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2026 Forecast: Lower Mortgage Rates, Rising Home Prices
12/6/2025
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Story summary
- According to a Redfin report, 2026 could bring relief for homebuyers.
- Mortgage rates are expected to drop to the low-6% range as prices rise about 1%.
- Affordability remains a challenge for Gen Z and young families, leading to more adult children living with parents.
- Real estate attorney C. Scott Schwefel says tax stabilization is crucial for sustainable homeownership.
