1、2026 Housing Market OutlookOur Housing Market Outlook is here to help you navigate a market that isnt always easy to interpret.By examining the latest data,economic conditions,and emerging trends,we share our predictions for the year ahead to help you make more confident housing decisions.Foreword A

2、t Compass,our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world.With the debut of our first-ever Housing Market Outlook,were directly supporting that mission by providing consumers and real estate professionals the insights and clarity they need to make informed decisions in the year ahead.T

3、his economy is difficult to navigate.Conflicting signals continue to confound even the most sophisticated analysts,especially when it comes to the real estate market.For the average homebuyer or homeseller trying to make one of the most important financial decisions of their lives,that uncertainty c

4、an be especially unsettling.The good news is:data is the antidote to fear.And providing you with the most relevant data,alongside clear explanations,is our main goal in creating this report.In it,youll find the latest economic readings,the major trends that will shape next years housing market,and t

5、he forecasts for how we think 2026 will likely play out.Our outlook is the product of hundreds of hours of research and analysis by Compass data scientists who worked in close collaboration with our real estate professionals across the country to translate the data into real world context.This colla

6、boration has yielded clear answers to some of the most pressing questions in residential real estate:Where are home prices likely headed in 2026?What kind of market should buyers and sellers expect next year?Will sales activity finally begin to grow again?How does the local market stack up against n