If you’ve been waiting to buy a home in Portsmouth or anywhere along the New Hampshire Seacoast, you’re not alone.
The first half of 2026 challenged many buyers. Mortgage rates remained higher than many hoped, affordability stayed tight, and economic uncertainty caused countless people to put their home search on hold.
The truth is that no one can predict the future with complete certainty. What we can do is combine decades of local experience with current market data, economic trends, and what we’re seeing every day in the Portsmouth and Seacoast real estate market.
The encouraging news is that several indicators suggest the second half of 2026 could present better opportunities for buyers than the first.









