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Macro EconomyUpdated×6•Originally published 15 April 2026•Updated 17 April 2026•
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U.S. Home Price Cuts Hit Record Highs in February Amid Inventory Surge

Key Facts

1National median home prices in the U.S. rose modestly by 1.3% year-over-year to $385,000 in March 2026.
2Northeast and Midwest cities saw moderate gains, while markets in California and Texas experienced declines.

The U.S. housing market experienced a significant shift in February as a record 34.2% of home sellers cut their listing prices, the highest share for that month since 2012. The average reduction reached $40,915, representing a 7.3% discount, as sellers adjust to cooling demand. Texas and Florida markets saw the most aggressive corrections, with nearly 60% of sellers in San Antonio and 55% in Austin lowering prices due to surging inventory levels. In Florida, rising insurance costs are further weighing on home valuations, contrasting with the relative stability seen in the Northeast. Investors are closely tracking these developments through real estate ETFs like VNQ to gauge the impact of high mortgage rates and regional oversupply on the broader sector.