Will Springer Real Estate

This respected real estate resource is forecasting the 2026 housing market will be little changed from this year. See the national figures.

Realtor.com 2026 Housing Forecast In 2026, we expect a steadier housing market, but it's not yet off to the races. Mortgage rates are forecast to average 6.3%, easing affordability pressures slightly, while home prices rise modestly by 2.2%. Existing-home sales should climb about 1.7% to 4.13 million, a small but meaningful gain fro...

Where mortgage payments are cheaper than rents. Remember, you can't just compare monthly payments: the appreciation, amortization and tax benefits favor ownership.

Exploring Housing Affordability: Where Mortgage Payments Are Cheaper Than Rent Across the U.S. It's no secret that housing prices have surged substantially across much of the country over the past five years. At the same time, rental rates have also climbed.