Blog :: 04-2023

Welcome to the North Conway Realty blog. This is where you’ll find helpful information about buying and selling real estate in North Conway and the surrounding Mount Washington Valley. We share local market updates, tips for buyers and sellers, neighborhood highlights, and insights based on real, current activity—not just headlines. Whether you’re planning a move, watching the market, or simply curious about what’s happening locally, this blog is designed to give you clear, useful information so you can make confident real estate decisions.

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Jackson STR rules that are hard to enforce....

From the Conway Daily Sun, the town of Jackson is going to ask owners (with permits that require it) to supply a log of their rental activity so the town can make sure those owners are not exceeding 30 rentals per year.  I am a fan of occupancy restrictions because they are helpful & easy to monitor.  Limiting nights or number of rentals seems impossible to enforce and really doesn't solve the problem.  What is better... 40 good rentals of small, respectful groups.... or 30 rentals with overcrowding and noise?

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Franconia Adds Safety Inspection to STR Permit Requirements

Franconia's new STR license will require a safety inspection for approval.  This seems like a good idea as there are so many properties in the area that have bedrooms without egress, decks without railings and inadequate smoke detectors but I wonder why many towns do not inspect properties offered for long term rental.