For the first time in four years, Southern New Hampshire homebuyers have something they've been waiting for: options. New listing inventory across Hillsborough County and beyond is climbing. We're seeing active listings up 1.8% and new listings up 2.1% nationally, but the real story is what this shift means for the market on the ground. After years of frenzy where homes sold in days and bidding wars were...
The Southern New Hampshire real estate market is entering a new phase. It's not a pure seller's market anymore, but it's definitely a smart market — one where preparation, timing, and strategy matter more than ever. The Numbers Tell the Story Hillsborough County median listing price: $585,000 (May 2026). Year-over-year growth: +4.7% — still climbing, but at a more measured pace than the last few...
When Chris Hoover relocated to Mont Vernon, New Hampshire this summer, he joined a tide of smart buyers and sellers discovering what national markets are finally noticing: Southern New Hampshire is the place to be. In fact, New Hampshire just ranked as the #8 hottest real estate market in the nation, and Southern New Hampshire (Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties) is driving that momentum. The Numbers...
Sometimes the best real estate stories are personal ones. And wed like to share ours. The Hoover Home Team is making a big move this summer. After building a successful real estate practice in Port Orange, Florida, Chris Hoover and his family are relocating to Mont Vernon, New Hampshire on July 1, 2026. Its not just a business expansion—its a genuine shift driven by what makes Southern New Hampshire...
The Southern New Hampshire real estate market has entered a new phase, and the data tells a compelling story for sellers. While headlines focus on market cooling and rebalancing, homes in Hillsborough County continue to sell above asking prices. In June 2026, the median sale price sits at $534,500, up 0.37% year over year, with buyers paying 100.86% of listing prices on average. This is no accident. This...
Record Prices and Tight Inventory: What Southern NH's $600K Milestone Means for Your Move New Hampshire just hit a historic milestone. The statewide median home price reached $600,000 in 2026, and for the first time, Rockingham County homes are selling for an average of $717,500. In Hillsborough County, where most of our buyers and sellers are focused, the median has climbed to approximately $540,000 to...
Chris Hoover, founder of The Hoover Home Team, is relocating his family to Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, on July 1, 2026. He is not moving for a client. He is not moving for a job. He is moving because, after a decade of selling homes across southern New Hampshire, he chose this town for his own family. Here is what that decision reveals about Mont Vernons appeal in 2026. The Market Reality: Record Prices,...
In Southern New Hampshire's real estate market, homes are selling in record time. Data from Hillsborough County shows homes averaging just 18 days on market in Q1 2026, down 50% from 36 days just a year ago. This dramatic shift tells us something important about what's happening right now in towns like Nashua, Amherst, and Mont Vernon. Why the Speed? The answer is simple: limited inventory. With just 1.4...
When 84 Cross Road in Sharon, NH hit the market on April 23, 2026, buyers took notice immediately. Listed at $1,250,000, this magnificent New Englander estate on 12.30 acres drew strong interest and closed on June 3, 2026 for $1,500,000 in cash, a remarkable $250,000 over asking price with just 2 days on market. Easy to see why. This is the kind of property that only comes around once in a generation, and...
5 Chandler Way in Brookline, NH 03033 sold for $1,200,000 on June 5, 2026, and with just two days on market at full asking price, it is easy to see why buyers moved without hesitation. Set on 1.78 wooded acres abutting conservation land, this 2016 colonial delivers sweeping views, meticulous craftsmanship, and a kitchen that belongs in a design magazine. When a home like this hits the market in Southern...