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Wednesday, February 5, 2025   /   by Vanessa Saunders

Laconia, It’s Time to Step Up: Affordable Housing Needs Advocates, Not Just Complaints

Everyone loves to talk about the housing crisis in New Hampshire. We hear it all the time—businesses can’t find workers, young professionals and retirees are being priced out, and rental prices are skyrocketing beyond reach. But here’s the truth: talking isn’t enough.

Last year, 18 communities in NH earned the prestigious Housing Champion designation, unlocking millions in funding, grants, and resources to develop workforce and affordable housing. Laconia wasn’t one of them. Not because we don’t need it—but because the loudest voices were the ones shouting “no.”
I recently had a conversation with an elderly, former military gentleman who summed up what we’re up against. He refuses to tell people he’s retired—because, in his words, “then they’ll expect me to contribute.” (Imagine that—being part of a community!) He then went on to insist that there’s “no room” for those ? ...

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Monday, February 3, 2025   /   by Vanessa Saunders

Real Estate Isn’t Broken—But the Playbook Is

Last time, I wrote about why I hope I never feel comfortable in real estate (read it here). Because the moment you get too comfortable, you stop questioning the status quo. And if there’s anything this industry desperately needs, it’s fewer people nodding along and more people willing to challenge the way things are done.
And today? We’re diving into exactly why that status quo needs a reality check.
For an industry that thrives on change, real estate sure does love to cling to the past.
We say the market is shifting, technology is evolving, and buyers and sellers are more informed than ever. But the way we actually do business? That’s another story.
And if that wasn’t enough, let’s talk about affordability—because apparently, making it worse is a policy now.

Tariffs & Housing: The Plot Twist No One Asked For

Because housing affordability wasn’t already a challenge, we now have a fresh round of tariffs coming in to shake thi ...

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Sunday, February 2, 2025   /   by Vanessa Saunders

Why I Hope I Never Feel Comfortable in Real Estate

After 24 years in real estate, you’d think I’d have hit some kind of career cruise control. You know, that moment where I lean back, feet up on the dashboard, and glide down the highway of success—preferably with Fleetwood Mac playing in the background. But here’s the thing: I’ve never been completely comfortable in this industry. And that’s exactly why I keep growing.
Moving to New Hampshire—A Real Estate Time Warp
When I relocated to New Hampshire, I felt like I had stepped into a time machine. The real estate industry here? It’s lagging behind—by at least two decades. Things are done a certain way because, well, that’s how they’ve always been done. And while I could “adapt” and follow the status quo, I’ve got a better idea: Disrupt it.

The truth is, real estate is evolving everywhere else. Technology, marketing, client representation—it’s all changing, for the better. But in New Hampe ...

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Saturday, January 18, 2025   /   by Vanessa Saunders

How Bitcoin and Blockchain Are Quietly Reshaping Real Estate

For years, real estate and finance have existed as separate spheres—each with its own rules, risks, and rewards. But now, thanks to breakthroughs like Coinbase’s new Bitcoin-backed loans (BTCFi) and blockchain platforms such as Propy, the game is changing. These innovations aren’t just for tech enthusiasts or crypto traders—they’re creating real opportunities for savvy real estate buyers and investors.
If you’re a Bitcoin holder looking to invest in New Hampshire’s luxury real estate market, this might be the financial breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.

The BTCFi Advantage: Liquidity Without Letting Go
One of the biggest challenges for Bitcoin investors is liquidity. You may have significant wealth tied up in Bitcoin, but selling it to fund a home purchase means:
Triggering taxable events
Losing out on future appreciation (what if BTC goes to the moon?)
With BTCFi, Coinbase is flipping the script. This new service allows Bitcoi. ...

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Monday, January 13, 2025   /   by Vanessa Saunders

New Hampshire’s Housing Crisis: Hard Numbers, Harsh Realities, and a Path Forward

New Hampshire’s housing market reached an unsettling milestone in 2024: the median price of a single-family home climbed to $514,000, breaking the half-million mark for the first time in state history. Let that sink in. Ten years ago, that number was $228,000. Five years ago, $300,000. Even in 2023, we were at $470,000.
What does this mean for the Granite State? It means we’re facing a housing crisis like never before—a crisis of affordability, supply, and opportunity.
For context, the affordability index in New Hampshire stood at just 59 by the end of 2024, compared to 131 in December 2019. In plain terms, the median household income in New Hampshire is now only 59% of what’s needed to qualify for a median-priced home. That affordability gap explains the growing anxiety I see in my work every day. Homeowners and buyers alike are asking the same question: If I had to move, where would I go?
The Reality of Rising Costs
Since 2019, home prices in New Hampshire ...

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