Market Updates

Aug. 28, 2026

Homeowners Insurance: What It Covers, What It Doesn’t, and Why It Matters More Than You Think

What Homeowners Insurance Actually Is

Homeowners insurance is one of those things you don’t think about—until you really, really need it. It’s essentially a financial safety net that kicks in when your home or belongings are damaged, stolen, or destroyed. It can even cover medical bills if someone takes …

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Aug. 28, 2026

The Hidden Home Equity Tax Penalty No One Warns You About

For years, long-time homeowners were told their house was their nest egg. A sure thing. A smart move.

 

But now, thanks to a capital gains exemption frozen in 1997 — and home prices that have far outpaced inflation — many are facing six-figure tax bills just for …

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Aug. 28, 2026

What You Really Need to Know About Short-Term Rentals in New Hampshire


Thinking about buying a rental property in New Hampshire? Whether you're dreaming of a lakeside Airbnb or planning a long-term investment, short-term rentals (STRs) in NH come with rules, risks, and more than a few surprises. Before you dive in, let’s pull back the curtain.




What Is …

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Aug. 28, 2026

What Zillow Won’t Tell You About Your Home’s Value


At Keeler Family Realtors, we know homeowners love to check their Zestimate or wait for an appraisal to hear what their property is “worth.” Both sound official. Both look polished. And both fall short of answering the question that truly matters:


?? Is your home building wealth …

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Aug. 28, 2026

New Hampshire Housing Market Update – September 2025

Inventory is rising in New Hampshire, but balance is still a long way off.

 

Active listings are up 20.9% year-over-year as of August 2025.

 

Inventory remains 14% below pre-pandemic levels (2017–2019).

 

In Belknap County, higher-end homes are slowing.

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Aug. 28, 2026

Merrimack County Market Update:

 Why Buyers Still Believe in New Hampshire’s Heartland

(Keeler Family Realtors – October 2025 Market Insight)

New Hampshire’s housing story has always started in the same place: the middle.
Right here in Merrimack County, where Concord anchors the state and communities like Bow, Hopkinton, Loudon, and …

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Aug. 28, 2026

Why Keeler Family Realtors: Legacy Meets Leadership

Founded in 1977, Keeler Family Realtors has been a cornerstone of New Hampshire real estate for more than four decades. Built on experience, service, and integrity, KFR earned its reputation long before algorithms or franchises existed.

From its beginnings in Concord, the firm grew by staying true to …

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Aug. 28, 2026

The Lakes Region Connection — Where New Hampshire Comes to Breathe

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Keeler Family Realtors – November 2025 Market Insight)

 

If Concord is the pulse of New Hampshire, the Lakes Region is its deep, steady breath.
It’s where weekends stretch into lifetimes, and the same people who once came for the view end up staying for the …

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Aug. 28, 2026

Concord at the Core

Concord at the Core: How New Hampshire’s Capital Keeps the Market Moving

(Keeler Family Realtors – November 2025 Market Insight)

If Merrimack County is the heart of New Hampshire, Concord is its steady beat — rhythmic, reliable, and somehow still surprising.

From its historic downtown …

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Aug. 28, 2026

“Grandfathered In”: The Real Estate Myth That Refuses To Die

If I had a dollar for every time someone told me their property was “grandfathered in,” I’d be writing this from the deck of my imaginary lakeside compound. This phrase gets tossed around more than beach chairs in a Memorial Day windstorm, yet half the time the person saying it …

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