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Northeast Housing Markets Set to Dominate by 2026

1/20/2026

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  • Zillow predicts that in 2026 the Northeast will account for more than half of the top 10 hottest housing markets.
  • Zillow Chief Economist Mischa Fisher notes some buyers move to the Sun Belt for affordability.
  • San Jose, California, ranks high with 55.6% of sales exceeding list prices, illustrating continued demand despite expensive values.