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Notes · Karyn Emerson

Notes on Southern NH real estate.

Writing on Southern NH real estate from a Salem agent: MA-to-NH relocation math, NH property tax by town, post-August-2024 commission rules, street-by-street neighborhood guides, and Opendoor, a listing and FSBO compared on a $500K home.

Moving from Massachusetts to New Hampshire.

Relocation7 min read

Moving from Massachusetts to Southern New Hampshire: The Honest Guide

The tax math, the commute reality, the DMV checklist, and which Southern NH town actually fits the life you are trying to build. Real numbers, with their sources.

April 21, 2026

Relocation7 min read

The Commuter-Tax Trap: Why Moving to NH Doesn't Erase MA Income Tax

The single biggest surprise for MA-to-NH movers who keep commuting to Boston. If you earn your income in Massachusetts, Massachusetts still wants a piece. Here is what that actually costs, and the three legal ways to change the math.

April 21, 2026

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