US Home Price Growth Accelerates to 1.9% in July 2026
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The S&P Case-Shiller National Home Price Index rose 1.9% annually in the 12 months ending July 2026. The Wall Street Journal reported that this increase represents an acceleration from the 1.6% growth recorded in June, indicating continued upward pressure on residential real estate valuations.
The data for July 2026 reflects a faster pace of appreciation than the previous month despite broader economic conditions. This acceleration occurred as the MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate was recorded at 7.12% on September 23, 2026, up from a previous level of 6.97%.
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Update: The S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Composite index rose 0.32% month-over-month in July 2026, surpassing the 0.2% growth expectation. While nominal gains persisted, real home prices continued to decline for the 14th consecutive month, amid regional disparities where Chicago led performance and Seattle saw declines.