Forum: ADUs, manufactured homes can help with NH housing crisis
But zoning, social stigma and costs can make it challenging
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John A. Jackman, president of Jackman Commercial Realty Inc. in Manchester, has been named the 2015 New Hampshire Commercial Realtor of the Year by the statewide New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors.
Jackman was honored for his over 25 years as a commercial real estate broker. In that time, he has been involved in the sale or lease of projects throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts. His clients include individuals, corporations, banks and many other institutions.
Before launching Jackman Commercial in 1995, Jackman was vice president and managing broker of Finlay Commercial Real Estate in Manchester. In that time, he also was part-time executive director of the New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra
In addition, Jackman is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).
But zoning, social stigma and costs can make it challenging
Single-family and condominium alternatives, such as manufactured homes and accessory dwellings units (ADUs), could go a long way toward helping ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis. But those options can have some obstacles, according to participants in a forum.
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