20 of the 50 Major U.S. Metros Could Be Affordable by the End of 2026
Zillow projects 20 of the 50 largest metros will be affordable by December 2026 as mortgage costs fall $177 from the 2023 peak.
January 16, 2026
Zillow projects 20 of the 50 largest metros will be affordable by December 2026 as mortgage costs fall $177 from the 2023 peak.
Zillow ranks Hartford at #1 among the hottest housing markets for 2026, with inventory down 63% and over 66% of homes selling above list price.
BAM Media rounds up 2026 housing forecasts on home sales, prices, inventory, and mortgage rates, with side-by-side charts from leading industry experts.
Zillow forecasts home values up 1.2% and sales at 4.26 million in 2026, with rent affordability improving while mortgage rates hold above 6%.
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