Post written by Frank Roche, President, Roche Realty Group, Inc.




There are so many things to consider when preparing to buy a lake house in the Lakes Region, such as:

What type of boat traffic?
Tranquility, quiet lapping of the waves or boat turbulence...

By Kim Cedarstrom Realtor/Consultant
kcedarstrom@rocherealty.com

During a recent conversation with a client who was considering purchasing a second home for a vacation spot for his family, the subject of recent market trends came up. In their professional life the client was involved in the financial industry, and dealt constantly with a world driven and controlled...

Post written by Frank Roche, President, Roche Realty Group, Inc.



So now that you’ve defined your search for a lake house, what’s the next step?


Decide the distance. How far from your primary home?
Lakes are all over the U.S. A lake...

Post written by Frank Roche, President, Roche Realty Group, Inc.



For many individuals the thought of owning a lake home is a dream. For others it becomes a reality…a dream come true.

For some it is a weekend getaway, for others, a permanent year-round residence...

Post written by Frank Roche, President, Roche Realty Group, Inc.



Lake Winnipesaukee is humming this winter with 2 huge events. Last weekend the New England Pond Hockey Classic was held on Meredith Bay of Lake Winnipesaukee. This is the 4th year for this huge growing event,...

Post by Chuck Braxton, REALTOR® GRI, Roche Realty Group, Inc.



Today’s question comes from a prospective buyer of residential land possibly with conservation, recreational and agricultural (“CRA”) potential who asks, “How much per acre should I expect to pay for land in the Lakes...

Post written by Chuck Braxton, REALTOR® GRI, Roche Realty Group, Inc.

Information for Buyers

In some situations sellers will have several competing purchase offers to consider. Sellers have several ways to deal with multiple offers. Sellers can accept the “best” offer; they can inform all potential purchasers that other offers are “on the table”; they can “counter”...

Post written by: Kim Cedarstrom, Realtor© commercial, residential, business sales, Consultant kcedarstrom@rocherealty.com

Why should you pay someone to buy their existing business when you can start your own? There are times when it may be better or necessary to start your own business, but it does make sense to buy an existing business in most occasions. Why? I’ve always...

Post by Chuck Braxton, REALTOR® GRI, Roche Realty Group, Inc.
cbraxton@metrocast.net 603/677-2154

We are entering a real estate market where buyers and sellers of residential property may be more likely to consider offers structured as a lease-purchase. This article provides an overview of the lease-purchase transaction, the possible benefits for buyers and sellers,...

Post written by: Kim Cedarstrom residential/commercial Realtor©, Consultant kcedarstrom@rocherealty.com

In the previous blog I covered the four ways to value a business when selling/disposing of it. Here I’ll go over the most common way to determine the market price of a business “Sold as a Going Concern”. What is commonly called a “business” can actually be comprised of...

Post written by George Hurt, REALTOR®, Roche Realty Group, Inc.



An unusual twist of warmer temperatures this fall leading into October and November has led to strong real estate sales in the lakes region of N.H… Historically, October and November embrace colder temperatures...

During Roche Realty Group’s annual Christmas party, Frank Roche, President of Roche Realty Group, Inc. presented the original REALTORS® who started with the company back in 1992 awards for 20 years of dedication and achievement. “Lyne Bonneau, Jim Cahill, Nancy Clark, John Ganong, John...

Post written by Frank Roche, President of Roche Realty Group, Inc.



January’s starting out positive…a stock market that’s been climbing and increasing real estate articles pointing out positive news.

Wall Street is suggesting that a real estate industry that...

Guest post written by Brian Turner, brian.turner752@gmail.com

If you live in a home built before 1980, planning home renovations and do-it-yourself projects must include the search for lingering remnants of old asbestos insulation and products that may be part of the home’s construction. Resilient tiles for decoration or soundproofing, the insulation of hot water heaters,...

Post written by Chuck Braxton, REALTOR® GRI, Roche Realty Group, Inc.

This article has been prepared for buyers and sellers of New Hampshire real estate to provide an overview of the back-up offer what it is, how it is used, and the benefits it can provide.

The Offer: In New Hampshire, making an offer for real estate is a one-step process. That is, the terms...