Seacoast Real Talk with John Rice

Have you ever dreamed of the prospect of owning waterfront property complete with a private dock? We are pleased to share that our latest podcast episode features John Rice and Sean Fellows, who provide valuable perspectives on the intricacies of docks and moorings. Additionally, John shares his insightful SRT Quarterly Market Report, offering valuable analysis of market trends. For more New Hampshire Tidal Docks Information Click HERE Contact John Rice HEREContact Sean Fellows HEREContact Michelle O'Dell HERE

John has his SRT Marker Report, and we'll tackle the big question: So, What about 2025? Where are we headed? Sean Fellows has insights and highlights from his Home Selling Guide! Selling Your Home on the Seacoast in 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to SuccessIf you're considering selling your home on the Seacoast this year, you're in the right place. With its stunning coastline, charming communities, and strong real estate market, the Seacoast remains one of the most desirable areas in New England. But how do you ensure your home stands out and sells quickly—and for top dollar? Let's dive into my proven strategies to make 2025 your year for real estate success.Why the Seacoast Market is Thriving in 2025The Seacoast real estate market is as dynamic as ever. Here's why:Continued Demand for Coastal Living: The pandemic created a shift toward lifestyle-focused living has made a lasting impact. Buyers are still focusing in on waterfront properties and quaint neighborhoods near the beach.Limited Inventory: While inventory has increased slightly it is still down nearly 27% from 2021 for single family homes. Currently demand still outpaces supply, creating opportunities for sellers. Rising Home Values: Home prices in the Seacoast have seen steady appreciation, with homeowners gaining significant equity year over year. Those have that been in their home longer 1. Timing is EverythingIn real estate, timing can make or break your sale. Historically, spring and early summer are peak seasons for selling on the Seacoast. But in 2025, market activity remains strong year-round due to remote work flexibility and consistent buyer demand. The best timing is completely up to your personal situation, everybody will have a different ‘best time to sell', let's discuss an approach that works best for you. 2. Preparation is Key: How to Maximize Your Home's ValueDeclutter and Stage:Today's buyers want homes that feel fresh, clean, and move-in ready. Invest in professional staging to highlight your home's best features. Need help? I've partnered with top local stagers who understand what Seacoast buyers are looking for.Focus on Curb Appeal:The most important part with listing your home is the first impression that it makes on buyers. You only get this opportunity once; you want to show your home at its' highest and best. A sharp, fresh exterior, clean landscaping along with a welcoming entryway can add incredible value to your listing. I have local landscapers and contractors that are ready to get your home ready for going to market.Upgrade Strategically:You don't need to throw money away by gutting your kitchen, but minor updates can yield big returns. A fresh coat of paint along with new kitchen hardware can do wonders for an aging space. Keeping your countertops clean and clutter free will make buyers feel more welcome in your kitchen. 3. Pricing: The Goldilocks StrategyPricing your home too high can leave your home on the market for too long and buyers will ask ‘What's wrong with it?'. Pricing it too low can leave money on the table. Using advanced market analytics and local expertise, I'll help you find the "just right" price to attract offers quickly without undervaluing your property.Understand Your Local Market:The Seacoast market has unique trends and nuances. A deep dive into recent comparable sales, neighborhood dynamics, and buyer behavior is essential. I'll provide a detailed pricing analysis tailored specifically to your home.Consider Buyer Psychology:A price just below key psychological thresholds (e.g., $999,000 instead of $1,000,000) can make a significant difference in attracting attention and offers. This is also house specific as pricing ‘On the Bridge' at $1,000,000 may open up more buyers that are seeking homes at or above that price.Stay Flexible:Even with the perfect price, the market can shift. Regularly reviewing buyer feedback and market activity allows us to make real-time adjustments, ensuring your home remains competitive. Working with me, we will have a plan in place if your home doesn't receive any offers within the first 14 days. 4. Marketing in 2025: Digital DominatesYour home deserves more than a simple MLS listing. My comprehensive marketing strategy ensures maximum exposure:Professional Photography and Video: Stunning visuals are no longer up for debate. I use top-tier photographers and videographers to showcase your home's unique charm.360-Degree Virtual Tours: Today's buyers often start their search online. Virtual tours allow them to explore your home from anywhere. This is soon going to advance into Augmented Reality tours where we should be leading with your listing. Social Media Campaigns: From Instagram reels to Facebook ads targeting out-of-state buyers, I'll ensure your home is in front of the right audience. Reaching thousands of people that may otherwise not see your listing. Email Marketing: My extensive database of qualified buyers and agents means your home gets noticed fast. 5. Partnering with the Right AgentSelling a home is more than just a transaction, it is one of, if not the biggest financial decision you will make. As a Seacoast expert with years of experience, I'll guide you every step of the way. From pricing to negotiation, my goal is to make the process seamless and stress-free—all while achieving the best possible outcome. Contact John Rice HEREContact Sean Fellows HEREContact Michelle O'Dell HERE

The information on Seacoast Real Talk today is a must know if you're thinking of buying or selling. Sean Fellows will discuss the new National Association of Realtors transparency laws. Plus, he will discuss the Fed's latest interest rate drop and what that means to you.  But, hold onto your seats as John describes his new luxury listing: the exquisite Villa Como which is sited on 16.3 lovely acres with more than 1,000 feet of Cocheco River frontage.   Click here to see the listing.  Villa Como… where no detail is too small and quality uncompromised. Contact John Rice HEREContact Sean Fellows HEREContact Michelle O'Dell HERE

John and Sean dive into all that Hampton Beach has to offer: Where to stay and play and most importantly, where to eat! And of course, John will break down the latest seacoast real estate stats with his thorough market report.   Contact John Rice HEREContact Sean Fellows HEREContact Michelle O'Dell HERE

This episode marks the 10th for Seacoast Real Talk with John Rice, and he has his first guest:  Anne Hayes executive director of Gather, a dedicated team working to end hunger on the Seacoast.Gather's focus on streamlined internal systems, processes and controls ensures that every dollar donated has a big impact on hunger. 90¢ of every dollar donated to Gather goes directly toward local hunger relief. And so many programs to help folks in need!Plus, John and Sean discuss the Real Estate market numbers and so many other Volunteer Opportunities in and around the Seacoast.  Don't be shy, get out and do something good for the community and for yourself!  Anne Hayes, Executive DirectorGather is located at 210 West Road Suite 3Portsmouth, NH 03801Email: info@gathernh.orgPhone: 603-436-0641Facebook Messenger: @GatherNH Contact John Rice HEREContact Sean Fellows HEREContact Michelle O'Dell HERE

Happy Thanksgiving! From all of us here at Seacoast Real Talk we wish you a hearty and happy holiday season.This episode is full of useful market information specifically regarding the “home” of Seacoast Real Talk: Portsmouth. John has some good news for buyers in that area.Sean will help us learn how to NOT hibernate the entire winter season with some great ideas for getting out of doors. From the beach to brew pubs he's got you covered! Email John HEREEmail Sean HEREEmail Michelle O'Dell HERE

In today's episode John's Market Update includes the key points he shared with many TV stations and newspapers eager to understand the recent real estate activity. He'll also share the smallest to biggest sales in the last six months and wait until you hear the vast difference!We'll learn negotiating strategy from one of the Seacoast's hottest Realtors, Sean Fellows and we'll be exploring the last affordable frontier in the area: The Berwicks, where there is plenty do or not do!  email John Rice email Sean Fellows

Let's go to the beach and there are plenty of them in southern Maine and the New Hampshire seacoast. John will discuss his favorite lesser known spots for peace and quiet and for dog walking. But if you need to entertain the whole family he tells you where to go for a full-on beach experience which includes boardwalks, casinos and everything in between. Plus, as always John has an up-to-the-minute market report with detailed observations of the latest real estate news. John Rice, Realtor®Associate Broker NH & METate & Foss Sotheby's International Realty566 Washington Road Rye NH 03870email HEREM: 603.498.4034 | O: 603.964.8028  jrice@tateandfoss.comNEW! Explore our Seacoast Living Relocation Magazine for Spring 2023

John starts off with his Market Review and you can decide if it's a sellers or a buyers market.Listen to John as a guest with Roger Wood on the InDepthNH podcast.He'll review some of his statics from 2022 and look ahead to 2023. And finally, So, You Want to Buy an Antique Home? John will discuss some nitty-gritty reasons not to tackle the exorbitant costs and the Historical District Commissions' rules and regulations, (GHOSTS), but as John knows from living in a few over the years, there are plenty of reasons that make owning a historical property worth it all.Reach John Rice HEREReach Sean Fellows HEREReach Michelle O'Dell at Modcast Productions HERE

This episode is chocked full of useful and current information. John talks about the market and he has interesting statistics regarding the changing interest rates and how that impacts southern Maine and New Hampshire Seacoast real estate.  What's going on with millennials and the Granite State? Some very good news!Sean has an interesting rundown on the ample golf courses around the seacoast, and a couple of pros and cons to consider before you call a golf course property home.Contact John hereContact Sean hereFor help with your own podcast show contact Michelle here

Have you ever driven by a gorgeous home right on the water and think to yourself, “I want that.” Well, perhaps we all have, and John and Sean are here to discuss how much THAT will set you back!  Plus, in search of the best fried clams? They unscientifically asked their Tate and Foss colleagues to tell them what their favorite fried clam restaurant is and the results are in! All this and a real estate market update to keep you informed with the latest data.   Petey's in Rye seems to run away with it and Bob's Clam Hut comes in a close second. Woodman's in Massachusetts and Warren's also got votes and the Beach Plum in North Hampton earned  an acknowledgement. For more information on buying or selling a home contact John Rice  or Sean Fellows For help with your own podcast show contact Michelle 

Yes, this podcast show is called Seacoast Real Talk but, in this episode, we're going to tell you about fun things to do away from the seacoast.Sean and John have the latest market report numbers for the 13 Sample Seacoast Towns. What's the state of real estate so far in 2022 with mortgage interest rates now exceeding 5%? They have the latest news for you.John profiles Wyndham, NH, the only non-seacoast town in Rockingham County where lots of houses sell for more than a million dollars. John is featured in NH Realtor Magazine and did a commercial podcast with Laura Knoy of NPR and we'll discuss the questions they asked of him. And what famous client did John once show property to almost 50 years ago? All this, and more on this episode of Seacoast Real Talk with John Rice and Sean Fellows. 

John and new addition to the show, Sales Associate with Tate and Foss, Sean Fellows have a lot to discuss in this episode: understanding the beautiful 13 sample seacoast towns and a few of the surrounding towns.  Plus we have the Tate and Foss Market Watch, and a spotlight on two towns similar in lifestyle, but with big differences in tax rates. John talks about the story he did with the Portsmouth Herald on affordability which they are defining as $450,000 and below. And finally, what can we expect in 2022? John and Sean share their thoughts on the year ahead and how to make the most of the situation at hand.The Tate and Foss Market Update: Lowest January inventory ever for 13 Sample Seacoast Towns—Less than half of last year. Some 57 active single-family listings.  Median price for 2021 in the Seacoast was $629,000 (No change from 2020) Highest price in Maine $7.5 in Kennebunkport and $5.676 in New Castle, NH …In Portsmouth $596,000; Rye $1m; Greenland $539,000. Overall, in the 13--$615,000 up 9.4% or about .7% per month.   SPOTLIGHT on Kittery Point, ME and New Castle, NH. Buyers love these towns because they are ancient seacoast communities where lifestyle amenities are superior, and one can feel that “sense of place” you would hope to find in two towns founded in 1647 and 1693 respectively. What you might not realize out of the gate is that both towns are about 11-degrees cooler than Portsmouth in the summer, thanks to ocean proximity. John happened to grow up in Kittery Point and spent many a lazy summer day on Sea point Beach. It's still beautiful, pristine, and not on everyone's radar. It's also a great place to walk the dog in winter. Similarly, New Castle has New Castle Common which is right on the Piscataqua River and has a lovely beach from which you enjoy views of all river traffic coming in and out of Portsmouth Harbor. Both communities have first-class marinas and the Portsmouth Yacht Club in New Castle hosts recreational and competitive sailing activities during the season. New Castle is home to the famous Wentworth Hotel as well as the Wentworth Country Club for golf, tennis, and swimming. Kittery has an extensive working town wharf with spectacular views looking directly out to Whaleback Light and the mouth of Portsmouth Harbor, known to locals as Pepperrell Cove. It's also five miles from the York Golf and Tennis Club. Tax Rate is $6.19 in NC, but $13 in Kittery.    

In this first episode John Rice will tell you all about the seacoast way of life and why this area has so much to offer. This place is brimming with history, amenities, and things-to-do. He will also talk about the latest numbers, the Market Today and what to know before you dive into 2021 Real Estate.        Tate and Foss Sotheby's International Realty  

Seacoast Real Talk with John RiceA Podcast Exploring Southern Maine and NH Seacoast Real Estate and Real LifeJohn Rice is the recognized expert of the Seacoast market with the kind of insight that only comes with  over 47 years of experience. Brought to you by Tate and Foss Sotheby's International Realty in Rye, NH.