Beth Flagler Marquis - Safari Realty Group

09/19/2026

One of the most common misconceptions buyers have going in.

Here's a realistic timeline:

Pre-approval: 1-3 days if you're prepared.
Active home search: 2 weeks to 3 months depending on market and criteria.
Offer to accepted contract: could be day one, could be multiple attempts.
Inspection to closing: typically 30-45 days.

Total from first conversation to keys: anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months.

The buyers who have the smoothest experience are the ones who know what they're getting into and plan for it.

Save this and share it with someone starting their search. Curious about getting started- text, call or email me at 603.396.6487
and [email protected]

09/18/2026

Friday Homeowner tip!

No matter where your home is located in NH you can help protect yourself from property fraud by registering for a free notification service offered by the county registry of deeds that your property is in. Links below.

https://www.belknapcounty.gov/309/Property-Fraud-Alert-Info

https://www.nhdeeds.org/carroll-home/

https://www.nhdeeds.org/cheshire-pfa/

https://www.nhdeeds.org/coos-home/

https://www.nhdeeds.org/grafton-pfa/

https://www.nhdeeds.org//hillsborough-county-

https://www.merrimackcounty.net/departments/register_of_deeds/index.php

https://www.nhdeeds.org/rockingham-county-property-fraud-alert/

https://www.nhdeeds.org/strafford-county-property-fraud-alert/

https://www.nhdeeds.org//sullivan-county/

09/17/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HTfZDyxZW/

09/17/2026

***Open House is Saturday 9/19***

Check out the next 2 units for sale in Ridgewood Commons!

One is an interior with a single car garage ( #62), the other is an end unit with a two car garage ( #66). Links to listings below.

https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/ZE2s6r9avRT

https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/F6W1nuZTN8I

Welcome to Ridgewood Commons in Raymond New Hampshire, a gorgeous and secluded New Construction townhouse development.

These homes feature 2 bedrooms and a bonus room, one of which is the primary suite with a ¾ bathroom, double sink vanity and walk-in closet with laundry off the main bathroom upstairs.

The main level features engineered hardwood throughout with an open concept kitchen, living and dining room and a tiled half bath.

~~Photos are from a prior phase and may include optional upgrades~~

09/13/2026

09/10/2026

Thinking about selling before the holidays? Here's the realistic timeline:

Week 1-2: Agent consultations, pricing strategy, prep work.
Week 3-4: Photos, staging, listing goes live.
Weeks 5-6: Showings, offers, accepted contract.
Weeks 7-10: Inspection, appraisal, financing, closing.

Total: 10-12 weeks from decision to closed.

That means if you want to close before the holidays, the decision needs to happen in the next two to three weeks.

Not to create pressure. Just math.

If you're thinking about it, let's have the conversation now so you can make an informed decision!

09/09/2026

August's market data reports are out. I ran these based on single family homes in the Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, and lately Sullivan county since my buyers have been looking there too. The yellow is 2026, blue is 2025.
No surprise that Hillsborough and Rockingham are seeing the most action!
If they are too small here please let me know and I can get you larger copies or variations of the reports based on what you are curious about including specific towns😀 [email protected] and 603.396.6487

09/09/2026

If you're serious about buying before the end of the year, here's exactly what to do right now:

1. Get your pre-approval finalized. Not started — finalized. Know your exact number.
2. Get clear on your must-haves vs nice-to-haves. Clarity speeds everything up.
3. Line up your agent. The fall market moves fast and you want someone ready to go.
4. Set up your search alerts. You should know about new listings the moment they hit.
5. Be ready to see homes quickly. Good fall listings don't sit.

Buyers who follow this plan close before the holidays. The ones who don't are back to browsing in January.

Save this. Share it with someone who needs it.

Beth Marquis REALTOR® 603.396.6487 [email protected]
Safari Realty Group LLC 7 Wall Street, Windham NH
www. SafariRG.com 603-550-SELL

09/08/2026

Did you know that if you want to test for radon in your home NH DES will send you a free kit with instructions and a return pack ready to go?

We just got ours in the mail. A couple of helpful links below.

https://states.aelabs.com/ #/nh

https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/environmental-health-and-you/radon/testing-radon

09/08/2026

August numbers will be out soon for NH real estate but this is from the beginning of September for some summer stats.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14traPqHcBd/?mibextid=wwXIfr

New Hampshire’s summer housing market was hot. The median sales price of a single-family home reached $575,000 from June through August, up 3.6% from the summer of 2025. And despite rising prices, buyers remained active, with closed sales increasing by more than 8%.

Some communities saw even sharper price gains. Among municipalities with at least 50 sales, Laconia led the way with an increase of more than 16%, followed by Dover and Goffstown at 14%.

But the story wasn’t the same everywhere. Hudson, Keene and Portsmouth all recorded lower median prices than last summer. Even with a 2.4% decline, however, Portsmouth’s median sales price remained $912,500.

It’s a good reminder that real estate is local. Market conditions can vary significantly from one community to the next—and from season to season. Whether you’re buying or selling, a local REALTOR® can help you understand what’s happening in your market.