Housing market set to improve in 2026 with predicted 1.2% home value increase and drop in markets with price declines from 24 to 12.

Zillow is anticipating a small increase in home sales due to pent-up demand aligning with better affordability. In 2026, home values are expected to increase by 1.2%. The forecast indicates a decrease in the number of major markets experiencing annual price drops from 24 markets currently to 12 markets in the following year. Notably, Zillow projects 4.26...