Redfin: The Great Housing Market “Reset” Starts in 2026

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Redfin's head of economics predicts a housing market reset starting in 2026, with affordability slowly improving.

This episode features Redfin's head of economics, Chen Zhao, discussing 11 predictions for the housing market in 2026, including a 'great reset' with improving affordability, stagnant mortgage rates, and regional variations. The conversation covers trends in home prices, rents, policy impacts, and the role of AI in real estate.

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A calm housing forecast that favors patience over a sudden rebound.

Real Estate Rookie frames the housing market through a year-end rerun and keeps the tone steady. Redfin's head of economics research calls 2026 a reset rather than a sudden turn, then walks through 11 predictions on mortgage rates, home prices, rents, refinancing opportunities,…

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