North Hampton NH was first settled in 1639 and was known as North Hill Parish, a part of Hampton. In 1738 North Hampton became a town of its own. The picture here is of the old Fishing Huts that have been converted to summer homes. Very unique to our area. There are currently 4,553 residents and 1,917 housing units according to the 2006 Census.
During the first three months of 2008, 9 homes were sold which is a large change from 2007 when 20 homes were sold. This is a decline of 65% total units sold. Now I have already mentioned the record snow falls this year. So we will have to see what happens during the Spring market in North Hampton. The average price of homes sold in 2008 was $555,241. In 2007 the average price during the same period of time was $500,105. Days on market have also increased this year - 222 days vs. 169 days in 2007. So it is taking longer to sell a home in North Hampton and we have 15 months of current inventory available.
There are currently 48 homes for sale in North Hampton NH ranging in price from $199,900 to $2,995,000 and 1 home is currently under contract. This could be the right market for Buyers looking to find their dream home as it is definitely a Buyer's market in this town.
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Kittery Maine home to the Outlet Malls, Chauncey Creek Lobsters, The Dog House, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Kittery Trading Post is the "Gateway to Maine".
The first quarter of 2008 saw 19 single family homes and condos sold. This is a 39% decline over 2007 when 31 homes were sold in the same time period.
The average sale price has come down to $375,972 from $419,437. This is a 9% decline in home values from 2007 to 2008. While days on market only changed by about a week - with it taking 127 days to sell in 2008 vs. 119 in 2007.
There are currently 110 homes for sale in Kittery Maine. Ranging in asking price from $110,000 to $5,500,000. The good news would be that 11 homes are currently under contract. We will have to see what happens this Spring to home sales in Kittery. The number of homes under contract is a good sign that the decline may simply have been a result of the record breaking winter weather we have had in these parts.
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Greenland NH is just west of Portsmouth on Rte. 33. This town is home to the oldest brick house in New Hampshire. Built by Captain Samuel Weeks in 1710 it survived the earthquake of 1755 with some cracks in the 18" thick beams that supported the house. The bandstand pictured here is located in the heart of the commons right where it intersects with Post Road.
Greenland NH is home of 3,384 people and has 1,364 homes according to the 2006 Census. This small town consists of 10.5 square miles of land and 2.8 miles of inland waters. It borders Great Bay and Winnicut River flows through it.
During the first quarter of 2008 there were 8 homes sold in Greenland. In 2007, eleven homes sold during the first three months of the year. However, the average sale price in 2007 was $330,034 and in 2008 that average rose to $459,655! We have also seen days on market drop from 133 to 76! That means houses are selling in 2.45 months! That's a big difference from 2007. It definitely puts Greenland NH in the fore front of desireable locations to live in. More of a definite Seller's market than a Buyer's market. Homes that are priced correctly will always sell.
There are currently 36 homes for sale in Greenland ranging in asking price from $249,900 to $782,000. And 5 homes are under contract and waiting for their closing day.
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When I think of Hampton NH, it is the beach that forms my memories. Going on vacation with my Mother and Grandmother Helen to enjoy the boardwalk fry doe and the large expanse of white sand. One of my earliest memories is the statue of a woman as she looks out to sea. This is the New Hampshire Marine Memorial to sailors lost at sea. Alice Cosgrove created the sculpture from 17 tons of Vermont Granite. The base of the statue reads "Breathe soft, ye winds, Ye waves in silence rest." Part of a poem by John Gay.
Hampton sold 36 homes and condos in the first three months of 2008. This is in comparison to selling 46 during the same period of time in 2007. This equates to a 22% decline in total units sold. We also saw a record breaking winter for snow fall. We will have to wait through second quarter to see if this is a continuing trend or a function of the winter market.
The average sale price for 2008 was $318,452 - which is a 4.8% increase over the $303,740 average sale price seen in 2007. Days on market have increased slightly in 2008 - 172 average days on market vs. 166 in 2007.
There are currently 302 homes for sale in Hampton NH ranging in asking price from $149,900 to $1,795,000. And the excellent indicator of the increasing activity in this real estate market is that 31 homes are under contract as of this writing.
Hampton is a wonderful town for year-round or summer residents. There is quite a lot of diversity in the types of housing available from beach front to upscale condos to traditional homes.
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Brentwood NH has seen an upswing in real estate activity during January 1 to March 31, 2008! This period saw 13 single family and condos sold over selling only 9 in 2007! That's a 44% increase in total units sold. Now there is a good piece of news. The average days on market also dropped dramatically from 166 to 114. That tells us that homes are selling 52 days or almost 2 months faster in 2008. The average sale price has remained relatively constant - it is currently $336,736. In 2007 the average sale price for the same quarter was $333,034.
There are currently 38 homes for sale in Brentwood ranging in asking price from $174,900 to $949,900. And 8 homes are under contract and waiting to close.
Spring is here and activity is obviously increasing. Brentwood NH is on the leading edge of the real estate turn around in New England.
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As a Native of the Seacoast I am able to help you find your way home. Working with people who are relocating to the area or are our summer residents is my favorite thing. Gives me the chance to be a tourist in my own back yard. I love the Seacoast and want to share my passion for the area with you. Helping people get their houses sold is what I do best.
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To Whom It May Concern: Shannon Aldrich - Keller Williams Real Estate I am pleased to forward this letter of recommendation on behalf of Shannon Aldrich. Shannon was my Selling Agent/Broker as well as my Buyer Agent/Broker for the two transactions. She took the listing for my property in Barrington and quickly turned it into a Purchase and Sale (P&S). She carefully guided me through the paperwork for the Sale. Unfortunately, the deal was not consummated no fault of Shannon's efforts. She promptly brought the ultimate Buyer to a P&S and the home closed early in January. She always conducted clear and concise business communication which helped facilitate the closing. She often had to deal with Park Owners and their delays. She remained professional and calm again promoting the Sale. Secondly, she helped me find the perfect home in Portsmouth. Given the housing market for this area, she worked tirelessly to locate the property. Again, she managed the process clearly and concisely. Once again, Park Owners tried to stall the process. Shannon drove at her personal expense from Portsmouth to Scarborough, ME to secure the deed required for the closing. We closed on August 11. She represents Keller Williams with the highest standards of Real Estate excellence. I highly recommend her for either side of the Purchase and Sale process to any prospective Buyer/Seller. Respectfully, Wilbur Gardner Portsmouth, NH 03801
THANK YOU The first Realtor I had was not a pleasant experience. Who would have guessed that a Realtor would call with a message that they think they could help me sell my property. I decided to meet with you and I am so glad I did. I needed a take charge person Shannon and that person was you. Your friendly, gentle nature made me feel comfortable and I knew I could call you anytime to ask questions without cringing! You were aggressive getting the property info out. There was certainly much more activity since you placed the property for sale. That one offer we had where I gave you a counter-offer, I was so disappointed. Yet after talking with you about it, that support and encouragement was there, and we changed the price for the following day. It was not long after that the would be buyer made an offer. There was a difficult time there with a lending instutition. You never ceased to amaze me. Right away you were making calls so Keller Williams could handle the loan and the title. It worked out terrific. I am grateful you took me under your wing. I certainly would have been lost. You always had my best interest at heart and stood by me. Again, thank you so much! Sincerely, Margaret Morrison (and Mariah!) Now in Belmont, New Hampshire
My husband and I listed a house that he owned there in New Hampshire with Shannon Aldrich. She had sent us some literature and a packet of information that we found quite helpful. This was before she knew we were planning to sell, incidentally. I must say, Shannon was everything we could have hoped for in an agent. She kept in touch and kept us informed on the progress and did several things for us above and beyond the call of duty. We had a tenant that she kept pacified and cooperative until we could get her out. I was very impressed! You are very lucky to have her on your team. Mary Woodward, St. Mary's GA
Hello Shannon I wanted to thank you for helping me with the purchase of my first home. It was a little scary and I had no idea what to expect, but you made it real easy. You took the time to point out things I would not have noticed, which helped me make sound decisions. And you worked with me - you knew that I wanted a house, not a condo, even though I had a small budget. Your guidance was immeasurable and I knew you were looking out for my best interest. Thanks again. Suzanne Patrakis, Kittery, ME
Dear Shannon
Thank you for taking the time to talk to my New Hampshire Real Estate Pre-Licensing class at the University of New Hampshire, and at the offices of Family First Mortgage. You have been asked to give multiple talks because you do such an excellent job of explaining the importance of training, commission splits and real estate practice today. My students gained a wonderful real world perspective from your visits and I appreciate the time you took to talk to us.
Best Wishes,
Kelly L. Cullen, PhD Associate Professor Coordinator of Community Development
"Shannon is an affable, experienced professional. She prides herself on going the extra mile for her clients and her market knowledge and utilization of technology to best meet the needs of her clientele is without peer. It is without reservation that I recommend Shannon's services." Mark Kavanagh , Team Leader , Keller Williams Realty North Central
"Shannon is an experienced and knowledgable Real Eatate Agent and instructor. She has been a great influence in my learning experience and has served as a mentor to many in the offiice." Leo Gagnon, Strategic Real Estate Advisor , Keller Williams Coastal Realty
"Shannon has great follow through and is passionate about what she does. I hope that I'm always working with her in some capacity and would recommend her to anyone." Mark Miller , Branch Manager , Cousins Home Lending
"Shannon isn't only an accomplished agent but she spearheads the educational program not only for our office but she also coordinates continuing education credits available to outside agents as well. She recently was approved to teach the pre licensing course as well. She is a true asset to the company on many different levels." Joshua Matthews , Associate Broker , Keller Williams Coastal Realty
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Shannon since I joined Keller Williams Coastal Realty back in 2006. Shannon is a fabulous instructor that has both patience and great knowledge about the real estate industry. I was lucky enough to have Shannon as one of my instructors when I attended the Keller Williams Camp 443 course, I highly recommend to any Realtors looking to improve their business to attend any of the many courses Shannon teaches." Paul Martin , Realtor , Keller Williams Coastal Realty
Hi Shannon! I sincerely, SINCERELY want to thank you for everything you've done for us - most importantly for your patience. Other agents would have just tried to put us in a house to get the sale, but you helped us be realistic and get something that we truly love and of course a house we can afford. Buying our first house was a bit stressful, and again I thank you for your patience in answering ALL of our many questions, finding houses that fit us, not one that you wanted to sell, and basically putting up with a few high maintenance moments! Ciao, Laura & Evan Portsmouth NH
Shannon is an excellent communicator who thinks logically and trains with empathy and a natural understanding of learning styles. She is an outstanding organizer and brings this gift to the layout of her courses making them flow in a manner which optimizes the understanding and retention of her students. She is meticulous in her preparation for her teaching, and her students consistently rate her as the best prepared and enjoyable instructors of the many that use our training facility. Sandie Dika, Team Leader Keller Williams Coastal Realty
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