Housing Inequality and Zoning Laws in New Hampshire
Lisa Prevost’s Snob Zones sheds light on how exclusionary zoning fuels housing shortages, urging us to rethink local regulations.
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steve bargdill
As an experienced real estate professional with a background in higher education, Steve Bargdill brings a unique set of skills to the table at Keller Williams Coastal Lakes and Mountains Realty.
Milk And Music
Milk Street Studio is an emerging, vibrant center for musicians and artists. I had the pleasure of touring the facility and speaking with Sebastian Franks, the studio’s assistant manager. Our conversation revealed not only a passion for music and community, but the innovative reuse of an industrial space that defines Milk Street Studio.
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What is a pre-approval letter, and why is it important?
In Dover, New Hampshire over the last six months of real estate transactions, 136 deals closed in 8 days or less. The average days on market for any given property in Dover was 22. In Portsmouth, 111 real estate transactions happened in 9 days or less. In Rochester, 141 less…
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How do I determine my budget for buying a home?
Here’s a breakdown to help determine your budget for buyinig a home.
1. Assess Your Financial Situation
2. Calculate Your Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)
3. Determine Your Down Payment
4. Consider Additional Costs
5. Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
6. Use the 28/36 Rule
7. Factor in Lifestyle and Long-Term Goals
8. Consult with Professionals
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And, if you’d like more specific advice tailored to your situation, I can help you run some numbers or give you more detailed steps! You can give me a call at 603 617 6018.
Forget What You’ve Heard: Here’s When You Should Buy a Home
Homes are more than equity-building or rental income; they’re filled with mystery and memory. Remember the warmth of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House in the Big Woods? Or the endless rooms of C.S. Lewis’s The Professor’s House? A home is a sanctuary, a place where memories are made.
Financial guru Kyla Scanlon points out that owning a home isn’t the best way to build wealth. If homeownership is your dream, why wait? The markets will fluctuate, but your yearning for a home doesn’t have to. If you’re prepared, the opportunity is now.
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