The housing market is not crashing, and it is not overheating. It is stabilizing. January data shows prices holding steady near $728,000, first-time buyers returning in force, and mortgage rates easing into the low sixes. This is a market defined by balance, not fear or frenzy, and the early signals point to opportunity in 2026. 

The January housing data points to a market that is steadier than headlines suggest. After a turbulent few years, local real estate is entering 2026 in a period of healing and normalization. Multiple data sources, including MLS trends, Zillow, and Redfin, indicate a market that is neither crashing nor surging, but is instead moving forward slowly. The question is no longer fear versus frenzy. It is about understanding direction, pace, and opportunity.

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