Residential Real Estate Transactions New Hampshire
New Hampshire Residential Seller Disclosure Laws: What You Must Reveal Before Closing
Understanding New Hampshire's Disclosure StatutesSelling a house in New Hampshire involves more than just handing over the keys. While New Hampshire is historically known as a 'bu...
Buying a House with an Unmarried Partner in New Hampshire: Titling and Legal Protections
Unlike married spouses whose real estate is subject to equitable distribution in family court under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 458:16-a, unmarried partners purchasing a home in Manches...
The Legal Checklist for Selling a Home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) in New Hampshire
The FSBO Legal Landscape in New HampshireIn a hot real estate market, many homeowners in New Hampshire choose to sell their properties without hiring a real estate agent. Known as...
Structuring a Seller-Financed Residential Home Sale in New Hampshire
When elevated bank interest rates, self-employment income rules, or seasonal property traits prevent a qualified buyer from obtaining a conventional bank loan in New Hampshire, sel...
Who Pays What? A Breakdown of Residential Closing Costs and Transfer Taxes in New Hampshire
Sitting down at a settlement table in Manchester, Nashua, or Portsmouth without auditing your final Closing Disclosure can result in thousands of dollars in unexpected cash-to-clos...
How to Protect or Recover Your Earnest Money Deposit in a New Hampshire Real Estate Purchase
What is an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)?When you make an offer on a house in New Hampshire, words are not enough. Sellers expect you to put 'skin in the game' by submitting an Earn...
Crucial Contingencies to Include in a New Hampshire Purchase and Sale Agreement
Before wiring an earnest money deposit to an escrow agent for a colonial in Bedford, a historic triple-decker in Manchester, or a coastal cottage in Portsmouth, buyers must recogni...