If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment to dive into the real estate market along the beautiful New Hampshire Seacoast and southern Maine, this October may be your golden window.
According to a new report from Realtor.com, October 2025 is shaping up to offer the most buyer-friendly market conditions of the year — and that includes key Seacoast towns like Portsmouth, Rye, Exeter, Hampton, Durham, Dover, and Rochester.
What Makes This October Different?
Realtor.com puts it simply:
“By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may finally find the combination of inventory, pricing, and negotiating power they’ve been waiting for—a rare opportunity in a market that has been tight for most of the past decade.”
In our local markets — from the coastal charm of Rye and Hampton to the vibrant downtowns of Dover and Portsmouth, and the historic communities of Exeter, Durham, and Rochester — this means:
More homes on the market- Fewer competing buyers
- More time to explore your options
- Improved home prices
- Sellers more open to negotiation
What Local Buyers Should Know
Whether you’re looking for a walkable downtown condo in Portsmouth, a family home in Exeter, or a seaside retreat in Rye, conditions this October give you more leverage than we’ve seen in years.
Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors, notes:
“Homebuyers are in the best position in more than five years to find the right home and negotiate for a better price. Current inventory is at its highest since May 2020.”
Daryl Fairweather from Redfin agrees:
“Nationally, now is a good time to buy, if you can afford it . . . with falling mortgage rates and significantly more inventory, buyers have an upper hand in negotiations.”
And NerdWallet adds:
“This fall just might be the best window for home buyers in the past five years.”
How to Prepare for This Opportunity
Your next step? Connect with local real estate experts who know the market inside and out. That’s where we come in.
We’re Jim Lee and Ann Cummings, trusted RE/MAX Shoreline Realtors with deep roots in the Seacoast. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or searching for your next dream property, we’ll help you navigate the local market with confidence.
We know where inventory is increasing We understand pricing trends across different towns We’ll guide you through negotiations to get the best possible deal
Let’s Build Your Strategy
Click here to get your free copy of our Buyer’s Guide, titled, “There’s No Place Like Home“.
If you’re serious about buying before the holidays — and want to make the most of what could be the best buyer window in years — let’s talk. We’ll help you:
Get pre-approved for financing
Understand the local inventory landscape
Identify the best homes for your lifestyle and budget
Create a negotiation strategy that works in your favor.
Call us at RE/MAX Shoreline at 603.436.1221 or visit our website to start exploring:
NewHampshireMaineRealEstate.com
You’ll find the latest listings, pricing trends, and helpful insights on living in the Seacoast region.
The Bottom Line
The coastal New Hampshire real estate market is shifting, and October could be the moment you’ve been waiting for. With more inventory, better prices, and less competition, now’s the time to lean in.
Let’s plan your next move — and make the most of this rare buying opportunity.
Ann Cummings & Jim Lee, REALTORS, Certified Residential Specialists (CRS),
Accredited Buyer Repsentatives (ABR), Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI).