So, you've decided to make your move. Buying a home can be a daunting task. This page is designed to arm you with all of the information you need to know about buying a home in southern New Hampshire or northern Massachusetts.

Searching for Your Home

You'll need access to the MLS system. Our MLS Property Finder has EVERY home that appears in the MLS in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. In fact, most of New England is entered into these two MLS's! All you need to do is sign up in one spot! A daily alert e-mail will be sent to you indicating another home matching your criteria has hit the market. This is a very valuable tool when looking for a home. You go to work, spend time with your family, the system is finding properties for you! Click the following links:

• Sign up for our MLS Property Finder
• View our featured southern New Hampshire / Massachusetts homes
• Need help choosing a location? Fill out our Dream Home Finder form

Choosing Your Real Estate Agent

It's important that you and your agent click to make your time home searching productive and a positive experience. You'll save time and lots of money by having an agent on your side. Check out our buyer agency page to see how a buyer's agent can benefit you.

We work largely by referral. We want you to be completely happy with the service you're receiving from us. See what our happy clients are saying about our services.

Choosing a Mortgage Company

To get your offer taken seriously, you will need to obtain a mortgage pre-approval. The initial consultation can be done over the phone. You can have your mortgage pre-approval e-mailed to you in minutes! Getting a mortgage pre-approval will show you how much house you can afford and uncover any potential credit problems that may be on your credit report.

Use this handy mortgage calculator to evaluate how much your mortgage payments will be. To get an instant pre-approval, click here.

First Time Home Buyers

If you are buying a home for the first time, you probably have a bunch of questions about the home buying process including mortgages, how your credit affects rates, how to construct the perfect offer, home inspections, and last but not least, the closing process. We have compiled a bunch of resources for you in one place. Click on our first time homebuyer page to get the latest information on buying a home.

Additional Buyer Information

Are you relocating to New Hampshire from another state? Save time by requesting a community report here before you come out to visit. There are so many wonderful communities in southern New Hampshire, it's difficult to decide which towns fit your lifestyle. If you are still undecided about which towns to focus on, fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page and we'll be happy to analyze your situation and pick some towns that best suit your needs.

You can look up property tax rates right here! Property taxes can vary widely from town to town. Make sure you know how much the property taxes are for a particular town by looking here.