Jay and Monika McGillicuddy's Real Estate Blog

Oh the Real Estate Market has been frightful…

2009-01-12T00:17:00Z

New Hampshire November 2008 Market Trends report. This months market report by Demographer Peter Francese was just released by the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS and as always Peter Francese calls it the way he sees it. "Say goodbye to a frightful 2008 and hello to a better 2009″ ... I sure hope he is right because for many 2008 was frightful and it would be nice if 2009 is delightful although I'd settle for better. The Market Trend report is reprinted with permission from the...(read more)

New Hampshire Stands Out Again

2008-07-24T15:16:00Z

"Prices are rising but closing a sale is harder" in other words closings are still down even when compared to last year which was by no means a great year. Closings may be down but maybe that has something to do with the fact that buyers are encountering competition from other buyers. Competition means someone loses and I can tell you that in a multiple offer situation there is always someone who loses. Multiple offers are happening in our area and happening often. Homes need to be in excellent...(read more)

N.H.Real Estate Market Trend Report…The future isn’t what it used to be

2008-06-29T12:13:00Z

The New Hampshire Association of REALTORS released their market trend report written by Peter Francese, as usual Peter make us really think about the future of New Hampshire’s real estate market. Most REALTORS we’ve been talking to report an increase in activity, not a lot but an increase. June traditionally is a slow month with graduations and vacations but our personal Internet hits are up and we have customers out looking at homes. Read the story...(read more)

NH foreclosed property in need of repairs??

2008-05-31T15:52:00Z

There are some awesome buys out there! But what happens if you don’t have the money to make the necessary repairs? You’ve found your dream home… a diamond in the rough , at a great price but you don’t have the extra money needed? I asked long time mortgage officer Steve Blier those very same questions and when he started to answer me I said how about writing a post for the New Hampshire Real Estate Blog instead? Rather than just educate me, I thought why not share it with...(read more)

Real Estate Market Trends for January and February 2008

2008-03-18T20:45:00Z

Real Estate is local...even in NH it is local to whatever area you reside in. Pockets of the market are very very busy but it has been a harsh winter...weather wise and real estate wise. Monika and I have had the busiest December and January that we can remember. They are usually very slow months, they were busy for us. February slowed down a bit and now that March is here...we're busy again. That's our take on our local real estate market! This months NH Association of REALTORS market trend...(read more)

Where is the bottom of the Real Estate Market?

2008-03-02T12:44:00Z

Peter Francese once again brings us his great insight into the state of New Hampshire’s real estate market. One thing Peter says is “ As to when we will see the bottom of the market, we are probably awfully close to it right now.” We have to agree with him and while we don’t think we’re there yet…we’re pretty close. Certain market areas and certain price ranges are “hot” while others are getting pretty warm. Personally, we think it will be a...(read more)

New Hampshire Bargains... Buying a foreclosure?

2007-12-29T11:59:00Z

I've been thinking lately about all the foreclosed properties on the market in New Hampshire . Last week I showed 4 of them , 3 in Hampstead, NH alone. I have buyers who are looking specifically at foreclosed homes . They understand that there are some great buys out there and they also understand the risks . Buying a house without any disclosures is nerve wracking and many times the former home owner ended up neglecting the home. Sometimes that neglect is obvious , other times it's not....(read more)

New Hampshire Real Estate Market Trends for November

2007-12-21T00:25:00Z

This month Peter Francese tackles the foreclosure issue in New Hampshire. His reports are often hard hitting and this is no exception. We've had a busy real estate week and actually have shown a few foreclosed properties, so foreclosures are definitely increasing in our Southern NH marketplace. While the prices of these houses are great the condition is something else. People when they lose their homes or are about to lose them will stop putting money into it. Sometimes the neglect is obvious,...(read more)

Hampstead New Hampshire Parade...Safety before Candy

2007-11-29T15:27:00Z

This time of year it's hard to think of sad things and death but we must all be reminded of parade safety. It's a tradition at least in NH to have Holiday parades and Hampstead NH has long had an annual parade that the whole town seems to participate in. Colorful holiday characters march along side the floats all throwing candy to eager children, young and old, lining the road ways. It's a fun time and there is nothing as enjoyable as seeing those eager faces as they try to catch all...(read more)

Santa Claus is coming to Danville New Hampshire…today!

2007-11-24T15:23:00Z

San ta Claus is comi ng to Danville New Hampshire…today! Come one and all to the annual Tree Lighting Celebration to be held today, Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 4:00 in the center of town. Gather up your children and let them be a part of this wonderful memory making event and don’t forget…have them bring an ornament to help trim the town tree. Dress warm as it’s cold outside but hot beverages will be available for all the children who visit. The lights will be turned...(read more)

New Hampshire October Real Estate Market Trends

2007-11-24T13:59:00Z

The October Real Estate Market Report was just released by the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS. While Peter Francese who is an extremely knowledgeable man, sees good reason to be thankful over all, in my market area Rockingham County, I can't fully agree. He says that on average NH residential sales price is off less than one percent...again that is an average. I can tell you that in certain pockets of the state the list to sold price ratio is dramatic. The reality in the field is that...(read more)

Chester New Hampshire... Holiday In The Village

2007-11-24T13:54:00Z

Holidays in Chester New Hampshire...a very special time of year. Three Non-Profit organizations in Chester have pulled together to once again bring you a fun filled festive afternoon guaranteed to get you in the holiday mood. The Holiday in the Village will take place Saturday December 1st. Christmas in the Village begins at 9:00 am at the Congregational Baptist Church Vestry and will feature craft tables selling holiday decor, handbags, candles and much more. A country store and bakeshop full of...(read more)

Sellers please allow your listing agent to upload vital property information to the MLS

2007-11-18T04:12:00Z

This is a must for all sellers in New Hampshire. Please allow your listing agents the right to upload your Sellers property disclosure, deed, tax bill and any other pertinent information that will help expedite the buyer’s agents ability to write a purchase and sales agreement on your home. When this information is uploaded to the MLS it is accessible to all agents that would like to show your property. <-Read more->...(read more)

Atkinson, NH Real Estate Sold Data by Address for 2007

2007-11-13T03:27:00Z

We have created a chart showing home sales by street address in Atkinson, NH for the first 10 months of 2007. Please visit our New Hampshire Real Estate Blog to view the chart....(read more)

Chester, New Hampshire Real Estate Sales Activity

2007-11-11T22:04:00Z

Chester New Hampshire is one of those quaint little towns that if you blink you'd miss it while driving through it. What makes Chester so nice is that it is a bedroom community and it has four corners as it's town center. On the southeast corner you have the cemetary and on the north corner you have a church and southwest is a bank and a general store. The northwest corner is the old town hall and post office. Across from the cemetary is a large monument on the town square. This past Halloween...(read more)