As you may guess, I receive many requests from friends and associates for referrals to professional trades and services - everything from painters to attorneys.  Because I've received these requests, and because I operate my own business by referral, I have compiled a Business Referral Directory that lists the finest individuals and companies serving our community.  You can check out this new directory anytime on my website, www.SeacoastHomesForYou.com.  I hope you enjoy this directory and if you or someone you know would like to be a part of it, please give me a call or drop me an email. Now let's take look at what is going on in the market locally... 8 homes sold in Barrington in September: - 5 single family homes, and - 3 mobile homes.  Year-to-date, 81 homes have sold in Barrington,... 10/20/2008

When: Saturday October 18, 2008 Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: Haley's Field (Route 9) Barrington, NH (across from Calef's Country Store) Cost: FREE Come to the 24th annual Fall Foliage Fest held in memory of Dwight Haley and support the Good Shepherd School in Barrington, NH.  There will be a live Country Auction from 12:30 to 2:30 (preview 11:15 to 12:15) and a Silent Auction from 9:00am to 12:15pm.  There will also be Local Crafters, Food Tent, Bake Sale, Games & Prizes, Bouncy House, Obstacle Course, Barn Dancing and Entertainment.  Bring the whole family because admission is free!  How can you beat that? For more information go to: www.thegoodshep.org or call 603-664-2742 For general information about Barrington, NH or Barrington NH Real Estate, please visit www.RobGagnon.com   See ... 09/30/2008

Check this out...Save $1000 on Your Next Home Purchase! With rates dipping recently, housing prices low plus a $1,000 credit at closing, I can't think of a better reason to start looking for a new home or investment property.  If you have interest, let me know.  Or, if you know of someone who could use our services and a $1,000 credit, please pass this along.  Carol and I love referrals!! Now let's take look at what is going on in the market locally... 8 homes sold in Barrington in August: - 5 single family homes, and - 3 mobile homes.  Year-to-date, 73 homes have sold in Barrington, NH: -58 single family homes and -15 mobile homes In addition, 6 Barrington homes went pending with active contracts in August. For more real estate information, check out my website www.SeacoastHomesForYou.... 09/17/2008

Although, the housing market has slowed, Housing Predictor, an independent real estate market forecaster says that the next 12 months will be the best time to invest in the U.S. housing market.  I know what you're thinking...just another real estate agent telling me to get into the market.  BUT, veteran real estate investors know that when it looks bad, that is the time to pull the trigger and buy real estate to have the highest probability of making top profits.  With this said I'm hoping you can do me a favor...if you hear of someone who might like to take advantage of this market, would you give me a call or send me an email?  I'd be happy help. Now let's take look at what is going on in the market locally... 11 homes sold in Barrington in July: - 8 single family homes, and - 3 mobil... 08/17/2008

Summer is here!  And, this is always a busy time for real estate because who really wants to move when snow is falling right?!  Let's see how the Barrington real estate market has fared over the last month: 14 homes sold in Barrington in June: - 13 single family homes, and -   1 mobile home.  Year-to-date, 54 homes have sold in Barrington, NH: -45 single family homes and -  9 mobile homes In addition, 6 Barrington homes went pending with active contracts in June. I have also listed a couple of properties you might be interested in this month.  Just click on the links below for more information. **22 Muirfield Drive in Stratham, NH--a stunning 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial priced at $649,900.  **287 Austin Street in Portsmouth, NH--a charming English "cottage" home priced at $319,900, and... 07/15/2008

Calef's Country Store is situated smack dab in the heart of Barrington, NH.  Visiting Calef's is like stepping back in time.  Calef's is a quintessential New England country store.  Many years have come and gone since it opened but not too much has changed since it was established in 1869.  Here you will find Good people, good service and even better food!  Everything from home made breads to several cheeses, various baked goodies, jams, jellies & relishes etc.  There is even old-fashioned penny candy.  Just like the old days, but it's not a penny any more.  ;-)  Grab the tongs and reach into the pickle barrel for a HUGE dill pickle or stop by the deli and order your favorite special sandwich made with home made bread.  Personally, I like the "Joel".   When visiting, don't forget to sto... 07/11/2008

An important thing to keep in mind when it comes to real estate is that each and every town is different.  Depending on where you are in the country, one town can be thriving and the next town over can be in a slump.  This can also be true for large cities-certain sections of a city can be desirable...others not so much.  Please keep this in mind when you listen to the news.  Reporters are often giving you statewide or national market data and your home town is not the "national market".  With that said, let's see how real estate has been in the Barrington market. -8 homes sold in Barrington in May, and -6 homes went pending with active contracts. Year-to-date, 40 homes have sold in Barrington, NH: -32 single family homes, and -8 mobile homes If you or someone you know is looking to buy... 06/15/2008

The latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) claims that existing-home sales are projected to trend up in 2008.  I definitely see that happening here in the Seacoast.  In fact, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for NAR was quoted recently saying, "The improvement in the Northeast reaffirms a trend apparent for some months now that shows signs of recovery, noteworthy because that was the first region to slump." Yes, he said did say improvement in the Northeast! Let's check out what's been going on in Barrington, NH.  18 homes sold in Barrington in April -15 single family homes, and - 3 mobile homes.  Year-to-date, 32 homes have sold in Barrington, NH: -24 single family homes, and - 8 mobile homes In addition, 3 Barrington homes went pending with active contracts in April... 05/16/2008

You might not believe it, BUT, the National Association of Realtors stated recently that sales of existing homes rose to a 5.03 million annual rate in February which is an unexpected 2.9% increase.  Why?  The answer is that sales are being spurred by lower prices.  Falling prices improve affordability and encourage people to make purchases.  In addition to existing home sales, new construction homes for sale at the end of February dropped to 471,000 units (in the US), the fewest since July 2005.  Rising sales and lower prices have also stimulated the mortgage market.  This is due in part to recent Federal Reserve actions that have allowed the 30-year fixed mortgage to remain near 6% and the 15-year fixed to hang around 5.5%.Now that your all up to date on the national market.  Here's wh... 04/07/2008

 March 29 & 30, 2008 is the annual New Hampshire Maple Sugar Weekend. Every year New Hampshire produces around 90,000 gallons of the sweet stuff. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to produce 1 gallon of syrup. The sap runs from mid-February to mid-April as the weather warms. Freezing nights and warm days is the best weather for a good sap harvest. This weekend over 50 sugar houses will be open and welcoming visitors to this ancient tradition. There will be pancake breakfasts, music, sap collecting with horses & oxen, and sugar on snow. We have 3 sugar houses in Rockingham County - Folsom's Sugarhouse run by Brian and & Sue Folsom at 130 Candia Road in Chester; Anderson's Mini-Maples, Steven Anderson at 47 Nottingham Road in Deerfield; and Peterson Sugarhouse,manned by Hank Peterson locat... 03/26/2008

Although the snow continues to fall, there are still folks out there that need to buy homes!  February was no exception in Barrington, NH.  Here's the statistics for Barrington home sales in February:6 homes sold in Barrington-Three single family homes, and-Three mobile homesIn addition, 6 Barrington homes went pending with active contracts in February.  There are also 100 active listings in Barrington, which includes residential, condo and mobile home listings.Year-to-date, Barrington, NH homes sales are as follows: 14 homes sold in Barrington in the first two months of 2008:-10 single family homes, and -4 mobile homes.  BUY low, SELL high.  It's always the best real estate advice!  The time to BUY is when prices are low and sellers are motivated.  Sounds a lot like today doesn't it??!... 03/04/2008

Barrington NH was incorporated in 1722 and has a population of about 8,275 people according to the 2006 Census. It is located in the southeastern part of New Hampshire in Strafford Countyabout one hour from Boston or Portland and 30 minutes from Portsmouth. It is a town with rural character and historic roots. Formed by two land grants - one in 1719 and known as the "Two Mile Streak" and the other in 1722 by Royal Grant of King George I of England. Barrington comprises 46.7 square miles of land and 1.9 square miles of inland water. Barrington was named for the colonial English Governor of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, one Samuel Shute of Barrington Hall. His brother was Viscount Barrington. Governor Shute was one of the first to promote industry in the area and set aside the strip of... 02/15/2008

Despite all of the cold weather and the snow we've had this month, Barrington held its own in terms of real estate sales.  Check out the specifics below8 homes sold in Barrington during the month of January-Seven single family homes-One mobile homes.  In addition, 8 homes in Barrington went pending with active contracts in January.  Not bad statistics at all for the first month of the year.Today is the day to stop dreaming of that beautiful home you have always wanted.  These folks took that next step and bought a new home in Barrington, NH, why not you?  What are you waiting for??  Interest rates are in the mid 5% range! Sellers are hungry!!  Inventory is high!!!  If you want to be one of the next to buy in Barrington and you are interested in receiving new home listings by email, call... 02/10/2008