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
President’s Message Matt Bacon Debt market influence on construction lending – Last month, in light of rising interest rates and unchecked inflation, a couple of lending experts were consulted and provided some great insight on broader capital … Continued
February 21, 2023 Professional licensing moves into spotlight Various issues have continually plagued the Office of Professional Licensing (OPLC), which oversees the operations of nearly 50 licensing boards and commissions, including the Real Estate Commission. As the Executive Director told … Continued
February 15, 2023 NHAR Services and Benefits Whether you have been a New Hampshire REALTOR for decades or just a few months, it’s important to understand the broad array of resources at your disposal. For instance, as a member of … Continued
Home is where the heart is (As long as it has municipal water and sewer) House Bill 44 would require a municipality to allow the owner of any single-family lot in a residential zoned district served by municipal water and … Continued
Bills incentivize affordable housing Two Senate bills would appropriate millions for much needed assistance to encourage the development of affordable housing. Senate Bill 231 seeks to appropriate $25 million for the state’s affordable housing fund in order to provide financing or … Continued
February 1, 2023 Changes to NHAR Standard Forms Several additions have been made to New Hampshire’s suite of standard forms for 2023, and NHAR general counsel Matt Johnson explains those changes and the rationale behind them in this four-minute video. The … Continued