The U.S. housing market is sending mixed signals heading into 2026. Home sales remain sluggish, buyers are sidelined by affordability challenges, and price cuts are becoming more common. However, inventory constraints and stricter lending standards continue to support home values. Recent analysis from Redfin suggests the market is not on the verge of a crash, but instead undergoing a prolonged reset following the pandemic-era boom, with slower sales and flatter prices rather than a sharp decline. Yet, growing economic uncertainty, geopolitical risks like the war in Iran, elevated mortgage rates, and shifting supply-demand dynamics have fueled speculation about whether a more significant downturn could be ahead. I’m looking to speak with economists, housing analysts, investors, and real estate professionals about the following: - Do you believe the U.S. housing market is at risk of a crash in the next 12–24 months? Why or why not? - What key indicators are you watching most closely right now? - How does today’s market compare to conditions leading up to the 2008 housing crash? - Are there specific regions or asset classes that appear more vulnerable to price declines? - What would need to happen for a true crash scenario to materialize? - Conversely, what supports the case for a prolonged correction or stabilization instead? - How should buyers, sellers, and investors be positioning themselves in this environment? Please include your name, title, company, and any relevant data or research.