PHOENIX (AZFamily)<\/b> \u2014 From more energy-efficient homes to a dip in home prices in Phoenix, we\u2019re tracking the big Valley real estate trends of 2026.<\/p>\n
Will home prices go down next year? <\/p>\n
According to a recent report by Realtor.com, home prices in Phoenix are expected to drop next year<\/a> by about 2.3%.<\/p>\n Trevor Halpern with Halpern Residential at eXp Realty says you can expect home prices to fluctuate from month to month, similar to what we\u2019ve seen in 2025.<\/p>\n \u201cNovember over October prices were up 2.6% in the Valley,\u201d he told Arizona\u2019s Family. \u201cSo predictably is tough to measure and tough to nail, but we can expect fluctuations throughout the year.\u201d<\/p>\n If you\u2019re selling a home, Halpern says you should make sure your agent is taking great photos of your property.<\/p>\n \u201cIf video applies, shoot great video,\u201d he added. \u201cMake sure your agent is out there marketing your home. You have to stand out.\u201d <\/p>\n Will mortgage rates go down in 2026? <\/p>\n Halpern says we are leaning toward a buyer\u2019s market. While mortgage rates are not expected to drop drastically, buyers have a lot of power right now. He expects that trend to continue into the new year.<\/p>\n Other 2026 real estate trends<\/p>\n A recent Zillow report suggests renewable energy, at-home escapes and at-home sports are just a few of the trends in 2026. Read the whole report<\/a> here.<\/p>\n See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it<\/a>.<\/p>\n