My Boring 2026 Long Island Housing Prediction (And Why That’s a Good Thing)

If you’re waiting for a dramatic housing crash on Long Island in 2026, this might not be the video you expect. In this episode of Long Island Real Estate with Sal Catalano, I break down why my 2026 market prediction is actually pretty boring—and why that’s a very good thing for homeowners, buyers, and investors. Using real, local data, not national headlines or clickbait, we look at: Average sales price trends in Suffolk County and Nassau County Inventory levels that remain historically low Why Long Island continues to behave differently than the rest of the country How Long Island real estate has delivered 43% appreciation in Suffolk and 34% in Nassau over the past five years Why steady, boring markets are often the best long-term investments 📊 2025 Year-End Snapshot: Suffolk County Average Sales Price: $690,000 Months of Inventory: 2.3 Nassau County Average Sales Price: $831,000 Months of Inventory: 2.08 My outlook for 2026: Prices continuing to rise at a measured 6–8% pace Inventory staying extremely tight, likely around 2–2.5 months of supply No crash, no massive swing—just steady demand meeting limited supply If you live on Long Island, are thinking about buying or selling, or just want a realistic, data-driven look at where our market is heading, this video is for you. 👇 I’d love to hear your thoughts: Do you agree with this outlook, or do you think something changes in 2026? Drop a comment below. 📍 Long Island Real Estate with Sal Catalano 📧 [email protected] 📞 631-849-8968 📲 Instagram / TikTok / YouTube: @salcatalano_realestate