Summary:

– National forecast projects modest growth in home sales, prices and inventory.

– OKC outlook shows slight price gains but predicted sales decline.

– Local real estate leaders say affordability , migration remain strong drivers.

The 2026 Housing Forecast released Wednesday by Realtor.com predicts modest gains in sales, prices and inventory, pointing to a more balanced market next year.

“After a challenging period for buyers, sellers and renters, 2026 should offer a welcome, if modest, step toward a healthier housing market,” Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, said in the report. “It’s not a dramatic reset, but it’s a meaningful shift that moves the market back toward balance.”

The recovery will be slow, with existing home sales remaining well below normal a

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