Developed during the Industrial Revolution, Nashua was originally a mill city. The mills were named The Nashua Mills. They had cotton mills and textile mills. They prospered until about World War I, when other methods for electricity other than water power were discovered. Cotton started being manufactured in the South where it was grown, and the textile mills also moved South during The Great Depression.

Seasons

In New Hampshire, we are lucky enough to be able to enjoy all four of the seasons. In the Summer, the temperatures in Nashua average from about 72 - 93° F, though sometimes the humidity makes it feel hotter. In the Winter the lowest temperatures average around 20° F, although some days the temperatures can reach into the negatives! The average amount of snowfall is 50 feet in one winter, which means you can make as many snowmen as you want!

Education

South Nashua belongs to the Nashua school district. Nashua has 17 different public schools which consist of 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.  Bicentennial Elementary School and Main Dunstable Elementary school are the primary elementary schools in South Nashua, while Elm Street and Fairgrounds are the Middle Schools, and Nashua High School South is the main High School for South Nashua.

Transportation

Nashua has a bus station to make transportation easier for those who can’t walk or drive to where they need to go. The Nashua Transit Center is located at 11 Riverside Street in downtown Nashua. There is also public transportation available, the Gate City Trolley’s will take you all over the city. The rates are really inexpensive and can be found at http://nashuanh.gov/463/Fares .

There is also an airport in Nashua, mostly for military training or personal use for residents in the area who have their own small air planes. Other than that the closest airports are in Manchester which is only 30 minutes away and Boston.

And if you travel a little farther South to Haverhill or Lowell Massachusetts, there is a train, called the ‘T’ that will take you all over Massachusetts.

Real Estate

South Nashua has many different styles of houses for sale to offer, from Mansions to Colonials to Ranches and Split Level style homes. We are sure we can find something perfect for you. For 2016 the highest sales price for a single family home was $750,000, and the lowest sales price was $163,000. The average sales price for South Nashua homes for sale for 2016 was $317,400.

With all the gorgeous houses for sale in South Nashua you’re bound to find something that suits you and your family!

If your looking for houses for sale in South Nashua, or to get a market analysis on what your house is worth call us today! There is no obligation to work with us and the Comparative Market Analysis is free of charge.

Give Harmony Real Estate a call at (603) 883-8840 or visit our website at www.Harmony-RE.com to find more homes for sale in South Nashua. We would love to help you with your important move.

There can be challenges when it comes time to sell your fixer upper house. It can be more challenging to sell a home that needs a lot of work or updating, than a home that is in good repair. Most buyers want homes that have modern kitchens, spacious master bedrooms and updated bathrooms. Fixer uppers rarely have such amenities and need work.

The buyer will either need to have the time and be handy or have the extra money to pay to have the work completed. The key to successfully selling your fixer upper lies in reaching the right audience. With the right real estate agent this task will be much easier to accomplish.

Here are some tips on how to sell your fixer upper in South Hudson, New Hampshire:

1. Find a good agent to help you sell your South Hudson NH house. You can interview a few and decide who is the best fit. Make sure you ask your agent if they’ve sold houses that have needed to be fixed up before. The more experience they have, the easier it will be to sell your fixer upper.

2. Make sure you set a good price to sell your house, especially if it needs a lot of work. You don’t want it to be too high or buyers may pass it up. Your real estate agent will be able to help you set the best price to sell your home at. You want a South Hudson NH agent who will be able to guide you in the right direction and set the best price for your home.

3. Be honest about the flaws in your South Hudson NH house when you are selling. Disclosure is always in your best interest because if a buyer finds out about it after the fact they will want more off the price of the home. Your house may be subject to a home inspection before the sale is completed. So it is in your best interest to be clear about any repairs or maintenance from the onset that need to be taken care of so the buyers don't ask for further discounts.

4. Include headlines with your ads such as “Handyman Special”, “Big Savings For Handy Homeowners”, “A Diamond in the Rough”, “Beautiful Home for a Bargain” or other references to that explain that the home needs work. People want to know what they are getting into. If it’s just cosmetic work make sure to have your information worded properly.

5. If there is something wonderful about your house that you love, be sure to highlight that when you are selling. It might be a good reason for a buyer to love as well. Do you have acres of land, or a large basement that can be renovated to make a larger living space? Be sure to let potential buyers know this important information. That small muddy stream in the back yard that you love, or the giant birch tree that you sit under in the summer to get some shade, the location, or anything else you might love. Someone else is bound to fall in love with the same things as you! 

6. Property investors and contractors can be possible buyers for your fixer upper homes. They can buy the house for the bargain price you sell it for, fix it, and then use it as a way to make a profit by renting it out, or reselling it after they finish the work that it needs. You may even want to highlight the investment potential when placing ads about selling your house.

If you are looking to buy or sell your fixer upper house for sale in South Hudson give Harmony Real Estate a call at (603) 883-8840 or visit our website at www.Harmony-RE.com. Our experienced agents would love to find you a great investment!

For the second year in a row, New Hampshire was rated one of the best states to live a comfortable or otherwise richer life in New Hampshire. The rankings were figured out with 12 main factors of living which were grouped by Income, Housing, Lifestyle, Healthcare and Safety.

Here are just a few reasons why residents live a richer life in New Hampshire:

Low Crime Rates

New Hampshire has a low violent crime rate, and a low property crime rate, making it one of the safest places to live in the United States.

Low Costs

We have low tax costs, and no sales tax which makes living more affordable in New Hampshire. People from neighboring states often come here to do their grocery shopping. And everyone loves to enjoy the outlets because there is NO sales tax!

Great Schools

In 2017, New Hampshire was rated the 3rd for the best schools in the United States. New Hampshire has one of the highest school district grades. From private schools, public schools, to technical and charter schools, living in New Hampshire you have several choices of education for your children.

Low Childcare Rates

What could be better than low childcare rates? The average cost of infant care is around $11,800 yearly or $900 a month, and for older children it is a bit cheaper averaging out to be between $9000 a year or $700 monthly.

Low Unemployment Rates

New Hampshire has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the United States. About 95% of the residents in New Hampshire that are eligible to work in the United States are employed.  

All these factors make living a richer life in Southern New Hampshire possible due to the cheap cost of living. This gives NH residents an affordable life. If you are planning to move to a new state, and you're looking for better living, Southern NH is the perfect place for you.

If you are looking for a house for sale in Southern New Hampshire contact our office or give our agents at Harmony Real Estate a call at (603) 883-8840 or visit our website at www.Harmony-RE.com . We would love to make your life richer here in Southern NH too!

Here are a few things you can do if you’ve listed your Southern NH home for sale and it just won’t sell.

What can you do to get buyers to look at your Southern NH home? 

• Take Good Photographs

Make sure when you list your house you have good quality photographs of the house you are selling for buyers to look at. If you only have one photo or if the photos are blurry they look careless and buyers will be less interested. Remove excess clutter from the pictures and make them look better. Clear off the kitchen counters, hide all the electric cords, close the toilet lids, turn on all the lights and open all the blinds. If you have a fireplace you can even light it for a warm feel.

The first impression a buyer makes will typically be based on the photos they see online. 80% of home buyers start their search online and it may deter them from even driving by. Hiring a professional may be necessary if the photos don’t look good.

•  Update Your Curb Appeal

Would you want to purchase a home if the yard looked like it hadn’t been maintained in years? Neither would anyone else! Give the exterior of your home a nice facelift by trimming the trees and bushes, mowing the lawn, and picking all the weeds. Adding some color with flowers and fresh mulch can also do a lot for the exterior appeal of your home.

You listed your Southern NH house for sale with the hopes that someone would fall in love with it just like you did, but it just won't sell! Try a fresh coat of paint to the front door or shutters. You may even want to power wash the home, put up a new mailbox or a some outdoor light fixtures. Take a look from the road and see if there is anything that looks dirty and clean it up, remove or replace it.  

• Get Rid of the Clutter

Buyers want to see a clean, open living space when they are searching for their new home. If there is visible clutter in the photos, or during a showing of your house they may be turned off and think you don’t have enough storage space for their family.

Don’t let them get mislead by this mornings mail. Pack all the extra stuff or throw away anything unnecessary and make your home look as big and inviting as possible.

• Depersonalize Your Home

Paint your walls a neutral color, rather than that bright color you love. Take down any family pictures or artwork that your children made you art class, as cute as it may be. Pack away any personal touches and put them up at your new house after you move.

If buyers can’t imagine themselves living in your home they won’t make an offer. Try your best to make the house you’re selling look like a model home.

• Remove ALL Evidence of Pets

Whether they’re allergic to them or they’ve had a bad experience in the past, some people don’t like animals!  Even though your pets are your babies and you love them, you need to hide remove all of their messes from your buyers.

Put their crates in a closet or hide them in a box in the garage or basement. Be sure to put toys, food and water bowls out of sight as well. Always be sure to remove all signs of pet fur or dander as that may turn people off from making an offer. Also, don’t forget to deodorize and get rid of any gross pet smells.

• Freshen Up Your Home

Smell is one of the first things a buyer will notice when they enter your house. Nobody likes to walk into a house and smell an animal, old trash, musty smells, or even smoke. Clean your home thoroughly to get rid of any unwanted smells before it kills your deal.

You can always light candles or place automatic air fresheners around your home, or bake some cookies or a pie, even essential oils have a nice inviting scent as long as it doesn’t seem to be covering another smell. Be sure to choose a subtle scent that can brighten up your living space!

• Renovate 

Not everyone will purchase a house that needs cosmetic updating. Many buyers won’t want the hassle of more work after an exhausting move. However, even small renovations can make a large enough impact on the way a buyer views your house to make them consider it. Fixing small repairs like leaky faucets, broken drawers and faulty lighting fixtures before a buyer sees it is worth the trouble.  

Install a smart thermostat, or a new ceiling fan or lights in your home. Get your carpets cleaned to remove any stains, and fix any holes in your walls, and give the house a fresh coat of paint. The kitchens and bathrooms are where most buyers will spend their time looking so make sure they are clean and organized. While replacing cabinets may be necessary other times repainting and adding new hardware could be enough to keep a buyer interested.

• Staging Works Wonders

Once you’ve depersonalized, renovated, and decluttered your house it’s time to stage like an expert! Most buyers want to look at simple but new things in a home they may be thinking of making their own. Minimal is always best, cut back on furniture and wall hangings to make the rooms appear larger.

Try placing a bowl of fresh fruit or a cookie jar with some delicious cookies on the counter in the kitchen, or a few books and reading glasses on an end table in the living room. Clean off the counters and put some new towels in the bathroom, as well as a candle or two. 

• Consider Your Price

If you’ve done everything listed above and your home still isn’t selling, it may be time to talk to your Real Estate agent about adjusting the price. This is where your agent's knowledge and business savvy will come in handy.

Many times this is the problem and a very obvious suggestion. If you overprice your house buyers might not even consider it. They will not feel you will be reasonable to work with even if you might be willing to work with their numbers. Sometimes all you need is a small reduction to make your buyer feel as if they are getting a great deal.

• Make Your House Available for Showings

Last but not least, if you make your house available for showings more buyers will be able to view your home. If you limit yourself to pre-scheduled viewings, your house won't sell as quickly as you’d like and some people may not even be able to look at it.

If you are flexible with the times when buyers can view your property, you will have a better chance of getting more viewings. More viewings means more potential buyers of your home and that is always a plus.

If you would like to sell your Southern NH home, or just get a market analysis on what your Southern NH house is worth call us today! There is no obligation to work with us and the Comparative Market Analysis is free of charge.