Welcome to Lisa Lawrence Realty

Lisa Lawrence Realty, previously known as DiBernardo Real Estate, is a Residential Real Estate Brokerage committed to providing professional and knowledgeable real estate services in Central New Hampshire. Our services include Buyer and Seller representation in the purchase, sale and leasing of a variety of residential property types, including: Single Family Homes, Condos, Townhomes, Multi-Family and Vacant Land.  

Whether you're looking for a home in the city, in the suburbs or in the country, we'll find the location that's right for you. We can get you into the right location for the right price.

If you have questions about affordability, credit, lenders or loan programs, we can find you what you need, fast. Finding the right house, condo, townhome or piece of land to build on is a big step, but we have years of experience. We make sure you feel confident and educated every step of the way.  Let us help you.

2022 Year-End Review

2022 was a turbulent year for the US housing market. After more than two years of record-setting activity, inflation, soaring interest rates, and elevated sales prices combined to cause a slowdown nationwide. 

In New Hampshire (NH), high home prices and rising mortgage interest rates slowed buyer activity, with single family home sales declining 28.2% and a 25% decline on townhouse-condo properties (the year-over-year change from 2021). Affordability challenges continue to limit market activity with higher mortgage rates also impacting prospective sellers, many of whom have locked in historically low rates and have chosen to wait until market conditions improve before selling their home. 

In NH, New Listings decreased 19.9% for single family homes and 26.1%  for townhouse-condo properties. Pending Sales decreased 19.3% for single family homes and 24.7% for townhouse-condo properties. Inventory increased 44.4% for single family homes and 50% for townhouse-condo properties. 

(All figures are as compared to December 2021.)

Economists predict sales will continue to soften in 2023, with larger price declines projected in more expensive areas. However, national inventory shortages will likely keep prices from dropping too much nationally, as buyer demand continues to outpace supply. Even if prices fall, many prospective buyers will find it difficult to afford a home in 2023, as higher rates have diminished purchasing power, adding hundreds of dollars to monthly mortgage payments.

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If you're ready to buy or sell, call us! We’re ready to help you no matter what you want to do:  buy, sell or invest in single family homes, condos, townhomes, multi-family properties or vacant land.  If we don't have it listed, we can find it for you!

Key words: Central NH Real Estate, Residential Real Estate