May 15 Planning Board: More apartments proposed for downtown
read more…: May 15 Planning Board: More apartments proposed for downtownThe Planning Board will meet on Thursday, May 15 at 6 p.m.
Housing
We need to be in the business of housing people and solving the real problem
read more…: We need to be in the business of housing people and solving the real problemI’ve heard elected officials in Manchester responding to criticisms about their mishandlings of the homelessness crisis by saying “homelessness is a complicated problem”. For those of us who face the horrific consequences of these mishandlings out on the streets it certainly can be complicated. However the solution is quite simple.
Some positives in New Hampshire’s housing outlook amid the chaos
read more…: Some positives in New Hampshire’s housing outlook amid the chaosCreating more affordable housing in New Hampshire was already a challenge, but big question marks related to proposed state budget cuts, massive federal policy and funding changes, and continuing supply-chain slowdowns and price hikes may make it hard to find any positives on the horizon.
Listings continue to trend downward in New Hampshire housing market
read more…: Listings continue to trend downward in New Hampshire housing marketNew listings of single-family residential property were down significantly in February compared to a year ago, and have been trending steadily downward overall since 2019, a key indicator that the state’s housing market will continue to remain sluggish.
March 13 Zoning Board: New housing, home improvements, and a tattoo parlor
read more…: March 13 Zoning Board: New housing, home improvements, and a tattoo parlorThe Zoning Board will meet on Thursday, March 13 at 6 p.m.
February 6 Planning Board: Housing, housing, and more housing
read more…: February 6 Planning Board: Housing, housing, and more housingThe Planning Board will meet on Thursday, February 6 at 6 p.m.
Rent stabilization and the housing crisis
read more…: Rent stabilization and the housing crisisWith the need for more affordable housing (defined as no more than 30% of gross income for housing costs, including utilities) there are many possible solutions on the table.
New Hampshire home prices drop slightly, sales up for 2024
read more…: New Hampshire home prices drop slightly, sales up for 2024November single-family home prices in New Hampshire were the lowest they’ve been since March, and, as the year draws to a close, sales and listings are on track to do better than they did in the state in 2023.
‘Laser focused’: One thing lawmakers can agree on? New Hampshire’s in a housing crisis
read more…: ‘Laser focused’: One thing lawmakers can agree on? New Hampshire’s in a housing crisisEstimates help quantify the housing crisis. New Hampshire Housing predicts a need to build 60,000 units by 2030 and 90,000 units by 2040. Median home prices continue to exceed $500,000, while rental vacancy rates remain below 1 percent.
Socha Companies expands Manchester housing options with opening of Saddle Rock townhouses
read more…: Socha Companies expands Manchester housing options with opening of Saddle Rock townhousesSocha Companies hosted a grand opening event on Oct. 23 for their newest residential townhome community, Saddle Rock. Guests attended a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a tour of the new development’s grounds and model townhome unit.