Hearthside Realty

10/10/2026

Across New Hampshire, the median sales price has increased 4.3% in 2026, while closed sales have risen 4.2%. However, there are some significant differences in market activity across the state.

Belknap County is clearly one of the hottest markets, with both median sales prices (+10.7%) and closed sales (+18%) increasing by double digits. We've also seen strong activity in Grafton, Hillsborough, and Rockingham counties, where both median sales prices and closed sales have increased.

Perhaps most notably, not a single New Hampshire county has experienced a decline in both median sales prices and closed sales. That's a sign of the continued strength and resilience of New Hampshire's housing market, even as conditions vary from county to county.

Real estate is local! Connect with your local REALTOR® to better understand what's happening in the community where you're looking to buy or sell.

09/26/2026

It may seem obvious that building a single-family home on a half-acre lot is more affordable than requiring that same home to sit on two or three acres. Yet across much of New Hampshire, unnecessarily large minimum-lot-size mandates continue to drive up housing costs while consuming more of the open space we value. If a property owner wants to build on a smaller lot, they should have that option.

A poll conducted this month by Saint Anselm College’s Initiative for Housing Policy and Practice found that 74% of New Hampshire residents support allowing smaller residential lots.

Granite Staters are ready for change. Will policymakers listen?

09/19/2026

Open House tomorrow at this charming 4 bed 2 bath East Manchester Cape from 10:30 to 12:30

09/17/2026

This sweet East Manchester Cape starts showings this weekend!

09/17/2026

Just Listed this beauty in Bedford! Showings start tomorrow!

09/15/2026

Mortgage rates hit a 15-month high of 6.76%, and many buyers are sitting on the sidelines. A new study found waiting for a better market backfired in 61% of scenarios over 22 years. Experts say buy when your finances are ready and refinance when rates drop.

09/10/2026

Comfort, convenience and value! Check out this lovely South Manchester townhome coming on the market today!

07/01/2026

Thinking of selling? Let us help you with a marketing / staging plan 🏡

06/30/2026

06/19/2026

Americans now estimate they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual's 2026 Planning & Progress Study, yet many are still counting on $1 million as their target.

Using the 4% withdrawal rule, a $1 million nest egg generates about $40,000 per year. Add the average Social Security benefit of $2,071 per month and total income comes to roughly $5,400 a month. But housing costs can quickly erode that budget. A typical mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance expenses could easily consume 50% of that monthly income, leaving just $2,700 for health care, groceries, utilities, and everything else. Where you retire matters too. States like Florida, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania do not tax retirement income from 401(k)s, IRAs, or pensions, which can meaningfully stretch savings further.