Looking at the sales volume and median sales prices on nine of our area lakes, it looks like we had a very strong year compared to the same period in 2025.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are changing two parts of the home-buying process at once. One is how appraisals are written. The other is how condo buildings qualify for conventional loans. Neither change what a house is worth. Both change the paperwork around it.
As we head into one of the most breathtaking seasons in New Hampshire, I was reflecting on how much beauty the Granite State offers with its four seasons for such a small state.
I wanted to take a quick peek at how the real estate market in the Lakes Region has performed this year to date. I pulled all of the information from the 25 towns and cities that represent the Lakes Region. Here’s a breakdown of how the year looks so far compared to the same period last year.
I am on a return flight from celebrating my son's 10th wedding anniversary in Lake Orta, Italy. We had a large family gathering to renew their vows and enjoy an extended vacation at Lake Orta and Lake Como in Italy, and then off to tour Austria, travel through Switzerland, and head back home.
There is something about living on a lake in New Hampshire that is difficult to put into words. It is waking up to the water, taking the boat out for dinner, swimming until sunset, watching the mountains change colors in the fall, and enjoying the simple things that make a house feel like home.
I was listening to "Travels with Charley: In Search of America" by John Steinbeck on Audible when my broker, Frank Roche, called. The book follows Steinbeck’s 1960 road trip with his faithful companion, Charley, as he set out to rediscover the country he had spent so much of his life writing…
New Hampshire has been actively working to address its housing affordability crisis through legislation and policy changes. In 2025, the state passed significant updates requiring municipalities to allow accessory dwelling units by right in single-family zones, easing restrictions on multi-f…
For years, residents of the Lakes Region have felt the effects of rising home prices and limited choices. Whether it's young families trying to stay in the area, residents looking to downsize, or workers priced out of their hometowns, finding affordable housing has become increasingly difficult.
FRANKLIN — Franklin Savings Bank recently granted $5,000 to the Lakes Region Community Developers Good Neighbor Program, an initiative designed to strengthen families, build community connection, and help residents thrive.
MEREDITH — Two recent projects of Christopher P. Williams Architects were honored at NH Home Magazine’s prestigious Design Awards on April 16. Little Green was honored for Excellence in Historic Renovation, while The Enchanted Cottage was named Home of the Year. Both projects were designed b…
New Hampshire’s Lakes Region continues to stand out in the state’s premier land market, offering higher prices and stronger demand compared to broader statewide trends. As of late May 2026, the region’s combination of limited inventory and desirable waterfront access is driving premium prici…
With 250 lakes and ponds throughout New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, there are unlimited outdoor adventures. If you were to expand your search to all of New Hampshire, there are approximately 1,000 lakes and ponds, some of which are among the cleanest and healthiest in the country.
Gov. Kelly Ayotte and her Republican brethren in the New Hampshire Legislature could be on a collision course over the future of the state’s Housing Champions program.
In the Lakes Region, and I’m sure everywhere in New Hampshire, the big question of renting versus buying a home is on a lot of people’s minds, especially first time home buyers. This question comes up frequently because the housing market has been so crazy the past few years here in the Gran…
Some really interesting news just hit the airwaves regarding New Hampshire. A report published by Bankrate indicated the best place to retire is not found in the retirement havens of Florida, the Carolinas, or Arizona, with their oceanfront and golfing communities.Â
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