Tenant or No Tenant

One of the tougher decisions a seller needs to make is weither or not to rent a house while it’s on the market.  There’s no question collecting rent to offset mortgage, taxes or assocaition fees can certainly help, but at what cost?  I can’t tell you how many times,as a realtor, I enter a home that has a tenant and it’s a mess. I haven’t seen numbers to measure the cost of this for a seller, but I’ll guess half, if not more, of the money you collect for rent will be lost in any offer price. Besides location the single most important feature for a home is it’s condition. The condition is a combination of ongoing maintaninace on the house plus how it looks for showings. Before you rent consider all the consequences.

 

For more information contact Shane

shane@uvmaxre.com

603-252-6757

 

 

Spring Always Comes Early

Historically many believe the selling season arrives in April, but the fact is many buyers are out looking already. If you’re thinking of selling now is the time to start the process of finding an agent, conducting an interview, prepare the house and gather market data.  In Lebanon NH there are already 12 houses under contract and low inventory, so buyers are very active.

 

For more information contact Shane

shane@uvmaxre.com

603-252-6757

 

 

Need More Control

Looking to purchase a home and cant’ find exactly what you want? Maybe a new home is your best option. By purchasing a new home you are able to customize the house to your needs, you can pick a lot that best suits your lifestyle, you get a more efficient home, you have newer appliances, fewer repairs and less maintenance.  Sure there might be a few trade offs, but overall it is worth considering.

For more information contact Shane

shane@uvmaxre.com

603-252-6757

Public Open House

As a seller is it worth considering an open house? Many think all you get are neighbors curious about your house and just want to nose around. Maybe or maybe not, but you also get another sets of eyes to see your house, give feedback plus they already like the neighborhood. An open house could lend itself to a wonderful marketing opportunity, the neighbor might even be looking for a friend, a potential buyer.

 

For more information contact Shane

shane@uvmaxre.com

603-252-6757

 

 

It's Never Too Early

Regardless if you’re a seller or buyer, knowing the market earlier is always better. During the winter months might be the perfect time to list your house? Inventory is low in many towns and buyers that didn’t find what they wanted last year are ready to buy plus if trends continue consistent rate hikes might be the new normal, so why wait until spring? Start the process now and  let the pre-selling begin.

 

For more information contact Shane

shane@uvmaxre.com

603-252-6757

 

 

Progress Continues

Even with a fresh 4 inches of snow over the weekend progress continues. The electrical work has begun and plumbing starts this week with occupancy slated for early March. The two model homes can have modifications done before they are finished and as demand increases more building will happen throughout the development.

 

For more information contact Shane

shane@uvmaxre.com

603-252-6757

 

 

Making Progress on New Construction

Even with the new snow fall, things are moving quickly at Rock Ridge. These two and three bedrooms homes have windows in, roofs complete and electrical line being pulled with completion dates slated within the next 60 days. Close to Dartmouth College and DHMC, visit www.rrleb.com.

 

For more information contact Shane

shane@uvmaxre.com

603-252-6757