Housing Market: Hope for Buyers in 2026

Housing Market Forecast: A Glimmer of Hope in 2026The housing market may be turning a corner in 2026, with property prices expected to drop in 22 of the 100 largest U.S. cities and mortgage rates projected to ease slightly. This shift could lead to a more balanced market, with neither sellers nor buyers having a significant advantage in negotiations. Lower borrowing costs and strong wage growth are expected to encourage more people to enter the market, boosting existing home sales to an estimated 4.13 million properties. Most of the cities seeing price declines are in the Southeast and West, including Floridas eight largest cities.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.