Portsmouth NH Real Estate Agent - Rebecca Skane, Realtor®, e-PRO®

I say "monthly" but to be honest this is my first one. I would like to start introducing a monthly Portsmouth Business Referral. I decided to do this because I had an AMAZING encounter today and I wanted to share it.

December's Portsmouth Business Connection is JAMIE BELILIAH - EUROPEAN SKIN CARE

Click on the link to her website, you will be pretty impressed. Now, I am not the sort of person who regularly indulges in spa treatments. I don't have time, and I am a mom. But she did something so amazing, and I just can't believe it. I am so astounded and SO happy. I feel like I have a new face!

After going through 48 hours of labor a year and a half ago, I had a bunch of burst blood vessels all over my face. They were terrible! Doctors said they could POSSIBLY remove them with laser treatment but it would be very expensive. I didn't want to risk the money and have it not work. For almost two years I have had these red dots on my face!!! TWO YEARS!

I saw Jamie this morning, just out of curiosity. Her shop is right down the street from me on Woodbury. She looked at my skin and said, "I can get rid of those for you." She explained the procedure. I went for it. It took ten minutes, and they were all gone. As I said above, I feel like I have a new face.

Before I left I hugged and kissed her, I was so happy. And I was only $50 light. This may not seem like a big deal to you, but when you have something you don't like about yourself suddenly corrected, well it makes your whole month.

FOR ANY SKIN OR BEAUTY RELATED ISSUES IN PORTSMOUTH, I AM HEREBY OFFICIALLY ENDORSING JAMIE!!!

I am sensing a market turn. I suddenly have more buyers than I can handle right now. My phone has been ringing off the hook with eager buyers on the other end wanting to look at properties. I have had so many showings, that I have had no time to spend on Active Rain! Many of the people calling have admitted to finding me on Active Rain. Therefore I can happily blame Active Rain for my blogging hiatus.

Saturday afternoon I spent showing homes to two different buyers. Each one found the home they want to make an offer on. Both homes selected were perfect and even better yet, the prices. Both clients are FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS with reliable incomes. You couldn't find a better time to purchase if you had omnipotent capabilities. They will be making offers on homes with fabulous values.

I received the pre-qualification for buyers #2 this afternoon and everything looks perfect. Buyers #1 will be using all cash and making the official move at the end of this month. Both families are ecstatic. And of course I am extremely happy to aid in their dream of home ownership, a dream which is about to come true.

I have been receiving requests from both buyers and sellers on nearly a daily basis for the past two weeks (mostly buyers). I have more showings for more buyers lined up all week. I have even had to refer a couple out for lack of time.

I don't think this is a fluke! I think people are starting to realize the gravity of this buyer's market. And what is beginning as a trickle may very well turn into a waterfall. I am keeping my finger's crossed!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9th, we will be holding the Portsmouth Book Club once again at The Coat of Arms in downtown Portsmouth at 7pm. We will be discussing On The Road by Jack Kerouac.

Anyone is welcome to attend. You do not have to sign up, there is always room for plenty. You can join the group and receive regular updates on the Portsmouth Book Club home page.

This time we are also holding a Yankee Swap with books! Bring a used copy of your FAVORITE book, a book you love to share. Wrap it up and throw it in the pot! If you loved it, someone else probably will too. You don't have to participate in the swap but please do! It will be a hoot to see what kind of books we all bring.

The Artists of Salmon Falls Mills is a community building of resident local artists who have their own galleries there. On Saturday and Sunday, November 22nd and 23rd, there will be a Fall Open House Art Exhibit showcasing 80 resident and guest artists!!

This is something you don't want to miss, it will be quite the event! Come mix and mingle with community members and art lovers. Come as a critic or come as an eager buyer! This is your chance to lay claim to some amazing pieces of art from local artists. In 30 years, you may have a priceless piece of art when that artists becomes critically acclaimed! You never know....

There will be live music and even fun for children with kid stations!

And here is the best news yet:

Our own colleague, Mr. Justin Kelcourse, Realtor®, will be on hand as a local artist to present his recent gallery of work. I hope you can make it! It is a great way to support your local artist's community.

The Mills at Salmon Falls

1 Front Street, Rollinsford, NH

Nov. 22nd and 23rd 10am - 5pm

The limits on loans from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are going down beginning January 1, 2009. Right now the loan limits are a bit higher until the end of the year as a part of the "stimulus package". Not only do we have higher limits until 2009, but there are also some great rates out there. Here is the New Hampshire Fannie/Freddie limit schedule:

If this news has motivated you to become a home buyer before year's end....GREAT! Give me a call today and I will put you in direct contact with a spectacular loan officer! On top of that, I will also pull together a list of available homes in your area which match your budget and criteria. I look forward to hearing from you!