The 2026 Mid-Year National Housing Outlook is now available, offering timely perspective on the housing market and the experiences of today’s buyers and sellers.
This edition takes a different approach from a traditional review of market indicators. In addition to examining the data, the report explores the emotional side of navigating a housing market that has experienced meaningful shifts during the first half of the year.
Many homeowners and prospective buyers are feeling uncertain about market conditions, affordability, interest rates, and the right time to make a move. The report is designed to help real estate professionals address those concerns with relevant information, local knowledge, and clear guidance.
The Housing Market Remains on a Solid Foundation
While uncertainty continues to influence consumer sentiment, the national housing data offers several encouraging signs:
- Home prices have increased for 34 consecutive months.
- Housing affordability has improved year over year in every region of the United States.
- Homeowner equity remains near historically high levels.
- Current foreclosure filing rates remain a fraction of the levels experienced during the 2008 housing crisis.
Together, these indicators suggest that the underlying foundation of the housing market remains strong.
Headlines about foreclosures or broader economic uncertainty can create concern, but national headlines do not always reflect local market conditions or an individual homeowner’s circumstances. Understanding the full picture is essential when deciding whether to buy, sell, or remain in place.
Informed Decisions Matter More Than Perfect Timing
For buyers and sellers, waiting for perfect market conditions can mean delaying important personal and financial goals. Markets are constantly changing, and the ideal combination of home prices, inventory, mortgage rates, and personal circumstances may never arrive at the same time.
The 2026 Mid-Year National Housing Outlook reinforces the value of making informed, timely decisions based on reliable data and individual needs.
A knowledgeable local real estate professional can help consumers understand current market conditions, evaluate available opportunities, and develop a strategy that supports their long-term goals.
Watch the Mastermind Release Presentation
To accompany the report, industry leaders will provide an in-depth look at the findings and their implications for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals.
The presentation will feature:
- Jimmy Burgess
- Chris Kelly, President and CEO of HomeServices of America
- David Childers, President of Keeping Current Matters
- Gretchen Rosenberg, President and CEO of Kentwood Real Estate and Executive Liaison for Industry Affairs at HomeServices of America
The 2026 Mid-Year National Housing Outlook was developed through a partnership between HomeServices of America and Keeping Current Matters.
As the market continues to evolve, reliable information and trusted professional guidance remain essential. The new report provides both, helping buyers and sellers move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Register today for the presentation on July 24th: https://bhhscp.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d_TcXwzqQluR8MCKStQYVg#/registration
