June 16, 2020 Governor issues “Safer at Home” guidance As of today, the “Stay at Home” order has expired, however, the Governor has issued new “Safer at Home” universal guidance for all business operation, including agents working in real estate offices. “Safer at … Continued
June 10 2020 Inventory continues to drop in May May single family residential home sales in New Hampshire were down by 25 percent compared with May a year ago, and the main driver of the sluggish sales pace – inventory – was down by … Continued
June 15, 2020 President Drapeau’s weekly update NHAR President Marc Drapeau’s weekly update includes a return to open houses and client meetings, the end of the prohibition on evictions, a new relief fund for COVID-related hardships, the upcoming SRS course, and … Continued
June 13, 2020 Prohibition on Evictions Ends July 1 The Governor has announced that Emergency Order 4, which among other things prohibited owners of non-restricted property and restricted property from initiating eviction proceedings, will terminate on July 1. However, for eviction … Continued
June 8, 2020 President Drapeau’s weekly update NHAR President Marc Drapeau’s weekly update includes notes about the NH Legislature’s return, changes to PPP and a unofficial sneak peek at New Hampshire May housing data. FIND THE VIDEO HERE. For more … Continued
A Conversation with Governor Sununu Sixty-eight days after issuing his original Stay at Home Order, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu spent a half-hour with NHAR President Marc Drapeau this morning, answering questions about the real estate industry amidst the pandemic. WATCH … Continued
Legislative Update June 2, 2020 Legislature set to resume By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Over the past two months, virtually all activity in the NH legislature has ceased, including public hearings and legislative sessions. However, the 400-member New … Continued
May 29, 2020 Governor eases lodging restrictions Also: Stay at Home extended to June 15 Friday, May 29th, the Governor announced that effective immediately, lodging, including short-term rentals, may accept overnight reservations from New Hampshire residents, or out-of-state visitors who have met a … Continued
May 11, 2020 ‘Do what you think is right’ Paul Griffin: April 29, 1955 to May 4, 2020 Below please find the obituary of New Hampshire Realtors Chief Executive Officer Paul Griffin, who passed away last week at the age … Continued
May 12, 2020 April Housing Report: Sales down, prices up Single family residential home sales in New Hampshire were down by 10 percent compared with April a year ago, while some of the forward-looking indicators such as pending sales also showed … Continued
May 14, 2020 Universal Guidance applies to Realtor offices Stay at Home 2.0 Order released by Governor Sununu Last week, Governor Sununu released the Stay at Home 2.0 Order, which begins to re-open the economy. Part of that order includes … Continued
May 18, 2020 Governor announces $400 million in relief funds Governor Chris Sununu announced on Friday the formation of the Main Street Relief Fund – $400 million from the CARES Act to provide financial relief to New Hampshire small businesses due to the … Continued
May 18, 2020 ‘Err on the Side of Favoring Public Health.’ As the economy in New Hampshire and around the country begins to cautiously re-open, NHAR President Marc Drapeau’s weekly update includes a special guest to discuss best practices when … Continued