Raleigh Housing Forecast 2025–2026: What Experts Predict

Trend #1: Continued Population Growth

Raleigh remains a top relocation city—especially for buyers coming from:

• New York

• New Jersey

• Florida

• California

This ongoing migration will keep demand high.

Trend #2: Stabilizing Home Prices

Prices are expected to grow 4–6% annually, a sign of a healthy, stable market—not a bubble.

Trend #3: More New Construction

Developers are expanding in:

• Wake Forest

• Durham

• Clayton

• Knightdale

• Holly Springs

Trend #4: Mortgage Rates Slowly Declining

Projected rates: 5.5%–6% by late 2025.

What This Means for Buyers & Sellers

• Buyers: Increased affordability

• Sellers: Strong home values + steady buyer traffic