No, there is no legal requirement for you to have final approval on a loan before making an offer to purchase real estate. It can certainly strengthen your position if you do, but it is not necessary, and most buyers do not take this step before submitting an offer....
In New Hampshire, the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau requires certain types of properties to be either registered or exempted. An application has to be submitted to request an exemption or appropriately register the property, or it is illegal for that...
Moving into your first condo is a fresh start. You get a new home and a new community, but New Hampshire's Condominium Act, RSA 356-B, gives your homeowners association broad authority to enforce its rules. Some of those rules tend to catch new owners off guard, so...
A promising property can look like the right opportunity on paper. The price works, the location makes sense and the future use seems profitable. Then the title search, zoning review or financing documents reveal a problem that changes the deal. For real estate...
Buying your first property in New Hampshire is a major milestone. But before you sign any agreement, you must investigate the property carefully. As a buyer, that responsibility falls on you. Failing to do your due diligence can lead to serious legal and financial...
Owning land near a wetland in New Hampshire can come with development restrictions you did not anticipate. If a buffer zone reduces the usable portion of your lot, the situation can feel like a loss of control over your own property. That said, the law does offer...
You can have the right site, a strong concept and real market demand, and still watch a project slow down before the first shovel hits the ground. In New Hampshire, delays often come from the approval process, changing land use rules and infrastructure limits rather...
A real estate deal can look solid until the other side suddenly changes course. When a buyer misses a deadline or a contractor walks off the job, you may want a written demand before you spend time on formal court filings. A well-built demand letter can set...
Enforcing a no-pets policy is one of your primary powers as a member of your condominium’s association. However, it is important to understand that your rules are subject to strict federal and state laws. Exceptions to no-pet rules Under New Hampshire RSA 167-D and...
You noticed your neighbor's contractor digging up part of your front yard without warning. They claimed an easement gave them the right. You felt confused and powerless. Thus, understanding easements can prevent situations like this and help you protect your property...