By Sarupya Ganguly

BENGALURU, Dec 10 (Reuters) – U.S. home prices will rise just 1.4% in 2026 after a similar performance this year, a Reuters poll of property experts showed on Wednesday, the slowest annual pace in 14 years despite expectations for several more interest rate cuts.

While that might be good news for first-time ‍buyers whose wages have not been able to keep up with much faster price rises in recent years, the market is set to remain subdued in part because house prices are already high and not enough entry-level homes are being built.

The key 30-year mortgage rate is set to average 6.18% next year and 5.88% in 2027, down from 6.32% currently, according to property experts surveyed between November 13 and December 9.

That modest decline comes despite market expectations f

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