Real Estate Market Report 2026

The real estate market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.44 trillion in 2025 to $4.74 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising urbanization levels, increasing housing demand, growth in commercial infrastructure, expansion in construction development, rising investment in property markets.

The real estate market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.26 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for modern housing, growing focus on urban infrastructure improvement, rising investment in real estate portfolios, expansion of rental and brokerage services, increasing consumer interest in property ownership. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for residential and commercial property development, growing preference for urban infrastructure expansion, rising adoption of structured property management services, expanding real estate investment and development activities, increasing emphasis on modern housing and property value enhancement.

The increasing demand for construction activities is expected to propel the growth of the real estate market going forward. The construction industry encompasses a wide range of activities related to the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings, infrastructure, and industrial facilities. Growth in construction activity directly supports the expansion of the real estate sector by creating new residential, commercial, and industrial properties, while also encouraging innovation and long-term sustainability. For instance, in July 2023, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an Australia-based government administration, in the March quarter of 2023 there were 240,813 dwellings under construction, up from 240,065 in 2022. Therefore, the increasing demand for construction activities is driving the growth of the real estate market.

Major companies operating in the real estate market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mobile apps to enhance property discovery and streamline transactions. AI-driven mobile apps use advanced technologies to deliver features such as personalized property recommendations, virtual tours, and predictive analytics, helping users improve decision-making, reduce search time, and complete transactions more efficiently. For example, in October 2025, Klipster Inc., a US-based real estate technology company, launched an AI-enabled real estate app featuring AI-generated video walkthroughs, interactive livestream property tours, and in-app offers and applications. The platform targets millennial and Gen Z homebuyers by enabling seamless, mobile-first transactions, personalized recommendations based on user behavior, and real-time communication tools that connect buyers directly with agents for instant scheduling, virtual consultations, and transaction updates.

In July 2025, The Real Brokerage Inc., a US-based technology and real estate services company, acquired Flyhomes’ consumer home search technology and related assets for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, The Real Brokerage aims to enhance its AI-driven home buying platform by integrating Flyhomes’ advanced consumer search capabilities into its existing ecosystem, simplifying and modernizing the home-buying experience for both agents and consumers. Flyhomes, Inc. is a US-based real estate technology company that specializes in providing an AI-powered consumer home search portal with deep MLS integrations and real-time market insights.

Major companies operating in the real estate market report are Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd, Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited, Prologis, Inc., Simon Property Group, Inc., DLF Limited, Godrej Properties Limited, Oberoi Realty Limited, Brigade Enterprises Limited, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd, Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd, Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc., Sekisui House, Ltd, Lendlease Group, Mirvac Group, Stockland Corporation Limited, China Vanke Co., Ltd, Country Garden Holdings Co., Ltd, China Resources Land Limited, Sunac China Holdings Limited, Evergrande Group, Vonovia SE, SEGRO plc, Grainger plc, Lennar Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the real estate market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the real estate market. The regions covered in the real estate market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the real estate market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The real estate market consists of revenues earned by entities that are engaged in providing services such as residential buildings and dwellings rental, non-residential buildings rental services, non-residential buildings rental services, mini-warehouses, and self-storage unit rental services. The real estate market includes establishments such as builders, developers, lessors of real estate, and property management companies. This market also includes managing, selling, renting, buying, and appraising real estate for others. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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