September 11, 2023 Closed sales drop again;affordability at historic low The number of closed sales decreased by a double-digit percentage for the 11th consecutive month in August, as the 1,283 single family residential sales in New Hampshire marked a 23.2 … Continued
Matt Bacon At NHCIBOR, we have a Public Policy Committee that focuses on the commercial impact of legislative changes. This committee actively collaborates with the statewide committee, of which several NHCIBOR PPC members give their … Continued
August 8, 2023 Price continues to climb The median price for New Hampshire single family residential homes was $480,000 in July, a record for the month and a 7 percent increase from a year ago. Unsurprisingly, the affordability index fell … Continued
Matt Bacon This year, I’ve gotten several questions, clarifications, and looks of confusion over exactly what NHCIBOR and NECPE do and how we’re different than other boards and property sites. Our core purpose is to … Continued
July 18, 2023 Changes to septic statute In 2012, NHAR worked with legislative allies to pass House Bill 1415, which created a new streamlined process for acquiring a permit in order to replace an existing septic system through a Permit by Rule (PBR). … Continued
July 6, 2023 Governor signs licensing recognition bill House Bill 594 (Chapter Law 111) has been signed into law by the Governor. The bill states that the Office of Professional Licensing and Certification (OPLC) must issue licenses to professionals who … Continued
June 10, 2023 The NH June housing market report How expensive are homes in New Hampshire? Roughly the same number of single family residential housing units were sold for over $800,000 as they were for under $320,000 in June, yet … Continued
Matt Bacon Summer is here and in full swing! As we enjoy the beauty and many resources that NH has to offer, especially at this time of year, many of us gather for an annual tradition … Continued
New Hampshire REALTORS at Riding With the Brand Legislative Day on June 8 at the State House. June 13, 2023 “I think we have kind of made history,” said House Speaker Sherman Packard, a Londonderry Republican, after the New Hampshire … Continued
May 30, 2023 NH Zoning Atlas: a resource to combat the inventory crisis With New Hampshire still firmly in the grasp of the housing crisis, the NH Zoning Atlas is a tool that aims to combat barriers to development by … Continued
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Matt Bacon Approaching election years is always interesting from a public policy and advocacy standpoint, and 2023 is no different. From WOTUS (Waters of the US) policy changes that are highly politically charged and … Continued
Tenant notification bill tabled House Bill 379 would have required that tenants subject to eviction must be provided with instructions on the process for contacting and obtaining assistance from New Hampshire Legal Assistance. The bill had passed the House of Representatives, … Continued
May 16, 2023 The Governor and House of Representatives have had their say on the state budget, so now it is the Senate’s turn. Incentivizing more affordable housing construction has been a big part of the budgetary debate. Those state … Continued