Real Estate News 01/23/2026

Zillow forecasts Hartford, Connecticut, as the nation’s hottest housing market in 2026, driven by tight inventory, strong price growth and buyer demand that continues to outpace supply.

In The News:

Zillow– “Dethroned: Why Hartford Claims the Crown as 2026’s Hottest Market Over Buffalo“(01-08-2026)

“Despite slower nationwide growth expected in 2026, competition will intensify in select housing markets like Hartford, Buffalo and San Jose, where limited inventory and bidding wars are likely to keep prices elevated.”

CNBC –“Trump floats idea to extend business tax break to homeowners”(01-21-2026)

“During a speech on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald Trump floated the idea of allowing depreciation for personal residences. ”

YahooFinance –“Home price forecast for 2026 across 380 housing markets: Zillow versus Moody’s forecast model” (01-21-2026)

“Among the 24 price forecasts tracked by ResiClub in our final 2026 home price forecast roundup, the average prediction is a +1.43% increase in U.S. home prices in 2026.”

FOX Business –“Billionaires flee California ‘within seven days’ over proposed wealth tax: Inside the Miami migration“(01-20-2026)

“As California’s proposed “billionaire tax” began gaining momentum late last year, some of the wealthiest people in the country didn’t wait for ballots, lawmakers or court challenges — they moved. “Then a couple more flew into Miami, bought properties and closed within seven days,” luxury real estate broker Julian Johnston of The Corcoran Group told Fox News Digital. “So then it was a tipping point.””

NPR –“Wall Street-backed landlords a target for both Trump and Democrats“ (01-12-2026)

“Like President Trump, lawmakers around the country blame corporate homebuyers for high prices and want to restrict them. Experts say it’s not so simple, and passing laws has proved difficult.”