Housing Market Outlook Softens as 2026 Expectations Cool
The outlook for existing-home sales in 2026 has dimmed, with the National Association of Realtors revising its forecast from a previously expected 14% increase to just a 4% gain. Slower activity early in the year, including a 3.6% drop in March sales, reflects growing caution among both buyers and sellers. Higher mortgage rates, now projected to average … Continued