【NAR】Home Prices Increased in 78% of Metro Areas in Third Quarter of 2026

Home prices rose in 78% of metro markets during the third quarter of 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. This is down from 80% in the second quarter. Four percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, down from 5% last quarter. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, brokers, buyers and sellers—with quarterly metro-area data on median home prices and housing affordability.

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