State statutes often clear as mud While consumers and real estate practitioners sometimes assume that New Hampshire statutes clearly require or prohibit the ability to do something, the reality is laws can often read more like a riddle than a … Continued
Time to Cross Over at State House While it was opening day for the Red Sox last week, New Hampshire legislators are about to hit the midway point in their calendar – commonly referred to as “crossover day.” That means … Continued
President’s Message Matt Bacon With the spring season upon us and substantial changes continuing to affect CRE on a daily basis, experts in the construction and permitting sectors see marginal relief from the trends … Continued
March 28, 2023 Over 1,900 New Hampshire Realtors responded to NHAR’s Call for Action in opposition to House Bill 507, which would have permitted the unlicensed practice of over 40 professions in New Hampshire, including real estate. Last month, the House … Continued
March 23, 2023 Over 7,000 Realtor emails sent to state representatives The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to “Lay on the Table” House Bill 507, which would have permitted the unlicensed practice of over 40 professions in New Hampshire, including … Continued
Take action to oppose HB 507 The New Hampshire House of Representatives will vote later this week on House Bill 507, which would eliminate the requirement to hold a New Hampshire professional license to practice any occupation, including real estate. … Continued
It is very easy to qualify and earn the minimum 150 points necessary to become a member of the NHAR Honor Society! The New Hampshire Association of REALTOR® Honor Society has been in operation since 1980. It is overseen by … Continued
March 14, 2023 Discussions about professional licensing, and efforts to create a one-size-fits-all approach to the 40 licensed professions in the state, continue to echo throughout the halls of the New Hampshire State House. A number of bills, including language … Continued
March 13, 2023 The New Hampshire Senate will soon vote on several bills designed to increase housing inventory throughout New Hampshire by providing financial incentives to developers and municipalities. Please, use the accompanying link to learn more, and then take … Continued
March 6, 2023 A message from NHAR President Ben Cushing NHAR 2023 President Ben Cushing provides an update from the State Association, including upcoming events, educational opportunities and resources. FIND THE VIDEO HERE
Good setback reduction forms make good neighbors Current law requires private wells to be placed at least 75 feet from a septic system. But what happens if a landowner needs to place their septic system closer than that 75-foot setback from a … Continued
March 1, 2023 Second in workforce housing video series released As part of our effort to shed light on various facets of workforce housing in the midst of the inventory crisis, NHAR is proud to present the second in … Continued
Does legislature see new constructionas a solution, or the problem? Last week, the House of Representatives rejected House Bill 44, which would have allowed a property owner with a conforming lot connected to town water and sewage to create up to four … Continued