Hampton development 2025: Casino makeover, Liberty Lane housing, rail trail and more by NH Business Review for Max Sullivan/Portsmouth Herald

At 50 feet wide, the new fixed bridge over Hampton Harbor will be wider than the current bridge. (Courtesy of N.H. Department of Transportation) Hampton Beach could soon be getting a major makeover with the redevelopment of the Hampton Beach Casino. Whether the finalized plans for the project will go before the town planning…

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City and developer at odds over industrial versus residential use of Penacook land by NH Business Review for Catherine McLaughlin/Concord Monitor

A rendering of New England Family Housing’s proposal to put 100 units of affordable housing and 94 condominiums on 40 acres of land along the Merrimack River in Penacook. (Courtesy photo) A proposal to build nearly 200 housing units along the Merrimack River near the Wheelabrator power plant in Penacook…

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Embracing new technology: Swapping Encompass SDK for Encompass Partner Connect with GridBase by Susan Green for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Mortgage and title clients are undergoing a significant transformation with the shift from Encompass Software Development Kit (SDK) to Encompass Partner Connect (EPC). This change — driven by ICE Mortgage Technology’s updated standards — promises enhanced efficiency, cost savings, and future-proof workflows. However, for many lenders and title agents,…

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Which cities have the largest portion of homes affordable to the average wage earner? by Kennedy Edgerton for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Housing affordability is a constant issue faced by working-class renters and homebuyers in recent years. Despite rising home prices and mortgage rates, online lender NetCredit highlighted two major cities with a glimmer of hope for average earners seeking affordable housing in 2025. NetCredit’s released an analysis this week of…

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