Story Archives of 'Housing'

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

Thursday on Word of Mouth, we speak with Richard Florida, bestselling author of The Rise of the Creative Class. We talk with him about his latest book, Who's Your City? How the Creative Economy is Making Where to Live the Most Important Decision of Your Life. Florida says we all put lots of thought into what we want to do for a living and whom we want to spend our lives with, but we don't put enough thought about where we want to live. He says location is what really matters.

Do you agree? How much thought did you put into your current location? Did you just "find" yourself somewhere, or did you think carefully about where you wanted to live? Do you think Richard Florida is right? Do we put enough emphasis on where we want to spend our lives?

Leave your thoughts and comments below.

Read an excerpt from "Who's Your City?"

Find out which is your self-defined best city to live in

(Photo of Nashua by Tracy Lee Carroll)

Manchester takes a stand against homelessness. The city’s mayor, Frank Guinta, recently called homelessness “unacceptable” and released his ten-year plan to end it. We’ll look at what his proposal aims to do, how it compares to past efforts in New Hampshire, and who’s involved in this endeavor. The plan brings in everyone - government, the public, non-profits, and the private sector. We'll also hear from Nashua, one of America's success stories when it comes to reducing homelessness.

Guests

• Keith Kuenning of the New Hampshire Coalition To End Homelessness
• Mary Sliney, director of The Way Home, a transitional shelter for the homeless

We'll also hear from

• Dick Anagnost, a private developer who has built affordable housing units throughout New Hampshire
• Frank Guinta, Mayor of Manchester
• Donnalee Lozeau, Mayor of Nashua

Gail Guernsey lives in White River Junction. Her mobile home was starting to fall apart - the roof and floors were failing. Volunteers from COVER Home Repair addressed these urgent needs so her home could be safe and comfortable again.