So… Is 2026 a “Good” Time to Buy or Sell?

That’s not the most useful question.

A better one is:
Where is the leverage right now? How do you use it?

What the data (and reality) show

National forecasts from organizations like the National Association of REALTORS®, Realtor.com, and Zillow point to a more normal housing environment in 2026, not a boom, not a collapse.

• Inventory is higher than the frenzy years

• Homes are taking longer to sell

• Negotiation has returned

• Prices are flatter and more sensitive to strategy

Locally, Denver metro data shows that pricing and positioning matter far more than market direction. Homes priced too optimistically tend to sit. Homes that match buyer expectations still move.

That’s not a crash, it’s a market that rewards preparation.