In 2025 – 2026, North Dakota’s housing market is being reshaped by four powerful forces: oil-price swings in the Bakken, an influx of remote workers drawn to fiber-ready Fargo-Moorhead, a surge in flood-resilient construction across the Red River Valley, and booming demand for slab-foundation new builds. In this deep-dive, Jim Christl of Modern Market REALTORS® explains how each trend is driving home-price shifts, buyer priorities, and seller strategies—so you can make smarter decisions whether you’re buying, selling, or investing in North Dakota real estate.