Housing Market Predictions for 2026

With 2025 behind us, attention is turning to what’s next for multifamily. Our outlook series examines how each subsector is expected to evolve in 2026, drawing on insights from industry leaders to highlight the trends, risks and opportunities shaping the year ahead.

Explore the stories below for a closer look at what to watch:

📌Why Manufactured Housing Is an Investor Favorite in 2026

Homeownership is increasingly out of reach, while MHCs continue to attract institutional capital. However, some pressures are complicating the landscape. Read our full analysis here.

📌Still at the Head of the Class: Student Housing in 2026

The student housing sector enters 2026 with a high degree of confidence. After several years of testing, marked by economic volatility, shifting renter sentiment and constrained capital, the sector has largely held its ground. This year, performance will hinge on precision: selecting the right institutions and locations, aligning with the right partners and executing with a disciplined, market-specific playbook. Here‘s all you need to know.

📌What Trends Will Shape the Condominium Market in 2026?

Demand for well-located, design-forward product remains steady, particularly in established gateway markets. Industry leaders outline what will matter most this year across major markets. Read the entire story here.

📌2026 Will Be a Test of Execution for SFR/BTR. Here’s Why

After a surge of new supply tested absorption in parts of the Sun Belt in 2025, the SFR/BTR sector heads into the new year with a more measured outlook. Going forward, renewals, pricing discipline and asset-level fundamentals will separate outperformers from the rest. Read the full analysis here.

📌Affordable Housing in 2026: A Year of Pressure and Possibility

The U.S. still faces a severe shortage of affordable rentals, particularly for the lowest-income households. This year will test the sector’s ability to deliver long-term affordability. Here‘s what industry leaders believe will shape the path forward.

📌2026 Senior Living Trends: Demand Leads, Capital Reopens

Senior housing entered 2026 with the wind at its back—a continuation of the momentum the sector has built over the past several years. Absent a renewed cost surge or a turn in financing conditions, the base case for 2026 is constructive: mid–single-digit revenue growth for well-run platforms, steadier liquidity and a sector poised for expansion. The full article is available here.

📌After the Boom: What’s Next for Self Storage in 2026

Last year served as a reset for the self storage industry. After the pandemic-fueled development boom left lasting effects, the recent slowdown in new supply has allowed operators to regain footing, with steadier demand and a clearer path toward stabilization. So what’s ahead? Here‘s what to expect.