Six US housing markets predicted to boom and six to bust by 2026
A Quartz analysis identifies six US metropolitan areas expected to experience housing market growth by 2026, driven by factors such as affordability and job growth, while six others are predicted to decline due to climate risks and economic shifts. The booming markets include cities in the Sun Belt and Midwest, while the busting markets are concentrated in coastal areas vulnerable to natural disasters. The report highlights how changing buyer preferences and remote work trends are reshaping real estate demand.
Key facts
- Six metro areas are predicted to boom by 2026.
- Six metro areas are predicted to bust by 2026.
- Affordability is a key factor in market growth.
- Climate risk contributes to market decline.
- Remote work trends influence housing demand.
- Sun Belt cities are among the booming markets.
- Coastal areas are among the busting markets.
- The analysis was published by Quartz.
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- United States
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