Wondering What The Quarter 1 Stats Looked Like for Merrimack County?

Single Family Residentials

Closed Sales: 240
+5.3% compared to Q1-2024

Median Sales Price: $485,000
+7.8% compared to Q1-2024

Days on Market: 35
+25.0% compared to Q1-2024

Condos

Closed Sales: 64
+28.0% compared to Q1-2024

Median Sales Price: $347,500
+10.3% compared to Q1-2024

Days on Market: 39
+25.8% compared to Q1-2024

Current as of April 5, 2025. All data provided by NHAR.

Whether you are buying or selling, we are the local experts… experienced agents who listen to our clients and know our marketplace. Our goal is to ensure that your real estate experience with The Best Team in Town surpasses all expectations! Get in touch! We’d love to make YOU our next success story!

New Listing at The Seasons!

18 The Seasons, New London, NH 03782 | Offered at $998,500 | MLS #5040794

This gracious stand-alone Seasons condo is sited across from the 1st green and, while set back for privacy, enjoys broad views of the golf course. The established perennial gardens and bushes at the front and around the house create a lovely setting. The amount of thought and planning which went into this home’s interior renovation very thoughtfully created design and finish details which are pleasing to live in and outstanding, while uncomplicated. The use of many windows and skylights throughout provide light and air, which with the high ceilings, create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere along with a sense of spaciousness. The floor plan offers multiple living areas suited for either casual or more formal use. With 4 bedrooms, and 4 ½ baths, there is plenty of room for family and guests. The layout of the main floor provides everything one needs to live primarily on that level. Additional bedrooms, baths, and living areas are on both the 2nd and lower levels.


For More Information Contact:

        

Marilyn Kidder

Listing Broker

O 603-526-4116
marilyn@bhgmilestone.com

Just Listed in Warner!

186 Iron Kettle Road, Warner, NH 03278 | Offered at $749,000 | MLS #5040423

Discover tranquility in this beautifully crafted 3-bedroom log-sided home, perfectly set on 10.6 acres amidst picturesque mountain views, fruit trees, stone walls, and open fields. With inviting spaces like a screened porch, sunroom, farmer’s porch, and expansive back deck, there’s no shortage of places to relax and recharge. Inside, the kitchen shines as the heart of the home with a 6-burner range and large island, complemented by warm wood tones, cathedral ceilings, and skylights throughout. The finished lower level has a kitchenette, bedroom, living area, and ¾ bath, ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or a creative studio. Bonus features include a 32-panel solar array and a spacious 30' x 40' garage with storage above. If you are seeking peaceful solitude or space to connect, this special property offers the perfect blend of nature, comfort, and convenience. Just under two miles from Exit 7 on I-89, this location provides peace and privacy with quick access to local amenities. Whether you are looking for creative inspiration or a place to gather with friends, this is more than a home - it’s a living canvas for your life. OPEN HOUSE SAT. MAY 17 1-3 PM. Showings begin 5/17.


For More Information Contact:

        

Donna Forest

Associate Broker

M 603-731-5151
donna@donnaforest.com

Market Update Thru March

The good news for buyers is the number of NH homes for sale is up 7.5% thru March compared to 2023. However, it is still a seller’s market as the demand for housing continues to exceed supply. The median selling price is up 7.4% at $510,000 vs. $475,000 in 2023. Homes sold at 99% of their asking price with an average of 41 days on the market, 9 days more than last year.

A more local snapshot from the 8 towns in our area shows that sales jumped 29% thru March, 48 solds vs. 37 solds in 2023. The median sales price increased 12.5% to $494,950 ($440,000 last year). Homes are selling around 100% of the asking price with an average of 44 days on the market.

You may be wondering if the volatile stock market or the potential for recession will lower home prices. Historical data doesn’t support this. Home prices usually follow whatever trajectory they’re already on. According to Cotality, home prices went up in 4 of the last 6 recessions. Also, a drop in the stock market doesn’t mean home prices go down. The stock market is more volatile. Home values tend to hold steady, even when stocks dip. And during 4 of the last 6 major stock declines, home prices actually went up. 

Contact me if you want to know how current market conditions impact your buying or selling goals.

        

Donna Forest

M: 603-731-5151
donna@donnaforest.com
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The Juggling Act of Buying Before Selling

Buying a new home before selling your current one can be tricky. It usually requires having enough cash on hand and possibly managing two mortgages at once. While it's a challenge, here are some strategies to explore.

  • List your house for sale subject to finding suitable housing - usually done with a time limit on how long you would have to find a new home.
  • Sell your house with the contingency of leasing it back for a set period of time.
  • Use the home equity from your current house.
  • Take a loan out from your 401(k).
  • Obtain a bridge loan.

There are pros and cons to these options and it's important to understand the financial impacts of each by talking to both your financial advisor and your Realtor.

Whether buying or selling, contact me to work with a Realtor® who can help you find the best option.

        

Donna Forest

M: 603-731-5151
donna@donnaforest.com
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Get to Know Marilyn Kidder

Retiring? Not me! I love my job and my team too much to retire! The challenges (new every day) and successes, the laughs and the mutual support keep me engaged and committed to providing the best buying or selling experience to our clients. It is fun and productive to share my nearly 40 years of experience with our team. Also, I so much enjoy having the opportunity to show newcomers the richness of our area. It’s a wonderful place that we live in, and it is so much fun to be continually reminded of that by seeing it freshly through the eyes of others. For me, the most important things in life are family, friends, traditions, community, and having a job that you love.

TESTIMONIAL: “Marilyn is professional, responsive, organized, calm and kind - all attributes I needed and valued. She definitely goes ‘above and beyond’. Her knowledge of the area is unsurpassed. There is no question that I would recommend Marilyn to friends who are interested in purchasing real estate in and around New London.” ~ Buyer, New London


Now is the Time to Book Summer Rentals!

Dreaming of warmer weather? Book a summer rental! Call Joan or Deb today for the best selection of dates and properties. Or visit our rental page!

SPRING HAS SPRUNG?!

The housing market is picking up. Most experts agree that spring is definitely the best time to sell. However, navigating today’s real estate market is challenging. Reach out to take advantage of our accumulated vast local expertise, experience, and insight.

We’d love to make YOU our next success story! 

We also want you to know… to The Best Team in Town, YOU Are #1!

Get To Know Jane Snow

BACKGROUND: I grew up in Claremont with my parents, four sisters and many aunts, uncles and cousins. I still enjoy many friendships made during my childhood. I also met my husband, Harry while in high school, started dating at 15 and 17, and have been together since. We were married in 1978, built our first home soon after, which eventually led to the start of our family business, Snow Building Construction.

We have 3 sons now married with children, working in the family business and all living in New London. How lucky I am to have my family so close by!

REAL ESTATE: I decided to get my Real Estate license in 1998, thinking that was a natural
progression from my exposure to the building process. I have been working with The Milestone Team ever since and enjoy working with both Buyers and Sellers, helping them to realize their goals in homeownership.

TESTIMONIAL: “Jane Snow is a realtor who gives her all to customers seeking their perfect property. Knowledgeable, caring, and professional, you can't go wrong with Jane.” ~ Buyer, New London 

Get to Know Joan Wallen

FAST FACTS: I grew up in Brookline, MA, attended Hobart & William Smith Colleges and graduated from Boston University. After teaching at Colby-Sawyer College (then Colby Junior) I started a 25-year career in the ski industry. I was Ski Patrol Director at King Ridge for 10 years, also handling their marketing and public relations. For the next 15 years I held various management positions at ski resorts in Vermont and New Hampshire. I’ve been at Milestone Real Estate working with clients and customers in rentals and sales for the past 27 years.

INTERESTS: I continue to ski as much as possible and have visited more than 70 areas nationwide. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing with my dog are also fun winter pastimes. In summer I enjoy water sports, golf and hiking. Spending time on Martha’s Vineyard, where my family has a home, is a big part of my life.

FUN FACTS: I started a softball team in New London in the 1970s and there are still a few women around here who played on that team. Writing for a couple of regional and national ski publications is a fun sideline. As I sit at my desk in my home office, I look out at a spectacular view of Mt. Kearsarge!

I am happy to help with all your real estate needs - whether selling, buying, or renting.

TESTIMONIAL: “Joan Wallen is terrific! She has been our manager for years and has done an excellent job! With her experience in real estate, she’s kept everything running smoothly, and we thank you Joan! Joan is extremely personable and professional, and my brother and I highly recommend her.” ~ Owner, New London