Horrors in the Housing Market

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By Laura Knoy on Monday, May 5, 2008.
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Housing prices continue to drop, home sales have plummeted over 40%, houses stay on the market longer than they have in a decade and foreclosures have doubled once again. But there are small bright spots - lower home prices mean more options for first time homebuyers, plus low interest rates could help those trying to refinance. We’ll explore the state of real estate in New Hampshire.

Guests

  • Russ Thibeault, president of Applied Economic Research in Laconia
  • Shawne Wickham, Senior Reporter for the New Hampshire Sunday News

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Submitted by Jan Dunlap (not verified) on Mon, 05/05/2008 - 11:14.

I am a single mom recently reclocated back to NH from Georgia. My home is on the market in GA, and I am looking for information and advise on how to purchase a home under the current conditions. Where is the best place for me to obtain such information?
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