What's Driving the 2026 Housing Market — Insights from Danielle Hale and Lawrence Yun

In this episode of Realtors News: Change Agents, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun sits down with Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com® | Homes for Sale, Apartments & Houses for Rent , for a candid, data‑driven conversation about the forces reshaping the 2026 real estate market in — and how agents can use those insights on the housing market and interest rates to better serve buyers and sellers. Together, they unpack: How listing data and consumer search behavior reveal where buyers are really headed Why cross‑market demand and migration trends matter more than ever for referrals and lead generation What agents should know about mortgage rates, the Federal Reserve, and buyer misconceptions How baby boomers, millennials, and Gen Z approach homeownership differently — and what that means for marketing and client strategy Why telling a clear, relatable housing story is critical for building trust with today's consumers