Consumer Info
NHHBA
The Voice of New Hampshire’s Housing Industry
The NHHBA is known as “The Voice of New Hampshire’s Housing Industry” and strives to keep consumers up-to-date with all the latest issues concerning buying, building, remodeling, or maintaining their homes!
Home Owner News and Information
Home Owners, use this page to find tips on homeownership, how to protect yourself, and how to find the very best contractor for any project, whether it’s a small remodel or building a home from the ground up.
- Find an Industry Professional – search our member directory in dozens of different categories and by location.
- Why Choose a NHHBA member? – learn why working with a member of our association could benefit you.
- How to Hire a Professional in the Building Industry – some tips to help you avoid expensive mistakes?
- Check the Status of a Contractor – Check for the Contractor’s status of both the required licenses in New Hampshire!
- Home Buying News and Tips – Homeownership is the foundation of the American Dream – and a significant responsibility. These resources provide useful advice and practical tips to help you buy the home of your dreams!
Plus, the traditional advantages of homeownership remain:
- Homeownership is the single largest creator of wealth for Americans.
- On a national level, home appreciation has historically risen 5-6 percent annually.
- Mortgage tax deductions can result in thousands of dollars of tax savings, especially in the early years of the mortgage when interest makes up most of the payment.
- It is truly the cornerstone of the American way of life, and the fulfillment of the American dream.
The NHHBA feels it is important to educate consumers on building issues and will share different industry reports in this section. Any questions should be directed to the NHHBA office at (603) 228-0351, [email protected].
Did you know that today’s home buyers in New Hampshire have greater opportunities than they have had in years:
- Home prices remain at historic affordable levels but are beginning to increase reflecting a strengthening economy.
- Houses are staying on the market for a shorter period of time, creating a sense of higher urgency for home shoppers.
- Mortgage interest rates are still very affordable and remain near historic lows at around 3.5 percent.
- With an improving economy, the New Hampshire economy is well-positioned for future house price appreciation.