NAR’s 2026 Housing Boom Fantasy: Why a 14% Rebound Requires a Liquidity Intervention

The National Association of Realtors is projecting a 14% rebound in existing-home sales for 2026 — but their forecast depends on a fragile monetary backdrop, a controlled collapse in mortgage rates, and a hidden liquidity intervention. This Pattern Nexus deep dive breaks down the real mechanics behind the “housing comeback” narrative.