U.S. single-family home prices increased 0.3% in August from the previous month, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s seasonally adjusted index released October 27.
Prices were 2.4% higher than in August 2025. The agency revised July’s previously reported monthly increase from 0.3% to 0.2%.
Regional results varied. Monthly changes ranged from a 0.8% decline in New England to a 2.1% increase in the East South Central division. Annual gains ranged from 0.5% in the Mountain division to 4.4% in East North Central.
The flagship monthly index uses purchase transactions involving mortgages acquired or securitized by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Its repeat-sales method tracks price changes on the same properties over time.
The figures describe completed housing transactions in August, rather than asking prices or market conditions measured on October 27. A national increase also does not establish that every neighborhood or individual home gained value.
FHFA plans its next report for November 24, covering September monthly data and third-quarter figures.
Sources: FHFA, October 27 release: https://www.fhfa.gov/news/news-release/fhfa-house-price-index-up-0.3-percent-in-august-up-2.4-percent-from-last-year