do everything in your power to [...]

The transition from renting to homeownership is one of the biggest financial steps you may take in your entire life. While renting has plenty of benefits, most people hope to become homeowners so that they can build equity in their property and enjoy complete freedom with their house. If you think you’re ready to become a homeowner, you [...]

If you’re planning to buy or sell a home soon, it’s important that you understand every step in the process. One key component of the transaction is escrow, which is a system of holding money with a neutral third party. Escrow plays a role in almost every real estate transaction, and it can be a great way to simplify finances for both [...]

PORTSMOUTH—Sales of homes priced at or above $1,000,000 paced a lukewarm start for the residential real estate market in the 13 Sample Seacoast Towns. The 13 Sample Seacoast Towns are Exeter, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, North Hampton, Newmarket, Portsmouth, Rye, Seabrook, and [...]

Noisy upstairs neighbors can be an intensely frustrating problem if you live in an apartment or condo. Sometimes, tenants are inconsiderate and make too much noise late into the night. In older houses or apartment buildings, creaky floors and thin walls can be a nuisance even if everyone does their best to be [...]