The 2026 U.S. housing market shows a national slowdown with home sales down 8.3% and price growth at 1.1%. Northeastern markets remain competitive, but Florida cities like Jacksonville, Tampa, and Miami face significant downturns. Jacksonville ranks last among large cities, with a median home price of $282,000, a 2.1% price decline, only 14% of homes selling above asking, and a median 69.4 days on market.