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Do you know which two towns in Rockingham County have these trains on display?   The median sales price is the point at which half of the sales sold for more and half sold for less, not accounting for seller concessions, in a given month. These are all up from the previous year!  Source: nhar.org When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria to look for in a sales comparison.   1. Location:  Homes in the same neighborhood typically follow the same market trends. Comparing your home to another in the same neighborhood is a good start, but comparing it to homes on the same street or block is even better.   2. Date of sale:  It varies by location, but housing markets can see a ton of fluctuation in a short time period. It‘s...

Do you recognize this building behind the tree in Rockingham County?  (answer at end of post) MARKET UPDATE:   55 Days on the Market was the average DOM for single family homes in Rockingham County in April 2020. This was a shorter length of time than both April 2019 (66) and April 2018 (74). This is a good time to sell in New Hampshire!  DOM (Days on the Market) is the average number of days between when a property is listed and when an offer is accepted in a given month.  Source: nhar.org EASY UPGRADES: TACKLE THESE PROJECTS IN A SINGLE DAY It’s easy to get stressed out just hearing the word “renovation.” You’re instantly thinking of having your home life disrupted by construction debris, cluttered rooms, and loud noises. But you don’t have to spend a ton of money and brace yourself for months of inconvenience to upgrade your home. Here are a few projects that you can knock out in a single day, and they’ll greatly improve the look and enjoyment of your home. ...