HB 410: proof of health and safety would be required House Bill 410 states that municipalities may adopt an “extraordinary restriction of residential property” only if the restriction is narrowly tailored to serve a compelling government interest in public health or safety. … Continued
House budget cuts HAB, HRC funding This past week, the House of Representatives voted for a new two-year state budget (HB 2), which funds all operations of state government. The proposed budget eliminates funding for the Housing Appeals Board (HAB) and … Continued
April 14, 2025 $500,000-plus, yet again The NHAR March housing market report A half-million dollars or more has become the new normal for single family residential homes in New Hampshire. The $525,000 median price in March is the highest ever … Continued
It is time to place your nominations for two distinctive awards: NHCIBOR’s 2025 REALTOR® of the Year And NHCIBOR’s 2025 Affiliate of the Year Process: First we gather nominations from NHCIBOR membership. … Continued
Mortgage dischargelegislation moves forward Last week, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 437, which would bring much-needed relief for some buyers and sellers who, during a title examination, discover a mortgage was not discharged properly. Those situations have led to … Continued
Listen up! It’s ‘Getting Real’ New podcast: The ‘Fair’ in Fair Housing Episode 6 of “NHAR Getting Real,” the New Hampshire REALTORS podcast, has landed. LISTEN OR VIEW ON SPOTIFY NHAR Legal Committee Chair Laura Hallahan joins host Dave Cummings to … Continued
Kathy DeMello Happy Spring!! We made it through the Winter. The sap is beginning to flow on the maple trees and I see perennials popping up in my gardens. If you are a member of CIBOR and NECPE, … Continued
Senate passes affidavit and notification mandate Senate Bill 162 would place restrictions on the acquisition and leasing of real property by specific foreign principals on or around certain military installations. The bill states that no foreign principal from China, Russia, Iran, Syria, … Continued
Act now:Tell your Senator to support SB 84 The New Hampshire Senate will soon vote on a bill designed to make it easier for a private property owner to construct much-needed housing.If New Hampshire’s towns are to offer affordable … Continued
Listen up! It’s ‘Getting Real’ New podcast: NHAR and the NH Housing Supply Coalition Episode 5 of “NHAR Getting Real,” the New Hampshire REALTORS podcast, has landed. LISTEN OR VIEW ON SPOTIFY Host Dave Cummings and NH REALTORS President Susan Cole … Continued
Faster complaint process Senate Bill 185 relative to Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) investigations, appears to be headed out of the Senate and on to the House of Representatives. The bill was initiated by NHAR. SB 185 places time … Continued
Kathy DeMello Years ago (OK, some may say decades!), when I was in corporate management, I read an article in Fast Company magazine entitled “A Brand Called You, written by Tom Peters. For those of you who aren’t … Continued
ADUs, ROCs, and more If you have not done so already, please respond to the Call for Action here on Senate Bill 84, relative to minimum lot sizes for residential housing. It takes just a few seconds and could make all the … Continued
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