A clear, data-driven breakdown of the 2026 housing market forecast, including mortgage rate trends, inventory shifts, buyer sentiment, investor activity, and what today’s bifurcated economy means for real estate agents, buyers, and sellers.

This episode translates the latest reports from Realtor.com, Redfin, Zillow, and more into practical insights and talking points for navigating a slow but stabilizing real estate market.

Sources: https://www.realtor.com/research/2026-national-housing-forecast/

https://www.redfin.com/news/investor-home-purchases-q3-2025/

https://www.redfin.com/news/starter-home-report-october-2025/

https://www.redfin.com/news/housing-market-update-inventory-growth-loses-steam/

https://www.zillow.com/research/2026-housing-predictions-35800/