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 extraordinary.
Why Make the Move?
The answer isnt complicated: opportunity. New Hampshire was ranked the #8 hottest real estate market in America in 2026, and for good reason. While Floridas post-boom market is stabilizing, Southern New Hampshire is heating up with strong buyer demand, a relocating professional class from the Boston area, and the kind of lifestyle appeal that only New England delivers.
But theres more to it than market metrics.
Living Costs vs. Lifestyle
Port Orange offered sunshine and warm winters. Mont Vernon offers something different: a New England lifestyle with genuine four-season living, top-rated schools, close proximity to Boston (under an hour), and a sense of community that runs deep in towns like Mont Vernon, Amherst, and Milford. For families making a major life decision, that matters more than any spreadsheet.
The Boston Spillover Effect
Southern New Hampshire isnt competing with Florida for retirees anymore. Its competing with Boston for young professionals, executives, and families who want New England roots without the Boston price tag. A Mont Vernon home often costs 30 to 40% less than comparable Boston-area properties while offering better schools and more land. That gap is drawing thousands of professionals northward.
Why Now?
Inventory in Southern New Hampshire is growing. Median prices in Hillsborough County are stabilizing around $548,750—affordable compared to Boston, strong compared to other Northeast markets. Days on market are dropping (Nashua homes sell in just 18 days on average). For sellers, its still a strong market. For buyers, its finally breathing room.
What This Means for You
Whether youre considering a move to Southern New Hampshire or youre a current resident looking to buy or sell, the market timing is worth paying attention to. The professional class is arriving. The inventory is real. The interest rates are softening. And communities like Mont Vernon are actively welcoming people just like Chriss family.
If youre thinking about making a move—whether north to New Hampshire or anywhere else in life—nows a great time to talk. We understand the logistics, the market, the neighborhoods, and the dreams that drive these decisions.
