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Mortgage Rates Soar, Sales Slump, But Home Prices Still Rise

U.S. home prices are expected to edge up just 1% over the next year—even as mortgage rates top 7%, sales remain weak and affordability pressures build. The latest Q3 2026 VeroFORECAST℠ reveals a sharply divided housing market, with stronger gains in the Northeast and Midwest and modest declines across several Texas metros. See which markets are positioned to rise and where prices may soften.

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America’s Housing Market Is Stuck, Not Sinking

The U.S. housing market has slowed, but it continues to hold its ground. The Q2 2026 VeroFORECAST projects a modest 1.1% average home price growth nationwide over the next year as affordability and inventory challenges continue. Affordable Midwest and Northeast markets are expected to outperform, while some Sun Belt markets may see slight declines.

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VeroFORECAST Report Q1 2026

Oil Prices Spike, Prompting Homebuyers to Hit Pause as Mortgage Rates Edge Higher

Veros’ Q1 2026 VeroFORECAST points to modest national appreciation of 1.3%, as higher oil prices add fresh pressure on inflation and borrowing costs. The U.S. housing market finally had a reason to feel optimistic heading into 2026. Buyers were slowly re-entering. Then, the war in Iran sent oil prices sharply higher, reigniting concerns about inflation just as it appeared to be cooling.

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Veros and Valligent Appoint Industry Veteran Lora Helt as SVP of Sales

Veros and Valligent are proud to announce the appointment of Lora Helt as Senior Vice President of Sales. A recognized industry leader and 2023 HousingWire Woman of Influence, Helt brings over 20 years of experience in valuation and mortgage technology to lead the companies’ national sales strategy and revenue growth initiatives.

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VeroFORECAST Signals Slower Home Price Growth in 2026 as Affordability Constraints Persist

Veros’ Q4 2025 VeroFORECAST projects an average-nationwide home price appreciation rate of 1.3% over the next 12 months. Looking ahead to 2026, both housing supply and sales are expected to improve slightly from 2025 levels, keeping price gains modest. Affordability may improve slightly, as wage growth is projected to outpace home price appreciation in 2026.

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