Falling to Pieces?

By: Scott Merrill

Outlets: Business NH Magazine

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 2,181

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The Rolling Stones song, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” may as well be the anthem for those desperately searching for affordable housing. Housing costs for renters and prospective homebuyers exceed incomes, while housing costs and regulations for builders make it hard to build profitable homes that buyers can afford.

For those looking for a place to live, the math doesn’t work. The median single-family home price in 2025 was $535,000 and rose …

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