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November 27, 2017

8+ DIY ideas to sell your house for more money

When you are selling your South Nashua home for sale, some simple fixes can be very important to help reel in a buyer. The more appealing your home looks to the eyes, the more likely you will be to get a bite.

Here are a few ideas on how to stage your home when you are selling!

Bathroom

The bathroom is always a big seller for South Nashua buyers. Try to make it look as clean as possible! If the walls are dirty or moldy spray them with a mixture of one part bleach, and one part water. The mold will disappear! Be sure to wipe them down after, and apply a coat of semi-gloss paint to make the walls easier to clean.

Clean all that yucky grime off of your glass shower door. You can start by removing the door and cleaning it with a mixture of ten parts water, and one part muriatic acid. Scrub it, then reattach the door, this will have it sparkling like new in no time! Or better yet get rid of the door and just put up a shower curtain in it's place. This will give your South Nashua home for sale a more modern look.

If your tile is gross and needs to be replaced, don’t spend all your money redoing the bathroom, that would cost a fortune! Simply scrub the tile and then add a coat of sealer to make it more manageable next time.

Buyers like it when they can see every square foot of your bathroom. If you have a big vanity that takes up too much space, replace it with a pedestal sink and a mirror on the wall! Or if you need the storage just get a smaller sink with a few drawers. It will make your bathroom appear larger and will look perfect for your showings!

Kitchen & Dining Room

Nobody wants to eat food in a dirty kitchen, and especially not in a run down dining room. You should always make sure that your kitchen looks nice whether you are selling your South Nashua home or not. Instead of replacing old cabinets, sand them down and add a few nice coats of stain or paint to them. Before you know it they will look brand new, and this will be very appealing to a buyer.

Stainless steel appliances are a new trend that buyers love. Instead of buying a new dishwasher, microwave, or oven, take a trip to your local hardware store and purchase stainless steel stick on covers! They are easy to apply and they look fantastic. First, remove the front panels from the appliances you decide to cover. After that, apply a stainless steel stick on covering, and cut it to size. Your appliances will go from outdated to modern in no time at all!

Who wouldn’t want granite counter tops in the Granite State? They are absolutely gorgeous, and there is a way to get them so much cheaper rather than having to pay a boat load for them. (unless of course you prefer to fully replace them.) There are stick-ons for your countertops too! Visit your local hardware store and choose the one that will match your kitchen the best!

There is a way to make your hardwood floors look more dramatic, and it is so simple! First, find which boards are damaged, cut them out and replace them with new pieces. Use a sander and give the floor a good sanding. Then the last step is to stain the boards with a rich color, and there you go! Beautiful hardwood floors are always a plus with buyers!

Bedroom & Living Room

The living room is also very important to a South Nashua buyer. Typically that is where most people spend their time when they are at home. There is a way to make your hardwood floors look more dramatic, and it is so simple! First, find which boards are damaged, cut them out and replace them with new pieces. Use a sander and give the floor a good sanding. Then the last step is to stain the boards with a rich color, and there you go! Beautiful hardwood floors are a definite buyer plus!

Do you have a fireplace in your South Nashua home for sale? Is it brick or stone? Either way, I’m sure that a little update would help sell your South Nashua home for sale! If you have a stone fireplace wipe it down with a rag and water, and then use some stone polish to make it sparkle like new. If your fireplace is brick, use a rag to rub a thin coat of paint on the bricks. You don't want to cover the bricks completely with paint but give it a more dulled down look, and your fireplace will go from sticking out to standing out in just a few simple steps! Also be sure to replace your old fireplace screen, or just touch it up with a few coats of spray paint to match your room!

When you are selling your South Nashua home for sale, you should make sure that your master bedroom appeals to buyers. Get rid of features that seem too gender-specific, and paint the walls a neutral color. Choose bedding and accessories that match and pull the whole scheme together.

Buyers love built-in bookshelves. There are a lot of people who use bookshelves to store their clutter, but when you are selling you need to use every aspect of your home to the best of its ability. The trick with a bookshelf is to arrange neutral items in clusters, and be sure that none of your accessories stand out too much. This way you'll show off your beautiful built-in bookshelves, but not all your clutter or personal belongings.

Exterior

When you are selling your South Nashua home for sale the first thing a buyer will see is the exterior! Touch up the outside of your South Nashua home for sale by replacing the shutters, painting your house, or replacing any cracked siding. Also, add some color with flowers, be sure your lawn is mowed, your bushes are trimmed, and your walkway and driveway look good by cleaning them and giving them a new coat of tar when necessary. Adding perennial flowers, shrubs, small trees and plants may also help to spice up the outside of your South Nashua home for sale. You want it to look it beautiful for your showings as well as for buyers driving by your neighborhood. You never know when a potential buyer may pass by and fall in love with your South Nashua home for sale.

If are looking to buy or sell a home for sale in South Nashua give our qualified agents at Harmony Real Estate a call today at (603) 883-8840. We would love to help you with your home sale or purchase! Let Our Agents help you find your dream home.

Do you have a fireplace in your home? If so, is it brick, or stone? Either way, I’m sure that you could use some help fixing it up to sell your South Nashua home for sale! If you have a stone fireplace wipe it down with an old rag and some water, and then polish it with some stone polish to make it sparkle like new. If your fireplace is brick, use a rag to rub a thin coat of paint on the bricks. This won't cover the bricks completely with paint, and your fireplace will go from sticking out to standing out in just a few simple steps! Also be sure to replace your old fireplace screen, or just touch it up with a few coats of spray paint to match your room!
November 27, 2017

4 Best Ways to Avoid Capital Gains on your South Nashua house for sale

Here are four simple ways to avoid capital gains on your house sale! No one likes taxes, unless you are getting a tax return of course. Capital gains are a tax that you have to pay when you sell something for more than you paid for it. In this case we will use your South Nashua home as the example. Say you buy your South Nashua home for $250,000, and then you sell your South Nashua home for sale a year later for $275,000. That is considered a capital gain, and you have to include them when you file your taxes.

Wait Before You Sell

If you want to purchase a South Nashua home for sale as a primary residence, and later you decide it isn’t the right fit for you and your family and you want to sell it, you should wait at least two years before you do so. As long as it has been your primary residence for two of the last five years, will remove any gain you may make under $250,000. For a married couple it is even more, up to $500,000 at $250,000 per person.

A one year wait will also mark the value of other sales as a long-term capital gain, and you may even save 10%-20% depending on your tax rate. However, we always suggest asking your accountant, it doesn’t hurt to check with your local CPA to make sure the rules have not changed and that you are still making a sound decision.

Sell When Your Income Is Low

Your income level will impact the amount of long-term capital gains tax you will pay. The lower your income percentage is, the less money you will pay when tax time rolls around. The higher your income tax bracket, or the more you make yearly, the more you will be required to pay come the end of the year. People in the 25-35% income bracket pay around 15% on capital gains, while taxpayers in the 39.6% bracket pay 20%, and  in the 10%-15% bracket you may not be required to pay any long-term capital gains at all.

You are best off to sell your property when your household income is the lowest so you can avoid paying capital gains tax at all. However, that is not always possible so always discuss it further with your CPA to make sure you are selling at the right time.

Keep Your Home Improvement Receipts

Keep all your records! Make sure to keep receipts for any home improvements or additions you’ve made to your South Nashua home for sale over the years that you have lived there, or while you owned your South Nashua home. In addition to increasing your home’s value, any improvements that you make to your home increase your basis in the home and that will reduce your capital gains tax.

This tax-savings strategy can be particularly valuable! If you have a gain on your South Nashua home for sale and the house doesn’t qualify for the primary residence exclusion, or you’ve exceeded your exclusion amount it may come in handy.

An improvement is anything that betters your home. It could also restore your South Nashua home to a previous condition or adapt the condition it is in. Adding rooms, a deck, a pool, or even landscaping the property all count as improvements to your South Nashua home for sale. Upgrading windows and doors, plumbing, insulation, heating, cooling, wiring, irrigation or an indoor sprinkler system also qualify. Restoring damaged parts of your home, remodels including new kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and built-in appliances are also improvements that are deductible. Retain copies of receipts and records and keep a log of all the purchases you’ve made.

Move Often

Although this can be time consuming, selling your South Nashua home for sale will help you use the capital gain to its fullest potential. You need to have lived in your house for at least two years to claim the exclusion. The IRS will allow taxpayers to use the exclusion multiple times, but no more than once every two years. This means you could sell multiple homes at a large gain and never pay a dime in taxes!

The capital gain exclusion is large enough that many taxpayers will never have to pay taxes on the sale of their Sale Nashua homes or for that matter wherever you live. AS stated previously, a married couple can exclude up to $500,000 or $250,000 each. However, if you’ve held your property for a long time, bought in desirable area, or you are single then the exclusion may not completely cover your gains.

If you are looking for a South Nashua New Hampshire home for sale give Harmony Real Estate a call at (603) 883-8840. You can also visit our website at www.Harmony-RE.com for a list of South Nashua homes for sale. Our team is a family and we will make sure you find a home that best suits your needs! We look forward to hearing from you!

No one likes taxes, unless you are getting a tax return of course. Capital gains are a tax that you have to pay when you sell something for more than  you paid for it. In this case we will use your South Nashua home as the example. Say you buy your South Nashua home for $250,000, and then you sell your South Nashua home for sale a year later for $275,000. That is considered a capital gain, and you have to include them when you file your taxes.


Here are a few simple ways to avoid capital gains!



Wait Before You Sell

If you want to purchase a South Nashua home for sale as a primary residence, and later you decide it isn’t the right fit for you and your family and you want to sell it, you should wait at least two years before you do so. As long as it has been your primary residence for two of the last five years, will remove any gain you may make under $250,000. For a married couple it is even more, up to $500,000 at $250,000 per person.


A one year wait will also mark the value of other sales as a long-term capital gain, and you may even save 10%-20% depending on your tax rate. However, we always suggest asking your accountant, it doesn’t hurt to check with your local CPA to make sure the rules have not changed and that you are still making a sound decision.



Sell When Your Income Is Low

Your income level will impact the amount of long-term capital gains tax you will pay. The lower your income percentage is, the less money you will pay when tax time rolls around. The higher your income tax bracket, or the more you make yearly, the more you will be required to pay come the end of the year. People in the 25-35% income bracket pay around 15% on capital gains, while taxpayers in the 39.6% bracket pay 20%, and  in the 10%-15% bracket you may not be required to pay any long-term capital gains at all.


You are best off to sell your property when your household income is the lowest so you can avoid paying capital gains tax at all. However, that is not always possible so always discuss it further with your CPA to make sure you are selling at the right time.



Keep Records of Home Improvements

Keep all your records! Make sure to keep receipts for any home improvements or additions you’ve made to your South Nashua home for sale over the years that you have lived there, or while you owned your South Nashua home. In addition to increasing your home’s value, any improvements that you make to your home increase your basis in the home and that will reduce your capital gains tax.


This tax-savings strategy can be particularly valuable! If you have a gain on your South Nashua home for sale and the house doesn’t qualify for the primary residence exclusion, or you’ve exceeded your exclusion amount it may come in handy.


An improvement is anything that betters your home. It could also restore your South Nashua home to a previous condition or adapt the condition it is in. Adding rooms, a deck, a pool, or even landscaping the property all count as improvements to your South Nashua home for sale. Upgrading windows and doors, plumbing, insulation, heating, cooling, wiring, irrigation or an indoor sprinkler system also qualify. Restoring damaged parts of your home, remodels including new kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and built-in appliances are also improvements that are deductible. Retain copies of receipts and records and keep a log of all the purchases you’ve made.



Move Often

Although this can be time consuming, selling your South Nashua home for sale will help you use the capital gain to its fullest potential. You need to have lived in your house for at least two years to claim the exclusion. The IRS will allow taxpayers to use the exclusion multiple times, but no more than once every two years. This means you could sell multiple homes at a large gain and never pay a dime in taxes!


The capital gain exclusion is large enough that many taxpayers will never have to pay taxes on the sale of their Sale Nashua homes or for that matter wherever you live. AS stated previously, a married couple can exclude up to $500,000 or $250,000 each. However, if you’ve held your property for a long time, bought in desirable area, or you are single then the exclusion may not completely cover your gains.


If you are looking for a South Nashua New Hampshire home for sale give Harmony Real Estate a call at (603) 883-8840. You can also visit our website at www.Harmony-RE.com for a list of Soth Nashua homes for sale. Our team is a family and we will make sure you find a home that best suits your needs! We look forward to hearing from you!


November 15, 2017

How to get rid of Mold in your South Nashua house

Mold, that’s definitely a word that no one ever wants to hear. The word can put terror into the eyes of any homeowner. After all, it can make you and your family sick, as well as weaken your walls, floors, and ceilings.


Here is what you should do if you have mold in your South Nashua home.

The first step is to test for mold

This is something that no homeowner wants to hear, but if you suspect you have mold in your home, you need to test it to be sure of what kind of mold it is. Mold testing can be very expensive, but if you are deeply suspicious of what's in your walls, it is worth it. You could also buy a kit to test for mold yourself but they have a reputation for being unreliable, so getting an expert to take a look at your South Nashua home for sale is in your best interest.

What to do if you find mold

If mold is found in your South Nashua home, don’t panic just yet. Every home has mold in it, but some homes are worse than others. If it is a small area less than 10 square feet, you could try to remove it yourself. Although, this isn’t the best idea, it is possible. Be sure to wear gloves, and a face mask, and goggles in a well ventilated room if you are going to try to tackle the removal yourself with chemicals. If it is to big of an area for you to clean yourself, or you just don’t have the time, make sure to call a professional. You are always better safe than sorry! 

Stay Vigilant

Even if you aren’t aware of any toxic mold in your home, always keep an eye out for it. Keeping mold away from your South Nashua homes comes down to simple maintenance. If you have any dampness in your South Nashua home, it is possible that there will be mold. Be sure to look in any dark, damp places.

These are some simple ways to keep mold away from your South Nashua home for sale:

  1. Caulk around water fixtures
    Sinks and bathtubs all have signs of mold. Be sure you caulk around the faucets in your sink, and your shower in your kitchen, bathroom, or any other rooms. Make sure to clean out any discolored caulking to make sure it doesn’t turn into another problem.

  1. Clean your gutters
    You were planning to do this anyhow, right? Well, here is your chance to get it accomplished! Water pooling in your gutters due to a clog can leak into your walls causing mold to grow in them. Make sure to clean out any gutters that can cause this problem before it starts.

  2. Check your windows
    Make sure there are no leaks from your windows. You can caulk around the outside of your windows to prevent water coming in after a lot of rain, or snow. The spring is usually the best time to do this when the weather starts to get warmer, and the snow starts melting.

  3. Take care of your roof
    Is your roof leaking? If your roof is leaking, you would notice that of course! However, you might not go in the attic often. Make sure to  check the attic periodically, especially after it rains heavily to see if you have any leaks in your South Nashua roof. If you do be sure to get it taken care of right away to prevent mold from growing. This is the typical place where mold will start and home owners are not aware so make sure to take a peak in your South Nashua attic from time to time.

  4. Check the crawl space
    Do you have a crawl space under your home? Just like the attic, the crawl space is not a common place you go. Be sure to get under the house from time to time to check and see if there is any water collecting there. If there is, you need to be sure to drain it, as water pooling under your house won't only lead to mold, but structural problems as well. And neither are a good problem to have in your South Nashua home for sale.

With all that you have learned from this article, you will know exactly what to do if you find or suspect mold in your home! For more information on addressing other problems in your home give us a call or view our other articles at www.Harmony-RE.com. We can give you some insight on what you might need to do or give you the name of a professional to call to address it.

If are looking to buy or sell a home for sale in South Nashua give our qualified agents at Harmony Real Estate a call today at (603) 883-8840. We would love to help you with your home sale or purchase.


November 9, 2017

Find Your Perfect Haven: South Nashua Luxury Homes for Sale

Are you looking for a luxury home in South Nashua? Are you looking for an elegant home with lots of square footage? Are you looking for a dream home that is conveniently located near all amenities and fits all of your needs? If so, a South Nashua NH luxury home for sale may just be you are looking for.

There are several luxurious homes for sale to choose from in the highly desirable neighborhoods of South Nashua. Every buyer will have different requirements for the luxury home that they are looking for. You can find homes with open concept layouts, gourmet kitchens, master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, and much more!

Conveniently located

There are 2 golf courses in South Nashua, the Nashua Country Club and Sky Meadow Country Club, that you can enjoy. The benefits of living on or near a golf course range from the lush beautiful rolling views, to the convenience of golfing daily. They are nestled in the private luxurious neighborhoods of South Nashua.

You will enjoy the convenience of easy access to the highways from the neighborhoods of South Nashua off of exit 1 or Exit 4 of Route 3. Just a short ride away you will also find all the conveniences of the city from restaurants, to entertainment, and shopping. South Nashua is conveniently located close to the Pheasant Lane Mall and the highway for Massachusetts commuters. The elegant luxury homes of South Nashua are close to all the amenities you will ever need.

What features are you looking for?

The luxurious homes for sale in South Nashua have all the amenities you are looking for from spacious layouts, to high-end amenities and features, to large lots. Are you looking for a gourmet kitchen, an open layout, a spacious layout, a theatre room or even a pool? You could have many or all of the features you desire in South Nashua. The life you have been longing for is waiting for you here in South Nashua. We can help you find your dream home and make sure it has all the amenities you have been searching for!

Luxury homes have good resale

The luxury homes of South Nashua NH have good resale because of their location and great schools. The Bicentennial School district is the best rated in South Nashua. It has an A+ rating on The kids and the parents love the school and all that it offers. In addition, the homes in South Nashua are always more valuable and in higher demand than the other surrounding neighborhoods due to the proximity to Massachusetts.

If you are looking for a luxury home in South Nashua give our agents a call at (603)883-8840 for a list of all the homes currently available. With the professional knowledge of our agents by your side, we will find you the perfect luxury home for sale in South Nashua NH.

Check out our website at www.Harmony-RE.com to see a list of all the available houses for sale in South Nashua NH. For a list of all the luxury homes for sale or for more information on living in South Nashua or the surrounding area give Harmony Real Estate a call today at (603) 883-8840. 

You will enjoy the convenience of easy access to the highways from the neighborhoods of South Nashua off of exit 1 or Exit 4 of Route 3. Just a short ride away you will also find all the conveniences of the city from restaurants, to entertainment, and shopping. South Nashua is conveniently located close to the Pheasant Lane Mall and the highway for Massachusetts commuters. The elegant luxury homes of South Nashua are close to all the amenities you will ever need.
November 6, 2017

4 Tips to House Buying Made Simple

The whole process of looking for and purchasing a home can be very stressful, but the agents at Harmony Real Estate are here to help! 


Here are a few simple steps you should take when buying a home in South Nashua:

Check Your Credit

Be sure you check your credit before you start searching for a home. If you have bad credit, you will most likely need someone else to co-sign, or to put their name on the mortgage with you, unless you pay for your home in full cash.

For a conventional loan you will need a higher credit score typically around 660 or higher while an FHA loan will give you more wiggle room typically down to about a 580 score. Don’t give up if your score is lower than the required amount because there are also ways of increasing your score to get you where you need to be.



Look At Your Income

Also be sure you look at your income so you know just how much you can afford monthly, and yearly. Don’t spend everything you have all at once, be sure you have enough money left over for other payments and bills you may have.

Typically there is a 40% or higher ratio that mortgage lenders will be looking for but we suggest a bit lower so you still have money for other things. Being house poor doesn;t make for a happier life. It’s nice to own a home but it’s also nice to be able to enjoy going out, or buying some new clothes once in a while.



Get Preapproved For A Mortgage

To get preapproved for a mortgage, first you must visit a lender. The mortgage lender will look at things such as your credit reports, your employment history, and your income very closely and carefully. After that, they will figure out which loan program you qualify for, the maximum amount you can borrow, and the interest rates you will be offered.

It is important to get this done before you start looking for South Nashua houses for sale, so you know just how much you have to spend. You don’t want to start looking at houses that are above your reach as it will make the houses you can afford not look as appealing. Be realistic and make your budget work for you. You can always build equity and get the larger house next time if you can’t afford it the first time around.



Find The Right Real Estate Agent

Finding the right Real Estate Agent is important because they can help take some of the stress off of you when you are looking for your South Nashua dream home. Searching for and purchasing the right home takes a lot of time that you may not have, as well as a lot of work that you may just not want to deal with. An agent can deal with the time, and work while you sit back and relax, that is their job!



If you are looking to buy or sell a home, call Harmony Real Estate today at (603) 883-8840. One of our qualified agents will be more than happy to help you find your dream home.


The whole process of looking for and purchasing a home can be very stressful, but the agents at Harmony Real Estate are here to help! Here are a few simple steps you should take when buying a home in South Nashua!



Check Your Credit

Be sure you check your credit before you start searching for a home. If you have bad credit, you will most likely need someone else to co-sign, or to put their name on the mortgage with you, unless you pay for your home in full cash.


For a conventional loan you will need a higher credit score typically around 660 or higher while an FHA loan will give you more wiggle room typically down to about a 580 score. Don’t give up if your score is lower than the required amount because there are also ways of increasing your score to get you where you need to be.



Look At Your Income

Also be sure you look at your income so you know just how much you can afford monthly, and yearly. Don’t spend everything you have all at once, be sure you have enough money left over for other payments and bills you may have.


Typically there is a 40% or higher ratio that mortgage lenders will be looking for but we suggest a bit lower so you still have money for other things. Being house poor doesn;t make for a happier life. It’s nice to own a home but it’s also nice to be able to enjoy going out, or buying some new clothes once in a while.



Get Preapproved For A Mortgage

To get preapproved for a mortgage, first you must visit a lender. The mortgage lender will look at things such as your credit reports, your employment history, and your income very closely and carefully. After that, they will figure out which loan program you qualify for, the maximum amount you can borrow, and the interest rates you will be offered.


It is important to get this done before you start looking for South Nashua houses for sale, so you know just how much you have to spend. You don’t want to start looking at houses that are above your reach as it will make the houses you can afford not look as appealing. Be realistic and make your budget work for you. You can always build equity and get the larger house next time if you can’t afford it the first time around.




Find The Right Real Estate Agent

Finding the right Real Estate Agent is important because they can help take some of the stress off off you when you are looking for your South Nashua dream home. Searching for and purchasing the right home takes a lot of time that you may not have, as well as a lot of work that you may just not want to deal with. An agent can deal with the time, and work while you sit back and relax, that is their job!



If you are looking to buy or sell a home, call Harmony Real Estate today at (603) 883-8840

One of our qualified agents will be more than happy to help you find your dream home.


October 31, 2017

South Nashua Guide: Advice for 1st Time Home Buyers

Being a first time buyer can be a little scary, but The Harmony Real Estate team is here to help! If you have questions don’t hesitate to ask. No question is too big or too small. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and get answers from our experienced real estate agents. 


Here are five things you should do when you are buying a home for the first time:

Decide on the location versus space when searching for a home!

When you are looking for your first home, be sure you decide on a location first. Sometimes the location of the house for sale can have a bigger impact on your life, versus the spaciousness of the home. If you find a big beautiful home in the country, but you’d prefer to be closer to the city sometimes you need to sacrifice a little bit of space to get what you want.

You can never change the location of your house but you could potentially add on or finish your basement.



The School District Will Affect Your Home Value

Before purchasing a home it is always good for you to look into the school district, even if you don’t have children. If it is a sought after school district with a high grade point average, people will be willing to pay more for you home when you do decide to sell it.

South Nashua homes for sale are located in the best school district within the city. The homes in South Nashua are highly sought-after, have the highest resale value and attract the wealthiest buyers.  


Put Some Money Away For Home Improvements

Home Improvements can be very expensive, and sometimes unexpected. There are a lot of things you can do by yourself, rather than hiring a company to complete the repairs in your home. Your house is your most valued asset so make sure to keep it in good repair.

Fixing up your home yourself will same you a ton of money and add sweat equity which equates to an added resale value of your South Nashua home for sale!


Don’t Overlook The Landscaping!

The exterior curb appeal is the first thing anyone will look at in regards to your home. Updates to the exterior of the home you decide to purchase can add up just as quickly as the interior improvements. If you don’t want to spend any money on the landscape, or you don’t have much to spend due to your budget try finding a home that already has the amenities you desire.

Make sure to take a good look at the exterior and evaluate the true  condition before you purchase a South Nashua home for sale.


Don’t Max Out Your Qualification Budget

If you try to use every last cent that you qualify for, odds are you will have a smaller number of options. If you are willing to come down in your price range, more options will open up for you once you purchase. This means you will have money left over for any renovations or decorating you’d like to do to make your new place truly feel like home.

You don’t want to feel like you are house poor. If you can’t ever go out for dinner or buy a pair of shoes will you truly be happy just living day to day? If you don’t overextend your budget ultimately you will be happier down the road.



Looking for your first home can be very nerve wracking, so don’t try to do it on your own. Our agents’ job a Harmony Real Estate is to take the stress off of you, and make purchasing a home a bit easier for you.  

Give our agents a call at Harmony Real Estate (603) 883-8840 for more information on buying a South Nashua home for sale. We would love to be instrumental in your new purchase.



Being a first time buyer can be a little scary, but The Harmony Real Estate team is here to help! If you have questions don’t hesitate to ask. No question is too big or too small. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and get answers from our experienced real estate agents.


Here are five things you should do when you are buying a home for the first time:



Decide on the location versus space when searching for a home!

When you are looking for your first home, be sure you decide on a location first. Sometimes the location of the house for sale can have a bigger impact on your life, versus the spaciousness of the home. If you find a big beautiful home in the country, but you’d prefer to be closer to the city sometimes you need to sacrifice a little bit of space to get what you want.


You can never change the location of your house but you could potentially add on or finish your basement.



The School District Will Affect Your Home Value

Before purchasing a home it is always good for you to look into the school district, even if you don’t have children. If it is a sought after school district with a high grade point average, people will be willing to pay more for you home when you do decide to sell it.


South Nashua homes for sale are located in the best school district within the city. The homes in South Nashua are highly sought-after, have the highest resale value and attract the wealthiest buyers.  



Put Some Money Away For Home Improvements

Home Improvements can be very expensive, and sometimes unexpected. There are a lot of things you can do by yourself, rather than hiring a company to complete the repairs in your home. Your house is your most valued asset so make sure to keep it in good repair.


Fixing up your home yourself will same you a ton of money and add sweat equity which equates to an added resale value of your South Nashua home for sale!



Don’t Overlook The Landscaping!

The exterior curb appeal is the first thing anyone will look at in regards to your home. Updates to the exterior of the home you decide to purchase can add up just as quickly as the interior improvements. If you don’t want to spend any money on the landscape, or you don’t have much to spend due to your budget try finding a home that already has the amenities you desire.


Make sure to take a good look at the exterior and evaluate the true  condition before you purchase a South Nashua home for sale.



Don’t Max Out Your Qualification Budget

If you try to use every last cent that you qualify for, odds are you will have a smaller number of options. If you are willing to come down in your price range, more options will open up for you once you purchase. This means you will have money left over for any renovations or decorating you’d like to do to make your new place truly feel like home.


You don’t want to feel like you are house poor. If you can’t ever go out for dinner or buy a pair of shoes will you truly be happy just living day to day? If you don’t overextend your budget ultimately you will be happier down the road.



Looking for your first home can be very nerve wracking, so don’t try to do it on your own. Our agents’ job a Harmony Real Estate is to take the stress off of you, and make purchasing a home a bit easier for you.  



Give our agents a call at Harmony Real Estate (603) 883-8840 for more information on buying a South Nashua home for sale. We would love to be instrumental in your new purchase.



October 25, 2017

Don’t Let the House Inspection Kill the Deal for your sale

Hiring a home inspector is a very important part of your home buying process. Don't let the house inspection kill the deal! When you are choosing an inspector to check out your South Nashua home for you, be sure to ask them how much experience they have. You don’t want to hire someone with a poor inspection background because they may miss something very important.

Typically, an inspection report is 20 or more pages long. Most inspectors, and Real Estate agents think the buyer should use the inspection to generate a list of repairs that should be accomplished. If the seller is aware of these issues beforehand they should work on any major repairs before they sell their South Nashua home to make it more valuable. If the buyer doesn't like the results of an inspection report, they have the right to ask the owner to fix the items, keep it as is or exit the contract and look for a new home. Typically the buyer and the seller will come to an agreement on what repairs will be remedied and move toward a closing on their South Nashua home for sale.

What a buyer usually doesn’t always realize is that once they find a new home, they will have to pay for that home to be inspected as well. Inspections range from about $300-$500 and they are non-refundable. If there are problems with the home you want to purchase, you should decide how much those repairs will cost before you leave the contract. If yo can't come to a reasonable agreement with the seller it may be better to find a new South Nashua home for sale and pay for another inspection. However, you never know if the next home you find will have more issues than the previous one, or not.

When purchasing a home that is being sold to you by the owner, you need to remember that it is not a brand new home. Used homes that have been lived in will have some wear and tear on the home. If you are looking for something perfect, definitely consider looking into a brand new home. Instead of breaking a deal over repairs, it would make more sense to buy a home warranty in the event that something breaks. There are home warranties available for under $500! Some sellers may even be willing to pay for a home warranty instead of repairs.

Unfortunately, some home inspectors lack people skills, and fail to explain their findings properly. There have been some complaints about home inspectors who use verbiage in their reports such as “may in the future,” or “could potentially.” The words “may” and “potentially” mean that there is a possibility of something happening, not a guarantee. When people are getting houses inspected, they want to know exactly what is wrong, and what to do to fix it. What inspectors don’t seem to understand is that buyers take these statements as “ you’re house is falling apart” or “don’t buy this!”

To be sure a home inspector won’t kill your South Nashua deal, it's important that buyers and sellers use an experienced agent. Also, make sure you ask questions about the inspection. If they use words like “may” or “potentially” ask the inspector why they said that. Have them explain to you why they think something could go wrong with whatever object they stated, in the future. Be sure your agent shows up at the inspection to help you ask those needed questions.

The purpose of a home inspection is not to have the seller fix every single item in the contained report, that would be unreasonable, but more so to help the buyer see any huge issues that make the cost of the house go down. Buyers have the right to ask the sellers to fix something, but sellers also have the right to say no. There are always going to be a list of repairs that need to be fixed in your South Nashua home but the sellers are not going to be willing to fix every leaky faucet or toilet flange but more likely to fix a leaking roof or failed septic. It is more reasonable to understand this information about your South Nashua home for sale at the onset.

Don’t let the home inspector break your deal! Be sure that the home inspector and the buyers agent are present for you as a buyer to ask questions. They can help you understand things you don't understand about the home. It could be as simple as where a light switch may be, or how to turn on the lights to the pool or more complicated like finding the shut valves or changing the settings on your water heater. That way you don't worry about items that may not even be broken. 

If you are looking for more information on selling your South Nashua home or would like a list of homes for sale in South Nashua give our agents at Harmony Real Estate a call at (603) 883-8840. We are here to help you through your South Nashua home sale process!

What a buyer usually doesn’t always realize is that once they find a new home, they will have to pay for that home to be inspected as well. Inspections range from about $300-$500 and they are non-refundable.
October 17, 2017

Golf Course Paradise: Stunning South Nashua Golf Houses for Sale

Golf Course living at it's finest!

Who wouldn't want to view the rolling greens of a golf course every day? Do you love to golf? If so, you should buy a South Nashua NH house for sale. South Nashua has 2 golf communities that would fit your needs perfectly. Golf course homes have lovely views that you would be lucky to enjoy on a daily basis. The lush greens and the professionally landscaped rolling hills are a sight to behold. Better yet you won't have to maintain the views because the grounds keepers at the golf course will do all the work for you! South Nashua golf courses houses for sale are ideally located for those who love to be on the green everyday.

There are several benefits to living on or near a South Nashua golf course. Obviously the biggest benefit is how convenient it will be to go golfing anytime you want to. There is beautiful landscaping with views to die for, and you will be close to neighbors who will quickly become friends with similar interests in golfing. 

Convenience is at your fingertips

You can enjoy either of the two gorgeous golf courses located in South Nashua NH, the Nashua Country Club and Sky Meadow Country Club. They are both nestled in private neighborhoods with easy access to highways and the conveniences of the city. From shopping malls, to restaurants, and entertainment, in South Nashua you are conveniently located close to everything that might be of interest to you.

The Nashua Country Club golf course was created by the renowned architect Wayne Stiles. There are gently rolling greens with bunkers that are suited for average to expert golfers. They also have a Junior Golf Program and Junior League setup to help junior golfers achieve their golfing goals as well. This South Nashua golf course is surrounded by single-family homes ranging from Ranches, Splits, and Capes to Colonial style homes. You can have a gorgeous scenery and enjoy the entertainment as well.

Sky Meadow was designed by the renowned architect Bill Amick and was rated as the #1 golf course in New Hampshire. There is a full service practice range with bunkers that compliments the golf course. This course is set at the highest point of Nashua with breathtaking mountain views. Every golfer can enjoy this course with 4 different tee settings. Sky Meadow is surrounded by high-end townhouse, garden condos and detached condos with the Sky Meadow Association. This is a gated South Nashua community that can be enjoyed year round with neighborhood activities, at the restaurant and at the club with a pool.

Good Resale in a Golf Course Communities

You will get good resale value for your South Nashua NH golf home because of the views and the convenience that it has to offer. Homes in golf communities are always in higher demand and will net you a higher value than other surrounding neighborhoods.

Do you love to golf? Would you enjoy looking at the rolling greens every day on a golf course in South Nashua? You can have it all and more in the South Nashua NH golf course communities.

Check out our website at www.Harmony-RE.com to see a list of all the available houses for sale in South Nashua NH. For a list of homes in or near a golf course or for more information on living in South Nashua or the surrounding areas give Harmony Real Estate a call today at (603) 883-8840. 

With the professional knowledge of our agents by your side, we will find you the perfect home for sale in a South Nashua NH golf community.

Golf Course living at it's finest!


Who wouldn't want to view the rolling greens of a golf course every day? Do you love to golf? If so, you should buy a South Nashua NH home for sale. South Nashua has 2 golf communities that would fit your needs perfectly. Golf course homes have lovely views that you would be lucky to enjoy on a daily basis. The lush greens and the professionally landscaped rolling hills are a sight to behold. Better yet you won't have to maintain the views because the grounds keepers will do all the work for you!


There are several benefits to living on or near a golf course. Obviously the biggest benefit is how convenient it will be to go golfing every day if you want to. There is beautiful landscaping with views to die for, and you will be close to neighbors who will quickly become friends with similar interests in golfing.



Convenience is at your fingertips


You can enjoy either of the two gorgeous golf courses located in Nashua NH, the Nashua Country Club and Sky Meadow Country Club. The are nestled in private neighborhoods with easy access to highways and the conveniences of the city. From shopping malls, to restaurants, and entertainment, you are conveniently located close to anything that might be of interest to you.

The Nashua Country Club golf course was created by the renowned architect Wayne Stiles. There are gently rolling greens with bunkers that are suited for average to expert golfers. They also have a Junior Golf Program and Junior League setup to help junior golfers achieve their golfing goals. This golf course is surrounded by single-family homes ranging from Ranches, Splits, and Capes to Colonial style homes. You can have a gorgeous scenery and enjoy the entertainment as well.


Sky Meadow was designed by the renowned architect Bill Amick and was onced rated as the #1 golf course in New Hampshire. There is a full service practice range with bunkers that compliments the golf course. This course is set at the highest point of Nashua with breathtaking mountain views. Every golfer can enjoy this course with 4 different tee settings. Sky Meadow is surrounded by high-end townhouse, garden condos and detached condos with the Sky Meadow Association. This is a gated community that can be enjoyed year round with neighborhood activities, at the restaurant and at the club with a pool.


Good Resale in a Golf Course Community

You will get good resale value for your South Nashua NH golf home because of the views and the convenience that it has to offer. Homes in golf communities are always in higher demand and will net you a higher value than other surrounding neighborhoods.



Do you love to golf? Would you enjoy looking at the rolling greens every day on a golf course in South Nashua? You can have it all and more in the South Nashua NH golf course community.


Check out our website at www.Harmony-RE.com to see a list of all available houses in South Nashua NH. For a list of homes in or near the golf course or for more information on living in South Nashua or the surrounding area give Harmony Real Estate a call today at (603)-883-8840.


With the professional knowledge of our agents by your side, we will find you the perfect home for sale in a South Nashua NH golf community.

October 13, 2017

10 Important Things to Remember when Moving

Whether you are moving across Nashua NH, or out of NH you want a stress free move. Making a list and having a plan ahead of time will really help and keep you more organized during your moving process. Here are 10 things to remember when moving:

1. Throw away items that you don’t use anymore.

There is no need to bring useless items on your move to South Nashua NH. Either toss the items, give them away, sell the items, or donate the items to your local charity. You'll be helping fray costs for others or for yourself and in the long run it's not worth the extra hassle if you don't use the items anymore.

2. Decide if you are going to move alone, or if you will be hiring a mover.

If you choose to hire a mover be sure to interview a few different ones and find the best fit for you. Depending on the company, the movers and the cost will make a difference for you personally. Do they have a good reputation? Do they cost too much? Will they be on time? Check out their ratings and reviews online to know more about them. These are all questions you should be asking yourself.

3. If you plan to pack up your items on your own, start doing this ahead of time.

You don’t want to pack last minute and be in a time crunch that causes more stress. Ask for help from your family and friends if need be. If the movers have to pack for you there will be an additional cost added to your bill. Also make sure to label all your boxes so you are not searching endlessly for items that you might need after the move to your South Nashua home.

4. Begin using your food that’s been stored in your freezer or pantry.

The less you have to move with you to your new South Nashua home, the better. You can always buy more food after you’re settled in. If there is food you aren’t going to eat, or don't have time to make, donate it to your local food pantry or soup kitchen, it wont go unappreciated or wasted! It will save you time and potentially use items that may have gone unnoticed for a while.

5. Prepare to have your utilities shut off or transferred if they aren't a part of your monthly rent. 

Call your utility companies and give them enough notice so they can get it taken care of before your move. Don’t forget that some companies may have a fee to turn off utilities and transfer them to a different location. Also, some utilities may take a few days to transfer so don't wait until the last second.

6. Start to notify all your credit card companies, schools, banks, doctors, insurance companies, etc. 

They will need to know where you will be moving so they can change that information in their systems. Make sure to send a change of address to the local post office so your mail isn't sent to your previous address. If you have missing bills that could end up being a real problem.

7. Pack a box with necessities!

Items such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer, wipes, paper towels, cleaning products, a hammer and screwdriver, packing tape, a cell phone charger, ziplock bags, paper cups and plates, as well as plastic utensils, a pen and notepad, a first aid kit, snacks and plenty of water to keep hydrated while you are moving. Having a box of all the necessary items in a convenient place will make life so much easier during the first week when you may still be unpacking.

8. Have cash on hand.

You may need cash or a card on the ready to purchase unexpected items that may come up. You never know what is truly going to fit into your new place until you get there. Expect the unexpected! Sometimes your couches and furniture won't fit in the new place due to lack of space or different openings on doors that may be hard to get through.

9. Keep your important papers and documents with you.

You might need them when you are driving, especially if you are moving out of state. You don’t want anything important to be misplaced or packed away where you can’t get ahold of it. If you have valuable items like jewelry or hard to replace items like passports you will want to make sure you keep them handy so they don't disappear. 

10. Always accept help from your family and friends.

Moving can be very stressful so if there is anything they are willing to help you with, let them help! A helping hand is always appreciated, just remember though that they may need you too so be ready to help them when they need it too.

If you are looking to make your special move to South Nashua give Harmony Real Estate a call at (603) 883-8840. We are here to help the most important person, you. The agents at our office would love to help you when buying or selling your home!     

Whether you are moving across your town, or out of state you want stress free move. Making a list and having a plan ahead of time could really help during your moving process.


  1. Throw away items that you don’t use anymore. There is no need to bring useless items on your move. Either toss them, give them away, sell them, or even donate them to your local charity.

  2. Decide if you are going to move alone, or if you will be hiring a mover. If you choose to hire a mover be sure to interview a few different ones and find the best fit for you.

  3. If you plan to pack up your items on your own, start doing this ahead of time. You don’t want to pack last minute and be in a time crunch. Ask for help from your family and friends if need be.

  4. Begin using your food that’s been stored in your freezer or pantry. The less you have to move with you, the better. You can always buy more food after you’re settled in. If there is food you aren’t going to eat, or don't have time to make, donate it to your local food pantry or soup kitchen, it wont go unappreciated or wasted!

  5. Prepare to have your utilities shut off or transfered if certain things aren't a part of your monthly rent. Give the companies enough notice so they can get it taken care of before your move. Don’t forget that some companies may have a fee to turn off utilities and transfer them to a different location.

  6. Start to notify all your credit card companies, schools, banks, doctors, insurance companies, ect. Where you will be moving so they can change that information in their systems.

  7. Pack a box with necessities such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer, wipes, paper towels, cleaning products, a hammer and screwdriver, packing tape, a cell phone charger, ziplock bags, paper cups and plates, as well as plastic utensils, a pen and notepad, a first aid kit, snacks and plenty of water to keep hydrated while you are moving.

  8. Have cash or a card ready to purchase anything unexpected that may come up.

  9. Keep your important papers and documents with you when you are driving, especially if you are moving out of state. You don’t want anything important to be misplaced or packed away where you can’t get ahold of them.

  10. Always accept help from your family and friends. Moving can be very stressful so if there is anything they are willing to help you with, let them help!      Good Luck!


October 11, 2017

Get Top Dollar: Find Out What Your Home Is Worth

Are you looking to sell your South Nashua house? If so we can evaluate your home and give you suggestions to get the most out of the value.

I'm sure you have already thought about the value of your home and may have visited some sites to get an estimate. The problem with the online sites is that they can not see your home to value it properly. Computer based programs will only give estimates based on basic information but not based on the condition. All your information can be accessed online and you can get a free estimate without much work but will it be accurate?

We would like to be a valued source of information for you when you decide to put your South Nashua home for sale. We can show you what to fix and ways to improve your value without breaking the bank. It all depends on your budget. Some fixes you can do yourself but you will have to have time to complete the work. Other fixes will need more work and we can even recommend professionals to help you with that as well.

How accurate is an instant home value?


Does the computer know all the upgrades that you've finished in your house? Will it tell you what you need to complete before listing your home for sale? Will it suggest staging tips to make your home show in its best light for showings?

Your house needs to be handled by a professional. You want to make sure all the details are handled with care and that they are properly highlighted. An experienced REALTOR® can help you make an informed decision about selling your South Nashua house.

One of our agents can take a look at your house, evaluate your home and give you a free Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). During this process, we will compare your home to similar homes in the area making note of and adjusting the value up or down for any differences. We will show you interior pictures of other homes so you can see the similarities and differences.

We will pay attention to the details of your home. From pointers on your exterior and entrance to letting more light in your home, painting, and de-cluttering you will benefit from our expertise. Most importantly we will let you know what is going on with the current market and your local neighborhood.

Getting the professional opinion of a qualified South Nashua REALTOR® with only the best expertise is the first step in the right direction.

Selling your home can be stressful and we want to help alleviate some of that burden. That way you have more time for your family and friends. This is one of the largest, most important transactions you will ever make in your life and we want to make sure it is a good one.

Are you ready to get a house evaluation? Call Harmony Real Estate at 603-883-8840 for more information today!

The evaluation is free so call today. What are you waiting for!

Are you looking to sell your South Nashua home? If so we can evaluate your home and give you suggestions to get the most out of the value.

 

I'm sure you have already thought about the value of your home and may have visited some sites to get an estimate. The problem with the online sites is that they can not see your home to value it properly. As it is a computer based program, it will only give estimates based on the basic information but not based on the condition. All your information can be accessed online and you can get a free estimate without much work but will it be accurate?

 

We would like to be a valued source of information for you when you decide to put your South Nashua home for sale. We can show you what to fix and ways to improve your value without breaking the bank. It all depends on your budget. Some fixes you can do yourself but you will have to have the time to complete the work. Other fixes will need more work and we can even recommend professionals to help you with that as well.

 

How accurate is an instant home value?


Does the computer know all the upgrades that you have done? Will it tell you what you need to accomplish before listing your home for sale? Will it suggest staging tips to make your home show in its best light for showings?

 

Your home needs to be handled properly by a professional. You want to make sure all the details are handled with care and that they are highlighted. An experienced REALTOR® can help you make an informed decision about selling your South Nashua home.

 

We can take a look at your home, evaluate your home and give you a free Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). During this process, we will compare your home to similar homes in the area making note of and adjusting the value up or down for any differences. We will show you interior pictures of other homes so you can see the similarities and differences.

 

We will give all of our attention to the details of your home. From pointers on your entrance to letting more light in your home, painting, and de-cluttering you will benefit from our expertise. We will let you know what is going on with the current market and your local neighborhood.

 

Getting the professional opinion of a qualified South Nashua REALTOR® with only the best expertise is the first step in the right direction.

 

Selling your home can be stressful and we want to help alleviate some of that burden from you. That way you have more time for your family and can put all your energy into your new location. This is one of the largest, most important transactions you will ever make in your life and we want to make sure it is a good one.

 

Are you ready to a home evaluation? Call Harmony Real Estate at 603-883-8840 for more information today!

 

The evaluation is free so call today. What are you waiting for!

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