Heading into the year, Zillow economists forecasted that U.S. home prices were likely to rise 2.6% in 2025. However, this year, the housing market—in particular in the Sun Belt—was softer than ...

When I recently reached out to Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi for his updated home price forecast, he said his long-term outlook for the U.S. housing market remains largely unchanged: he ...

Inventory is back to normal and mortgage rates are forecast between 5.75% and 6.75%, shaping a steadier housing market in ...

For the first time in years, prospective homebuyers may finally catch a break in 2026. Easing mortgage rates and slower home-price growth are expected to nudge affordability in a slightly better ...

The housing market has spent the last several years in a deep freeze, with high borrowing costs and soaring prices stalling sales and new listings. But US homebuyers may get some relief in 2026.