Zillow projects that U.S. home prices will rise just 0.8% between February 2025 and February 2026. Want more housing market ...

Zillow's updated forecast projects that U.S. home prices will rise 1.1% between January 2025 and January 2026.

The map shows the lingering impact of the pandemic where "you could get significantly more home for your money" by leaving congested cities, an expert said.

But uncertainty in the market remains ... On average, homes listed in the second half of May sold for 1.6% more than other times of year, according to a Zillow analysis of 2024 home sales.