First Upward NH Sales Counts in 5 Years Just Released

Finally! In Strafford County the 965 sales in 2009 counted for a 7.7 percent increase over 2008. Rockingham County saw a 4.3 percent increase with 2,399 home sales. The competitive prices are what primarily drove buyers out of the woods finally. The $8,000 tax credit was also an incentive. However, when all is said; it is a buyer's per month expenses that matter most. These were reduced with more realistic home prices as well as low interest rates. With supply and demand coming into play, we are seeing slight increases in home prices. This month’s sales in Rockingham and Strafford counties totaled 529, a 16.5% increase across the state over the same period last year. As long as we can keep the buyer's buying fire going, the 2010 market will fare the best of the last 5 years.

Photo: Winter camping in NH 2010