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Zillow released its new 2026 housing market predictions and…I’m not sure I agree with them. From home price to mortgage rate predictions, “kidfluence” steering decisions, and the rise of the lifestyle renter, I’m going through all 10 of Zillow’s predictions and sharing which I agree with, which I’m confused by, and which made me laugh. Even with a few very interesting predictions, I do think some core forecasts will actually play out in 2026.
When’s the last time you asked your kid, “Hey buddy, where do YOU want to live?” and rented based on their answer? Well, Zillow believes that your toddler does have a serious influence on your next home. But that’s not all. In 2026, renting could become cool again as more “lifestyle renters” plan NOT to buy, even if mortgage rates drop. This could be a good sign for investors looking to keep long-term tenants, but you’ll need the right type of property.
We’ll also touch on Zillow’s home price prediction (and why they’re more positive than Dave), the floor for mortgage rates in 2026 (will we break into the 5s?), and why buying a new-build could get even better.
Dave:
Zillow has released their 2026 housing market predictions. Here’s what I think they got wrong. And fair enough, what they got right too. Mortgage rates, home prices, affordability. We all want to know what’s going to happen this year in the real estate market. I’ve made my predictions. Zillow has published theirs. Let’s see how they stack up. Hey everyone. I’m Dave Meyer. I am a trained data analyst and I’ve been analyzing the housing market in particular for 15 years now, alongside being a real estate investor as well. I released my own personal predictions for 2026 mortgage rates and home prices back in December. And of course, when the biggest names in the real estate industry release their own forecasts, I like to see if my forecast is aligned, if we agree or disagree on some of the big points. So that’s what…
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