Is the housing market resetting in 2026 — and what does that actually mean for Metro Detroit?In this episode, I break down why this isn’t a crash or a boom, but a shift toward balance, and how buyers and sellers in Southeast Michigan should be thinking about the year ahead.📞 Contact Leslie E. Martin, Realtor® | Metro Detroit Real Estate Expert📧 leslie@leslieemartin.com📱 Phone: (734) 846-8358🌐 Website: https://www.leslieemartin.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieemartindtw📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/LeslieEMartinRealtor💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martin-68a9a922a/🏡 Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/LeslieEMartinThinking about buying or selling a home in Metro Detroit? If the housing market feels different right now, you’re not imagining it. Nationally, experts are calling 2026 the start of a housing market reset. Not a crash, not a boom, but a shift toward balance.In this video, I break down what the 2026 housing reset really means for Metro Detroit, including Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. National headlines don’t always reflect what’s happening locally, and our market is behaving very differently than many pandemic boom cities.Here’s what I cover in this episode:✅ Why the 2026 housing market is shifting toward balance✅ What mortgage rates around 6% could mean for buyers✅ Why Metro Detroit home prices are holding steadier than national averages✅ How wage growth is quietly improving affordability✅ What I’m seeing from buyers and sellers right now on the ground✅ Why pricing strategy matters more than ever in this market✅ How changing lifestyles, multi-generational living, and flexible layouts are shaping demand✅ Why Metro Detroit’s stability continues to attract long-term buyersI also talk specifically about what I’m seeing in communities like Northville, Plymouth, Grosse Pointe, and parts of Oakland County, where demand remains rooted in fundamentals like jobs, livability, and long-term value, not hype.This is a market that rewards preparation and clarity, not rushing or trying to time headlines. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, move-up buyer, downsizer, or homeowner considering a sale in 2026, understanding how this reset applies to your situation is key.💬 I’d love to hear from you:Do you feel like the market right now favors buyers, sellers, or no one at all?And what are you most curious about heading into 2026...prices, rates, timing, or whether waiting still makes sense?Drop your thoughts in the comments. I read them, and they help shape future videos.If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in Metro Detroit and want to talk through how this market applies to you personally, feel free to reach out anytime.*Chapters*00:00 – The 2026 Housing Market Reset Explained00:39 – Why the Market Is Shifting Toward Balance01:18 – Why Metro Detroit Is Different From National Trends01:54 – What Buyers and Sellers Are Really Doing Right Now02:08 – Affordability in 2026: Why the Math Is Improving02:47 – What Sellers Need to Understand in a Reset Market03:23 – Pricing Strategy: Why Some Homes Move and Others Sit03:38 – Lifestyle Shifts Changing Housing Demand03:55 – What Buyers Want in Metro Detroit Homes Right Now04:12 – Rent Trends and Why Some Renters Are Reconsidering Buying04:26 – The “Refi and Remodel” Mindset04:51 – Climate, Stability, and Why the Midwest Matters05:21 – What This Reset Means for Buyers and Sellers in 202605:54 – Why Clarity Matters More Than Timing06:10 – What’s Coming in the Next Episode#metrodetroitrealestate #HousingMarketReset#leslieemartin