Berkshire Hathaway’s HomeServices sees 30-year mortgage rates holding 6%-6.5% through 2026-end

  • Berkshire Hathaway’s HomeServices of America published its 2026 mid-year housing outlook, flagging improved affordability and moderating home-price growth.
  • 30-year fixed mortgage rates dipped to 5.99% in late February, then rose on Iran conflict-driven inflation; June rates stayed below 6.86% a year earlier.
  • Economists expect 30-year fixed rates to hold in a 6%-6.5% range through year-end, keeping transaction activity constrained.
  • U.S. median existing-home price hit USD 417,700 in April, up 0.9% year over year; Fannie Mae/Pulsenomics sees 1.7% gains in 2026.
  • Outlook highlighted a multi-decade inventory shift as Baby Boomers begin transferring 40% of housing stock worth USD 18-20 trillion.


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