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2026's hottest real estate markets are reaping the benefits of RTO
- The Northeast leads 2026 real estate markets, with four Northeast cities in the top 10.
- New York City and nearby areas benefit from workers returning to offices and affordable living.
- Jersey City shows the largest jump, rising 17 spots as it benefits from close proximity to Manhattan.
- Dubai-style growth fades in some Texas markets as diversification limits, keeping Dallas–Fort Worth competitive.
- The top 10 includes Phoenix, Manhattan, Tampa, Northern New Jersey, Nashville, Houston, Brooklyn, Miami, Jersey City, and Dallas–Fort Worth.
- The findings come from PwC and ULI’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026, based on a survey of over 1,000 industry experts.
- Investors favored apartment-focused development in Jersey City during the first half of 2025.
- Austin’s growth cooled due to less diverse employment, shifting attention to more diversified markets.
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