Buyers in the DFW area have not seen a better opportunity to enter the market in years. There are more options, more time, and more negotiating power than ever before. All of the underlying factors driving the success of the DFW area (employment opportunities, growing population and business-friendly policies) are continuing to grow stronger.

Whether or not you should invest in Miami's real estate market in 2026 will depend on your individual needs, financial resources and investment horizon.

If you are well-funded, employed stably, and able to keep properties for extended periods, then the current conditions present a better opportunity for investing in Miami's real estate market than did those in prior years.

If you are looking for geographic diversification, rental income potential, and exposure to a market with solid demographic fundamentals, Mexico City is definitely worth serious consideration in 2026.

The L.A. Market is Not Going to Crash — It’s Just Taking a Breath For buyers who have been patiently waiting on the sidelines, 2026 brings a commodity that we haven’t seen in years: Actual negotiating power and time to think.

You’re not going to find amazing deals or get rich off of flipping houses. However, if you need a place to live, have stable employment and can afford the monthly payments, 2026 may be your chance to act before the market starts heating up again in the Spring.

Homebuyers who have been waiting for the right moment to enter the Chicago housing market may find that 2026 represents the best time to do so, prior to the next wave of demand raises home prices substantially.

The Chicago housing market does not offer a discount to buyers, but it offers buyers good value if they are willing to understand and navigate the complex characteristics of the market.

In a real estate marketplace where many cities are experiencing an overheated or unstable market, Chicago represents a solid option for buyers in 2026.

While the Tampa market is not crumbling, nor is it the chaotic bidding wars seen in 2022 – it is normalizing. And normalizing creates opportunity for buyers who do their homework.

You have the time to research, negotiate and make thoughtful purchasing decisions.

When interest rates fall to below 6%, expect bidding wars to return. The question is not whether Tampa real estate is a viable investment because it is.

The question is whether you are ready to take advantage of the current market and utilize the negotiating leverage you currently possess.

If you have a steady income, can afford the monthly payments associated with a home in San Diego, and plan to stay in your home for at least five years, the available data supports the idea that this will be one of the best times to invest in San Diego real estate in a while. While 2026 does not represent the best time to catch the bottom of the market, it does represent a great opportunity to position yourself before the competition becomes fierce once again.

If you’re prepared financially — stable job, excellent credit score, sufficient down payment — and intend to reside in the home for a minimum of 5-7 years, then 2026 represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a home in Austin at discounted prices.

You’re acquiring a home at a price that is 20% less than the prior peak, with actual negotiation power.

This market won’t collapse any further (it’s predicted to stabilize gradually), and we don’t anticipate a return to the 2021-2022 levels either.

This appears to represent the most favorable buying opportunity in this cycle for buyers.