http://www.remax-insight.com en info@remax-insight.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-16T16:43:16+00:00 http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/seniors-enjoy-the-20th-annual-senior-citizen-day-in-seabrook-nh/ http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/seniors-enjoy-the-20th-annual-senior-citizen-day-in-seabrook-nh/#When:15:43:16Z The Seabrook Recreation Department hosted its 20th Annual Senior Citizen Day on May 15th at the Seabrook Community Center on Lafayette Road in Seabrook, NH.  Hundreds of seniors interacted with local exhibitors and learned more about services available to them and their families.  Entertainment, music, a barbecue lunch and prizes were also provided. Frank Colizzi, REALTOR and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) with RE/MAX Insight in Seabrook Beach, NH, was in attendance with his team, Christine Colizzi and Vicky Mitchell.  “It was a fantastic day and we always enjoy getting to interact with the local senior citizens and hear about their needs and how we may be of help to them, ” said Frank.  “We were able to provide them with very helpful information about the benefits to downsizing in a stronger housing market.”  RE/MAX Insight 2013-05-16T15:43:16+00:00 http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/real-trends-re-max-agents-outsell-competition-2-to-1/ http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/real-trends-re-max-agents-outsell-competition-2-to-1/#When:12:28:35Z RE/MAX agents are annually the most productive among national U.S. franchises in the annual REAL Trends 500, achieving the most transaction sides per agent, and outperforming the field in sales volume per agent.  Last year was no exception. A widely quoted source for brokerage performance, the 2013 report shows that RE/MAX dominance continues.  RE/MAX agents averaged 17.1 transactions sides, while competitors averaged 7.9. In sales volume, RE/MAX agents were 60% ahead – $3.4 million to $2.1 million. - RE/MAX agents averaged more than twice as many transaction sides as all other agents - The RE/MAX average sales volume was 60% higher than that of all other agents. - Among the 50 brokerages with the highest average sides per agent, 40 were RE/MAX. - RE/MAX qualified more brokerages for the transaction-ranked top 500 than any other real estate company with 118. - Another 23 RE/MAX brokerages were among the top 500 based on total sales volume. Growing with the Housing Recovery - On average, RE/MAX agents closed 13% more transaction sides in 2012 than in 2011 (15.1 to 17.1). - Average sales volume per RE/MAX agent rose 12% from 2011 to 2012 ($3.0 million to $3.4 million). - The number of brokerages in the 2013 REAL Trends 500 with at least 500 transaction sides increased 9.4% over last year’s report. The number of RE/MAX brokerages with at least 500 sides increased by 11.8%. Source: The 2013 REAL Trends 500 report consists of the top 500 U.S. brokerages based on total 2012 transaction sides, and an “Up and Comers” category that lists 837 participating brokerages with at least 500 sides. Per-agent averages include all 1,377 brokerages. RE/MAX International 2013-05-03T12:28:35+00:00 http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/re-max-agents-ranked-1-most-productive-in-national-report/ http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/re-max-agents-ranked-1-most-productive-in-national-report/#When:16:47:18Z RE/MAX agents continue to lead the industry, ranking as the most productive among the elite national real estate franchises, according to preliminary results from the 2013 RISMedia Power Broker Report Top 500. The report showed the productivity of RE/MAX agents, at 16.9 transaction sides per agent and an increase of 11% over 2011,  was more than double the average of all other competing agents in 2012. See the Full Power Broker Report here RE/MAX International 2013-04-28T16:47:18+00:00 http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/re-max-legacy-unites-with-re-max-insight/ http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/re-max-legacy-unites-with-re-max-insight/#When:12:19:09Z RE/MAX Legacy Unites With RE/MAX Insight New Hampshire Based Offices Are Expanding Local Footprint Dover, NH – April 16, 2013 – After eight years servicing the Dover area, RE/MAX Legacy is pleased to announce that they have joined forces with RE/MAX Insight, with offices in Salem and Seabrook. This merger will expand the companies’ footprint across the New Hampshire marketplace. This new venture will continue operating as RE/MAX Legacy and RE/MAX Insight through 2013 and then switch to RE/MAX Insight in 2014. The merger brings 36 seasoned, local Agents together to assist new and existing clients in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts. Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Legacy Patti Kemen started her franchise in 2005 and has more than 30 years of real estate experience. “Throughout this transition, RE/MAX Legacy and RE/MAX Insight will unite and continue to grow and maintain its business with the quality, integrity and services that have been the core values of our teams. Both companies’ share the same values and business philosophy; always put the client first. I am confident the company will continue to grow and maintain its leadership position.” Co-Broker/Owners of RE/MAX Insight Jason Amiss and Mark Bishop will operate the three offices. “Patti has built a great company with a rich heritage in Dover and the surrounding communities. Her team of incredibly dedicated and experienced REALTORS® are a huge asset to our overall team,” said Amiss. “This merger will allow us to further develop our customer relationships along the seacoast and the bordering southern New Hampshire and Maine communities. It will also provide our Agents with a broader reach to better serve their clientele.” On average, RE/MAX Legacy and RE/MAX Insight both boast higher Agent productivity than the national averages. In all three offices, their Agents sell at least six more units than the average Agent in competing offices*. RE/MAX Legacy and RE/MAX Insight are both full-service Real Estate companies offering residential and commercial Real Estate sales in Southern and Seacoast of NH, Northern MA, and Southern Maine. “We are so pleased that these two teams have joined forces under the RE/MAX umbrella,” said Dan Breault, Executive Vice President and Regional Director of RE/MAX of New England. “We look forward to watching this fantastic roster of Agents further flourish in the New Hampshire market.” *Data provided by iFranchise and Terradatum. RE/MAX Insight 2013-04-16T12:19:09+00:00 http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/who-needs-a-southern-nh-short-sale-easy-no-doc-modifications-are-here/ http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/who-needs-a-southern-nh-short-sale-easy-no-doc-modifications-are-here/#When:12:25:37Z If you are an underwater Homeowner and have been considering a Southern New Hampshire short sale because you have (by now) heard all the horror stories about the impossibility of obtaining a meaningful loan modification you might be tempted to rush out and apply for the “Easy No Doc Streamlined Modification” that FHFA has just begun trumpeting.  After all, according to the March 27, 2013 FHFA News Release, “Beginning July 1, Servicers will be required to offer eligible borrowers who are at least 90 days delinquent on their mortgage an easy way to lower their monthly payments and modify their mortgage without requiring financial or hardship documentation.”  With regard to eligibility requirements, the news release goes on to say that the loan must be owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, homeowners must be 90 days to 24 months delinquent and have a first-lien mortgage that is at least 12 months old with a loan to value ratio greater that 80 percent.  Read more here If you are considering a short sale in Southern New Hampshire and would like a free consultation, please contact me at 603-490-5344. Joy Baker 2013-04-01T12:25:37+00:00 http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/fannie-freddies-new-short-sale-guidelines-beyond-the-bullet-points/ http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/fannie-freddies-new-short-sale-guidelines-beyond-the-bullet-points/#When:10:47:53Z Ever since FHFA announced that it had directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to issue new, “clear” guidelines for short sales to their mortgage servicers, there have been numerous blog posts and news articles highlighting the guidelines.  If you’ve missed them, don’t worry. They are all a reiteration of FHFA’s News Release and Fact Sheet and, therefore, have the same information, which I will repeat here before going into a little more detail… Read more here Joy Baker 2013-03-28T10:47:53+00:00 http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/re-max-insight-welcomes-nadine-pelletier-to-the-team/ http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/re-max-insight-welcomes-nadine-pelletier-to-the-team/#When:10:12:46Z RE/MAX Insight is very pleased to announce the addition of Nadine Pelletier to its Salem, NH brokerage!  “Nadine brings strong experience and knowledge of the southern New Hampshire markets to our team,” said Mark Bishop, Broker / Owner of RE/MAX Insight.  “We are very happy to have her join our growing team and look forward to her thriving under the RE/MAX brand.” Nadine joins RE/MAX Insight from Coldwell Banker in Derry, where she has spend the past 6+ years.  She is licensed in New Hampshire, since 1987; and has been a licensed Broker since 1992.  She also owned her own brokerage, Fruit of the Vine Realty, from 2002-2006.  For more information and to contact Nadine for your real estate needs, please see more information. RE/MAX Insight 2013-03-12T10:12:46+00:00 http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/what-the-heck-is-a-zombie-foreclosure/ http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/what-the-heck-is-a-zombie-foreclosure/#When:15:31:46Z No, it’s not the latest remake of “Night of The Living Dead” and it certainly hasn’t been nominated for an Academy Award.  It is yet another strange twist in our national foreclosure crisis.  A Zombie Foreclosure (otherwise known as a Zombie Title or a Bank Walkaway) occurs when the bank never completes the foreclosure. More and more distressed homeowners in Southern New Hampshire, and across the country, have been the recipient of a nasty surprise when they discover that the home they thought they had “walked away” from is still stalking them… Read more here Joy Baker 2013-02-25T15:31:46+00:00 http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/win-a-brand-new-celtics-themed-basketball-court/ http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/win-a-brand-new-celtics-themed-basketball-court/#When:19:38:30Z The Ultimate Home Court Opportunity with the Boston Celtics and RE/MAX of New England! Tell us why you deserve a brand new Celtics themed home court!  As part of our RE/MAX Home Court Program, three lucky winners will receive: • A brand new Celtics themed home court • Basketball stanchion • Celtics jerseys • Basketball equipment • Newly paved driveway and MORE! In addition, a current Celtics Player and Legend Cedric Maxwell will attend the home court dedication, shoot some hoops and host a free basketball clinic in the winners hometown! Make a difference in your community, and bring this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to your home! Read more here RE/MAX New England 2013-02-15T19:38:30+00:00 http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/fannie-mae-getting-short-sales-done-benefits-everyone-involved/ http://www.remax-insight.com/blog/article/fannie-mae-getting-short-sales-done-benefits-everyone-involved/#When:17:34:38Z Fannie Mae VP of Real Estate Sales, Jay Ryan, recently went on record pledging Fannie’s support of short sales as a viable foreclosure prevention tool.  He further stated, “Getting short sales done benefits everyone involved and we’re committed to doing our part.” This is good news for underwater homeowners who need to sell their home through a short sale in Southern New Hampshire… Read more here Joy Baker 2013-02-14T17:34:38+00:00