What NAR’s 2026 Forecast Really Says About the Housing Market

The National Association of Realtors just laid out where the housing market is headed. First-time buyers are at historic lows, prices remain elevated, and NAR is calling for a meaningful rebound in sales by 2026—not a crash. In this post I break down each key slide, from demographics and job growth to price trends and hot-spot markets, and explain what it all means if you’re thinking about buying, selling, or relocating in the next 12–24 months.