2026 Housing Market Predictions: Seller Pain is Far From Over
About this episode
The episode discusses predictions for the 2026 housing market, exploring potential outcomes for buyers and sellers amidst economic uncertainties.
The first half of the 2026 housing market is over, and now it’s time to answer the question everyone wants to know: What’s next? Will the market slow down even more and bring lower prices for patient buyers, or will a (surprisingly) resilient US economy finally give buyers what they’re looking for? We’re split. We’re disagreeing. And today, we’re giving our updated 2026 housing market predictions. A long, slow, painful housing market could be in store for some, while a “booming” environment could be coming for others—which one will it be for you? We’re breaking it down, based on your exact market, property type, and whether you’re buying, selling, or holding and waiting. One type of property James is warning you to actively avoid; Kathy is saying certain markets will bring huge benefits to those who buy in them early; and Dave sees bad signs for the American consumer, which could spill even more into the housing market. Get ahead of the housing market—these are our H2 2026 housing market predictions. In This Episode We Cover Why an even slower, more painful market could be in store for 2026 sellers The passive income play that Dave is doubling down on as…
More episodes of On The Market
- Zillow: $1,000/Month Cash Flow Exists in These Markets
- You Won’t Believe Why Mortgage Rates Are Going Up (Again)
- Workers Are Feeling the AI Squeeze: How It Could Define the Next Housing Cycle
- Commercial Real Estate Is Quietly Setting Up for a Decade-Long Bull Run
- The Data Is Lying: What Buyers Are Really Paying in 2026 (Less Than You Think)
- Trump Just Stalled the Biggest Housing Bill in Decades
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the On The Market podcast page.