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2026: The Great Housing Reset Sparks Affordability Debate

12/27/2025

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In 2026, economists project the US housing market could shift as rising incomes improve affordability.
Redfin calls the shift The Great Housing Reset, signaling a market rebalancing.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump aims to prioritize housing affordability, but reforms remain unclear.
Even with a potential rise in home sales, buyers may still feel priced out.
On Long Island, low inventory keeps prices rising and bidding wars may continue.

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In 2026, economists project the US housing market could shift as rising incomes improve affordability.
Redfin calls the shift The Great Housing Reset, signaling a market rebalancing.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump aims to prioritize housing affordability, but reforms remain unclear.
Even with a potential rise in home sales, buyers may still feel priced out.
On Long Island, low inventory keeps prices rising and bidding wars may continue.