Is real relief finally coming to homebuyers? According to new projections, 2026 could mark the beginning of what experts are calling “The Great Housing Reset,” a slow but meaningful shift toward improved affordability, rising wages, and a more balanced real estate market.
In today’s video, I break down Redfin’s major housing predictions for 2026 in a way that helps you understand how next year’s market might impact you. I’ll cover everything from expected mortgage rate trends to why home prices may stabilize, what rising wages mean for buyers, how rental markets are shifting, and why household structures may look very different in the years ahead.
Timestamps :
0:00 – 2026 Market Outlook
1:40 – Prices vs. Wages Shift
2:00 – Mortgage Rate Relief
2:57 – Why Affordability Stays Hard
3:26 – Low Inventory Effects
4:35 – Rent Trends Ahead
4:55 – Changing Living Patterns
5:27 – Policy & Long-Term Fix
6:25 – Refinancing & Equity Use
6:57 – AI’s Real Estate Future
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Market Update - The Great Housing Reset is Coming