2026 Housing Market Predictions From a Mortgage Loan Officer of 30 Years

Want to buy or refinance a home? https://www.rate.com/lp/rick-elmendor... Should i rent or buy?    • Should You Buy a Home in 2026?   Self Employment Hack:    • The 1099 Mortgage Hack Self-Employed Buyer...   Zillow just dropped its 2026 housing market forecast—and it’s not a crash… but it’s not a boom either. In this video, I break down what to expect in 2026 for: -- Home prices (national vs local reality) -- Mortgage rates (the “6% reality check”) -- Sales & inventory (pent-up demand returning) -- Builder incentives + creative financing Over 250+ 5 Star Reviews: https://birdeye.com/rick-elmendorf-at... 👉 Check rates 24/7 at https://rates.loanwithrick.com Top 1% loan officer nationwide, Scottman's Guide. VA Loan Expert specializing in Active Duty PCS. 📌 Get pre-approved: https://www.rate.com/loan-officers/th... 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/rickelmendorf 📬 Email: [email protected] 📞 Call/Text: 571-249-5363 Chapters: 0:00 Zillow 2026 Forecast Overview 2:20 Home Prices: Slow Growth 9:50 Mortgage Rates: 6% Reality 15:05 Sales + Pent-Up Demand 17:10 Builders + Incentives 18:00 Rent Trends 20:55 What to Do Now ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Instagram -   / loanwithrick   • Linkedin -   / rickelmendorf   • Facebook -   / rickelmendorfrate   • Website - https://www.rickelmendorf.com 🎖 Rick Elmendorf | VA Loan Expert | Top 1% Nationwide Licensed in all 50 states | 30+ years of experience Guaranteed Rate | NMLS 485091