Berkshire Hathaway’s HomeServices sees 30-year mortgage rates holding 6%-6.5% through 2026-end
Complete. Here is the key summaryBerkshire Hathaway’s HomeServices forecasts 30-year mortgage rates to remain between 6%-6.5% through year-end 2026, constraining transaction activity. The outlook highlights improved affordability and moderating home-price growth, with U.S. median existing-home prices reaching $417,700 in April. Additionally, the report notes a significant inventory shift as Baby Boomers begin transferring substantial housing stock.
- Berkshire Hathaway’s HomeServices of America published its 2026 mid-year housing outlook, flagging improved affordability and moderating home-price growth. * 30-year fixed mortgage rates dipped to 5.99% in late February, then rose on Iran conflict-driven inflation; June rates stayed below 6.86% a year earlier. * Economists expect 30-year fixed rates to hold in a 6%-6.5% range through year-end, keeping transaction activity constrained. * U.S. median existing-home price hit USD 417,700 in April, up 0.9% year over year; Fannie Mae/Pulsenomics sees 1.7% gains in 2026. * Outlook highlighted a multi-decade inventory shift as Baby Boomers begin transferring 40% of housing stock worth USD 18-20 trillion. 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. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 202607221100BIZWIRE_USPR_____20260722_BW026264) on July 22, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)