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Source. CNN. Samantha Delouya. December 26, 2025.

• The housing market starts moving after years of low activity
• Home prices rose about 55 percent since 2020
• National prices expected to stay mostly flat in 2026
• Forecast shows around a 0.5 percent increase
• More homeowners accept rates above 6 percent and list
• Inventory improves. Buyers gain leverage

Mortgage rates
• Average 30 year rate near 6.2 percent
• Rates likely stay above 6 percent
• Job confidence plays a major role in buyer demand

Rent outlook
• Rent growth cooled in 2025
• Rents went flat year over year for the first time in years
• Fewer new apartments enter the market
• Rents rise about 2 to 3 percent by late 2026

Trump housing reform
• Administration signals aggressive housing reform
• Focus on cutting regulations and speeding approvals
• States encouraged to allow more building
• Ideas like 50 year mortgages by discussed
• No confirmed rollout for 2026

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