CPI Shelter Forecast, May 2026

May 1, 2026

Zillow Research forecasts shelter component inflation trends and their implications for consumer price indices.

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The 2026 Home Buying Season's Fork in the Road

Zillow Research forecast examining divergent scenarios and trajectories for residential real estate during the 2026 home buying season.

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Zillow's 2026 Housing Market Predictions

Zillow forecasts U.S. home values rising 1.2 percent in 2026 and existing home sales increasing 4.3 percent to 4.26 million, with multifamily rents projected to rise just 0.3 percent and single-family rents up 2.3 percent as affordability improves.

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Starter Homes That Cost $1M Have Spread to More Than Half of States

Analysis of the geographic expansion of million-dollar starter home markets across U.S. states, examining affordability trends in residential real estate.

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May Rent Report: Rental Affordability Trends

Zillow Research reports on rental affordability metrics, noting that nearly three-quarters of rental listings meet affordability thresholds in May.

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June FOMC Meeting: Fed Pauses, but Rate Hikes Are Back on the Table

Analysis of Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions and their implications for real estate markets following the June FOMC meeting.

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Black-White Mortgage Denial Gaps are Widest Where Applicants are Most Financially Stretched

Analysis of mortgage denial disparities between Black and White applicants, examining how financial strain correlates with widening approval gaps across demographics.

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