April 2026 delivered a major expansion in listings and pending contracts, even as completed single-family sales declined. Price growth continued, and the widening spring inventory gave buyers more properties to compare.
Archive note: This retrospective report was added in August 2026 using statistics current as of May 5, 2026.
April 2026 at a Glance
- Single-family sales: 729, down 8.6%
- Single-family median price: $560,000, up 5.7%
- New single-family listings: 1,855, up 19.4%
- Single-family pending sales: 1,284, up 23.5%
- Condo sales: 338, down 4.8%
- Condo median price: $400,000, down 2.4%
April's Statewide Market Story
The most important April development was growth in future supply and contract activity. Single-family inventory rose 18.5%, new listings climbed 19.4%, and pending sales rose 23.5%. Closed sales were lower because they reflect earlier contracts, while the pending figure captured the strengthening spring pipeline.
Single-Family Conditions
| Metric | April 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 729 | -8.6% |
| Median price | $560,000 | +5.7% |
| Days on market | 36 | +2.9% |
| Pending sales | 1,284 | +23.5% |
| New listings | 1,855 | +19.4% |
| Inventory | 1,979 | +18.5% |
| Months of supply | 1.9 | +11.8% |
Condominium Conditions
Condo new listings rose 11.7% and inventory increased 9.1%. Pending sales increased 14.9%, although closed sales fell 4.8%. The $400,000 median was 2.4% lower; marketing time held at 31 days and supply was 2.0 months. The typical condo sale received 100.4% of list price.
What April Meant for Buyers
The sharp rise in new listings improved choice, but increasing pending activity showed that demand was absorbing much of that supply. Buyers could compare more properties while still preparing for competition on correctly priced homes.
What April Meant for Sellers
More competing listings made presentation and pricing more important. Strong pending growth supported demand, but a statewide price increase did not guarantee the same result for every condition, location, or price band.
April 2026 FAQs
How could closings fall while pending sales rose?
Closings reflect earlier contracts; pending sales measure newer agreements and can turn before completed sales.
Was inventory improving?
Yes. Single-family inventory rose 18.5%, but 1.9 months of supply remained constrained.
Did condos become cheaper?
The monthly median declined 2.4%, but that does not establish a like-for-like change for every condo.
Continue the 2026 Market Series
Source: New Hampshire REALTORS®, Inc. and PrimeMLS, Inc.; NH Monthly Indicators, current as of May 5, 2026. Percent changes use rounded figures. This is independent editorial analysis.
Equal Housing Opportunity. Statistics do not replace property-specific analysis.