HomeServices of America Presents Its 2026 National Housing Outlook
MINNEAPOLIS--( BUSINESS WIRE)-- HomeServices of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeownership services, released its much-anticipated 2026 National Housing Outlook.
The report, which outlines key factors impacting the residential real estate market, including inventory, mortgage rates, consumer sentiment and more, highlights that 2026 will be a year where we see increased stability in the housing market.
As we pass the midway point of the 2020’s, the residential real estate market has so far weathered a pandemic, substantive inflation, increasing mortgage rates and inventory constraints from both lack of sellers and lack of new construction, as well as a residential real estate brokerage world in the midst of its own transitions.
That said, the report notes that buyers will have more choices compared to recent years where lines at open houses and consistent multiple bids on listings were the norm. For sellers, the good news is substantive equity from years of steady price increases across almost every region in the country.
“We are on a path to stability in the national residential real estate market after quite a few years of turbulence of one type or another,” said Chris Kelly, President & CEO of HomeServices of America. “Our report’s intent is to touch on the key facets buyers and sellers will be evaluating before making decisions. It is practical, meaningful content.”
Key findings include:
“We’re excited to offer this robust resource for both agents and consumers,” adds Gretchen Rosenberg, HSoA Executive Liaison for Industry Affairs and Kentwood Real Estate CEO. “We plan to issue a revised edition twice a year going forward.”
“The year 2026 will be ultimately marked by a return to normalcy,” concludes Kelly. “We do not expect it to be shaped by any extremes but by steadier economic and demographic forces.”
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HomeServices of America is, through its operating companies, the country's preeminent provider of homeownership services, including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services. HomeServices of America is the owner of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise network. HomeServices is owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a consolidated subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. HomeServices’ operating companies offers integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties, and other homeownership services. Information about HomeServices is available at www.homeservices.com.