Between a rock and a hard place
Lack of housing inventory has dual effect on NH revenue
Author: Paul Briand
New heat pump compressor tech developed in NH is out of this world
A New Hampshire company will use a federal grant to bring space-worthy compressor technology down to Earth to better heat and cool people’s homes.
Data shows gambling is driving force in NH sin tax revenue
For FY 2024, all the games and gambling under the NH Lottery Commission outperformed tobacco and liquor tax revenue — by a lot
New guaranteed transfer program could help NH college enrollments
The New Hampshire Transfer Guarantee program assures eligible Granite State students can receive guaranteed admission to the college or university of their choice
Fed rate cut has had little effect on NH housing so far
So far in New Hampshire, the Fed’s interest rate cut in September that was meant, in part, to ignite a more balanced housing market by lowering home mortgage interests has been a dud
Conference addresses housing needs: Is Montana an example for NH?
Several presenters, including a Montana state senator, addressed challenges and possible solutions to the housing crisis in the Granite State at NH Housing's 2024 Housing & Economic Conference on Oct. 23
Can new law help day care log jams in NH?
A new state law that went into effect in September could make day care more available in residential neighborhoods
Medicare changes in NH roil senior health market
Medicare recipients enter disruptive enrollment period as insurance carriers have changed plans, exited certain counties or decided to leave the state altogether
Banks in transition
A bank president retires, another bank rebrands
Black Mountain sale a harbinger of activity as NH resorts gear up for winter
New Hampshire winter resorts prepare for the 2024-25 season with facility improvements and trail-blasting
NH Realtor group won’t endorse but is keeping eye on 2024 election
What the candidates for governor are saying about housing
York IE partners with JP Morgan to rev up startups
A new partnership with banking giant JP Morgan gives York IE, a Manchester-based advisory and investment firm, more fuel to rev up technology startups.
Lower interest rates a help — but not a fix — for NH housing
Housing interest rates may start to drop through the rest of 2024 and into 2025, a positive sign for the residential real estate market in New Hampshire
‘Soft power’ is a better weapon than military might on the global stage
Military power is most often seen as the regulator of world stability. But soft power, one that uses economic development, can be a better influencer of global behavior, according to participants Sept. 3 in a forum held by the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire. The forum featured Enoh Ebong, director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
Novocure opens new U.S. headquarters in Portsmouth
Novocure opened its new U.S. headquarters in Portsmouth on Sept. 3 with officials praising its work on cancer treatments they say will help cement the state as the epicenter of life-altering health discoveries.
Novo Nordisk seeks sizeable workforce increase
Novo Nordisk in West Lebanon is looking to hire 40 people in 2024, a 10% increase in its current headcount of about 400 as it continues its work to improve the lives of people with certain ailments.
NH home prices moderate in July but market is still hot
A greater moderation of pricing and the availability of more property for sale is signaling a cooling in what has been a red-hot residential real estate market
Office vacancies rise. Can housing fill the void?
Commercial-to-housing proposals offer a possible solution for much-need housing, but a larger conflict rears its ugly head: zoning
BAE Systems and Manchester Community College develop cybersecurity worker pipeline
MCC-BAE program helps to produce much-needed IT, cybersecurity talent for hard-to-fill positions
UNH seeks RFPs on The Edge development project
Facility to be built facility with NOAA funds for creation of a new Center of Excellence for Operational Ocean and Great Lakes Mapping
New AI tool at Elliot an improvement for patients and doctors
DAX tool can help providers complete medical reports and charts in real time
Another month, another record increase in state’s median home price
$538,000 mark set new record, fourth in four months
Exeter startup helps defense contractors with cybersecurity compliance
GovSky builds a cybersecurity compliance software platform for government contractors, helping companies meet new federal requirements.
Investment shows growth in NH casino gaming
Gambling model 'unique' to New Hampshire making strides with local nonprofits and entertainment venues
Strong enough to take the hits
People who drive and analyze the New Hampshire economic engine agree that interest rates, inflation, housing and child care are the challenges facing an otherwise strong New Hampshire economy at mid-year.
What is influencing insurance rates in New Hampshire?
Home and car insurance rates have risen nationally due to inflation, extreme weather events and litigation
NH broadband expansion coming to ‘bridge gaps’ to internet access
Digital Equity Plan and Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program will cover broadband expansion, transportation, climate/energy needs
For a third straight month, NH home prices reach record level
With the price of single-family homes and current median price, 'it’s easy to see' why homebuyers can't find an affordable home
Lebanon-based Simbex acquired by helmet-maker Riddell
Partnership bears fruit with wearable, helmet-based impact monitoring system designed to alert when athletes sustain significant impacts during games
Q1 real estate in NH: a mixed bag for residential, office, industrial
Report shows there’s too much office space to rent, too little residential housing for sale and a stabilizing trend for industrial/warehouse space
PFAS busting partnership offers ‘forever chemical’ mitigation services
Northeast Purification Systems and Revive Environmental partner to launch the PFAS Annihilator to ease growing effects of chemicals
Single-family home price in NH hits record high — yet again
In April, median price of a single-family home has jumped to $515,000 due to high demand, lack of inventory
New Hampshire seeks to bolster alcohol sales on I-95
NH Liquor Commission seeks buyer to redevelop two properties for a 22,000-square-foot Liquor Outlets on both sides of I-95
Why are drivers in NH — and everywhere — going insanely fast?
Surely, you’ve seen it — drivers on the roads going crazy, crazy fast. You might even be guilty of it. “Yes, we have absolutely seen it,” said New Hampshire State Police Lt. Christopher Storm.
Lawsuit settlement not a panacea for rising house prices
April home price hits half a million in NH
Infrastructure donations to UNH teams help ‘broaden’ national profile
But the university’s overall operating budget is shrinking
PlaneSense spreads wings westward
Fractional aircraft ownership company PlaneSense eliminates fees for jet fleets heading west
‘Collective humanitarianism’ marks donations to Common Man’s Ukraine relief effort
Partnership with outdoor gear company NEMO sparks journey of sleeping bags, donations to Ukrainian children and families in need
Paul Forte retires as CEO of FedPoint
After 22 years at the helm of the federal insurance and benefits company, Forte leaves behind a strong legacy of advocating for public health and health care workers
Lower mortgage rates will help — but won’t solve — housing crisis in NH
New U.S. Bank report details the impact of higher interest rates on today's housing market in New Hampshire
ReVision: Community solar farms give everyone access to renewable energy
For people who don't have solar installations, community solar farms offer environmental and financial benefits
Tom Day proud of improvements, his experience as Gunstock GM
General manager of Gunstock Mountain resort retires after four years on the job
With spring on horizon, demand for homes will rise but supply won’t keep up
NHAR president expects an increase in listings, but not enough to ease demand
New Pease facility example of needed warehouse/distribution space in NH
Supply-chain management company Fidelitone finds a new home on NH Avenue in Portsmouth
FedPoint adapts to needs of hybrid workforce
Coming to terms with how to transition employees back to the office
For and against: How voter dissatisfaction played out in New Hampshire
Voters, long tired with the same Biden-Trump contest, share interest in voting for someone new
Will Arvelo’s mission: build communities
As executive director of Cross Roads House in Portsmouth, Will and his staff provides emergency and transitional shelter to homeless individuals on the Seacoast
Arts and culture a growth industry in NH
Statistics show that, in 2021, arts/culture was responsible for $3.3 billion and 21,531 jobs in the Granite State
2023 stats paint stark picture of NH real estate affordability
An analysis of year-end NHAR statistics details trends surrounding difficulty buying residential property in the Granite State
Realtor association seeks to debunk kids/taxes equation
NHAR study concludes more kids does not equal higher property taxes
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Casino Salem to close next month for construction
Casino Salem will close its doors in the early hours of March 9, as Churchill Downs Inc. prepares for a major redevelopment to transform the small gaming venue into the much larger Rockingham Grand Casino.
Lebanon’s Route 120 corridor could see mixed-use development
Developers and city officials have long eyed the northern part of Lebanon, along Route 120, as a hot spot for new housing and businesses, and the result has already been evident with large apartment complexes cropping up there in recent years.
Does Portsmouth HDC drive up development cost?
City Councilor Rich Blalock, who served four years as the council’s representative on the HDC, said he was motivated to make the initial motion to address the lack of affordable housing in Portsmouth. He contended the HDC’s often monthslong reviews of new construction projects drives up the cost of development.
Pittsfield residents clash over proposed $2.66M wastewater project
Residents debated a proposed $2.66 million wastewater project during a town deliberative session at Pittsfield MidCadle High School, with discussion focusing on costs, long-term planning and who should pay.
Documents confirm ICE plans for Merrimack warehouse
The federal Department of Homeland Security, which houses Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was in communication with at least one state agency in January about its plans to purchase and modify a vacant warehouse in Merrimack, according to documents obtained by the ACLU of New Hampshire through a public records request and released Tuesday, February 3.
‘Caution and conversion’ was the theme in 2025
The conversion of office space to residential units drove the commercial market last year
No homes, no workforce
Housing continues to be the limiting factor to New Hampshire’s economic growth. That fact adds to the importance of a report the state issued in January that found housing production, as tracked by permits, reached a 20-year high in 2025.
NH housing production reached 20-year high in 2025, but still falls short of demand
In 2025, more than 5,800 housing units were constructed in New Hampshire, the highest number since 2006, according to a new report from the state Department of Business and Economic Affairs. But despite this recent high, the report said the state has met only about 80% of its building goal between 2020 and 2025, which aims to balance the housing market by 2040.
Home prices slow in some areas, while affordability crisis persists
As housing costs continue to climb, homeownership has become out of reach for many New Hampshire families. In 2025, the median price of a single-family house in the Granite State reached a record high of $535,000 after an alarming 122% increase over the past decade.
