Entries by Dan Freund

Is The Housing Hangover Finally Clearing?

What a Renewing Market Reveals About Households, Stability, and the Path Forward For a few years now, the housing market has felt strangely suspended. Buyers were frustrated, sellers were hesitant, and real estate professionals were left trying to translate a market that many described as “soft,” even though prices barely moved. The truth is simpler. […]

Market Report for April 2025

🏡 Prices Are Still Climbing—But Not Out of Control As of April 2025, the median sale price for Rockingham and Strafford Counties combined hit $599,900—that’s a 7.1% increase from last year. Price per square foot is also up to $291 (a 3% bump YoY). Long story short: values are holding strong, especially for single-family homes, […]

Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters When Buying a Home)

When you’re just starting out on your home-buying journey, one of the first pieces of advice you’ll hear is “Talk to a lender.” And more specifically, they’ll likely mention something about getting pre-qualified or pre-approved. To many buyers—especially first-timers—these terms sound interchangeable. Spoiler: They’re not. Understanding the difference can save you time, avoid heartbreak, and […]

What Does the Fed’s Latest Interest Rate Cut Mean for You?

If you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably heard about the Federal Reserve’s recent 0.25% interest rate cut. As a real estate consumer, you may be wondering how this could impact your home buying or selling plans. Let’s break down what this move actually means for you. How Will This Affect Mortgage Rates? Despite the […]

Does A Swimming Pool Boost or Hurt Your Home’s Value?

There’s nothing more satisfying than lounging around the pool in your own home on a sweltering day, with a cocktail or a book in hand. The kids, meanwhile, are busy practicing their dives or just lolling about on pool floats. Having a pool has always been seen as an upscale bonus. But the naked truth […]

The Hottest Real Estate Markets of 2023

Investing in real estate requires careful consideration of market trends and opportunities. To help you navigate the dynamic world of real estate, I’ve identified some of the hottest real estate markets outside New England that are expected to thrive in 2023. Of course, the Seacoast NH market is still is thriving (and my personal favorite) […]

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