FHFA Index Shows House Prices Up 0.3 Percent in August and 2.4 Percent Over the Year
FHFA reports U.S. house prices rose 0.3 percent in August and 2.4 percent from August 2025 to August 2026.
Key facts
- FHFA's seasonally adjusted House Price Index rose 0.3 percent in August from July.
- Prices were up 2.4 percent from August 2025 to August 2026.
- July's gain was revised to 0.2 percent from the 0.3 percent first reported.
- Monthly changes across the nine census divisions ranged from -0.8 percent in New England to +2.1 percent in East South Central.
- The next report is due November 24, 2026, with monthly data through September 2026.
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Source: FHFA House Price Index® Up 0.3 Percent in August; Up 2.4 Percent from Last Year — FHFA, October 27, 2026. Summary and commentary by RISE Community; read the full story at the source.
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