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Reddit_in_her_voice t1_j81zp18 wrote

Bro you got to come to church with us. I got two pilots in my ward.

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kookoomelon t1_j83dgsp wrote

NH is currently one of the most unaffordable states to live in. A 2 bedroom apartment might be more “affordable” (jokes because even that’s outrageous now). But houses are rented for 3000+ and people fight tooth and nail for rentals.

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Inariele t1_j83r8ic wrote

unfortunately, the entire area in the south has a nonexisting housing market. If you really want a house I suggest getting a realtor up here to get it for you before you arrive. Rentals have an availability of less than 1% unless you are already here and can go in person, there is no chance for you to get a rental in the southern part of NH ahead of time. On top of that the price range you mentioned will most likely only get you a one bedroom. Can your employer not help you to secure housing?

Good luck!

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Suddenapollo01 t1_j83z831 wrote

I lived in Merrimack for years. Went to school there. I'm 36 now. My mom still lives there and she's only an hour from me. Great place to live. Lots of new stores being built. Relatively quiet. Bedford is a great place to go for shopping (Manchester is becoming a little unsafe in certain areas). Nashua is a great town, South of merrimack. Be sure to visit North Conway and the white mountains!

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sambucuscanadensis t1_j84077t wrote

I did the UT to NH thing in 1999 (by way of AZ). The further out you go, the cheaper it is. We started with a 3 bedroom rental in Hillsboro for 750. Won’t find that today.

But freedom wise, it’s the opposite of UT. No religious dictatorship and the state (mostly) leaves you alone as long as you pay your taxes. Property taxes are nuts compared to UT but no state or sales evens it out.

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movdqa t1_j843m8b wrote

There are new apartments at Merrimack Premium Outlets and in the southern part of town opposite Harris Pond. There are new apartments behind the 360 Mall near exit 11 - I'm not sure if they are renting yet. I do not know what these are renting, or will be renting for, but you could give them a try.

Housing is very tight as Merrimack is a very convenient location.

On things to do: Merrimack is convenient to Boston, Metrowest, Hampton (for beaches), Southern Maine seacoast, and mountains. If you provide a list of things that you like to do, then people can reply specifically. It's not the best of places for singles - the Boston area is a lot better for that.

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Lightningcloud86 t1_j84k9tf wrote

Replying to Suddenapollo01 (#1,778,899)

I'm from Merrimack! Class of '04. Loved growing up there. Now that I've traveled, encountered other states, and my own kids are entering highschool elsewhere in NH, I'm realizing how fucking lucky I was and the education I got was above standard. Don't know if it's still like that but I hope it is. I drive through there occasionally and I want to cry. Urban sprawl has made it unrecognizable.

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Whiskey-Guns-Trucks t1_j853a2t wrote

Can't wait to move there! New Hampshire sis the best place in New England.

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brain_freese t1_j85eg14 wrote

SL, UT is one of the funnier looking shortened city names.

You’ll be in the Manchester city limits for your budget most likely. Might get lucky and find something outside of the city, but waitlists are long.

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AnythingToAvoidWork t1_j85jos4 wrote

Ignore the assholes.

You said your housing goals are $1500 - 2000 for a 2 bedroom house which is gonna be hard to find if not impossible.

Check out Zillow and just zoom around to see what I mean. NH is suffering from a huge housing crisis.

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I_knowwhat_I_am t1_j8697uv wrote

up the budget to 2500 and you will be able to find something nice. try padmapper (web site) to view rentals. hope you dont have pets, gross 3x the monthly rent and have very good credit.

if your company is making you move, they usually help with relo costs. they also have a long history of massive layoffs when the economy dips.

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Daymeeon t1_j86hxfp wrote

North Conway right at the base of Mount Washington in a valley. Has a lot more charm and less crime then southern NH. Just don't go any further North than Mount Washington

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Benwiththedevil t1_j86o37q wrote

Lol@ "things to do". Pursue, or look for new hobbies would be my recommendation.

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[deleted] t1_j88hkcq wrote

I’ll rent you my house in the lakes region for $6,000 a month. Two full baths, three bedroom. 2200sq foot home on a private two acres in the lakes region. 😂 kidding but welcome. Hope you enjoy it and yes it is expensive here in NH

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Gatorrea t1_j89upgz wrote

I don't want to discourage you but that's the price for a one bedroom apartment up here. I used to pay 1.300$ for a studio apartment in downtown Manchester. Everything is so expensive here, but I would definitely check Zillow

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Suddenapollo01 t1_j9evkhg wrote

Replying to Lightningcloud86 (#1,780,163)

I was class of '04 as well! You're right about the urban sprawl. A lot more condos and apartments squeezing in. I mean even Bedford lately just seems so damn busy. More stores too which is nice but, it's certainly generated more traffic than ever before.

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