Is 2026 the Year to Buy and Sell a Home?

Modest improvements in affordability could make 2026 a more favorable year for homebuyers and sellers.
Is 2026 the Year to Buy and Sell a Home?
Housing conditions in 2026 may become more balanced as inventory rises and mortgage rates level off. Dreamstime/TCA
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By Robin A. Friedman From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

After several years of upheaval characterized by bidding wars, rising mortgage rates, and tight inventory, the housing market seems to be at a crossroads. Interest rates have stabilized, the number of homes for sale is growing, and price appreciation is slowing.

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