New verse Existing

 

Always an interesting topic. What to considerbesides just the sqaure foot cost of a new home. How old is the exisitng house? Are there deferred maintaince concerns? What’s the area around the house? How about the appliances? Is it exactly what your looking for? These are just a few of the questions to ask, if you have an option maybe new construction is right for you.

for more information contact me at shane@cblifestylesre.com  or 603-252-6757

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There's truth in numbers

We’ve all seen recent articles about Lebanon, NH and how it has become one of the finest towns in North America. A blend of employment, recreation, sense of community and diversity have all contributed to the focus on this Upper Valley town. Since 2009 the median price of a home in Lebanon has increased from $225,500 to $260,000 in 2017 and the percentage of home sold above $300,000 has also risen from 19% in 2009 to 33% in 2017. This is great news for both buyers and sellers.

 

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Is it worth waiting?

So you haven’t seen exactly what you’re looking for? Then wait.  I know as a first time buyer you may feel like you’re losing out, but it might be better to wait and take the risk of losing out on a home then get caught up in a competitive situation and have regrets. If you know what you want, prioritize them, and don’t make concessions on your top 5, but be realistic.

 

Shane MacDonald

CB Lifestyles

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C: 603-252-6757

shane@cblifestylesre.com

 

There's no Substitute for Doing Your Homework

After several months of discussion and a couple years’ worth of upgrades these sellers hit the market on Wednesday, June 14^th. At the end of the day on Sunday, June 18^th we had 19 showings with 16 different buyers and two offers.  The market is hot and getting your house ready for the opportunity always makes sense.

for more information contact me at shane@cblifestylesre.com  or 603-252-6757

 

 

Is it Luck?

Even in a hot market I don’t believe in luck. In my opinion you need to have good planning and opportunity, and when those two come together this is viewed as being lucky.  It’s never too early to take steps for listing your home for sale or even looking for a new property to move to.  Knowing the market, having realistic expectations all lead to “luck”.   It’s never too early to plan for your opportunity.

for more information contact me at shane@cblifestylesre.com  or 603-252-6757

 

 

 

Two Sold and Five More Being Built

Hopefully with no more snow the construction will start getting ramped up. With one resale closing soon and the two bedroom home closing next month, the ground will break for another four homes in the next 21 days. Besides the current two bedroom and three bedroom designs another 3 bedroom and two four bedroom designs are ready to go, with occupancy as quick as July 1^st.

for more information contact me at shane@cblifestylesre.com  or 603-252-6757

 

 

Spring is Coming

There’s no question the ground doesn’t look  much like spring,  but the spring buying market is in full bloom. Already in Lebanon NH houses are going under contract quickly and the market is having a hard time building inventory. In this type of market trusting your real estate agent may make all the difference.

for more information contact me at     shane@cblifestylesre.com or 603-252-6757