TOLEDO, Ohio — After several years of strained affordability, tight inventory and sluggish activity, the U.S. housing market is expected to take a modest but meaningful step towards stability in 2026. According to Realtor.com 's 2026 Housing Forecast, Toledo is expected to be one of the hottest markets.

The professional real estate website predicts that the national market will remain "balanced" territory next year. At the same time, Toledo is projected to see the largest home-price increase of any metro area in the country.

Toledo tops the nation in price growth

Realtor.com expects Toledo home prices to rise 13.1% in 2026, marking the largest growth among all major U.S. metros. Other cities expected to see significant jumps include Syracuse (12.4%), Scranton (10.9%), Rochester (10.3

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