What’s Happening in the Hales Location New Hampshire Housing Market? – January 8, 2026 Update

Seller’s Perspective

• Low Inventory, Slow Market: There is only 1 active listing and no pending sales, resulting in a pending ratio of 0%. This signals a very slow market with little buyer activity.
• Days on Market: The average days on market (DOM) for active listings is high at 148 days, which means homes are taking longer to sell.
• Pricing: The average list price for active properties is $1,295,000. Recent closed sales averaged $912,000, with sellers achieving 98.7% of their final list price on average—indicating that while homes may take time to sell, serious buyers are not negotiating steep discounts.
• Months of Supply: At 3.3 months, supply is moderate, but with so little activity, this is more a reflection of inactivity than balance.

Advice for Sellers:
If you’re considering listing, be prepared for a potentially lengthy marketing period. Pricing competitively and ensuring strong presentation will be critical to attract the limited buyer pool. Flexibility in negotiations may help facilitate a sale in this slow-moving market.

Buyer’s Perspective

• Limited Options: With only one active listing and no pending sales, choices are extremely limited, giving buyers little leverage to negotiate on selection.
• Negotiation Power: While sellers are achieving close to their asking prices, the long DOM suggests buyers may still have some room to negotiate, especially if a property has lingered on the market.
• Recent Sales: Closed sales averaged 98.7% of the final list price, so deep discounts are unlikely, but sellers may be more open to reasonable offers due to the lack of buyer activity.
• Market Timing: The slow pace means buyers can take their time evaluating the single available property, but should be ready to act when something suitable comes up, as inventory is not replenishing quickly.

Advice for Buyers:
Patience is key. Monitor the market closely, and when a new property appears, move quickly if it fits your needs. With little competition, you can negotiate, but don’t expect dramatic price drops.


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