The PropertyIQ Score has pulled back on a set of markets that were strong as recently as 18 months ago. Here is what is driving the decline and what it means before you buy or hold.
The PropertyIQ Score updates monthly. These five metros have seen the most significant upward movement this quarter, and the data behind each upgrade is worth understanding.
The best real estate markets for appreciation in 2026 share one trait: supply cannot catch demand. Hartford CT (Score 98, forecast 4.8%), Rochester NY (Score 99, forecast 4.3%), and Grand Rapids MI (Score 93, forecast 4.0%) lead a field dominated by constrained Midwest and Northeast metros.