On December 9, 2025, from 3:30–5:00 p.m. ET, NAR held a virtual economic and real estate summit that provided a year-end review and a forecast on the economy and housing for 2026.
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Watch the Video Recording
Presentation Slides
December 2025 Real Estate and Economic Outlook
Presented by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun
Who Is Buying Now?
Presented by NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz
Housing Hot Spots 2026
Presented by NAR Senior Economist Nadia Evangelou
Report: Housing Hot Spots
While real estate is inherently local, each year NAR identifies markets expected to outperform based on key trends and metrics.
Become a Sponsor
Learn how to become a real estate forecast summit sponsor. Questions? Email Rhonny Barragan at rbarragan@nar.realtor.













