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We're constantly adding new and exciting articles to our website on a number of topics. So check back frequently! You can find everything by just browsing the website. If you don't know where to start, consider reading one of our featured articles.
What is a Short Sale?
What is a Short Sale?
It's simple. A Short Sale is when a lender (a bank or credit union) and a borrower (an individual like you) enter into an agreement to sell a house for less than the amount of the mortgage owed.
A borrower may decide to proceed with a Short Sale in lieu of foreclosure. It is typically not offered by lenders until all other efforts to keep the owner in the home have been exhausted. Read more..
Found under: Foreclosure, Sellers
Foreclosure: First Steps
Receiving a foreclosure notice in the mail is a pretty scary thing. It's very easy to feel like you have the whole world on your shoulders. But it happens every day. In 2009 2.8 million properties received foreclosure notices.
That's really grim news!
About two thirds of those notices don't result in foreclosures, though. This is a very surprising fact! How can this be true in today's tough market? Read more..
Found under: Foreclosure
Kids Move Too!
Moving is hard on all family members. Even if you're upgrading your home, adjusting can be very difficult. No matter the reason , coping with a move is especially difficult for kids.
Younger children will feel confused with the change of environment and living space. Older children will feel the most loss as their social network is put to the test. They'll miss old friends and worry about the new ones they'll have to make in their new neighborhood.
There are a lot of things you can do to make your relocation to New Hampshire a little bit easier on your kids. Try some of the following if you're having a hard time getting your child to adjust. Read more..
Found under: Buyers
Relocation Made Easy
It's easy to get overwhelmed when you're relocating, especially if you're changing jobs or have kids.
One of the most important things to remember is to not procrastinate and leave all of the planning until the last minute.
Below we outline some tips that'll make your experience relocating a bit easier. Read more..
Found under: Buyers
Storage: 10 Qualifying Questions
It's pretty easy to run into storage problems during a move.
You might experience a lull in living arrangements between the move, or maybe you're downsizing your home. You might even be relocating across state lines
This can make your move more difficult than it really should be.
This article will take you through some important tips that will make your packing, storage and over all moving experience as easy as it should be. Read more..
Found under: Sellers
The Role of a Real Estate Agent
When selling real estate the agent that works on your behalf is called the listing agent. The average agent can work in a number of different roles. While some specialize in working with sellers others focus on buyers.
Still others work behind the scenes running the brokerage or attending open houses.
Because of the nature of real estate advertising when most people think of selling or buying they think of a selling agent. Read more..
Found under: Sellers
Things to Avoid When Buying a Home
Everyone likes to have nice things and have comfortable lives. So it's easy to find yourself spending a little more if you get a promotion, eliminate the last of your student loans or finally pay off your car.
At first it starts off innocently enough. You might go out to eat a little more, you might buy some nicer clothes or you might have had your eye on a new car.
Buy resist these temptations if you're planning on becoming a homeowner soon. Or if you're already a homeowner, if you're planning on upgrading.
This article is meant to illustrate a couple of common mistakes people make just before they look into buying a home. While it's geared toward new home buyers the more experienced will find some useful points as well. Read more..
Found under: Buyers
Staging for an Open House
An open house can be a very useful tool in selling your house, but not for the reasons that you may think. It's less about finding a buyer that day and more about advertising.
While it's true that you may find a buyer on the spot at an open house this is relatively rare. Your goal instead is to advertise.
Expect and encourage your neighbors to attend and never dissuade anyone from taking a look, even if they're not on the market for a home. You'll be generating valuable word of mouth advertising, which is sometimes more effective than more traditional print methods. Read more..
Found under: Sellers
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Dennis Gunnerson
A long time RE/MAX agent, Dennis has been serving Southern NH families looking to buy or sell a home for years. He's always on the move around the state and New England, but always manages to make the time for his clients and their questions.
When he isn't managing an open house or meeting with clients, he enjoys spending time outdoors. He's a huge supporter of fantastic RE/MAX's charity efforts.
Joan Janas
Joan earned her Real Estate license in 1988, followed by her Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) in 1996. This has given her the ability to help hundreds of corporate relocation transferees. She also deals extensively with foreclosures and real estate owned homes.
She's a long time resident of Southern NH and is a very dedicated member of the community.
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Joan Janas is inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame!
Joan has recently been inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame. This award honors successful real estate agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their careers with RE/MAX. Congratulations on your success, Joan!