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At Hayes Collaborative, our mission is simple: help people find their place in the world. With the release of our Housing Market Outlook, we’re taking that mission a step further by giving buyers, sellers, and industry professionals the clear, reliable insight they need to move confidently into the coming year.
The truth is, today’s economy is noisy. Signals conflict, forecasts shift, and even seasoned analysts are left scratching their heads. For anyone making a major real estate decision, that uncertainty can feel overwhelming.
That’s why our experts at Compass created this report. Good data cuts through the doubt. Inside, you’ll find the most current economic indicators, the key trends shaping the 2026 housing landscape, and our grounded, research-driven expectations for the year ahead.
This outlook comes from hundreds of hours of deep analysis by Compass data scientists, paired with the on-the-ground experience of real estate professionals nationwide. Together, we’ve answered the questions clients ask us most:
• Where are home prices headed in 2026?
• What kind of market can buyers and sellers expect?
• Will sales activity finally pick up?
• How does our local market compare to national patterns?
• Which economic and demographic shifts will matter most?
Whether you're planning your first purchase or guiding clients through big decisions every day, this report is built to serve you. We hope it brings clarity, confidence, and a better sense of direction as we move into a new year.
Contact Hayes Collab at (919) 656-1599 or via email for a free consultation to discuss the 2026 analyses and forecasts..
The truth is, today’s economy is noisy. Signals conflict, forecasts shift, and even seasoned analysts are left scratching their heads. For anyone making a major real estate decision, that uncertainty can feel overwhelming.
That’s why our experts at Compass created this report. Good data cuts through the doubt. Inside, you’ll find the most current economic indicators, the key trends shaping the 2026 housing landscape, and our grounded, research-driven expectations for the year ahead.
This outlook comes from hundreds of hours of deep analysis by Compass data scientists, paired with the on-the-ground experience of real estate professionals nationwide. Together, we’ve answered the questions clients ask us most:
• Where are home prices headed in 2026?
• What kind of market can buyers and sellers expect?
• Will sales activity finally pick up?
• How does our local market compare to national patterns?
• Which economic and demographic shifts will matter most?
Whether you're planning your first purchase or guiding clients through big decisions every day, this report is built to serve you. We hope it brings clarity, confidence, and a better sense of direction as we move into a new year.
Contact Hayes Collab at (919) 656-1599 or via email for a free consultation to discuss the 2026 analyses and forecasts..
Download "Compass Intelligence: 2026 Housing Market Outlook"