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NAR Projects US Home Sales to Jump by 14 Percent in 2026

The organization attributes the expected rebound to declining mortgage rates, continued job gains, and improved market stability.
NAR Projects US Home Sales to Jump by 14 Percent in 2026
Townhouse for sale in Elkridge, Md., on Sept. 27, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has predicted a good year for home sales in 2026, noting that sales nationwide could increase by as much as 14 percent.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, released his predictions during the Nov. 14 Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum held in Houston.

Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.