Manchester, NH Real Estate News

By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
Manchester NH Real Estate Market REPORT May 29, 2023.  The market is seeing some ups and some downs. Lets look at some trends then we can go over what they mean.LETS TAKE A LOOK AT SOME TRENDS:The Amount of  Single Family homes on the market has fallen.The average Listed price on Single Family homes has fallen.The amount of  Condos Listed has risen sharply. The average Listed price on Condos has fallen.-------Home Prices are fluctuating sharply. Location and condition matter greatly.Some Homes are being Sold too low when not priced right.Lots of home sales under contract are falling through.Yes, there are deals out there for buyers.-------------WHAT DO THESE TRENDS MEAN:  In general it is when things do not go right that a buyer or seller "learn a lesson" in dealing in this market. Both...
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
Good Morning All,Yesterday i had to visit one of largest Real Estate companies around to drop of a signed contract. As i waited in the front desk area for the agent to come out, 2 of their agents were having a loud conversation in their front office area. The one lady said to the other agent 'I am so bored" The other replied "There is so nothing to do". I thought to myself how can a Realtor be bored, When you work for yourself.you get what you put into it. She then said to me "Well Scott you have a smaller office, you must be near out of business" I gasped and took everything i could to keep from telling her what i really felt, but with composure i told her I have had the best winter in sales in 25 years, i had my best February ever and i see no signs of let up for March. She was quiete...
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
  The REAL "BANK OWNED" HOMES of the America- A story in pictures part 11Todays "Foreclosure" of the day  A large part of our business these days is REO " Bank Owned" homes. I receive so many comments how i can work with these "crooks" etc.... But there is another side to this story... by no means is any of this alright.... As you all know, as part of my ongoing blog, everyone reads and sees the mainstream media everyday reporting on foreclosed homes, but only a very few get to see inside them on a daily basis. I have decided to share with you the cream of the crop. I have been asked several questions regarding my posts, to answer one of them... i have purposely left out towns, cities and pictures of the front of homes on purpose to protect the "innocent".PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEE  OUR PR...
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By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty, Good to Know
(BHHS Verani Realty)
North End Property On The Merrimack   Quick Links   Salem, NH Real Estate     Pelham, NH Real Estate     Windham, NH Real Estate     Atkinson, NH Real Estate     Hampstead, NH Real Estate     Plaistow, NH Real Estate       See Property Details   Call: for more information on this or any other property.   Visit Property Website                     North End Property On The Merrimack River! Walk to Downtown Manchester! Updated kitchen features tile flooring & a breakfast island. Granite bath, fresh paint, new flooring and more. This 3rd floor unit has the luxury of no overhead noise, a lovely view and a spacious layout. Use the dining area as a home office...the possibilities are endless. Condo fee includes heat and hot water. Easy access to I-293. Call for a tour!         35-25 Andrew S...
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By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty, Good to Know
(BHHS Verani Realty)
6 room Bungalow is Open Concept   Quick Links   Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale     Concord, NH Real Estate     Bow, NH Real Estate     Pembroke, NH Real Estate     Epsom, NH Real Estate     Loudon, NH Real Estate     Hopkinton, NH Real Estate       See Property Details   Call: for more information on this or any other property.   Visit Property Website                     6 room Bungalow is Open Concept design w/1st floor Mstr Bdrm. Home has private back yard & vnyl shed. Low utility bills here and FHW heat syst has 2 zones. There is attic space, Mstr Bdrm has huge walk-in closet. Everything runs on Ntrl gas, appliances included so home will be ready for you to just move in and enjoy. Why not come view this great starter home. This is a short sale, we have started the short sal...
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
I have been receiving a huge increase in home owners looking for information on selling their homes. So many of them are focused on what they will pay for commission, they are not asking the most important questions. The most troubling questions i see are posts on message boards and online forums where they are asking how much they should pay or how much do local brokers charge. More surprising is the great amount of brokers and agents who are posting amounts online in open forums.The simple answer is that commissions do vary from broker to broker, however the most important thing is not how low you will pay, but what you will get for what you are paying. You should know that due to antitrust laws, no broker can quote you an amount in an online forum such as this or discuss what a compe...
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
I can tell the market is improving by the shear increase in inquiries of homes for sale. Lately though i have been flooded with the same question over and over from potential buyers who are puzzled when i ask them if they have been prequailified for a mortgage. Most want to know why i want to know...The simple answer is to make sure you "Mr and Mrs Buyer" can afford what you are looking at. Virtaully all sellers are requiring a preapproval letter to accompany any offer. Your first step in the buying process before calling to look at house should be to be prequailified. As a buyer you need to know if you can get a mortgage in today's world of new banking regulations that are hindering the ability of many to even get a loan. The second reason is you need to know  how much you can afford, ...
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
The REAL "BANK OWNED" HOMES of the USA- A story in pictures part 11Todays "Foreclosure" of the day  A large part of our business these days is REO " Bank Owned" homes. I receive so many comments how i can work with these "crooks" etc.... But there is another side to this story... by no means is any of this alright.... As you all know, as part of my ongoing blog, everyone reads and sees the mainstream media everyday reporting on foreclosed homes, but only a very few get to see inside them on a daily basis. I have decided to share with you the cream of the crop. I have been asked several questions regarding my posts, to answer one of them... i have purposely left out towns, cities and pictures of the front of homes on purpose to protect the "innocent".The house is frozen solid, water left...
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By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty, Good to Know
(BHHS Verani Realty)
NOT A SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE   Quick Links   Salem, NH Real Estate     Pelham, NH Real Estate     Windham, NH Real Estate     Atkinson, NH Real Estate     Hampstead, NH Real Estate     Plaistow, NH Real Estate       See Property Details   Call: for more information on this or any other property.   Visit Property Website                     NOT A SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE, BEST HOME IN THIS PRICE RANGE! Finishing touches needed. At this great price,well worth the fix-up. BUYERS TAKE NOTICE. Ranch in good condition, nice location;many upgrades-master bedroom w/ walk in closet& bath,wood floors, very nice attached garage with loft, mud room, deck,unfinished 14x23 room off of kitchen - would make a great family room, appliances stay. Seller just finished vinyl siding; house looks great!...
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By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty, Good to Know
(BHHS Verani Realty)
Affordable & cozy Taschereau 3 bedroom   Quick Links   Londonderry, NH Real Estate     Manchester, NH Real Estate     Hooksett, NH Real Estate     Derry, NH Real Estate     Litchfield, NH Real Estate     Chester, NH Real Estate       See Property Details   Call: for more information on this or any other property.   Visit Property Website                     Affordable & cozy Taschereau 3 bedroom cape, situated perfectly on Manchester`s west side. Gas fire placed living room, dining room, study/bedroom, 2 full baths. 224 sq ft of unfinished storage space on 2nd floor. Quick closing. Won`t last long!         47 Dickey St, Manchester, NH 03102 3 Bedrooms Bathrooms : 2 Full List Price : $ 219,900 Living Area Approx : 1276     I want to see this property.                     Courtesy : Prud...
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
  The REAL "BANK OWNED" HOMES of the USA- A story in pictures part 10Todays "Foreclosure" of the day Good Morning all, During my last couple of posts, i received a comment that has stuck with me this week as i have been through a good 20 new foreclosed homes since Monday. The comment asked me to think of the pain the family and kids felt because of the foreclsoure. I wrote a response to them while keeping this in the back of mind. The majority if new foreclsoures are trashed, completely wrecked on purpose. More than half the properties we have found such things as weapons, bullet cases, tons of liquor bottles and signs of drug use. These properties are not occupied by the all american family. On teh other hand 2 houses this week we found soem childrens toys and furniture, i often wonder...
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
One of the most common questions i have been receiving lately is about short sales. " Can i get a short sale approved if i am not behind in their mortgage?I can tell you that i have had short sales approved where the seller was not behind, the seller will need to show a hardship such as illness, death in the family, divorce or a job transfer/relocation. The key is that your hardship letter needs to be very specific and include evidence of your hardship. You can not say to want a short sale because you owe more than your house is worth. You need to show that if they do not approve your short sale you would be foreced to abandon the house or wiill not be abble to continue to maiking payments. you need to also include proof of what your house is worth in teh form of an appraisal or bpo sho...
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY "ACTIVE RAIN"Wishing you all a Happy Valentine's Day to all of my old friends, new friends and future friends here on ACTIVE RAIN.Updated Feb. 14 2011
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
. The REAL "BANK OWNED" HOMES of the USA- A story in pictures part 9Todays "Foreclosure" of the day  A large part of our business these days is REO " Bank Owned" homes. I receive so many comments how i can work with these "crooks" etc.... But there is another side to this story... by no means is any of this alright.... As you all know, as part of my ongoing blog, everyone reads and sees the mainstream media everyday reporting on foreclosed homes, but only a very few get to see inside them on a daily basis. I have decided to share with you the cream of the crop. I have been asked several questions regarding my posts, to answer one of them... i have purposely left out towns, cities and pictures of the front of homes on purpose to protect the "innocent".PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEE  OUR PREVIOU...
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
  The REAL "BANK OWNED" HOMES of the USA- A story in pictures part 8Todays "Foreclosure" of the day  A large part of our business these days is REO " Bank Owned" homes. I receive so many comments how i can work with these "crooks" etc.... But there is another side to this story... by no means is any of this alright.... As you all know, as part of my ongoing blog, everyone reads and sees the mainstream media everyday reporting on foreclosed homes, but only a very few get to see inside them on a daily basis. I have decided to share with you the cream of the crop. I have been asked several questions regarding my posts, to answer one of them... i have purposely left out towns, cities and pictures of the front of homes on purpose to protect the "innocent".PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEE  OUR PREVIOU...
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
Today's FORECLOSURE of the Day          A story in pictures part 7    Hello everyone, i can not believe how many emails i got in the last week looking to see more pictures. Thank you all for your emails and support. Due to snowstorm after snowstorm my interior inspections slowed a little but on the non snow days it has exploded. Today i came accross one that i had to take a time out and share with you. As you all know, as part of my ongoing blog, everyone reads and sees the mainstream media everyday reporting on foreclosed homes, but only a very few get to see inside them on a daily basis. I have decided to share with you the cream of the crop. I have been asked several questions regarding my posts, to answer one of them... i have purposely left out towns, cities and pictures of the fro...
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
Once again this morning, sure enough at 830am sharp the phone rings with soemone trying to solicit my foreclsoure business. They want to clean them, maintain them, plow snow, change locks and make repairs. As far as contractors...there is nothing worst than an unprepared person calling me or coming into my office looking for work. I wanted to write this to give not only people in NH but throughout the USA tips of what banks and what agents look for when looking for people to complete work.________________________ The first step is to make sure your business is registered and you have obtained liability insurance. (most brokers will not hire individuals, only real businesses) You should then look up to see who the leading agents are that handle bank owned homes in your area. Then go see ...
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
  As i drove around the NH countryside yesterday with 2 different sets of buyers, i ran into a problem in 4 oout of 6 houses we were supposed to show. Simply put... we could not get in... Now it has been a few days since our last snowstorm so there is no reason these houses should not have a walkway shoveled to the doorSome of these have not been shoveled for numerous amount of storms...The bottom line Mr or Mrs Listing agent is if the buyer can not get into the house to view it, they can not make and offer for your seller to accept to bring about a sale.Look what i found.... WHAT DO YOU THINK?Updated Feb. 7, 2011
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
Just kidding... i know there is a game today, but it is just not feeling that "Super" in Patriots nation. I am sure alot of you in other great football towns are feeling the same way. There is no one that i love playing and no one that i hate that is playing so i can cheer against... look at me im online of Active Rain instead of in my "football pose" head in hands staring at the TV with every once of attention. Even the commercials seem to be less fun....  I think we need somw Nascar... Come on Daytona 500... What do you think?
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By Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents
(Godzyk Real Estate Services)
As the the most famous ground hog in the USA touted "spring is right around the corner",  Here in New Hampshirethe groundhog peaked out of his hole today, He wiped his eyes and began to sing 'It's starting to look alot like Christmas" as 2 feet of snow continued to fall from the sky burying us all. He delcared 6 more months of winter or maybe this snow will melt by July 4. The Boston Radio Station 104.1 proudly played Christmas music all dayIf i didn't know better i think it is April fools dayThen it could be St Patty's day as i dropped my phone in the snow this evening and after giving up on it forever spotted a glow from the snowbank where it was plowed into... It is working fine... so the luck of the Irish shined down on my phone. Happy Groundhog day everyone... Updated Feb. 2, 2011
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By Lori Robertson-Stoudt, BROKER, ABR, CRS, CDPE
(Stoudt Realty REALTOR)
My mind is sometimes curiously puzzled about the economy and where the real estate industry is going. Not that long ago the average price for a house in Hollis, NH was between $350,000 and $400,000 and the average price in Nashua was around $300,000.  Now the average price in Nashua is around $200,000 and Hollis is under $300,000.  Seems like the prices keep dropping, however, we hear economists say the market is turning. What baffles me even further is the fact that because of all the foreclosures people don't have any place to live.  Thus, the rental market is up, up, UP. So if you are one of those real estate agents that doesn't want to handle a short sale, never works with rentals, then you might want to re-engineer your head. If you are also scratching your head, observing how ther...
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