Last week I asked all of you what happens to real estate prices the remainder of 2026? I posed this question in order to gauge reader thoughts on the Iran war, inflationary pressures, etc.. to see if these items would radically alter prices the remainder of 2026. The real estate pros have spoken and as you can see from the chart, the overwhelming choice was a modest reset in prices (5-10% range). Do you agree with the survey results? What was the key rationale behind the predictions.
Survey results: What happens the remainder of 2026 to real estate prices
I was actually pretty surprised at the results from the survey. From the survey 91% felt that prices would either stay the same or rise or fall 10%. Essentially the predictions are that regardless of the war, it is highly unlikely for a major reset or a big upside surprise either way.
Summary of the rationale behind the real estate reset predictions.
Here are the top comments:
- It won’t happen overnight, but the new Road to Housing Act with more funding for affordable housing, has the potential to drive down home prices by increasing the supply of new units. Already there are more homes on the market than buyers. I don’t see a big drop coming, but certainly prices are sagging a bit. Apartments are also feeling the softness from oversupply in the Sunbelt.
- I see interest rates and inflation staying the same. Which leads me to believe we are in for a stagnant real estate market. With expanded inventories and desperation to sell for a variety of reasons including the idea that sellers should get CoVid prices, Values will drop significantly to pre Covid pricing, and those who can’t survive higher prices losing their mortgages. Keep your powder dry.
- Prices will remain flat because transaction volume is low interest rates are similar around 6.25% and the legislation surrounding real estate has not changed significantly
- As you know, there is no 1 real estate market. Will Vail, Aspen, or Boulder prices tank 10+% – no I don’t think so. Will Volatile markets like Vegas, Miami, etc., Me thinks absolutely!
Key insights on what happens to real estate prices the rest of 2026
Thank you everyone for your participation and insights in my survey. The insights in the comments from readers were amazing and I hope everyone gained a good perspective from your fellow readers. My key takeaway from this survey is although prices falling modestly (5-10%) is not good news, in actuality based on all the factors like rising interest rates, gas prices, slow employment ironically this is a great outcome. Unfortunately we don’t know yet how everything will play, but my gut still says that we are at the peak of this market with downward pressure on prices but no catastrophe in the near future.
We will have to wait for better data to see how it all shakes out. Thanks again and stay tuned for upcoming surveys 😊
Additional Reading/Resources:
- https://www.fairviewlending.com/2026-real-estate-predictions/
- https://www.fairviewlending.com/when-will-real-estate-crash-or-will-it/
- https://www.fairviewlending.com/what-does-the-iran-war-mean-for-real-estate/
- https://www.fairviewlending.com/has-the-economy-lost-its-mind/
- https://www.fairviewlending.com/will-mortgage-rates-fall-in-2026/
- https://www.fairviewlending.com/where-should-you-invest-in-real-estate-in-2026/
- https://www.fairviewlending.com/fed-drops-rates-why-did-mortgage-rates-barely-budge/
- https://www.fairviewlending.com/phantom-debt-soars-what-does-this-mean-for-real-estate-2/
- https://www.fairviewlending.com/never-buy-a-residential-condo/
- https://www.fairviewlending.com/the-war-on-landlords/
- https://www.fairviewlending.com/house-prices-hit-another-record-should-you-even-care/
- https://www.fairviewlending.com/root-cause-of-real-estate-price-declines/
- https://www.fairviewlending.com/will-real-estate-fall-to-2020-values/
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