2026: Prices Grow Below Inflation | “Your dream home, guided by a local team you can trust.”

A midyear forecast sees US home price growth slowing to ~1% in 2026, below inflation, effectively easing real home prices for buyers.
Mortgage rates are expected to hold near 6%, while monthly payments are projected to decline ~2% yearly, a combination expected to improve affordability.
Existing home sales and inventory growth are both predicted to rise modestly in 2026, though gains are expected to come in below earlier expectations.
New home construction has slowed nationally, while housing shortages still persist in some parts of the country, showing the market continues working through adjustments.
Overall, the forecast points to improving affordability and fresh opportunities, even as sales, inventory, and construction trends are expected to advance more cautiously.