Attention Buyers and those thinking about buying a home in New Hampshire.
Did you know that New Hampshire is the Fifth healthiest State in the United States?
NEW HAMPSHIRE IS THE Fifth HEALTHIEST STATE IN AMERICA
When the United Health Foundation, the American Public Health Association and the Partnership for Prevention compiled its 20th annual list, New Hampshire came in Number 5 in the Nation!
The World Health Organization defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
Factors such as personal behaviors, the environment and community, policies of the national and state government as well as the care we receive are important components of what defines a healthy state.
New Hampshire received an excellent report card.
According to the report, New Hampshire has a low percentage of children in poverty ... 8.6 percent of persons under age 18, high immunization coverage with 85.0 percent of children ages 19 to 35 months receiving complete immunizations, a low violent crime rate at 157 offenses per 100,000 population, low geographic disparity within the state at 5.7 percent, a low premature death rate with 5,749 years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population and a low infant mortality rate at 5.7 deaths per 1,000 live births.
You can read more about New Hampshire's health as a state.
America`s Health RankingsTM is based on the perspective that, in addition to our individual genetic predisposition to disease, health is the result of four essential and controllable components:
Check out where your state stacks up.
The 20th anniversary rankings features updated state-specific rankings and is accompanied by a supplemental reportwith estimates of the financial impact obesity is expected to have on the nation - as well as each state specifically - in the next 10 years. The 20th Anniversary Edition of America`s Health RankingsTM has lots of data which one can compare and share. New interactive Web site tools make it possible to quickly scan key state statistics, as well as search and sort 20 years of data by state and health measure.
In addition, New Hampshire recently was chosen as the Most Livable State in America! --
Get out and snow shoe, ski, take a walk, take the dog for a walk go to the gym and start your diet, adopt a healthy lifestyle, laugh and enjoy life!
America's Health Rankings TM - 2009 Edition is the joint effort of United Health Foundation the American Public Health Association and Partnership for Prevention. It is funded entirely by United Health Foundation, a recognized 501 (c) 3 organization.
Whether you are relocating to New Hampshire or already live in New Hampshire and you seek buyer focused representation, contact me.
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Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Buyer's Option Realty Services, Janet White owner/broker. Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights New Hampshire - Fifth Healthiest State in America"
The New Hampshire Association of Realtors® released an enews letter today with good news for New Hampshire. According to economists at Moody’s Analytics, what is now being referred to as the Great Recession is technically over!
New Hampshire demographer and consumer markets expert, Peter Francese points out that until employment figures rise, it won’t feel so good. However, New Hampshire is in better shape than many states. The unemployment rate is now 7.2 percent (well below the national average of 10.2 percent). The good news is that it is not expected to rise above 7.8 percent before starting to fall sometime next year. The jobs report bodes well for the recovery of New Hampshire’s residential real estate values.
Median home prices in New Hampshire were still about 7 percent below October of 2008, but the difference is narrowing from monthly numbers that earlier this year ranged between 10 and 20 percent below 2008.
New Hampshire has been considerably more fortunate with regard to home prices than many other states. Median home prices are expected to bottom out in 2010 at between 20 and 25 percent below their peak in 2005. Table I shows that residential home sales are likely to be about the same as last year, just above 10,000 units, and at a median sale price that will be within 10 percent of 2008. Table I shows residential home sales and median sale prices for first 10 months of 2009.
Table I shows residential home sales and median sale prices for first 10 months of 2009.
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2009 |
Units sold |
% change 2008-09 |
Median sale price |
% change 2008-09 |
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Jan |
453 |
-15% |
$200,000 |
-17% |
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Feb |
505 |
-13% |
$184,900 |
-20% |
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Mar |
703 |
9% |
$200,000 |
-14% |
|
Apr |
739 |
-11% |
$204,900 |
-15% |
|
May |
881 |
-6% |
$210,000 |
-13% |
|
Jun |
1,151 |
1% |
$225,000 |
-12% |
|
Jul |
1,169 |
6% |
$220,000 |
-10% |
|
Aug |
1,096 |
4% |
$222,000 |
-7% |
|
Sep |
979 |
-3% |
$214,900 |
-8% |
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Oct |
1,083 |
8% |
$210,000 |
-7% |
|
YTD |
8,857 |
0.3% |
$210,000 |
-7% |
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Source: NNEREN |
Table IIshows that in October, residential unit sales rose above last year's for seven of the state's 10 counties, and median sale price increased 9 percent in Belknap County, where nearly one-third of dwelling units are second homes. Condominium sales were also strong in October, when unit sales jumped 23 percent above October of last year at a median sale price just $100 below last year's $170,000.
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Units sold |
% change 2008-09 |
Median sale price |
% change 2008-09 |
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Belknap |
66 |
6% |
$192,875 |
9% |
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Carroll |
79 |
-2% |
$190,000 |
-12% |
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Cheshire |
52 |
-2% |
$160,450 |
-4% |
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Coos |
41 |
8% |
$89,000 |
-11% |
|
Grafton |
76 |
19% |
$174,950 |
-6% |
|
Hillsborough |
283 |
10% |
$224,000 |
-9% |
|
Merrimack |
125 |
18% |
$189,000 |
-12% |
|
Rockingham |
230 |
9% |
$255,000 |
-4% |
|
Strafford |
105 |
22% |
$194,900 |
-10% |
|
Sullivan |
26 |
-40% |
$150,000 |
-3% |
|
Statewide |
1,083 |
8% |
$210,000 |
-7% |
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Now may be a great time to buy a home in New Hampshire.
Visit New Hampshire .... New Hampshire was chosen as the Most Livable State in America! and the Third Healthiest State in America! Whether you are relocating to New Hampshire or already live in New Hampshire and you seek buyer focused representation, contact me, I would love to show you the New Hampshire Advantage!
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Portions of this post are included with permission from Peter Francese and the New Hampshire Association of Realtor®s. Statistics ~ "Copyright 2009 Northern New England Real Estate Network, Inc. The reproduction of these statistics is done with the permission of NNEREN. The statistics referenced herein are based solely upon listings submitted to the multiple listing service database of NNEREN and do not include all properties sold and marketed for sale. ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. Any analysis or commentary related to these statistics is that of the commentator, and not that of NNEREN."
Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.
Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights- "New Hampshire Poised for Recovery". (c) Photos by Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Today is a day to remember all of the men and women who have served and those who are currently serving our country. These men and women have made and continue to make sacrifices so that we can live in a land of freedom.
On Verterans Day we thank all of the men and woman who have died, become wounded or disabled.
My broker's son, Tim, has served 4 tours of duty in Iraq. For the past 4 years he has not spent the holidays with his own family. This year he will be home for the holidays.
Tim is one of many veterans who has repeatedly volunteered to keep the the peace and to ensure our freedom at home at great sacrifice to his family and himself!
To Tim and his family, and all of the families who have given so much, we pray for a speedy return and for peace in the world! We thank you and your families for sacrificing so much.
America is not perfect, but it is the greatest democracy in the world and for this we say THANKS today.
New Hampshire's. Gov. John Lynch has issued a proclamation recognizing the 90th anniversary of Veterans Day and urging all New Hampshire residents to honor the many contributions made by our veterans.
In observance of Veterans Day, Gov. Lynch will address the Veterans Day ceremony at the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. Later in the day, Gov. Lynch will participate in a ceremony naming the bridge at the intersection of Routes 12A and 123 the Alstead Veterans Memorial Bridge.
THANKS TO ALL OUR VETERANS AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
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Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.
Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights- "A Prayer for Peace on This Veteran's Day". (c) Photos by Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.
The Clydesdales are Coming to Merrimack, New Hampshire
The world famous Budweiser Clydesdale Hitch is coming to Merrimack, New Hampshire on November 7th!
Be sure to stop by Anheuser Busch http://www.budweisertours.com/to take pictures and view the Clydesdales as they are brushed, braided, and harnessed in the Old-World-Style Clydesdale Hamlet from noon to 1 p.m.
From 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., the horses will be hitched to the famous red beer wagon for parading and photo taking on the brewery's parking lot ... so long as the weather cooperates. I took this photo of one of the beautiful Clydesdales who resides in Merrimack.
You will also want to plan to take the complimentary tourof the Anheuser-Busch Merrimack brewery, which are offered from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
The tour is a lot of fun and is very informative. It includes a visit to the Brew House, cold cellars, and high-speed packaging lines.
Guests 21 years of age or older may sample Anheuser-Busch premium beers. There are also non-alcohol drinks for the kids!
Anheuser Busch Brewery 221 Daniel Webster Highway Merrimack, NH 03054 Phone: 603-595-1202.
A New Hampshire Green Get A-way
Visit New Hampshire .... New Hampshire was chosen as the Most Livable State in America! and the Third Healthiest State in America! Whether you are relocating to New Hampshire or already live in New Hampshire and you seek buyer focused representation, contact me, I would love to show you the New Hampshire Advantage!
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Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Buyer's Option Realty, Janet White, owner/broker. Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, "The Clydesdales are coming to Merrimack, New Hampshire" Photos (c) 2009 Joan Whitebook ~ all rights reserved.*
The Stambovskys found a nice Victorian home in the Village of Nyack, New York in 1991 and they made an offer. The purchase price was $650,000. The Buyers made a down payment of $32,500.
A couple of months after the contract was signed, Mr. Stambovsky was horrified when he learned that the home was known in the community to be HAUNTED!
Apparently, the phantasmal reputation of the house was commonly known in the Village of Nyack.
Surprisingly, the Sellers had publicized the ‘hauntings" to the local media and Reader's Digest. In 1989, the house was included in a five-home walking tour of Nyack and described in a November 27th newspaper article as "a riverfront Victorian (with ghost)." The Stambovskys were not from the area and did not know about the poltergeists.
The Stambovskys brought a legal action and alleged that the Seller and the Seller's agent should have disclosed the presence of ghosts. They wanted out of the contract because the presence of ghosts was not disclosed.
The trial court said no way! However, the case went up on Appeal and the Appellate court ruled that the Stambovskys could get out of the contract because, "As a matter of law, the House is Haunted".
The Appellate Court stated:
"While I agree with the Supreme Court that the real estate broker, as agent for the seller, is under no duty to disclose to a potential buyer the phantasmal reputation of the premises and that, in his pursuit of a legal remedy for fraudulent misrepresentations against the seller, plaintiff hasn't a ghost of a chance, I am nevertheless moved by the spirit of equity to allow the buyer to seek rescission of the contract of sale and recovery of his down payment."
The court reasoned that because the Seller had promoted the hauntings to several publications, she could not now deny the existence of ghosts. Therefore, the Appellate court ruled that under the equitable principals of the law, the Stambovskys were entitled to a refund of their down payment.
This was the Amityville house ~ Stambovsky v. Ackley (169 A.D.2d 254, 572 N.Y.S.2d 72). It was decided in 1991 by the New York Appellate Court.
When I first moved to New Hampshire and began my career in real estate, I was showing an older home in Atkinson, New Hampshire. It was a charming home -- All of a sudden, we heard a loud noise --the wind was whistling and a door slammed shut.
We all were trying to act like it wasn't any big deal. Then the lights started to flicker. I didn't know what to think - and up until that time, I hadn't thought about whether I REALLY believed in ghosts. My clients were very nervous.
The clients were not familiar with "haunted houses" and they decided they would buy a new contemporary instead!
There is also a "haunted" restaurant in Nashua, New Hampshire. The Country Tavern was built in 1741. It is a lovely restored farmhouse and is the home of a friendly ghost known as ELIZABETH.
The "haunted restaurant has been featured on "Hard Copy and "unsolved mysteries". I haven't met Elizabeth, but some staff members have met her. They say she is very friendly and likes to play pranks on the staff!
Here is a list of "haunted homes" and attractions in New Hampshire!
A Haunting Question: Got Ghosts? What is the DUTY TO DISCLOSE IN YOUR STATE?
- Does the seller's agent have a duty to disclose the phantasmal reputation of the premises?
- Does the seller have a duty to disclose the presence of ghosts?
- Does the buyer's agent have a duty to disclose the presence of ghosts?
What is the duty to disclose stigmatized property in your state?
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Visit New Hampshire .... New Hampshire was chosen as the Most Livable State in America! and the Third Healthiest State in America! Whether you are relocating to New Hampshire or already live in New Hampshire and you seek buyer focused representation, contact me, I would love to show you the New Hampshire Advantage!
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Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Buyer's Option Realty, Janet White, owner/broker. Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, A Haunting Question - Got Ghosts? " ~ all rights reserved.*
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