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U.S. House Prices Dip in July, Yearly Gains Persist

10/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. house prices fell 0.1% in July, per the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Year-over-year prices rose 2.3% from July 2024 to July 2025.
The June price decline of 0.2% remains unchanged.
Divisional changes varied: Middle Atlantic -1.2%, East North Central +0.3%.
Positive annual changes ranged from +0.2% in the Pacific to +5.1% in the Middle Atlantic.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. housing market collapsed in 2008, causing home values to plummet by 30% and triggering the Great Recession. As of July 2025, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported a 0.1% drop in home prices, contrasting with a 2.3% increase from the previous year, highlighting ongoing regional disparities and the complexities of housing recovery amid a national shortage of 3.8 million homes.

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Story summary

U.S. house prices fell 0.1% in July, per the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Year-over-year prices rose 2.3% from July 2024 to July 2025.
The June price decline of 0.2% remains unchanged.
Divisional changes varied: Middle Atlantic -1.2%, East North Central +0.3%.
Positive annual changes ranged from +0.2% in the Pacific to +5.1% in the Middle Atlantic.

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