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Housing Market Slows to 2.1% Gain | Real Estate News

Housing prices nationwide edged up just 2.1% in Q2 2026—the slowest yearly growth in a decade, signaling a major cooldown from the double-digit surges of 2021-2022. While most states saw gains, four—including New Mexico (down 1.2%) and Washington, Colorado, and California—experienced declines. Alaska led with an 8.3% jump, while Vermont followed closely. In metro areas, 76 saw price increases, led by Elgin, IL (7.7%), while Everett, WA, dropped 3.7%. The East North Central region showed strongest growth. Data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, dating back to the mid-70s, tracks these trends—and…

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