US home prices post largest monthly decline since 2022, CoreLogic says
SPY•US single-family home prices rose 1.7% year over year in September 2026 but fell 0.3% from August, the largest monthly decline since 2022. The national median exceeded $400,000.
1. Prices fall monthly
US single-family home prices rose 1.7% year over year in September 2026 but declined 0.3% from August, the largest monthly drop since 2022. The national median home price exceeded $400,000.
2. Regional trends and costs
Every Northeast and Midwest state recorded annual price gains, while four Western states and two Southern states posted declines. Higher mortgage rates increased monthly payments on a median-priced home by $300, pushing required annual income to $103,000.
