Why 2026 Is Finally the Year to Make Your Move

Описание: 2026 Market Outlook: NH Lakes Region & Southern White Mountains (buyers & sellers read this first)

After two years of a frozen market, momentum is returning: inventory is improving, competition is cooling, and rates are steadier—making 2026 a more predictable year to execute your plan.

If you’ve been waiting on the sidelines, this is for you. Forecasters see home sales rising in 2026—from modest growth to a stronger rebound—while mortgage rates hover in the low‑6% range.

What’s changing in 2026

Sales activity: National experts project anywhere from \~2% to \~14% more sales—range depends on rates and local supply/demand.

Mortgage rates: Most forecasts keep 30‑year fixed near 6.0%–6.4% this year (with some chance of dipping below 6% late 2026).

Inventory & competition: For‑sale inventory is recovering (still below pre‑pandemic normals), easing bidding wars and giving buyers more negotiating room.

Pricing discipline: Sellers who price to the market win; overpricing leads to longer DOM and missed opportunities. (Framework best‑practice—optimize for viewer satisfaction by setting accurate expectations.)

Bottom line
The extremes of the pandemic are over. We’re moving toward a more normal, predictable market—but the “right time” is personal. If your goals align, 2026 could be the moment to act.

Who I help:

Dan Batten, The NH Agent — serving New Hampshire’s Lakes Region (Meredith, Moultonborough, Wolfeboro, Center Harbor, Laconia, Alton, Holderness, Newfound) and Southern White Mountains (Conway/North Conway, Bartlett, Lincoln/Woodstock, Waterville Valley). I specialize in primary and vacation homes, waterfront/lakefront, ski‑adjacent properties, and second‑home/STR strategy.

Contact & Resources
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Our website: https://www.thenhagent.com/

Coldwell Banker Realty
32 Whittier Hwy.
Moultonborough, NH
O: 603-253-4345

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Ready to talk strategy for your goals? Book a 20‑minute planning call. We’ll map a data‑driven plan—listing prep and pricing for sellers; neighborhood/segment targeting, financing scenarios, and negotiation strategy for buyers.