The housing market may be charting a different course. After years of stagnation, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is forecasting a 14% surge in 2026 home sales, with the median home price going up 4%.
Of course, not every area will see these exact types of gains. Some might be poised to blow up.
By that, we’re referring to housing markets that are more likely to outperform the expected average surge. These are places where a combination of job growth, affordability, housing inventory and other economic factors will work together to create above-average appreciation…