Will housing prices in the US decline nationally in 2026?

News-based estimate

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What we know

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Asking prices fell 2.5% year over year in June, indicating a significant decline.

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Home price growth is expected to slow to just 1.2%, below inflation rates.

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Realtors predict home prices will decline in 22 cities over the next year.

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Why this forecast

Recent news indicates a significant decline in housing prices, with a 2.5% year-over-year drop reported in June 2026, marking the steepest decline since 2017. Additionally, forecasts suggest that home price growth will slow significantly, further supporting the likelihood of a national decline in housing prices.

News-based estimate based on recent housing reports and forecasts.

Key development

Asking prices fell 2.5% year over year in June 2026, the steepest annual decline since 2017.

Supporting signals

✓The June 2026 Monthly Housing Trends Report shows an 8-month streak of price drops.
✓Forecasts indicate a slowdown in home price growth, now expected at 1.2%.

Risk factors

⚠Unexpected economic recovery could stabilize or increase housing prices.
⚠Changes in interest rates or government policies affecting housing could alter trends.

This forecast assumes

✓Current economic conditions remain stable without major shocks.
✓Inflation continues to outpace home price growth.

How this could unfold