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New Hampshire

Market intelligence, compliance regulations, and licensing requirements with source and freshness context.

Closing Model

Attorney Involved

Contracts

Varies by transaction

Avg Timeline

~45 Days

Renewal

15 CE Hrs / 2 Yrs

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Market Pulse

Median Home Price

$665,0404.8% YoY

vs. $600,242 previous

Days on Market

84

vs. 75 previous

Inventory

5.3 mos

vs. 3.1 mos previous

Status

Current

Review cadence: monthly

Data effective Apr 14, 2026

Economic Context

Macro IndicatorCurrent Value
Unemployment Rate2.9%
Median Household Income$95,628

Source: connector_state_baseline

Effective: Jul 24, 2026

Mortgage Climate

30-Year Fixed

Residential

6.73%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

15-Year Fixed

Residential

5.98%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

5/1 ARM

Residential

6.35%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

7/1 ARM

Residential

6.48%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

FHA

Residential

6.45%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

VA

Residential

6.15%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

USDA

Residential

6.25%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Jumbo

Residential

6.92%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

HELOC

Residential

8.5%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Reverse Mortgage

Residential

6.99%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Home Equity Loan

Residential

8.25%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Renovation/203k

Residential

7.1%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Non-QM

Residential

7.85%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Hard Money (Residential)

Residential

11.5%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Interest-Only

Residential

7.25%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

5/1 ARM

Residential

6.06%

Source: Freddie Mac PMMS ARM

Updated: weekly

As of: Nov 10, 2022

15-Year Fixed

Residential

6.6%

Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Updated: weekly

As of: Oct 29, 2026

30-Year Fixed (Conforming)

Residential

7.13%

Source: Optimal Blue OBMMI

Updated: daily

As of: Nov 2, 2026

Jumbo 30-Year Fixed

Residential

7.048%

Source: Optimal Blue OBMMI

Updated: daily

As of: Nov 2, 2026

FHA 30-Year Fixed

Residential

6.959%

Source: Optimal Blue OBMMI

Updated: daily

As of: Nov 2, 2026

VA 30-Year Fixed

Residential

6.765%

Source: Optimal Blue OBMMI

Updated: daily

As of: Nov 2, 2026

Rate data effective Nov 2, 2026

Contract Practices

Asset FamilyContract Standardization
Office CommercialCustom (attorney required)
Single-Family Detached Residential 1-4Standardized forms
Condominium / Co-op Residential 1-4Standardized forms
Townhome / PUD Residential 1-4Standardized forms
Duplex / Triplex / Fourplex Residential 1-4Standardized forms
Manufactured / Modular Home Residential 1-4Standardized forms
Residential Lease Residential LeasingStandardized forms
Apartment / Multifamily 5+ MultifamilyCustom (attorney required)
Retail CommercialCustom (attorney required)
Industrial / Warehouse / Flex CommercialCustom (attorney required)
Mixed-Use CommercialCustom (attorney required)
Land / Development Site Land & DevelopmentStandardized or custom
Hospitality / Hotel / Motel / Resort HospitalityCustom (attorney required)
Self-Storage / Specialty Specialty CommercialCustom (attorney required)
Farm / Ranch / Agricultural Land & AgStandardized or custom

Regulatory Updates

Updated CE Requirements

educationBill: NHREC Order 2025-01

NHREC updated continuing education requirements to include mandatory fair housing, anti-trust compliance, and NAR settlement practice change modules.

Impact: low
Effective: Jan 1, 2026Read official bill text

State Rules & Customary Notes

Disclosures

Seller property condition disclosure required

Closing Logistics

Attorney typically handles closing

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Frequently asked questions

Does New Hampshire require an attorney for real estate closings?

Yes. New Hampshire customarily or legally involves attorneys in real estate closings. Attorney typically handles closing

Does New Hampshire use standardized real estate contract forms?

New Hampshire does not mandate promulgated forms statewide; contract practices vary by transaction type.

How many continuing-education hours do New Hampshire real estate agents need?

New Hampshire requires 15 continuing-education hours per 2-year renewal period, with a renewal fee of $110.00. Must include core and elective hours

How long does closing take in New Hampshire?

A typical New Hampshire real estate closing takes about 45 days from contract to close, though financing, inspections, and title work can shift the timeline.

License Reciprocity

Check how a current license may apply in New Hampshire or another destination.

Local Terminology

  • single family detachedContext: asset type
  • single family attachedContext: asset type
  • townhomeContext: asset type
  • condominiumContext: asset type
  • cooperativeContext: asset type
  • duplexContext: asset type
  • triplexContext: asset type
  • fourplexContext: asset type

License Renewal

CE Hours: 15

Renewal Period: 2 years

Renewal Fee: $110.00

Must include core and elective hours

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