Keeping up with posting the various real estate predictions for 2026, today we take a look at Zillow’s. In a nutshell, Zillow says the housing market should settle into a healthier state in 2026, with buyers seeing a bit more breathing room and sellers benefiting from price stability and more consistent demand. They project 4.26 million existing home sales next year and forecast that values will rise 1.2%.
Indeed…and to that end here are their 10 points for ’26:
- Home Values Will Rise Modestly
- Fewer Owners Will Be Underwater as Prices Firm Up
- Mortgage Rates Will Hold Above 6%
- Existing Home Sales Will Climb Slightly
- New Construction Will See Its Weakest Year Since Before the Pandemic
- Apartment Renters Will See Relief
- The Lifestyle Renter Will Emerge as a Force
- “Kidfluence” Will Steer Rental Demand
- Inflation-Savvy Home Features are Becoming Mainstream
- AI Will Evolve From Helpful Assistant to Transaction Coordinator
Click here to read the full report at Zillow.
