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Big changes could be coming to real estate in 2026, Stock Market Outlook For December 29 – January 2, 2026 & US inflation rate

Martin Eiden | January 5, 2026

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Big changes could be coming to real estate in 2026

The article outlines key uncertainties facing the U.S. housing market in 2026, including potential overturning of buyer agent commission settlements and accelerated MLS consolidation. It also discusses growing "lifestyle renter" trends amid affordability challenges and expects bipartisan government action

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Stock Market Outlook For December 29 – January 2, 2026

The analysis reviews the U.S. market's strong close to 2025, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% to 6,878 and Nasdaq up 0.5% amid robust Q3 GDP data of 4.3%. Looking to the first week of 2026, it anticipates volatility as investors position for the new year, with tech and AI stocks likely to remain key drivers. (Read More )

US inflation rate

Updated data for December 2025 shows the U.S. inflation rate at 2.7%, the lowest since July and below the 3.1% forecast, down from 3% in September. Energy prices drove some gains with fuel oil up 11.3%, while the report notes ongoing monitoring ahead of the next CPI release expected January 13.

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Luxury Report

Super Luxury $10M+

7 Contracts Signed

Same as last week

3 less than same week last year

6 New Listings

1 less than last week

5 less than same week last year

The Luxury ($4M+) market also delivered another strong week, with 33 contracts signed. That marks 4 more than the prior week and 8 above the 10-year average of 25 for the second week of December, further reinforcing the sustained strength and depth of demand in this segment.

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