
10 Housing Markets Poised for Major Growth in 2026
Realtor.com forecasts Hartford, Rochester, and Worcester as the top housing markets for 2026 thanks to strong demand, tight supply, and affordability advantages.

Realtor.com forecasts Hartford, Rochester, and Worcester as the top housing markets for 2026 thanks to strong demand, tight supply, and affordability advantages.

Realtor.com’s 2025 Forecast Update projects home sales will fall to 4.00 million as high mortgage rates averaging 6.7%, rising 16.9% inventory, and limited affordability keep demand subdued and price growth to 2.5%.

A new Redfin report shows home prices for May 2024 rose 0.3% from the previous month—the smallest monthly increase on a seasonally adjusted basis since January 2023.

New reports from Zillow and Redfin highlight the origin and impact of inventory growth in 2024, as more homeowners list their homes while buyers take a step back, pushing inventory up and increasing days on market and the share of homes with price cuts.

The Black Knight Mortgage Monitor for November 2023 shows rising mortgage rates and home prices have increased the principal and interest payment (P&I) for a median-priced home to more than $2,500 for the first time.

Housing market updates from Zillow and Redfin show a decline in home values from August to September, an uptick in annual price growth, and a slight increase in active listings as elevated mortgage rates drive buyers away from the market.

Home price gains slowed to the lowest rate on record according to Realtor.com’s May Housing Report. RDC’s records go back to 2016. Supply growth is still slowing and inventory levels are declining in many U.S. metros as fewer sellers enter the market.

Realtor.com ranked the top ten U.S. metros with the highest growth rates for housing prices. Here’s what you need to know.