Modest price appreciation is expected as affordability challenges restrict rapid growth despite steady regional demand.
Inventory slowly rebuilds, giving buyers improved choice compared with the constrained conditions of previous years.
Migration from coastal cities continues, but at a more moderate pace than during peak pandemic-era movement.
Rent and ownership markets show signs of stabilization as supply catches up with household growth.
Housing conditions trend toward balance, supporting a calmer and more predictable 2026 environment.
