As we head into 2026, the housing market is finally taking a meaningful step back toward normalcy. According to Compass Intelligence, the past four years brought pandemic-driven extremes — from stalled migration and unpredictable mortgage rates to affordability challenges and uneven inventory across the country. Now, those distortions are beginning to ease.
In this new chapter, Compass Intelligence reports that home sales are expected to grow again, supported by improving affordability as prices stabilize and mortgage rates trend downward. Mobility is gradually returning, inventory levels are rebalancing in many regions, and both buyers and sellers are recalibrating after years of rapid shifts.
For a deeper dive into the data and full insights, you can read the Compass Intelligence full report here: https://www.compass.com/research/market-outlook/agents/elissa-rosenfelt/
Together, these changes signal a more balanced, sustainable housing market on the horizon.
Let's navigate these changes together.
