The 10 best and 10 worst states to buy a home in 2026

Realtor.com has ranked all 50 US states and Washington, D.C., based on affordability and new home construction. Maskot/Getty Images Realtor.com ranked all 50 states and DC based on housing affordability and homebuilding. Each state received grades from A to F, with A being the best. The best US states for affordability and new-home construction are largely in the Midwest and South. It's a tough real estate market no matter where you live, but some parts of the US are faring better than othe...