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More homes in 2025: inventory jumps ~9%, third year rising—yet 2026 stays quietly seller-leaning.
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Prices cool their ego: +2.2% growth, slower than wages, shifting power math for buyers.
Slide 3
Affordability isn’t “fixed,” but easing rates + incomes make 2026 a real turning point.
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Sales inch up ~1.7%, but golden-handcuff mortgages keep owners stuck—landlord tax breaks matter.
Slide 5
Market feels balanced, but inflation, Fed moves, and jobs make timing trickier than headlines say.