
The 2026 luxury housing report shows the median entry price for the nation’s top 10 % of homes steady at about $1.2 million, while the elite “ultraluxury” ZIP codes now start at $5.5 million. Newport Coast, CA (92657) displaced Fisher Island, FL to become the most expensive ZIP, with a median listing of $12.5 million—a 29.3 % year‑over‑year rise. California dominates the top ten with six markets, but several coastal areas such as Malibu fell out amid wildfire‑driven price pressure and a sharp drop in online interest. Across all top‑10 ZIPs, page‑view activity declined, signaling softer buyer urgency despite persistently high price levels.

The S&P CoreLogic Case‑Shiller National Home Price Index rose 1.3% year‑over‑year in December, a slight dip from 1.4% in November, indicating a slowdown in price growth. Existing‑home sales fell to a 1995 low while national inventory more than doubled since...

Realtor.com’s January 2026 Rental Report shows the 29th consecutive month of year‑over‑year rent declines for 0‑2‑bedroom units, with the median asking rent falling 1.5% to $1,672. Vacancy rates in the nation’s 50 largest metros rose to 7.6%, the highest since...