Better Homes NH – Windham real estate

Was this exquisitely trimmed craftsman style home in Windham NH built by Dipietro Homes? The house resembles a Betz plan; did Mullett Custom Homes do it? Mesiti?

This New Hampshire new construction is the proud work of Mr. Delaney, who specializes in creating uniquely fine homes in Windham NH. Every trim piece, every built-in reflects the new owners’ taste and wishes; the cubbies at the side entry, bookshelves in the keeping room, desk in the kids’ study room or coffered ceiling in the family room.

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Southern NH luxury homes: Castle Reach Estates Windham NH

NH luxury real estate in Castle Reach Estates Windham New Hampshire: NEW construction home with gorgeous sunsets on Cul-de-sac lot overlooking open green space. To be built: The Chatworth, plans of this fine home can still be customized.

by Janos Kovacs, MSEE, Realtor, 1-877-MLS-cast

download FloorPlans – click here.

This inviting, well appointed luxury home has cathedral ceilings and an open floor plan that sweeps from the large eat-in kitchen to the family room with a 2 story stone fireplace.

The breakfast nook connects the kitchen area to the the large deck. Oval transom windows over the French doors allow sweeping views of the outdoors.

A formal dining room and parlor round out the first floor and supply ample space for formal occasions or festivities.

A media room / guest suite with a screened in porch provides space for entertainment or unexpected guests.

There are four bedrooms and three and one-half baths. The master bedroom suite has access to a large dressing room/sitting area with a fireplace, and an incredible luxury bath room with corner tub.

An upstairs gallery overlooking the two-story family room add to this home’s grandeur.Also included is an attached three-car garage and an exercise room on the first floor.

This is the only lot available in Castle Reach Estates that allows orientation of the house to maximize enjoyment of the views from your family room, kitchen, deck and porch.

Bring your ideas and live above the clouds! Call Mr. Janos toll free at 1-877-MLS-cast to arrange a meeting with the builder to review specifications. (to view more pictures, click on photo below.)

Luxury home in Windham NH

Windham NH Real Estate: Market Trends of New MLS Listings

New Hampshire real estate market news, Windham NH: The number of real estate listings of single family homes for sale in the Windham MLS decreased to a total 390 in 2006 versus 418 in 2005. The average list price of homes for sale increased to $577,965 from $534,353. These statistics include all residential homes but exclude condos, land and multiple-family properties in Windham New Hampshire. The real estate transaction information is based on the database of all homes listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), and does not include any houses offered for private sale.

by Janos Kovacs, MSEE, Real Estate Advisor, Prudential Verani Realty

Windham NH real estate: monthly listing volume of MLS homes for sale.

The supply side of the real estate market is best characterized by the number of newly listed homes per month. This influx of just listed properties confirms the well-known seasonality of the real estate market in New England. The data under investigation spans two years.

click to see Chart of MLS Listing Volume in Windham NH

Both in 2005 and 2006 the MLS listing activity in Windham was at its lowest in December with 12 homes listed in 2005 and 13 in December of 2006. After the cold months of January and February, the number of properties entering the market increased in early spring and reached its first peak by May. In March, April and May of 2005 a total of 126 properties were listed compared to 125 in 2006. Due to a relatively mild winter in 2006, the market had an earlier start and in March 50 houses came on the market versus 30 a year before in Windham.

After a brief lull in the summer, the number of new listings in Windham formed a second peak in July and August; in these two months 84 homes were listed in 2005 and 80 in 2006. As the holidays were approaching, listing activity tapered off to a total of 68 in October, November and December of 2005 and 69 in 2006.

Windham real estate market trends: monthly average of list prices.

While the total number of homes listed in Windham New Hampshire decreased in 2006, the average list price has increased to $577,965 up from a year ago. In a market widely perceived as weak, sellers and listing agents in Windham have maintained their optimism and typically set their asking price 3-8% higher last year than in 2005.

click to see Chart of MLS listings in Windham NH in 2005-2006

Over the span of 2005 – 2006 the monthly average listing price has fluctuated between $475,000 and $611,000 (discarding outliers). This +/- $68,000 variation is mostly due to the random distribution of the homes listed in a given period; in some months more high-end properties go on the market than in others.

Overview of the New Hampshire real estate market: summary of MLS listing activity of houses for sale in Windham NH.

In 2006 the supply side activity of the real estate market in Windham New Hampshire has stayed flat relative to 2005. Listing prices have leveled off, while the total number of homes listed has slightly decreased compared to the previous year.

More information on Windham New Hampshire real estate:

WCTV Channel 21: MLScast TV show

To see more market information on Windham NH real estate; watch the MrJanos MLScast Show on WCTV Channel 21.

The program covers market trends and statistics of real estate in Windham, Salem, Londonderry and Derry New Hampshire. It also provides helpful hints and tips for home sellers on maximizing their sale price and timing the sale of their property in Southern New Hampshire.

Resources for Windham NH home sellers: Windham.HomePricesNH.com

Search home sale prices in NH around any address. Find trends of sold house prices in New Hampshire by zip code. Read home seller tips, guides to selling your house in NH, free reports. Request an on-line home evaluation; free CMA market analysis of homes in Southern New Hampshire.