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2026 Forecast: Housing Prices Rise, Affordability Improves

1/11/2026

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In 2026, housing affordability in the United States should improve.
The Northeast is projected to see significant price growth due to low inventory.
As of November 2025, the median United States home price was $433,261, up 0.7 percent.
Realtor.com forecasts a 2.2 percent overall price rise, while inflation could lower real prices.
Toledo, Ohio, leads at 13.1 percent growth, with Syracuse, New York, at 12.4 percent.

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Story summary

In 2026, housing affordability in the United States should improve.
The Northeast is projected to see significant price growth due to low inventory.
As of November 2025, the median United States home price was $433,261, up 0.7 percent.
Realtor.com forecasts a 2.2 percent overall price rise, while inflation could lower real prices.
Toledo, Ohio, leads at 13.1 percent growth, with Syracuse, New York, at 12.4 percent.