Leading economists project a year of "slow normalization" where buyer incomes finally begin to outpace home price growth. US Housing Market Outlook | J.P. Morgan Global Research
: National inventory is up roughly 9-10% year-over-year. This surplus, particularly in the South and West, has shifted leverage toward buyers, making price cuts and seller concessions more common. is it the right time to buy a house
: Mortgage rates have settled into a more consistent range between 6% and 6.5%. While higher than pandemic-era lows, this stability allows for more intentional planning compared to the volatility of 2023–2025. 2026 Housing Market Forecast Leading economists project a year of "slow normalization"
April 2026 presents a for homebuyers. While high prices and mortgage rates above 6% continue to strain affordability, several factors make this a potentially favorable time for prepared buyers: This surplus, particularly in the South and West,