A zoning variance denial can put your expansion, multifamily project or waterfront development on hold, affecting your timeline and development budget. New Hampshire law provides a process for asking the zoning board of adjustment to reconsider its decision and, if...
Buying a home involves a lot of moving parts, especially once your offer has been accepted. For first-time homebuyers, the escrow period can be particularly confusing because there is still quite a bit that has to happen before you get the keys. Escrow is the period...
A low purchase price can make a distressed property look like a fantastic development opportunity. However, if methamphetamine was manufactured there, the cost of making the site usable may be higher than expected – and the low price may not be a benefit. While a...
Condominium boards regularly discuss budgets, repairs, rule changes and other issues that affect everyone in a particular community. Most of the time, those meetings can and should be public. Sometimes, however, a sensitive matter needs to be addressed, and the board...
Hiring a contractor is an important decision for an HOA because the board is spending association funds and choosing someone to work on property that residents share. Taking a few steps before signing an agreement can help you avoid disputes, unexpected costs and...
A promising real estate development can involve months of site selection, financing, design and negotiations before construction is even within sight. However, when neighboring property owners raise objections, a project may suddenly become subject to another layer of...
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have become increasingly popular in recent years – especially in areas where residential real estate prices are prohibitively high for many would-be homeowners. Changes in the law around the country – including here in New Hampshire –...
The American flag used to be a symbol that wasn’t displayed to make any sort of political statement or support one political party or another. However, that’s not always the case these days. While the American flag isn’t as controversial as some flags meant to...
Yes, a condo association, just like an HOA, may have restrictions regarding pets. The CC&R documentation that a person signs when they purchase the condo should inform them of these restrictions. They can be different from case to case. For instance, some condos...
People hoping to buy homes often prepare before ever viewing a property. They secure mortgage pre-approval to know how much house they can afford and to make their offers more compelling to sellers. Despite those efforts, real estate transactions can fall apart,...