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A Short Lesson in Negotiations. Think “Orange”

6/12/2010 10:12 AM

Here is a short little lesson on Negotiations. No.. It’s not shoving your offer down someone’s throat.. To illustrate I will tell you a little story.. Here goes …...Read More

A few thoughts on adding value…Inexpensively

6/9/2010 7:56 AM

When I am out doing appraisals or consulting a homeowner at a listing appointment, I often get asked what kinds of home improvements add value. They will ask me if I think it makes financial sense to add a particular feature to their house. Here are my thoughts on some of the common questions I [...]...Read More

Back Dating Contracts to Get Tax Credit $$… DON’T do it!!

5/1/2010 8:12 PM

The federal government ins a moment of real "brilliance" decided to make the deadline for the homeowner tax credit at the end of June, provided there was a "contract" date of on or before 4/30/10. With a hard closing date it is clear cut...the property closed on time you get the $$...If it doesn't you dont! ...Read More

Why You Need to List Your House TOMMOROW

3/30/2010 7:28 PM

Ok… that is only if you were planning on selling this spring or summer…lol I do believe that tomorrow is THE best day of the year to list your property. I base that on some unique circumstances. As you know, the real estate market is somewhat turbulent and has been somewhat sustained by the current [...]...Read More

Current Housing Supply Levels in New Hampshire

3/16/2010 2:22 PM

An important part of my job as an appraiser, broker and investor is to analyze the markets. Each month I run statistics on several representative cities and towns in the state. By simply tracking "Supply", it give you insight on the current state of the market and short term future values. ...Read More

Status of the New Hampshire Economy/Foreclosures

3/7/2010 7:53 AM

Here is an interesting article in the today's Manchester Union Leader which talks about the number of bankruptcies, forecloses, and late mortgage status among various homeowner/loan groups in New Hampshire. Read More

Ya Gotta Stage it!!!!

3/4/2010 8:47 PM

Did you know that the last few house finishing touches are the most profitable? When I taught investing classes and worked with my clients I would view the properties they were fixing up and were amazed that they would do a terrific job on the major items, but leave the last few details either unfinished [...]...Read More

Who Wants to Play “Comp” or “No Comp”?

2/24/2010 9:30 PM

People ask me about choosing/selecting comps all the time. Truth be told there is no exact formula. It comes with experience and feel, but I do have 2 "magic questions"... And here they are... 1) Would the buyer of the house you are appraising "consider" the comparable if their home was not available... and 2) would the person who bought the s...Read More

Bedford Home Sales Data Since 2006

2/22/2010 3:28 PM

I am working on a complicated tax abatement assignment for Bedford NH. In order to show some support for lower values today versus when the client purchased the property (the town has the property assessed for exactly what they bought it for in 2006), I did some price analysis...Read More

Last Call For Tax Abatements

2/21/2010 7:36 AM

In all cities and towns in New Hampshire, the deadline for filing your 2009 tax abatement is Monday, March 1, 2010. Towns will give you the whole business day, but it is a firm deadline and any abatements delivered or mailed on the following day will be DENIED....Read More