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2026 Housing Market Outlook

Lennox Group · July 16, 2026

2026 Housing Market Outlook

Mortgage rates have stabilized after a volatile stretch, and we expect inventory to loosen gradually through the spring as more sellers come off the sidelines.

For buyers, that means a wider selection and slightly less competition on well-priced homes. For sellers, pricing to the market — not last year's peak — remains the difference between a fast close and a stale listing.