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Here is what agents need to know about Hampstead, NC’s January 2026 market

Published on Friday, January 9, 2026
Bill Frey
Frey Realty NC
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Serving Hampstead, NC as January 2026 moves forward means knowing exactly which metrics matter. This month’s detailed numbers empower agents to offer clarity and precision for every buyer, seller, or investor. Do you know which facts will shape your guidance this new year?

This January, median sale price remains at $424,000, a central touchstone for pricing and purchase conversations. The time on market median is 41 days, ensuring practical timing advice for each client journey. If clients crave affordable homes in Hampstead, NC this January 2026, this number defines opportunity as well as competition.

Inventory, Selection, and January’s New Movement

Agents are working with an inventory of 48 single-family homes and 38 new listings—steady variety for active buyers. Market balance is reflected in 3.4 months of supply, which signals a climate where strategic approaches win over both buyers and sellers.

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Bill Frey translates January 2026’s housing trends in Hampstead, NC into strategies that work. Reach out now to discuss how real numbers set the tone for your year.

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Metrics for Actionable Advice

List-to-sale price ratios at 98.1 percent and a $198 price per square foot give consistent, market tested boundaries for expectation setting. Ask clients, is it a good time to buy in Hampstead, NC? These metrics support action for buyers and smart price setting for sellers. With 29 single-family sales closed, local demand is far from speculative.

  • Median sale price: $424,000 as price anchor
  • 41 median days on market guide listing timelines
  • Inventory at 48 and 38 new listings keep buyers moving
  • 3.4 months supply offers opportunity and urgency
  • 29 closed single-family homes highlight active buyers and sellers

Why Every Number Matters for Agents and Clients

Knowing these facts fortifies every professional conversation. From first steps to final contract, agents who put data at the center stand apart. The market in Hampstead, NC this January 2026 is moving at an agent guided, participant driven rhythm, and your advice will show it.

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