You did it—you worked hard and you're finally ready to apply for a home loan. The dream of homeownership is within your reach. While it's exciting to start planning the next chapter of your life, some actions could give the underwriter the impression that you may be too risky for loan [...]

They say the best investments you'll ever make are in yourself and in your future – and what better way to do so than by investing in real estate?

As Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, "Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is [...]

Maine is a wild place. Some of the most rugged and remote landscapes on the East Coast can be found within Maine's boundaries, and there are few better places forpeople with a love of the outdoors to call [...]

Whether you're buying or selling, whether the property is residential or commercial, all real estate transactions have one thing in common: a contract. The goal of a closing contract, or purchase contract, is to protect both the buyer and the seller by ensuring that all expectations are clear. Keep reading to find out what 7 things you don't [...]

With winter almost upon us, it's time to start thinking about winterizing your property. If you have a lake house or a vacation house, don't overlook it. It's even more important to pay attention to winterizing if you're not going to be using the house over the winter. Here are a few tips from [...]

Asleaves and temperatures drop, are you beginning to feel that irresistible pull to the mountains? It's time for another incredible winter skiseason, and our real estate agents share the projected opening dates for your favorite slopes around New England.

• Bretton Woods - 99 Ski Area Rd., Bretton Woods, NH 03575
  Hit the slopes at the #2 ski resort in the East, as voted by readers of
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From an early age, we are graded on academic performance, athletic ability, and so much more. But that doesn't stop as we get older.

Upon entering the "real world," we would quickly receive a new kind of grade, one that ranks our financial capability, called the credit score.

This grade would be reevaluated constantly and play a role in many of life's most important moments - including the home buying [...]

There's a lot to consider when you're house-hunting, but one of the biggest questions might be this: Do you want a home that you could move into today, or do you want to fix up and customize your home to your liking? To help you make that decision, we've put together a guide outlining the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a [...]

In a recent survey, the most popular decorating trend for homes in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, is Tuscan decor. The rustic, Italian look and Old World style can add a lot of charm to a space. If you've just bought a new home and are looking for a decor style that will make it seem homey and welcoming, Tuscan is a great option. [...]

If you've heard anything about the housing market over the past year, it might sound something like the gladiator games of ancient Rome—ruthless and not for the faint of heart. But times are changing, and as we move into fall 2022, we can expect some shifts in the market. Here are 6 things that you need to know about the new housing [...]