I had a cancer as a kid and was up there a lot (from portsmouth) and then all growing up was there at least once a year. 

Depending on the strength of the buyer to perform, it may no longer be speculative at all.It's the example I gave when I taught RE to the college kids.

Probably has something to do with the 2 kids the attorney has to put in college.

The area is very decent and the school distric is what I am attracted to, as my kids go to this school, and there are not to many houses for sale in this area.

Think of it like this:  They have to be in places where college kids will live.

I have attempted to drum it into my kids but it may be worth sharing with those close to you.So here it is .... 

Note: this does not apply to condos in the same way and that is why probably 1/2 the condo inventory is leased out.Other then them leaving voluntarily, the only way to evict a tenant is if they stop paying rent and you take them through the eviction process which will take at least 6 months and I have seen cases where it has taken YEARS (I kid you not!).

@John Blackman - no kidding.  

Having kids. 

I definitely haven't thought much about it, but living in San Francisco where it seems everyone is crazy (just kidding!)