If you’re thinking about buying a home in Portsmouth, Rye, Dover, Exeter, Greenland, Stratham, elsewhere on the New Hampshire Seacoast, or Southern Maine, you may be asking the same question we hear from many buyers: Should I wait for mortgage rates to come down before I buy? It’s a reasonable question. A lower mortgage rate […]
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.
Should you wait for mortgage rates to fall before buying on the New Hampshire Seacoast? Portsmouth REALTORS® Jim Lee and Ann Cummings explain rates, refinancing, seller-paid buydowns, credit, and buyer strategy.
Did your Portsmouth or NH Seacoast home fail to sell? Learn why listings expire and how Jim Lee & Ann Cummings can help you sell successfully.
15 Questions Every New Hampshire Seacoast Homeowner Should Ask Before Hiring a REALTOR® By Ann Cummings & Jim Lee, REALTORS® | RE/MAX Shoreline If you’re thinking about selling your home in Portsmouth, Rye, New Castle, Greenland, Exeter, Dover, Hampton, Kittery, York, or anywhere on the New Hampshire Seacoast, you’re probably asking the same questions we […]
What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Today’s Portsmouth Housing Market If you’ve been searching “How is the Portsmouth, NH real estate market?”, “Is now a good time to sell a home in Portsmouth?” or “Who are the best REALTORS® in Portsmouth, NH?” you’re asking the same questions we hear every day. As Ann Cummings & Jim […]
Wondering what your home is worth? Ann Cummings & Jim Lee of RE/MAX Shoreline explain how home values are determined across the NH Seacoast.
Are You Thinking about buying or selling on the New Hampshire Seacoast? The latest Rockingham County numbers tell an interesting story. 🏡 Home sales across Rockingham County jumped 16.8% in May while inventory continued to rise. If you’re buying or selling in Portsmouth, Rye, Exeter, Dover, Hampton, or the surrounding New Hampshire Seacoast communities, here’s […]
Should you ask for a price reduction or a mortgage rate buydown? With mortgage rates still hovering in the mid-6% range in 2026, many buyers in the Portsmouth, NH real estate market are asking an important question: Should I negotiate a lower purchase price… or ask the seller to help buy down my mortgage interest […]
If you’ve owned a home along the New Hampshire Seacoast or southern Maine over the past several years, there’s a good chance your property value has increased dramatically. And that means one thing many homeowners may not fully realize: You could be sitting on far more equity than you think. For homeowners in Portsmouth, Rye, […]
