New Hampshire Housing Market Shows Slowing Activity and Declining Median Prices
What happened
The New Hampshire Association of Realtors reported that home buying activity slowed in October. The median price of a single-family house in the state was $543,223 in October, down from $570,000 in August and September. This price continues to decline from the July high of $580,000, although affordability remains a concern.
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Why it matters
The report tracks housing market trends alongside the National Association of Home Builders and the National Association of Realtors. The continued decline in median prices, despite the current price being 55% higher than in 2020, highlights ongoing challenges with housing affordability in New Hampshire.
The National Association of Home Builders and the National Association of Realtors are tracking housing market trends.
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Who's involved
- New HampshireState where the reported housing market activity occurred
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- KeeneSpeculative
Local businesses in Keene might see reduced demand and foot traffic due to the local market slowdown.
- KaylaSpeculative
Local businesses near the Kayla River might see reduced consumer demand due to the market price decline.
- Cheshire CountySpeculative
Cheshire County might see reduced property tax revenue as market prices decline.
- Main StreetSpeculative
Local commerce along Main Street might experience reduced sales due to the decline in local foot traffic.
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The National Association of Home Builders and the National Association of Realtors are tracking housing market trends.Also in this story
- Reports on the age of U.S. housing stock.
- Maine market trends are informing data tracked by the National Association of Realtors.
- NAHB reported the median age of owner-occupied homes, while Realtor.com estimated a nationwide housing shortfall, alongside developments in engineered wood products.
- NAR uses FactSet for market expectation benchmarks, with Lawrence Yun serving as chief economist.