2026 Housing Market Predictions

We’re closing out the year and looking ahead to 2026! What’s real, what’s hype, and what should you actually pay attention to in the housing market? In this episode of Today in Mortgages, we break down Redfin’s six big predictions for the coming year, including:

• Opportunities for loan officers and real estate agents in 2026
• Will mortgage rates finally dip into the low 6% range?
• How wage growth could improve home affordability
• Why existing home sales are expected to rise 3%
• The affordability crisis and bipartisan policy action

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