Weekly Economic Update (Aug. 24-28, 2026)

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The monthly FHFA purchase-only index grew by 2.3% year-over-year in June (+0.3% SAAR).

  • On a 3-month average basis, home price appreciation continued to decelerate growing at a 0.7% annualized rate – the slowest pace since August 2025.
  • Annual price growth averaged 5.9% from 2016 to 2019.

FHFA Purchase Index, Seasonally Adjusted

Source: U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency

Over the past year, home price growth has been slower across Southern and Western metros where supply conditions are somewhat less restrictive.

Year-over-Year House Price Appreciation Seasonally Adjusted FHFA Purchase Only Index, 2Q2026

Source: U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency
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