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title: "Realtor.com sees 2026 US home price growth cooling to 1.2%"
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description: "Realtor.com lowered its 2026 US home price growth forecast to 1.2%, below inflation, signaling a real-terms decline. Mortgage rates remain at 6.3% due to persistent inflation. Existing-home sales are projected at 4.1 million, up 1% from 2025, with affordability improving as monthly payments fall 1.9%. Rent growth is expected to decline by 1.2% amid increased supply."
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# Realtor.com sees 2026 US home price growth cooling to 1.2%

-   News Corp’s Realtor.com cut its 2026 US home price growth forecast to 1.2%, below expected inflation, implying a real-terms decline. \* Mortgage rate outlook held at 6.3% on average, reflecting persistent inflation pressure, keeping borrowing costs elevated. \* Existing-home sales forecast trimmed to 4.1 million, still seen up 1% from 2025 as activity improves in the second half. \* Affordability expected to improve as the typical monthly mortgage payment is projected to fall 1.9% year over year. \* Rent growth forecast points to a 1.2% decline as new supply adds pressure on rents. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. News Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: LA99897) on July 08, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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