Blog Category - Hilltop

Oct 28, 2026 • 7 min read

NAR Cuts 2026 Forecast: What 7% Rates Mean for Denver Buyers

NAR's 2026 housing forecast just got cut again, and higher mortgage rates are the reason. National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun now expects existing-home sales and prices to grow 2% or less this year, Realtor.com reported on October 21, 2026. Last November he called for a 14% jump in sales. For buyers and sellers in Denver, Douglas County and Arapahoe County, higher-for-lo