Regional Real Estate Investment Strategy: Why Sun Belt Markets Are Cooling While Midwest Opportunities Heat Up
Last updated: February 26, 2026 Key Takeaways * Sun Belt markets are experiencing price declines due to overbuilding and pandemic-era price corrections, with Phoenix seeing 87% of homes lose value and Las Vegas at 81%[2] * Midwest markets lead 2026 price growth, with St. Louis up 7.7% annually and five