Raleigh cracks top 10 homebuying hotspots for 2026. What’s driving the surge?

After years of strained affordability, low inventory and locked-in homebuyers, the nation’s housing market is entering a new phase, say experts — and Raleigh homebuyers could have an edge compared to residents in other metros.

A new report from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) named Raleigh among the nation’s top 10 homebuying hot spots for 2026.

A combination of “strong income growth, an increasing population of highly educated young professionals, and strong job creation in tech, life sciences and advanced research,” is fueling steady housing demand, the report said…

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