Webb Dickson provides more than just good service; he educates his customers on proper dryer vent and exhaust maintenance to prevent fires and save money on utility bills    Manchester, NH--Clothes dryers are a wonderful convenience, but they do require maintenance to assure safety in homes.  The National Fire Prevention Administration reports over 15,000 fires annually, costing millions of dollars, many injuries and loss of lives.  Consumers in New Hampshire appreciate Webb Dickson, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard serving Hampshire and Massachusetts.   In addition to dryer vent cleaning and dryer exhaust service, Dryer Vent Wizard technicians explain proper maintenance and installation to their customers.  They recommend dryer vents to be as short as possible and contain few bends and turn ... 06/15/2009

First -Time Home Buyer Guide for Manchester, New Hampshire Real Estate Buying a home may be the most important investment an individual or family makes in their lifetime.  It is important to understand the process and to be aware of the industry professionals who can assist you.  The two primary advisers will be Realtors and mortgage lenders.  You must understand how much you can afford and what your budget will allow.  If you are a first-time home buyer, you may qualify for a tax credit ($8000 in 2009) and could be eligible for special financing programs. Mortgage Financing Most home buyers borrow the money to purchase property by obtaining a mortgage through a lender.  The lender may be a bank, mortgage banker, credit union or a private investor.  The most common types of loans are co... 06/07/2009

With the FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER CREDIT OF UP TO $8,000 and interest rates  at some of the lowest rates in ra history of 20years, I am amazed why we as Realtors aren't promoting this great gift to all potential buyers? But is it that we are not promoting it or---are buyers not listening---or too panic stricken to even consider taking a chance?  After all, isn't life  itself a chance? I have read very recently that there has never been a better time to buy homes since Dwight D. Eisenhower was President. I have posted this report on my website at www.ManchesterBedfordHooksettHomes.com with permission from the author of the "New $8,000 -First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Report,  Julie Garton-Good for all to review.  If buyers want to take advantage of this credit, they will need to act quickly ... 05/28/2009

Manchester, New Hampshire Active Adult Living Communities Manchester, New Hampshire is the largest city in the entire northern New England region, which includes Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire itself.  Set on the banks of the Merrimack River, Manchester is located in southern/central New Hampshire and is convenient to the mountains, the seacoast and countless Massachusetts towns and cities.  Manchester is a bustling industrial and commercial city, yet manages to maintain areas of natural beauty and quiet, private residential areas. Located just 45 minutes north of Boston and one hour south of the White Mountains, Manchester is perfectly located for city commuters and outdoor lovers alike. Convenient to just about anywhere, Manchester offers easy access to all major New Hampshire high... 05/13/2009

Credit Repair in Manchester NH National Credit Fixers: 330 Roberts Street Suite 402 East Hartford CT 06108 phone: 860-282-6181. National Credit Fixers boasts of 14 years experience repairing low FICO scores. Whether your credit has been damaged by a foreclosure, bankruptcy, slow credit, collections, judgments, repossessions, etc. we can help. We are the experts in credit restoration and credit repair. We have helped numerous residents of Manchester fix bad credit Call National Credit Fixers today and speak with one of our credit repair specialist to see just how easy getting a better score can be.  Let us show you why we're the BEST!  :-) Matt Listro   Toll Free:        888-NCFIXER (623-4937) Toll Free Fax: 888-FAX-4020 (329-4020) Local:              860-282-6181 330 Roberts Street 4th... 04/30/2009

Manchester,  New Hampshire MLS Map - Direct MLS Access Industry professionals provide accurate information and proper advice that facilitates the home buying process.  We recommend you consult with mortgage lenders, Realtors, attorneys, home inspectors and accountants. If you are a first-time home buyer, you may qualify for a tax credit ($8000 in 2009) and could be eligible for special financing programs. Once you determine the price range, style, and personal criteria the property search begins.  Virtual Homes NH MLS map search is a great tool that provides mapping of all properties in the MLS.  Search by location, neighborhood, commuting options, price range and personal criteria. For a map based search of all properties listed in the NH MLS go to Manchester NH MLS Map Search   Manche... 04/17/2009

Do you need a professional level Virtual Tour for one of your listings? We provide interactive floor plan based tours for agents and would love to add you to our site as a featured Realtor for your area. See some samples we did in South Carolina by clicking on the photo below. Once page loads open up a tour by clicking on click to open home. We have local professional photographers standing by. 04/12/2009

The City of Manchester has weathered the 1st quarter of this year and the information regarding its absorption rate is in, before I give that information out I want to explain quickly what the definition is for absorption rate. In short the absorption rate for a Town/City is the length of time it will take for the current inventory on the market to be absorbed .  The magic number looked at by Realtors is 6 months, meaning if the market has a rate above 6 months the market is considered to be a Buyers Market. If the absorption rate is below the 6 month mark, then it is considered to be a Seller's Market. The City ended the 1st quarter of this year with an absorption rate of 6.76 months, which is good considering the market we are in and the rates for some of the Towns around Manchester. ... 04/06/2009

Manchester New Hampshire Property Search Let Manchester NH real estate assist you in finding the right property to meet your needs from local area homes for sale, foreclosure listings (bank-owned), country properties, land, condominiums and equine facilities -- all through the NH real estate Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Request relocation, school and demographics information. With the NH MLS you can browse homes in Manchester by list price, age, property type, square footage, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, garages and more. Individual listings for Manchester NH contain sample photos accompanied by a capsule description, information on tax rate, area schools, street parking and more. Also included is a detailed survey of the property's structural features, including amenities, floorin... 03/02/2009

Real estate sales continued to decline with homes and condos falling and the average sales prices continuing downward.   Manchester, like much of Hillsborough County, experienced a sharp decline of 10% in single family homes average sales prices.  The average dropped from $246,234 in 2007 to $220,516 in 2008.  Single family homes sold fell from 644 transactions in 2007 to 620 in 2008.  The average selling price for condominiums sold in Manchester in 2008 fell slightly from $170,926 in 2007 to $165,887.  The change in the number of condo units sold was startling (-24%) as 2008 numbers came in at 276 as compared to 2007 numbers of 490.                         Visit Manchester New Hampshire real estate to search the NH MLS, obtain school reports, view demographic and commuting information... 01/19/2009

Clothes dryers with venting problems are a leading cause of house fires    Manchester, NH--Clothes dryers are a wonderful invention, but they do require maintenance to assure safety in homes.  The National Fire Prevention Administration reports over 15,000 fires annually, costing millions of dollars, many injuries and loss of lives.  Webb Dickson, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard receives letters and emails from customers thanking him for taking the time to share tips on dryer fire prevention.   Webb Dickson advises all his customers that proper maintenance and installation of dryer vent systems is important.  Webb explains, "dryer vents should be as short as possible and contain few bends and turns which can inhibit venting and cause lint to build up and clog the vent."  Dryer Vent Wizard do... 01/17/2009

Tour the City, Obtain Information about Manchester New Hampshire Real Estate Manchester, New Hampshire is the largest city in the state and one of the fastest-growing cities in New England. The financial, cultural and political hub of New Hampshire, Manchester is located between Concord and Nashua. Originally inhabited by the Penacook Indians, who called the area "Amoskeag" - meaning "good fish place" - Manchester was granted by Massachusetts Governor Benning Wentworth in 1751 as "Derryfield". In 1807, inventor Samuel Blodget opened a canal and lock system to allow passage around the Amoskeag Falls for shipping vessels. Blodget here envisioned a major industrial city to rival Manchester, England, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. At Blodget's suggestion, Derryfield was rename... 01/10/2009

MANCHESTER NEW HAMPSHIRE FORECLOSURES (BANK OWNED) PROPERTIES FOR SALE Would you like to receive Manchester, NH real estate foreclosure (bank-owned) listings and short sale opportunities?  If you are serious about buying a home at a great value, our local RE/MAX real estate professionals at RE/MAX Country Properties will contact you and provide: * A list of existing real estate foreclosure (bank-owned) and short sale listings in Manchester, NH and other communities you select. * Email alerts on NEW foreclosure (bank-owned) and short sale listings in the New Hampshire MLS. * Address and mapping information so that you may drive by the listings and assess the locations.   NEW LISTING ALERTS - BE THE FIRST TO KNOW - THE BEST DEALS SELL QUICKLY!    Just tell us what towns you are interested... 12/13/2008

Manchester, New Hampshire Real Estate Market Update - October 2008 The average sales price of single family homes sold in Manchester, NH in October of 2008 fell 9% to $205,729.  Condominium average sales prices fell from $197,085 to $150,464. Sales increased for single family homes from 37 to 62 with the DOM remaining stable in the month of October 2008 compared to 2007.  There were only 26 condominiums that sold and average DOM soared to 192.  This statistic is a reflection of the number of "distressed" condos on the market.   Visit Manchester NH Real Estate virtual community which is part of the Virtual Homes network.  To view real estate market reports for towns in and around the Souhegan Valley visit: Merrimack NH Real Estate Nashua NH Real Estate Hollis NH Real Estate Amherst New H... 11/25/2008

For the past two weeks local boy scouts of Manchester have been conducting a food drive called Scouting for Food to benefit the community. Over 200 voluntees, scouts parents and the like turned out to sort collect and pack the over 30,000 pounds of food collected. The Daniel Webster Council benefited with good weather conducted the food drive to assist people in need and those who have suffered hard times. The scouts would like all to know that it's never too later to give! 11/09/2008

The 2nd annual Manchester Marathon and Half Marathon was a huge success.  Manchester put on a wonderful display of what it has to offer for the second consecutive year.  The event brought racers from all over the NorthEast and further with a top prize of $1500 to the winners of each specialty race.  The event holders even had a children's marathon race that allowed the kids participating in the program to finish the end of their 26.2 mile adventure right at the finish line.  The kids that participated worked over several weeks to set a goal of 26.2 miles.  The Marathon gave adults and children of all abilities to participate.  The roaring coming from the crowds inspired the runners to push themselves to set personal best records.  The finish line was decorated with spectators.  The Runn... 11/03/2008

Manchester, New Hampshire has a population of more than 105,000, which continues to grow each year as people are attracted to this diverse, and historical city. The City of Manchester is located between Concord, and Nashua. Manchester prides itself on its many historical buildings and churches. It is an uncanny mix of both old technologies and new technologies. With it's many old mill buildings now providing a location for its software companies. The Manchester school system has a dedicated staff and many programs that allow for an effective and fair education throughout the city. Manchester is also host to many colleges including UNH Manchester, New Hampshire College, and Hesser College.        View the Virtual Homes virtual community website at www.manchesternhrealestate.com for real ... 10/30/2008

The 2nd annual Manchester citywide marathon is scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2008 beginning at 8:30 am. This year both the ½ Marathon and full will take place. along with a kids marathon. Registration is now open and limited to the 1st 2,000 runners, so please register early. Last year was sold out and this year even with the expansion of additional runners is sure to do the same. The route is considered by all to be a very challenging course with many hills. While the great fall foliage will be an additional attraction, the city itself offers history, dining and just a great place to live! 10/09/2008

New Hampshire residential sale prices in August 2008 are lower by 2 percent from August 2007 statewide with 4 percent less number of homes sold. Specifically in Hillsborough county home prices are down 1% from last year with 6% less number of homes sold. Not bad considering what is happening to the rest of the country!     Hillsborough August sales  312 % chg 2007-08 6% Median home $ $256,600 % chg 2007-08 -1% 09/17/2008

With the high price of gasoline, walkable listings are becoming more popular than they have been in a long time. Buyers are now checking for conveniences! Convenience stores for bread, milk, and other incidentals, schools, banks,  anything that will save on gas. and of course the upsideto that is, good for your health, lessens yoru stress level, and often enhance your mood. I live in a great private and quiet area, with 20 some odd  homes on a street ending on a cul de sac.  The street is about one mile long yet 15 minutes from the all of NH.  I love the area.  (Just last week I took a picture of a turkey buzzard high up in a tree,a real treat when your love nature, I wish I could insert it for you to see)shopping, but when I leave my home, I do everything in one trip;  I do  grocery sh... 07/14/2008