(NewsNation) — Home prices are expected to rise modestly in 2026, but sellers will still be calling the shots in certain markets.
Zillow expects Hartford, Connecticut, to be the hottest housing market in 2026, warning buyers to brace for “bidding wars and broken hearts.”
The Connecticut capital saw a nation-high 66.4% of homes sell over asking price last year and the second-lowest share of homes with a price cut (16.5%), according to Zillow. Home values in Hartford also rose 4.6%, the fastest pace of any major metro.
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Other Northeast metros — including Buffalo, Boston and Philadelphia — also cracked Zillow’s annual top 10 list for 2026, in part because inventory remains well below pre-pandemic levels…