Recent house price declines suggest a shift toward a more buyer-friendly market, as rising home listings increase choice and temper seller expectations. Nonetheless, leading indicators and solid market fundamentals indicate that any decline in prices will be short-lived. Instead, we expect prices to edge up 1% this year, and 2% in both 2026 and 2027.
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