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Wharton Professor predicts flat housing prices in 2026.

January 27, 2026 / 00:30

This episode discusses the current state of the residential housing market, focusing on house price trends and market stability.

The conversation highlights expectations for national house prices to remain flat over the coming year. The hosts analyze various factors affecting the market, including challenges that are contributing to its stagnation.

Key points include the struggle of the residential market and the uncertainty surrounding its future trajectory. The discussion emphasizes the lack of significant changes in house prices and the overall stability of the market.

TL;DR

National house prices are expected to remain flat this year due to market struggles.

Episode

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We're not expecting big swings house
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prices, especially in the residential
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side of the market. This is a market
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that is struggling on a number of
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different fronts. And I'm not sure if
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it's stability or stasis or if it's
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stuck, but all of those things
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ultimately lead to a similar pattern
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where we're going to expect national
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house prices to be relatively flat over
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the coming year.
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[music]

Episode Highlights

Episode Quotes

  • House prices are expected to be relatively flat over the coming year.
    Wharton Professor predicts flat housing prices in 2026.

Key Moments

  • Market Stability00:13
  • Flat Prices00:19

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