Housing Will Be An Albatross On The U.S. Economy Throughout 2026

Bret JensenInvesting Group LeaderFollow5ShareSavePlay(7min)Comment(1)SummaryHousing is a key economic driver, accounting for approximately one-sixth of GDP.Unfortunately, existing home sales from 2023-2025 ran at their lowest levels in three decades.While average mortgage rates have recently fallen to their lowest levels since 2022, home affordability remains near historic lows.Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of The Biotech Forum get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More » S_Bachstroem/iStock via Getty Images Today, we return to the residential real estate markets. Home building and housing-related activities account for roughly one-sixth of GDP growth. A robust home sales environment means higher sales of furnishings and related goods. This is a powerful driver for names likeThis article was written byBret Jensen56.98K FollowersFollowBret Jensen has over 13 years as a market analyst, helping investors find big winners in the biotech sector. Bret specializes in high beta sectors with potentially large investor returns.Bret leads the investing group The Biotech Forum, in which he and his team offer a model portfolio with their favorite 12-20 high upside biotech stocks, live chat to discuss trade ideas, and weekly research and option trades. The group also provides market commentary and a portfolio update every weekend. Learn More.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.