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Housing inventory growth slowed in 2026 because listings already rebounded from record lows, making further yearly gains harder without weaker demand or much stronger new supply.
Current active listings sit near 1.36M. The analyst said a healthy market works with 1.52M-1.93M listings and >4 mo of supply.
Last year’s peak inventory growth hit ↑33%, but that came off a much lower base. As inventory normalized, matching that pace became much tougher.
Mortgage rates stayed above mid-6% for most of the current year. The analyst said lower rates make inventory growth harder in this market.
Existing home sales had gone nowhere for years, yet inventory climbed from record-depressed levels toward normal, helping keep prices in check as wages outgrew prices.

On March 10, 2026, the housing bill passed the Senate and returned to the House, highlighting bipartisan national focus on homeownership and tougher investor limits.
A newly added section would bar large institutional investors owning >350 single-family homes from buying more, making build-to-rent and related strategies harder.
The bill defined purchases broadly, covering transfers, mergers, acquisitions, construction, foreclosures, and bulk deals involving single-family homes with up to two dwelling units.
Three exceptions still triggered mandatory divestment within 7 yr: newly built or renovated homes for sale, build-to-rent projects, and qualifying renovate-to-rent projects.
Senior housing projects qualified for an exception, with divestment required only if homes no longer met age-55-plus community standards set by the federal housing agency.
Current portfolios would not be affected because the restrictions were not retroactive, but future acquisitions faced potential civil pe

Migration and coastal employment maintain buyer activity.

Inland affordability supports steady regional demand.

Builders add supply at a measured pace.

High-demand towns absorb quickly, moderating competition elsewhere.
Outlook: Prices forecast ↑4–6% statewide in 2026.

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