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Rents up, Existing Home Sales Down, The Housing Recovery is Back on Pause for the Remainder of 2026 (September 2026 Forecast)
Zillow’s existing home sales forecast points to a 3.5% decline in the fourth quarter, though sales are still expected to finish the year up 1.2%.
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Snackable Facts
For every one Zillow listing, there are an average five-and-a-half shoppers
For every one Zillow listing, there are an average five-and-a-half shoppers. This number jumps to thirteen in some Northwest and West Coast markets.
Even at current mortgage rates, the median income household can afford a home in only 12 major markets
While we expect rates to continue to moderate, they’ll likely remain above 6% in the coming year.
58% of recent renters considered buying
58% of recent renters considered buying. Down payment, credit, and product design trends help them figure out how to make the math work—with tools like Buyability.
New Construction
August 2026: Building permits declined while single-family completions fell to the lowest pace since 2019
Single-family housing starts surged in August, but headwinds are rising
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