Housing Market Predictions for the Next 5 Years
- The market will continue to fluctuate between buyers’ and sellers’ markets 
- Home prices will continue to rise (though at a slower rate than in recent years), due to supply continuing to lag behind demand 
- Mortgage rates are expected to remain low, although they may rise slightly over the next five years as the economy improves 
- In addition to affordability, buyers “will also increasingly prioritize home office spaces, outdoor living spaces and energy efficiency as more people work remotely 
- Rust Belt Cities, Secondary Markets and Rural Areas Will Become Hot Real Estate Markets 
