If your home has been on the market for few months and you have zero offers to show for all the showings, you should begin to question why. Maybe it’s the asking price or there are other issues that potential buyers see when they view the home, which sends them running. It may be time to sit down with your REALTOR and discuss what changes need to be made, what feedback they have received from buyers at showings, and if lowering the asking price is the next best step.

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A recent survey conducted by the National Association of REALTORS, showed that most buyers purchase a second home for their personal vacations or as a family retreat, not as income property they plan to rent out. Is this the year you plan to join the ranks and begin having the ultimate summer family vacations in your own New Hampshire vacation home?

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If you are hoping to buy a home this year, there is something you should know about your tax refund. Use it wisely and it can help make your mortgage terms better (score you a slightly lower interest rate) or help you look like a more serious buyer to home sellers (by increasing your down payment), perhaps take the bite out of closing costs, or maybe cover your moving expenses.

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Whether you want to admit it or not, if you are in the baby boomer generation, your needs for a large property may no longer exist. If the kids have moved out and you are left with a large home, empty bedrooms, and a lot of upkeep, it may be time to downsize.

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Q. Is winter a good or bad time to sell our current home and purchase a new home?

A. Overall, winter is a good time to sell or buy.For sellers, inventory can be scarce, leading to higher demand, which can result in multiple offers. Buyers are more intent, as they have less choices and typically have a serious need to move without delaying to warmer months.

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The Baby Boomer generation is described as being born between 1946 and 1964 and they are a powerful generation of home buyers. Statistically, Baby Boomers account for 31 percent of the home buying population. They are a generation who were taught the value of working hard and they remember what life was like before the internet and doing just about everything from your cell phone.

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If you became a homeowner in 2015, you have some nice tax deductions headed your way when you go to file your return. Though buying was probably a nerve-wracking experience, your taxes will reap the benefit of you taking the leap into homeownership. You should ask your accountant or tax advisor about all the deductions you are entitled to, because tax laws very and some are more advantageous to your bottom line than others.

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Do you have a furry companion that means the world to you? If so, I have found a hidden gem that is worth a visit in Concord NH. Since moving here a little over a year ago, I tried the “big box” grooming salons and it just didn’t give my Goldendoodle, Killian, the special treatment that I believe he deserves. When asking around, a friend recommended A Furry Affair and I have been a loyal customer ever since. Not to mention, Killian loves getting pampered at his “Spaw Day”.

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Just about everyone is looking for ways to live healthier these days. From diet, to exercise, to even how we clean our homes, there is desire among consumers to choose healthier, safer products and food for our families.

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One very special night a year, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty agents and staff from all across New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine gather to celebrate the unveiling of the company’s top Annual Ozzie Award winners.

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