# Zillow's Hottest and Coldest Housing Markets in 2026

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Podcast: [Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-news-real-estate-investing-podcast-217472)
Published: 2026-05-18T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://realwealth.com/real-estate-news-for-investors-podcast/
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## Resource

Where do buyers have the most negotiating power in today's housing market, and where are sellers still firmly in control? In this episode of The Real Estate News for Investors , Kathy Fettke breaks down new data from Zillow ranking more than 250 U.S. housing markets by buyer and seller strength. From red-hot Northeast metros to cooling markets in Florida, Texas, and parts of the Sun Belt, investors will learn where inventory is tight, where price cuts are growing, and where new opportunities may be emerging in 2026. If you're looking for appreciation, cash flow, or stronger negotiating leverage, this market update will help you spot where housing trends are shifting next. Go to www.Realwealth.com/TopCities for a FREE PDF! Source: https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/housing-market-power-balance-zillow-updated-ratings-250-markets-spring-2026-sellers-buyers

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