"A record 31% of respondents also expect rents to fall in 2026, signaling that investors in the distressed segment anticipate continued pressure on both sides of the housing ledger."
"Despite the bearish outlook, only 36% of surveyed buyers described their local markets as overvalued heading into 2026, a record low for the report."
"Expectations for price declines are not evenly distributed across the country. The Central region was the most pessimistic, with 50% of buyers expecting prices to fall in 2026."
"Even so, many buyers foresee additional softening this year, indicating they believe the market has more to give back on prices before reaching a durable floor."
A survey found that 43% of investors buying distressed properties expect local home prices to decline this year, the highest since 2022. Additionally, 31% anticipate rents to fall in 2026. While 59% of buyers plan to increase purchases, this is the lowest share since 2023. The Central region is the most pessimistic about price declines, while the Northeast is the least. Despite a bearish outlook, only 36% of buyers view local markets as overvalued, indicating improved affordability in many areas.
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