New Hampshire and Maine Homes and Condos

                     Portsmouth NH - A Sunday Morning View

Portsmouth New Hampshire is such an awesome town to live in, and to visit as well.  We have all kinds of things to do here for everyone and we're a beautiful port city full of history.  Portsmouth was settled in 1623 after all, so it would be natural to have living history all around us here, and we do.

Our neighborhoods are full of beautiful homes, both old and new, many with wonderful welcoming porches, and sidewalks to take you wherever you want.  Beautiful old trees line many of our streets, friendly greetings from residents, bright and colorful gardens everywhere you look - a fabulous place to call home.

This morning I decided to go for an early morning walk.  The air was crisp and dry, the sun was shining, and walking daily is something I'd been telling myself to start doing for a long time now.  Today, I did just that.         

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As a full-time professional New Hampshire REALTOR iin the Portsmouth real estate market, I get asked frequently how the market is, what's for sale, what's sold, etc.  The real estate market here in the Portsmouth NH area has been very active for the last few months now, and I've been really busy listing and selling homes and condos in the Seacoast NH and Maine areas.

Here's the June Portsmouth NH Real Estate Market Recap - June 2008

Single-Family Homes in Portsmouth:

*  Homes for sale - 71 homes currently for sale
*  New listings in June 2008 - 17 homes came on the market
*  Homes sale pending in June 2008 - 7 homes went under agreement in June
*  Homes sold in June 2008 - 19 homes sold in June
*  Average sales price - $416,126
*  Average days on the market - 83 days on the market before selling
*  Average list to sell ratio - 96.14%

Condos and Townhomes in Portsmouth:

*  Condos for sale - 94 condos currently for sale
*  New listings in June 2008 - 20 condos came on the market in June
*  Condos sale pending in June 2008 - 12 condos went under agreement in June
*  Condos sold in June 2008 - 18 condos sold in June
*  Average sales price - $304,264
*  Average days on the market - 130 days on the market before selling
*  Average list to sell ration - 98.07%

Multi-Family Properties in Portsmouth:

*  Multis for sale - 6 multi-family properties currently for sale
*  New listings in June 2008 - 2 new multi-family listings came on the market in June
*  Multis sale pending in June 2008 - 1 multi-family property went sale pending in June
*  Multis sold in June 2008 - there were no sold multi-family properties in June
*  Average sales price - 0
*  Average days on the market - 0
*  Average list to sell ratio - 0

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Portsmouth New Hampshire Chosen for Top 20 Best Towns In US

For those of us who call Portsmouth NH home, we already know what magazines and surveys tell the rest of the world - Portsmouth is a GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME!!

Portsmouth was recently honored with another high accolade, this one being named to the 'Top 20 Best Towns in America' by Outside Magazine.  This honor was given based on criteria used to determine the best places in the country that provide 'the greatest opportunities for living the good life'.

Sited as a 'compact walkable city... a magnet for emerging muscians and artists, with eight indie theaters including the renovated Music Hall, half a dozen galleries, film fests, a slow-food movement, and live music seven nights a week'.  We have all that and much more - those of us who live here in Portsmouth just love it. 

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The Art of Living in a Small Space in Portsmouth New Hampshire

Need to use every cubic inch?

Tired of taking care of a large home?

Down Sizing?

Buying a home in Long Beach California means paying a higher price and living in smaller spaces; this is also true in the Seacoast areas of Maine and New Hampshire when buying a home or condo in Portsmouth.  Baby boomers are entering their senior years and are searching for smaller spaces to care for and single story homes.  They are seeking smaller but elegant spaces.  Living in a smaller space has its challenges but that doesn't necessarily mean that ones style of living needs to change. 

Living in a small space certainly has its challenges and rewards.  A small mess in a large home is a huge mess in small space.  One needs to be a neat freak in small spaces. 

Counter tops need to be kept clear since space is at a minimum; attach those appliances to the underside of your cabinets.  Don't underestimate the amount of storage you need. An entire wall of closets, cabinets and drawers can go a long way. 

Here are some helpful hints for your small space in your Portsmouth NH home or condo: 

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