Logan Mohtashami’s 2026 housing forecast
Inventory is back to normal and mortgage rates are forecast between 5.75% and 6.75%, shaping a steadier housing market in 2026.
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Home price growth slows, affordability pressures persist
Despite a modest home price uptick, growth remains near its weakest pace since mid-2023 and continues to trail consumer inflation.
MBA 2026 forecast: Slow growth amid inflation, rate hikes
MBA’s December forecast projects economic growth of 1.6% in 2025 and puts the chance of a recession over the next 12 months at 35%.
Renovated homes are still a draw, but the edge is fading
While updates still appeal to homebuyers, today’s borrowing costs have made it harder for sellers to command price premiums.
Distressed property auctions outperform traditional REO sales
Estimated net proceeds for auction sales were 43% higher than for traditional REO dispositions through the third quarter.
Study finds Zillow home estimates improve buyer, seller outcomes
The availability of a Zestimate increased buyer surplus by nearly 6% on average and raised seller profits by more than 4%.
Housing affordability challenges steepen in Q3
In Q3 2025, a household needed to earn $110,100 to afford to own a single-family home, nearly double the income required five years ago.
Most prospective homebuyers want to seal the deal in 2026
About three-quarters said more affordable home prices would prompt buying within six months. Mortgage rates were the No. 2 factor.
Inventory, affordability take center stage in House hearing
The hearing focused heavily on interpretations of Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements and their impacts on affordable housing development.
Homebuyers hunt for Black Friday bargains as price cuts spread
According to HousingWire Data, price cuts have become a defining feature of the late-fall housing market — with discounts deepening just as the holiday sales season kicks off.