Home Search with Street Address Display

We're excited to announce the addition of the new property address feature to the FARSRealtyGroup.com MLS search. This has been in the making for a while and we're proud to announce it is now fully functional!

To further empower our customers and make home searches easier, our registered users are now able to view the exact street address of properties while searching for homes for sale in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Just look for the Map & Address button on the listings pages.

The street addresses are displayed on the detailed listing pages and the property map. The address displays will work for all available MLS listings including :

» NH Homes, Condos, Multi-families, Land for sale (currently on MLS)

» MA Homes, Condos, Multi-families, Land for sale (currently on MLS)

In addition, our MLS map platform allows users to scroll around on our integrated New Hampshire and Massachusetts Google maps to geographically view properties. The Google maps feature lets users zoom in or out, view satellite images, or a hybrid map that blends aerial images with a digital overlay of streets. Users can also click on properties to view detailed information and photos.

The custom map and IDX coding was carried out by Real Estate Webmasters.

Labels: google maps, massachusetts real estate, new hampshire real estate

posted by B. Samii @ 9:59 AM 2 comments

NHAR Reports On New Hampshire Housing Market

Although home prices have remained steady over the first six months of 2007, home (and condo) sales volume have dropped, according to a report prepared by the New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR).

In addition, homes and condos are staying on the market 15% and 28%, respectively, longer than they did in 2006.















Nevertheless, the Granite State fares well compared to the rest of the country. "During this serious housing downturn in other parts of the nation, values in New Hampshire are holding up quite well," stated NHAR demographer Peter Francese.

Though, this might change for the second half of 2007 as banks keep tightening their lending policies. This has the potential to place more downward pressure on both home sales and prices.

For buyers and investors, the lagging NH real estate market is looking delicious -- the slow down in home sales and growing inventory provides lots of opportunities on the buy side.

Labels: housing market, new hampshire real estate

posted by B. Samii @ 2:10 AM 0 comments

New Donation Program Supports Children's Hospital Boston

In an effort to increase awareness and support local charities, we have recently launched the new "FARS Gives Back" donation program. This initiative aims to donate funds, on the behalf of our clients, from a fixed portion of brokerage commissions from every completed real estate transaction. We thought this would be a great opportunity and easy way for our clients to join us and directly contribute to the local community.

We are happy to announce that Children's Hospital Boston is currently our featured charity organization and look forward to supporting their goal of becoming the worldwide leader in improving children's health. Check out the press release for more information.

Labels: boston, charity, massachusetts real estate, new hampshire real estate

posted by B. Samii @ 11:08 AM 0 comments

Luxury Home in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

Perhaps the most amazing home currently for sale in New Hampshire, is this lake front property in Wolfeboro, NH. Situated on 1100 feet of frontage on Lake Winnipesaukee, this property is the perfect luxury play pen for someone with an extensive collection of cars and boats. The gated home includes a 9000 square foot heated and air conditioned barn as well as a large boat house with enough room for 7 boat slips.

The price tag is set at $12,800,000 (MLS# 191191).












































The property is listed by Wolfeboro Bay Real Estate, LLC.

Labels: luxury home, new hampshire real estate, wolfeboro new hampshire

posted by B. Samii @ 3:38 AM 2 comments

New Hampshire Real Estate Sales Data June 2007

Here is a snapshot of real estate sales data for New Hampshire homes and condos for June 2007 as obtained from the New Hampshire MLS (multiple listing service).

Homes:
The following is data regarding New Hampshire home (single-family) sales activity:

Nashua Homes
Number New homes - 100
Number Sold homes - 66
Average Days on Market - 77
Average Listing Price - $304,838
Average Price Sold - $297,668

Manchester Homes
Number New homes - 109
Number Sold homes - 71
Average Days on Market - 77
Average Listing Price - $258,342
Average Price Sold - $253,992

Portsmouth Homes
Number New homes - 31
Number Sold homes - 26
Average Days on Market - 89
Average Listing Price - $412,950
Average Price Sold - $399,073

Concord Homes
Number New homes - 48
Number Sold homes - 40
Average Days on Market - 131
Average Listing Price -$300,448
Average Sales Price - $291,

Condominiums:
The following is data regarding New Hampshire condo sales activity:

Nashua Condos
Number New condos - 74
Number Sold condos - 39
Average Days on Market - 87
Average Listing Price - $225,419
Average Price Sold - $222,003

Manchester Condos
Number New condos - 65
Number Sold condos - 50
Average Days on Market - 93
Average Listing Price - $176,270
Average Price Sold - $172,636

Portsmouth Condos
Number New condos - 19
Number Sold condos - 19
Average Days on Market - 143
Average Listing Price - $240,642
Average Price Sold - $233,600

Concord Condos
Number New condos - 17
Number Sold condos - 20
Average Days on Market - 49
Average Listing Price - $148,727
Average Sales Price - $147,164

Labels: new hampshire, new hampshire real estate

posted by B. Samii @ 3:23 PM 0 comments

Google Map Search for MA & NH Real Estate

You can now search for properties based on geographic location very easily with our integrated Google map search. The following will show you how to use FARSRealtyGroup.com to find properties using our custom MLS map search.

1. Go to the 'Property Search' page on farsrealtygroup.com and click on the link "You can also search via NH maps" for New Hampshire properties or "You can also search via MA maps" for Massachusetts properties.




















2. Login to your account. If you do not have an account, you can simply create one by clicking here and registering (don't worry, you will not receive any spam).

3. Use the property feature drop-down menus to select the property type, price range, and bedrooms/bathrooms. The zoom control buttons will allow you to adjust the geographic range you would like to cover. You can also change the location by simply dragging the map with your mouse to different desired locations.

























4. If you would like to change property features on a map location, you must click on 'Update Map' in order for your changes to go through.
























5. To view property details, simply click on one of the thumbnails and a pop-up window will appear with the MLS#, price, bedrooms/bathrooms. For more detailed information and photos, follow the link "View this Property" to the property details page.

Labels: google maps, massachusetts real estate, new hampshire real estate

posted by B. Samii @ 12:41 AM 1 comments

FARS Realty Group -- Real Estate 2.0

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posted by B. Samii @ 2:17 PM 0 comments

NH Real Estate Activity - April '07

Here's a snapshot of New Hampshire real estate activity for April.

Condominiums:
The following is data regarding NH condo sales activity:

Nashua
Number New condos - 48
Number Sold condos - 26
Average Days on Market - 71
Average Listing Price - $199,846
Average Price Sold - $193,436

Manchester
Number New condos - 73
Number Sold condos - 53
Average Days on Market -87
Average Listing Price - $175,932
Average Price Sold - $174,221

Portsmouth
Number New condos - 17
Number Sold condos - 17
Average Days on Market - 165
Average Listing Price - $317,718
Average Price Sold - $308,876

Concord
Number New condos - 29
Number Sold condos - 21
Average Days on Market - 62
Average Listing Price - $167,995
Average Sales Price - $167,013


Single-Family Homes:
The following is data regarding NH single-family home sales activity:

Nashua
Number New homes - 101
Number Sold homes - 43
Average Days on Market - 88
Average Listing Price - $294,778
Average Price Sold - $286,723

Manchester
Number New homes - 122
Number Sold homes - 63
Average Days on Market - 76
Average Listing Price - $262,117
Average Price Sold - $257,479

Portsmouth
Number New homes - 19
Number Sold homes - 8
Average Days on Market - 147
Average Listing Price - $291,438
Average Price Sold - $283,614

Concord
Number New homes - 48
Number Sold homes - 23
Average Days on Market - 109
Average Listing Price - $263,863
Average Sales Price - $258,385

Labels: new hampshire, new hampshire real estate, real estate market

posted by B. Samii @ 8:06 AM 0 comments

NH Wildlife, Home with a View

Do you like views? This unique property has unparalleled 360 degree views sitting atop approximately 200 acres of untouched New Hampshire wildlife. The three-level home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a guest apartment, and comes equipped with an elevator. The home is located in Pittsburg, NH and is listed at $5.1 million.

For more pictures, view the MLS listing.

This property is listed by RE/MAX Omega Group.

Labels: luxury, luxury home, new hampshire real estate

posted by B. Samii @ 10:31 AM 1 comments

NH Real Estate Market Conditons - March '07

The March numbers show that the market seems to be improving across NH and may indicate a healthy spring market coming before us...

Condominiums:
The following is data regarding NH condomium sales activity:

Nashua
Number New condos - 63
Number Sold condos - 22
Average Days on Market - 92
Average Listing Price - $220,077
Average Price Sold - $218,909

Manchester
Number New condos - 86
Number Sold condos - 65
Average Days on Market -78
Average Listing Price - $169,755
Average Price Sold - $168,516

Portsmouth
Number New condos - 20
Number Sold condos - 9
Average Days on Market - 94
Average Listing Price - $382,133
Average Price Sold - $382,20

Concord
Number New condos - 33
Number Sold condos - 12
Average Days on Market - 118
Average Listing Price - $169,910
Average Sales Price - $169,979


Single-Family Homes:
The following is data regarding NH single-family home sales activity:

Nashua
Number New homes - 109
Number Sold homes - 42
Average Days on Market - 109
Average Listing Price - $269,449
Average Price Sold - $261,186

Manchester
Number New homes - 103
Number Sold homes - 51
Average Days on Market - 101
Average Listing Price - $251,412
Average Price Sold - $247,406

Portsmouth
Number New homes - 28
Number Sold homes - 8
Average Days on Market - 212
Average Listing Price - $413,288
Average Price Sold - $391,562

Concord
Number New homes - 45
Number Sold homes - 19
Average Days on Market - 144
Average Listing Price - $287,197
Average Sales Price - $280,109

Labels: new hampshire real estate, real estate market

posted by B. Samii @ 10:47 AM 0 comments

New Hampshire Tops Rankings for The Most Livable State

According to the annual Morgan Quitno Press State Rankings for 2006, New Hampshire ranks #1 for the Most Livable State. Scott Morgan, President of Morgan Quitno Press, stated that “Citizens of New Hampshire enjoy low unemployment, low crime rates, high levels of household income and high levels of education. The state has a stellar record in many of the categories we considered for our award.”

Others in the top 5 spot include Minnesota, Iowa, Vermont and New Jersey.

The rankings are based on a criteria of 44 metrics that include economic, educational, health, public safety and environmental factors.

Other Rankings:
Healthiest State: Vermont
Smartest State: Vermont
Safest State: North Dakota
Most Dangerous State: Nevada
Most Improved State: Florida

Labels: new hampshire real estate, real estate news

posted by B. Samii @ 1:59 PM 0 comments

2007 NH Internet Awards

FarsRealtyGroup.com won an award in the Best Real Estate Website category at the 2007 NH Internet awards last night. Our site was among two other real estate site winners including johnsonia.com and domistyle.com (overall winner).

Best of Show went to the Merrimack Tomahawks High School Football team.

Also, a shout out to our friends at Lightfin Studios who walked away with three awards.

Click here for a complete list of all the award winners.

Labels: new hampshire real estate

posted by B. Samii @ 11:17 AM 0 comments

Seacoast NH Luxury Listings

Properties of Distinction -- here a few homes that are worth checking out...


$3,200,000 Waterfront North Hampton estate for sale. This luxury home sits on 3 acres of private land with great views and over 380 feet of frontage on Mill pond. It includes a spacious floor plan with 9,740 finished square feet including 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and 35 ft. cathedral ceiling. There is also a knotty pine bonus room and a home theater.

Did I mention the custom pool overlooking the pond?

The property is listed by Ned Tate of Tate and Foss.

Labels: luxury home, new hampshire real estate

posted by B. Samii @ 3:01 PM 0 comments

NH Real Estate Market Conditons - February '07

Hot or not? There are lots of indications that the market is beginning to stabilize and is on a steady path to recovery. The overvaluation of the red hot market in 2005 has been offset with price corrections throughout most of last year (2006), resulting in a much healthier market where homes have become more affordable and priced to sell, as we are seeing now. In addition, after a quiet holiday season, there has been quite a significant buzz of active buyers in the past two months (and continuing) fueled by a rather mild winter.

What does the Spring have in store? Things are looking relatively optimistic as long as interest rates maintain (we'll have to keep a close eye on the implications of the recent stock market meltdown and what Bernake does at the next Fed meeting).

Condominiums:
The following is data regarding NH condomium sales activity:

Nashua
Number New condos - 48
Number Sold condos - 36
Average Days on Market - 94
Average Listing Price - $195,650
Average Price Sold - $192,308

Manchester
Number New condos - 77
Number Sold condos - 38
Average Days on Market -56
Average Listing Price - $156,867
Average Price Sold - $154,602

Portsmouth
Number New condos - 11
Number Sold condos - 6
Average Days on Market - 62
Average Listing Price - $389,767
Average Price Sold - $379,800

Concord
Number New condos - 20
Number Sold condos - 8
Average Days on Market - 81
Average Listing Price - $111,288
Average Sales Price - $103,938


Single-Family Homes:
The following is data regarding NH single-family home sales activity:

Nashua
Number New homes - 66
Number Sold homes - 27
Average Days on Market - 91
Average Listing Price - $312,811
Average Price Sold - $302,363

Manchester
Number New homes - 82
Number Sold homes - 50
Average Days on Market - 85
Average Listing Price - $262,038
Average Price Sold - $258,890

Portsmouth
Number New homes - 10
Number Sold homes - 13
Average Days on Market - 94
Average Listing Price - $263,331
Average Price Sold - $255,338

Concord
Number New homes - 23
Number Sold homes - 15
Average Days on Market - 134
Average Listing Price - $256,037
Average Sales Price - $247,151

Labels: new hampshire real estate, real estate market

posted by B. Samii @ 11:57 AM 1 comments

FARS Realty Group Continues to Expand with Hiring of New Sales Associates

FARS Realty Group, the independently-owned New Hampshire real estate company, continues to grow with the addition of two new team members: Fahti Namazi and Lisa Miracle.

Namazi joins the group with a background in interior design and remodeling as the proprietor of an interior design business based in Hingham, MA. She will focus on residential sales in Boston's south shore communities.

Miracle, a MBA graduate from Bentley University, joins the company with previous marketing experience working for a commercial real estate company. She resides in Waltham, Massachusetts and will focus on residential sales in the Mass metro west communities.

"This is a testament to our mantra of recruiting quality, not quantity, to better serve our customers with high caliber sales agents that understand high level customer care and professionalism," said Ron Wright, Director of Sales and Operations for FARS Realty Group.

The addition of Namazi and Miracle will help support the company's continued progress and expansion in Massachusetts real estate markets.

"Both Fahti and Lisa bring a fresh perspective to our company and we are very excited to welcome them," said Faye Namazi, principal broker of FARS Realty Group "their previous professional experiences and backgrounds will fit very well with our already dynamic team."

About FARS Realty GroupFARS Realty Group is an independently-owned residential real estate brokerage providing real estate services for those seeking to buy, sell, or rent properties in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The team is comprised of a strong, dynamic group of real estate professionals licensed in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. For more information about FARS Realty Group visit their web site at www.farsrealtygroup.com or call toll free 800-961-3277.

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Labels: massachusetts real estate, new hampshire real estate, real estate news

posted by B. Samii @ 8:45 AM 0 comments

Lower Your Energy Bill and Save Mother Earth

According to the American Almanac, Americans consume approximately 26% of the world's energy supply (while only accounting for only 5% of the world's population) and use about 15 times more energy per person than a typical developing country.

Everyday, our energy usage increases and so does our need to import energy resources from foreign countries. So here are a few ways to reduce home energy consumption, cut your costs (= save money), and help Mother Earth.

Before you take action, let's look at the main energy consuming monsters in your home:

• Space Heating: 32%
• Water Heating: 13%
• Lighting: 12%
• Air Conditioning: 11%
• Refrigeration: 8%
• Electronics: 5%
• Clothes Dryers: 5%

Take note: almost one third of the energy used is due to heating a home. So here are some strategies that can help make a difference...

1. Find leaks and seal them. Use caulking to seal leaks and any gaps or cracks around windows and doors.

2. Replace old windows. If you have older or leaky windows, consider replacing them with newer windows (double pane are a plus).

3. Turn down your thermostat to 68 degrees. Wear warmer clothing and lower the thermostat to 68 degrees. For every degree you lower your heat in the 60 - 70 degree range, you can save approximately 5% on heating costs.

4. Get a routine maintenance of your heating system. Also, check your furnace's air filter monthly and replace or clean as needed. Your heating system will work more efficiently and last longer with proper maintenance.

5. Make good use of light. Take advantage of sunlight as best as possible and use compact fluorescent lights (CFL) in place of conventional incadescent light bulbs. CFL use 1/4 less wattage than conventional bulbs.

6. Turn off appliances when not used. This is especially important for electronic appliances such as computers, printers, photocopiers, and TVs. Also, unplug appliances that aren't used on a regular basis.

7. Keep the refrigerator closed. You lose about 25% of the cold air evertyime you open the refrigerator so try to reduce the amount of time the door is open. Also, clean the condenser coils on your refrigerator to keep them working efficiently.

8. Wash your clothes in cold water as much as possible. Also, consider air-drying your laundry on clothes lines or drying racks instead of using a dryer everytime. If you do use a dryer, make sure to clean out the lint filter after every load to improve air circulation.

Also, if you are planning on buying a new home appliance (washer/dryer, dishwasher, A/Cs, etc.) you should always look for the energy-efficient models with the ENERGY STAR tag. For more detailed information about increasing energy efficiency take a look at the U.S. Department of Energy 'Energy Savers' web site.

Labels: energy conservation, mother earth, new hampshire real estate

posted by B. Samii @ 4:44 AM 2 comments

NH Real Estate Statistics -- Average Days on Market 2006

Days on Market (DOM) is a reflection of the number of days a property is on the market (from the day it is listed on the MLS to the closing) and is a good indicator of market health.

Very simply, when properties take a long time to sell, the average DOM will be high, usually indicating a slow market. A healthier market will tend to have more activity and will usually denote a lower average DOM.

The following graphs show DOM of condos and single-family homes in four New Hampshire real estate markets including Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Concord for the year of 2006.

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