The trend continues despite a downturn in housing activity, with sellers now outnumbering buyers by 63%. Mortgage applications have also fallen to levels not seen since 1995, which has increased negotiating leverage for buyers even as sellers maintain their asking prices.
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US Home Prices Reach 3.8% Annual Growth Fastest Since June 2025
US Markets8 hours ago
Housing costs in the US increased 0.25% in September, according to data from Redfin. Prices climbed in 34 of 50 monitored metropolitan areas, with Philadelphia recording a 1.9% rise and Fort Worth seeing a 0.9% drop. These monthly gains pushed the annual growth rate to 3.8%, the fastest pace recorded since June 2025.
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