National Home Prices (Spring 2025)

National Home Price Trends

• S&P CoreLogic Case–Shiller Index (March 2025):
  • Standing at 329.39, a 3.4% year-over-year increase, slightly down from February’s level .
• FHFA House Price Index (February 2025):
  • Shows a 3.9% annual gain, with a modest 0.1% increase from the previous month .
• CoreLogic (December 2024):
  • Reports a 3.4% YOY rise in December, slowing from 5.6% in the prior year.
  • Projects 4.1% growth by December 2025 .
• Trend Context:
  • Annual price growth is now at its slowest pace since 2012, signifying a stabilization phase following pandemic-driven spikes .

What It Means

• Buyers: More inventory and steady price growth create better opportunities.
• Sellers: Still in a healthy market, but expect longer selling windows and more negotiation.
• Investors & Lenders: Moderate, predictable appreciation provides a stable environment with fewer market shocks.