What’s Happening in the Meredith New Hampshire Housing Market? – December 18, 2025 Update

Seller’s Perspective

• Demand & Activity: The pending ratio is low at 7%, indicating relatively slow buyer activity compared to available inventory. On average, there are 54 active listings to only 4 pending.
• Pricing: Sellers are achieving, on average, 98.6% of their final list price at sale, which reflects disciplined pricing and negotiation. However, the average sale price is about 95.9% of the original list price, suggesting some price reductions are necessary to secure a sale.
• Days on Market: Homes that sell are spending an average of 77 days on the market, with a median of 42 days—so expect a longer marketing period.
• Inventory: With 3.7 months of supply, the market is leaning toward balanced but is not especially tight. There is enough competition that strategic pricing and presentation are key.

Advice for Sellers:
Expect longer marketing times and be prepared for negotiations. Pricing competitively from day one is crucial, as most homes sell after some price reduction. Presentation and proactive marketing will help your listing stand out in a market with more supply than demand.

Buyer’s Perspective

• Negotiation Power: Buyers have more leverage, with a higher months’ supply and relatively few homes going under contract. This environment favors negotiation on both price and terms.
• Price Trends: The average sale-to-final-list-price ratio (98.6%) means there’s still competition for well-priced homes, but the average sale-to-original-list-price ratio (95.9%) shows you can expect some room to negotiate off initial asking prices.
• Selection: Inventory is solid, giving buyers a good range of options across most price points. The average days on market for active listings is 109, so there’s less pressure to rush decisions.

Advice for Buyers:
Take advantage of increased inventory and longer days on market to negotiate favorable terms. Be diligent in your search, as well-priced homes can still move quickly, but overall, you have time and options.


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