{"id":996466,"date":"2026-08-18T17:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T21:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/homes-com-report-u-s-home-prices-rise-2-6-despite-expanding-inventory-as-sales-continue-to-grow\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T17:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T21:11:00","slug":"homes-com-report-u-s-home-prices-rise-2-6-despite-expanding-inventory-as-sales-continue-to-grow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/homes-com-report-u-s-home-prices-rise-2-6-despite-expanding-inventory-as-sales-continue-to-grow\/","title":{"rendered":"Homes.com Report: U.S. Home Prices Rise 2.6% Despite Expanding Inventory as Sales Continue to Grow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwuline { text-decoration: underline }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Homes.com Report: U.S. Home Prices Rise 2.6% Despite Expanding Inventory as Sales Continue to Grow<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>National home-price growth remained modest in July, even as more homes came onto the market, but local markets and individual property types continued to vary from the national summary.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>ARLINGTON, Va.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nHomes.com, a CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) leading online residential marketplace, released its July 2026 housing market report, showing the national median sale price at $400,000, up 2.6% from July 2025. Home sales increased 2.9% year over year, while homes for sale rose 4.4% from a year earlier. Taken together, those figures point to a housing market that has remained firmer than many observers expected given the increase in mortgage rates during the spring and summer.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260818601137\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260818601137\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260818601137\/en\/2878035\/4\/United-States-Sale-Prices-Key-Indicators-July26.jpg\" alt=\"United States Sale Prices Key Indicators July 26\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">United States Sale Prices Key Indicators July 26<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Market conditions vary across major metros and housing types<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nEven with relatively steady national trends, housing market conditions continued to differ across major metropolitan areas. Several large markets posted stronger home-price growth, including Chicago, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and New York, while prices were softer in markets such as Raleigh, Seattle, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Jose. These differences underscore the increasingly important roles that local supply and demand play in shaping market outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>\nDifferences were also evident across housing types. Nationally, single-family home prices increased 2.5% from a year earlier, compared with gains of 2.3% for condos and 0.8% for townhomes. Inventory growth was strongest among townhomes, while single-family homes and condos experienced more moderate increases in homes for sale.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cJuly\u2019s data show that home prices have continued to hold up despite conditions that many observers would have expected to place more downward pressure on the market,\u201d said Brad Case, Homes.com Chief Residential Economist. \u201cMortgage rates rose substantially between late February and late July, but the mortgage lock-in effect appears to be easing, and more owners have been willing to put their homes on the market. Buyers, too, showed a greater willingness to transact at higher mortgage rates.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nOverall, July reflected a housing market characterized by modest national price growth, expanding inventory, and sales activity that remained above year-earlier levels. While local markets and housing types followed different paths, national home prices continued to show surprising durability in the face of a less favorable interest-rate environment and a larger supply of homes for sale.<\/p>\n<p>\nAdditional market insights and reports are available at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homes.com%2Freports%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homes.com%2Freports%2F&amp;index=1&amp;md5=d1bff1157a8507da1ce7b2b674e06965\">https:\/\/www.homes.com\/reports\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">About <\/span><\/b><span class=\"bwuline\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomes.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Homes.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=18de6c17a842c06ebe082c6e90243957\"><b>Homes.com<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomes.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Homes.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=c71c912b76fb671720f38b884bda5d16\">Homes.com<\/a> is the fastest-growing residential real estate marketplace and a leading destination for homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. A brand of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomes.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Homes.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=3992783a4ab4d899e83122b6bfe816f4\">Homes.com<\/a> is redefining online real estate by putting agents and homeowners first through a more transparent, agent-friendly marketplace.<\/p>\n<p>\nUnlike traditional real estate portals, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomes.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Homes.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=0227ebe759dca9cdcc96dc07c2a28ca5\">Homes.com<\/a> is built around a simple principle: <b>Your Listing, Your Lead\u2122.<\/b> By connecting consumers directly with the listing agent, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomes.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Homes.com&amp;index=6&amp;md5=d4a4d72b2e6f9816889b3432ae18ca94\">Homes.com<\/a> helps agents win more listings, generate more leads and deliver greater value to their clients. Millions of buyers use <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomes.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Homes.com&amp;index=7&amp;md5=c29fa7588614527a432c3d0b3e5f63a8\">Homes.com<\/a>\u2019s powerful search tools, rich property content, and AI-driven experiences to discover homes and connect with local real estate experts.<\/p>\n<p>\nBacked by the largest marketing investment in residential real estate, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomes.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Homes.com&amp;index=8&amp;md5=d63d0407fa51ade13d1bdb9df75e2e55\">Homes.com<\/a> has invested $1.25 billion to build nationwide brand awareness, generating more than 100 billion impressions and establishing <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomes.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Homes.com&amp;index=9&amp;md5=5526ede4b9a00dd2ebd06c118e9a1844\">Homes.com<\/a> as a household name among consumers. The platform continues to experience rapid growth, with 83 million average monthly unique visitors*, 115% year-over-year growth in organic search traffic, and more than 36,000 Member Agents joining in just two years.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomes.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Homes.com&amp;index=10&amp;md5=a9906afee10c76c82d6b2ec96810bd43\">Homes.com<\/a> Membership gives agents exclusive marketing advantages and unmatched exposure to help grow their businesses. Based on an internal analysis of approximately 11,000 Member Agents, Members earned an average of $36,400 more in commission during their first year of membership. Members win 60% more listings and received five times more leads than non-member agents**.<\/p>\n<p>\nFor more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomes.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Homes.com&amp;index=11&amp;md5=390da9c8bc00ccf868387481d0bd4b59\">Homes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n*The <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomes.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Homes.com&amp;index=12&amp;md5=400f8acdf537816d72d8d52d9647a171\">Homes.com<\/a> Network, which includes <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomes.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Homes.com&amp;index=13&amp;md5=f147a326d5c47ed7e863c2e7d7b88797\">Homes.com<\/a>, the Apartments Network, and the Land Network, averaged 83 million monthly unique visitors through July 2026, according to Google Analytics.<\/p>\n<p>\n** This figure represents an average of 11,000 agents who completed one full year of membership and is not a guarantee of future results. Individual results may vary based on market conditions, geographic location, agent activity, and other factors.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">About CoStar Group<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nCoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, online marketplaces, and 3D digital twin technology. Founded in 1986, CoStar Group is dedicated to digitizing the world\u2019s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives.<\/p>\n<p>\nCoStar Group\u2019s major brands include CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate data, analytics, and news; LoopNet, the most trafficked commercial real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the leading platform for apartment rentals; Homes.com, the fastest-growing residential real estate marketplace; and Domain, one of Australia\u2019s leading property marketplaces. CoStar Group\u2019s industry-leading brands also include Matterport, a leading spatial data company whose platform turns buildings into data to make every space more valuable and accessible; STR, a global leader in hospitality data and benchmarking; Ten-X, an online platform for commercial real estate auctions and negotiated bids; and OnTheMarket, a leading residential property portal in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>\nCoStar Group\u2019s websites attracted 118 million average monthly unique visitors in the second quarter of 2026, serving clients around the world. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, CoStar Group is committed to transforming the real estate industry through innovative technology and comprehensive market intelligence. From time to time, we plan to utilize our corporate website as a channel of distribution for material company information. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.costargroup.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591426&amp;newsitemid=20260818601137&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=CoStarGroup.com&amp;index=14&amp;md5=c3a3f86aee5f8955af4e199ea3b967fa\">CoStarGroup.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260818601137r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260818601137\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260818601137\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contact:<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>Matthew Blocher<br \/>\n<br \/>CoStar Group<br \/>\n<br \/>(202) 346-6775<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:mblocher@costar.com\">mblocher@costar.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Virginia United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Professional Services Marketing Digital Marketing Communications Data Analytics Residential Building &amp; Real Estate Construction &amp; Property<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260818601137\/en\/2878035\/3\/United-States-Sale-Prices-Key-Indicators-July26.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">United States Sale Prices Key Indicators July 26<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" 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ARLINGTON, Va.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Homes.com, a CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) leading online residential marketplace, released its July 2026 housing market report, showing the national median sale price at $400,000, up 2.6% from July 2025. Home sales increased 2.9% year over year, while homes for sale rose 4.4% from a year earlier. 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