No Housing Crash Expected 2026

Home values projected to rise about 0.7% in 2026, while existing home sales expected to increase roughly 4.4% yearly.
Mortgage rates hovering around 6.3%, contributing to slower growth but not conditions for a nationwide housing collapse.
Existing home sales forecast near 4.24 million transactions, reflecting gradual recovery as supply and demand rebalance.
Experts expect modest price growth around 1%, describing 2026 as market normalization rather than a crash.