Eastman Lake NH

I'm going to take a look back on the last THREE years of the Eastman Real Estate market. Just so you know it's really not that bad. Briefly, 2008 started out quite nicely and we were ahead of last years sales through the first half of the year. Then the financial crisis hit in September and reall...

If I hadn't heard the words from Countrywide's short sale negotiator myself, I may not have believed it. Countrywide started out in this business as a bottom feeder, and I offer this story as evidence that Countrywide is returning to its roots. The demand Countrywide made yesterday on a short sal...

As I sit at my desk playing with my new Mac Book I wonder why it has taken me so long to become a "switcher". This is Apples term for people that are switching from PC to Mac. I have to admit that it has taken me a few weeks to feel this way but now that I have had the time to learn and investiga...

How to Get an Energy-Efficient Mortgage (EEM)   If you decide you want an energy efficient mortgage, the first step is to find a lender who offers them. Check with your local banks, or better yet, check the list of contacts at the end of this chapter to find an agency or organization that can ste...

It seems like everywhere you turn there is just bad news! The housing market foreclosure rate, unemployment, the stock market unrest in the Middle East. I know there is more negative stuff to talk about but I want to point out some positive things that are happening. How about GAS prices. Althoug...

This is interesting, if you have a mement stop and listen.I have posted a great interview I recorded with Brian Larrabee of Estate of Mind, Inc. We discussed NH home vales and NH mortgage financing but the points raised are applicable in most parts of the country. To hear the interview head over ...

The first week of the new year brought snow, rain, wind, ice, sleet and freezing rain. How has this effected our local real estate market? In my area there have been several new listings where the list price is actually close to where that 2009 list price should be, not the 2005 I should have sol...

Are you trying to sell a property? Have you had any interest lately? Here is a sample of the many tips that can help a seller gain interest from a buyer, so the buyer will make an offer and hopefully agree on price. I hear and use this one all the time: Pick up photos and knickknacks, these item...

I'm sure many of you have felt the affects or know someone who has been affected by the recent ice storm. As we all know technology has completely changed the way we communicate and follow the news. Some companies have embraced this change and others are slowly starting to pick it up.  I was very...

Having unexpected company? Someone stopping by for a visit or maybe your home is on the market and you have an hour before the showing? Start with these steps, the impact you can make in a short period of time will make a huge difference. Start with the rooms that are going to make the bigest im...