01/28/2026
As the housing market enters 2026, leading economists point to a range of forces likely to shape the year ahead for buyers, sellers, investors and the real estate industry. While notable headwinds persist, they agree on one thing: The housing market is showing signs of a "rebalance and a rebound" in 2026.
Housing economists weigh in on the forces most likely to shape housing business in 2026—from mortgage rates and inventory to demographic and regional shifts.