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Will Home Sales Rebound in 2026? A Look at a Bold Housing Forecast
Home sales have plunged since their pandemic peak—but a new forecast suggests a sharp rebound could be closer than many expect. As mortgage rates eased from recent highs and inventory pressures slowly shift, Tim Lucas and Craig Berry break down a bold prediction that home sales could jump significantly in 2026, what’s been holding the market back, and what might finally unlock buyer and seller activity again.
In this episode you’ll learn:
How far home sales have fallen: Annual U.S. home sales dropped from 6.12 million in 2021 to about 4 million by 2025.
Who’s predicting a rebound: Lawrence…
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