What will happen to home prices in 2026? A new roundup of national housing forecasts points to modest price growth, improving affordability, and a more balanced market. Here’s what those trends could mean for buyers and sellers in Warwick and across Central Rhode Island.

The Providence-Warwick housing market is defying national trends in 2025. While prices drop in many major metros, this Rhode Island region is showing strong appreciation and quick home sales. Here’s why—and what it means for buyers and sellers.