As 2025 winds down, local real estate experts Ann Cummings and Jim Lee of RE/MAX Shoreline in Portsmouth, NH, are once again checking their real estate crystal ball to see where the housing market is headed in the new year. And while the past few years have been defined by high mortgage rates and hesitancy, 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point.
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4 Bright Ideas for Staging Your Home with Lighting
Key Points: When it comes to selling your home, staging is the easiest way to make a great first impression both online and during an in-person tour. Focusing on the smaller touches can really impress buyers—and lighting is an important detail you should never overlook. Looking for more easy tips to transform your home and […]
Mortgages Made Easy: How to Choose the Right Home Loan
Key Takeaways: As mortgage rates continue hovering near historic lows, many potential buyers are eager to make a move—but it can be hard to know which type of loan is best. There are dozens of different mortgage options available today, and some even have low down payment or credit score requirements. This can help a […]
Be Our Guest: 4 Ways to Transform Your Home into the Ultimate Entertaining Space
Key Points: Even in the middle of a pandemic, today’s homeowners are looking to make their spaces more conducive to entertaining. Certain upgrades—especially those in the entryway, kitchen, and backyard—have the potential to boost your home’s resale value. And best of all, your guests will love them just as much as you do! These projects […]
Busting the Biggest Home-Buying Myths of 2020
This year has been difficult for just about everyone, but if you were (or still are) thinking about buying a home in 2020, you might be feeling more than a little overwhelmed. An ongoing pandemic, the subsequent recession, and general uncertainty have forced many house-hunters to put their real estate dreams on hold. However, despite […]
New Hampshire Seacoast Homebuyer Demand Is Far Above Last Year’s Pace
Get Outside on the Seacoast & Enjoy Some Beautiful Weather
It’s spring on the Seacoast of Maine and New Hampshire, and that means long, sunny days, pleasant temperatures, and absolutely perfect weather for enjoying one of America’s most beautiful coasts! If you’re looking for a social distancing-friendly way to get outside on the Seacoast, you’ll find more than a few terrific options in the area. […]
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Virtual Home Selling Makes Social Distancing Easy as NH Reopens
New Hampshire may be reopening retail stores, salons, and golf courses, but social distancing remains extremely important. And our Virtual Home Selling Program makes it easier than ever to achieve your real estate goals… while keeping yourself and those around you safe. Here’s what you need to know about selling on the Seacoast these days.
Will Home Values Appreciate or Depreciate in 2020?
Will Home Values Appreciate or Depreciate in 2020? With the housing market staggered to some degree by the health crisis the country is currently facing, some potential purchasers are questioning whether home values will be impacted. The price of any item is determined by supply as well as the market’s demand for that item. Each […]









