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Top 10 Cities with Projected Home Price Declines in 2026

Key Concepts:

• DOM (Days on Market): The number of days a property remains listed for sale. A higher DOM indicates slower sales and potentially declining prices.
• Inventory: The number of homes available for sale. High inventory levels typically lead to price reductions.
• Overvaluation Rate: A metric comparing current home values to long-term income levels, indicating whether a market is overpriced.
• Migration: The movement of people into or out of a specific area, impacting housing demand.
• Reventure App: A platform developed by the speaker providing housing market forecasts and data analysis.
• Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI): A measure of typical home values, used as a benchmark for price changes.

I. Overview & General Trends

The video identifies ten US cities expected to experience home price declines in 2026, citing elevated inventory, increasing Days on Market (DOM), and rising price cuts as primary drivers. Values are already decreasing in most of these markets, and Reventure forecasts these trends will continue. The speaker emphasizes that these downturns present opportunities for buyers with negotiating leverage. Florida is highlighted as experiencing the biggest downturn in the US, driven by rising property taxes, insurance costs, and a decline in migration. The data used for these forecasts comes from Reventure’s proprietary app, Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and the US Census Bureau.

II. City-Specific Forecasts & Analysis

1. Orlando, Florida (Rank 10): Orlando has seen a 4.2% value drop in 2025, the largest since 2011, across all counties. Current inventory is nearly 12,500 homes, a 10-year high, with demand down over 35% from pandemic peaks.

2. Seattle, Washington (Rank 9): Seattle’s downturn is less publicized, but inventory has reached a 10-year high of 5,800 homes – almost four times the pandemic low. DOM in early 2026 is 77 days, significantly exceeding the long-term average. Values are down 1.2% - 2% in the last 12 months, with some zip codes potentially facing double-digit declines.

3. Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas (Rank 8): Down 3.8% year-over-year and 5.7% from its peak (based on Zillow’s typical home value), DFW is forecast to drop another 4.5% in 2026, potentially reaching a 10% decline from peak. The eastern and southeastern sides of the metro are expected to see the most significant drops. The decline is attributed to lower migration and a surge in new construction following a building boom in 2020-2022. December 2025 home sales were 7,500, below the long-term average and pandemic peak, while inventory continues to climb.

4. Tampa, Florida (Rank 7): Forecasted to decline 4.9% in 2026, following a 5.6% drop in 2025, potentially reaching a 10% decline by year-end. Declines vary by county: Pinellas County (-8%), Pasco County (-5.4%), Hillsborough County (-4.3%), and Manatee County (-7.8%). Values have been declining for three consecutive years in some areas, representing the biggest drops since 2010. Despite these declines, the area remains 10% overvalued (Pinellas County).

5. Nashville, Tennessee (Rank 5): While relatively insulated so far (down only 0.5% from peak), Reventure expects declines to accelerate in 2026 (-4.1% forecast). Suburban areas are projected to see smaller drops (1%), while central Nashville could experience declines of 5-8.3%. Headwinds include higher listings (decade high inventory), low demand (lowest in a decade), and a softening rental market (1-2 months free rent). Nashville is currently 19% overvalued.

6. Honorable Mentions:

• Miami, Florida: Values dropped 4.6% in 2025, with a projected 1.7% decline in 2026. Inventory is tightening, particularly in Miami-Dade County.
• Las Vegas, Nevada: Values down 1.7% due to record low demand. Sales are at their lowest level since 2007.
• Phoenix, Arizona: Forecasted to drop 3.4% in 2026, but has already declined 9.5% since mid-2022. Significant regional variations exist.
• California (various markets): Moderate downward forecasts in Southern California (Riverside, LA, San Diego) and larger declines in Northern California. Oakland is particularly impacted, with valuations down 25-28% from peak.
• Midwest & Northeast: Generally experiencing upward trends, with exceptions.

7. Austin, Texas (Rank 4): Already down 24% from its peak, with prices returning to May 2021 levels. Forecasted to drop another 5% in 2026. Overvaluation is now only 2.7%, potentially signaling a future "buy" signal from Reventure.

8. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida (Rank 3): Down 15% already, with a projected decline exceeding 20% from peak by year-end. Inventory is high, but showing signs of stabilization. Forecasted to drop another 6% in 2026.

9. Denver, Colorado (Rank 2): Experiencing a severe rental correction (rents down 6.4% year-over-year, new leases down 18% in Q4 2025), impacting home prices. Values are down 3.1% year-over-year, the largest decline since 2008. Forecasted to drop 6.6% in 2026.

10. Colorado Springs, Colorado (Rank 1): The market with the largest forecasted decline (7.5% in 2026). Already down 6.2% from its peak and 2% in the last year.

III. Reventure Methodology & Data Sources

Reventure’s forecasts are based on a proprietary app analyzing supply and demand trends. Key metrics include a one-year price forecast score and an overvaluation rate (calculated by comparing current home values to long-term income levels). Data sources include Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and the US Census Bureau. The Reventure app is available with a premium subscription ($33/month annually or $39/month).

Conclusion:

The video presents a data-driven outlook for the housing market in 2026, identifying ten cities poised for price declines. The analysis emphasizes the importance of understanding local market conditions, particularly inventory levels, DOM, and overvaluation rates. The speaker frames these downturns as opportunities for buyers to leverage negotiating power and secure discounts, particularly in Florida, Denver, and Colorado Springs. The Reventure app is positioned as a valuable tool for investors and homebuyers seeking to navigate these changing market dynamics.