How do you get the most value from a home improvement project? You do it yourself.
You probably know of several projects that homeowners can do to increase the value of their home. HGTV has made many of us feel we can grab a hammer and work wonders with our home improvement ideas. Did you also know that you could actually cut the cost of a project by 50 percent if you do the work yourself?
As a seller you may think that the new roof you just had installed and your energy-efficient furnace will help sell your home. While those updated items certainly do help, there is a certain psychology to getting buyers to place an offer. Studies show you need to invest a little in some staging items that set the tone for the lifestyle that your house will provide—items you should not skimp on.
For over the past five years, Business NH Magazine has focused on women business leaders in NH. This year Business NH Magazine listed eighty-two companies with women leading the charge. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty’s CEO, Margherita Verani, is once again recognized as one of those top women in business--helping BHHS Verani Realty to drive the business forward.
Nothing beats fall in New England, but did you know it poses a threat to the structural integrity of your home? Fall is the season that every homeowner in New England typically must check and maintain their gutter system or deal with damage in the not–so-distant future.
If you are an actively serving or a veteran member of the military, there are several advantages to obtaining a VA loan to buy a home versus a traditional loan. The time you have given serving your country has earned you and your family some benefits, including an easier, more affordable path to homeownership. The market is ripe for home buying right now, so this may be the perfect time to get qualified.
No matter where you live in the state of New Hampshire I bet there are some fun facts about the town or county you live in, such as where blockbuster films were created – On Golden Pond was filmed on Squam Lake in Holderness, NH and Jumanji was filmed in Keene, NH. By the way, if you’re in Keene be sure to check out the Fictional Parrish shoe mural on the side of the building in the center of town, but watch out for stampedes.
In today’s market, home inventory is limited and competition among buyers can be fierce. In fact, it may be hard to find the perfect house within that top-rated, popular community you are looking for. Location is king, but there are neighborhoods and entire communities out there in various stages of transformation that will probably be tomorrow’s “hot” places to buy.
Research has found that in August of this year, more than 50 % of home buyers said they were first-time purchasers. This compares to 2015’s figures of about 35% of home buyers identified themselves as first-time buyers. They are shopping for their dream homes, but not without challenges.
This summer Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty launched an internal philanthropic initiative to help raise awareness and funds for local charities in communities we service. We took our already successful VeraniCARES Program and developed a contest among our 10 Regions throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts known as VeraniCARES 3.2.1.
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