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Where Homes Are Selling Fastest in 2026

Where Homes Are Selling Fastest in 2026

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January 20, 2026

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Where Homes Are Selling Fastest in 2026 Link

Hartford, CT has been named the nation’s hottest housing market for 2026, with typical listings selling in just one week and inventory down 63% from pre-pandemic levels.
The top 10 fastest-moving markets include Hartford, New York, Providence, San Jose, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles, Richmond, and Milwaukee.

My take: We're seeing a massive shift where "boring" East Coast stability is the new luxury. To be honest, when a house in Hartford sells faster than one in Austin, you know the days of the Sun Belt gold rush are officially on ice.

The Biggest Kitchen Cabinet Trends Homeowners Will See in 2026 Link

The 2026 trend report highlights a shift toward "personal" kitchens featuring closed storage to maintain visual calm and simple door styles that won't feel dated.
Experts suggest planning projects immediately to get ahead of supply chain hikes and working with suppliers who offer a mix of domestic and custom options.

My take: Everyone realized those open shelves they saw on Pinterest are just dust magnets that force you to keep your bowls perfectly stacked. People are finally choosing "visual calm" and closed doors because, let's face it, most of us have messy lives we’d rather hide behind a nice wood panel.

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U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook 2026 Link

Commercial real estate investment is projected to surge by 16% to $562 billion in 2026, while GDP growth is expected to slow to 2.0%.
The report highlights growth across Office, Industrial, Retail, Multifamily, Data Centers, Healthcare, and Life Sciences sectors.

My take: The "flight to quality" is just a polite way of saying the old, dusty office buildings are in serious trouble while everyone fights over the few shiny new ones. To be honest, calling for a 16% jump in investment while the economy is cooling feels like some heavy-duty optimism from the brokerage crowd.

Something I found Interesting

Bain Capital Keeps Raising Funds With Latest $3.4B Grab Link

Recent fundraising efforts, including a joint $1.6 billion retail strategy with 11North Partners, have pushed Bain's total new capital to over $5 billion.
Target sectors for the new fund include open-air retail, urban infill industrial, medical outpatient buildings, senior housing, marinas, storage facilities, hospitality, leisure, rentable townhomes, and digital assets.

My take: Seeing this much cash pile into "necessity" retail and senior housing tells you exactly where the smart money thinks the economy is headed. They aren't betting on a massive boom; they're betting on things people can't quit paying for when things get tight.

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