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FHFA: House Price Index® Down 0.1 Percent in July 2025; Up 2.3 Percent from Last Year

U.S. house prices fell 0.1 percent in July, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 2.3 percent from July 2024 to July 2025. The previously reported 0.2 percent price decline in June remained unchanged.  For the nine census divisions, seasonally adjusted monthly home price changes ranged from -1.2 percent in…

FHFA: U.S. Federal Housing Completes Withdrawal from International “Greening the Financial System” Network

U.S. Federal Housing has formalized its withdrawal from the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) in a letter to the Chair of NGFS. “Biden drove housing costs up with politicized nonsense that prioritized climate activists over American families,” said U.S. Federal Housing Director William J. Pulte. “Consistent with President…

FHFA: U.S. House Prices Rise 2.9 Percent Year Over Year; Unchanged Quarter Over Quarter

U.S. house prices rose 2.9 percent between the second quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices for the second quarter of 2025 remained unchanged compared to the first quarter of 2025. FHFA’s seasonally adjusted monthly index for June was down 0.2 percent from…

FHFA: U.S. Federal Housing Allows Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Approve Rocket Acquisition of Mr. Cooper

Approval Must Adhere to Safety and Soundness Guardrails Today U.S. Federal Housing, in keeping with its statutory responsibilities as conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises), allowed both Enterprises to approve Rocket Companies’ proposed acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group, subject to appropriate conditions to ensure the ongoing safety and soundness of Fannie Mae…

FHFA: Allowable LIHTC Amount Doubled for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Support Affordable Housing

Consistent with the One Big Beautiful Bill, U.S. Federal Housing Expands America’s Affordable Housing Supply in Rural and Underserved Communities Consistent with President Trump’s historic One Big Beautiful Bill, U.S. Federal Housing is expanding America’s affordable housing supply by doubling the amount that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can invest in safe and sound Low…

FHFA: House Price Index Down 0.2 Percent in May 2025; Up 2.8 Percent from Last Year

U.S. house prices fell 0.2 percent in May, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 2.8 percent from May 2024 to May 2025. The previously reported 0.4 percent price decline in April was revised to a 0.3 percent decline. For the nine census divisions, seasonally adjusted monthly home…

FHFA: House Price Index Down 0.4 Percent in April 2025; Up 3.0 Percent from Last Year

U.S. house prices fell 0.4 percent in April, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 3.0 percent from April 2024 to April 2025. The previously reported 0.1 percent price decline in March was revised upward to 0.0 percent. For the nine census divisions, seasonally adjusted monthly home price…

FHFA: U.S. House Prices Rise 4.0 Percent Over the Prior Year; Up 0.7 Percent from the Fourth Quarter 2024

U.S. house prices rose 4.0 percent between the first quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices for the first quarter of 2025 were up 0.7 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. FHFA’s seasonally adjusted monthly index for March was down 0.1 percent from…

FHFA: House Price Index Up 0.1 Percent in February 2025; Up 3.9 Percent from Last Year

U.S. house prices rose 0.1 percent in February, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 3.9 percent from February 2024 to February 2025. The previously reported 0.2 percent price growth in January was revised upward to 0.3 percent. For the nine census divisions, seasonally adjusted monthly home price…

FHFA: House Price Index Up 0.2 Percent in January 2025; Up 4.8 Percent from Last Year

U.S. house prices rose 0.2 percent in January, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 4.8 percent from January 2024 to January 2025. The previously reported 0.4 percent price growth in December was revised upward to 0.5 percent. For the nine census divisions, seasonally adjusted monthly home price…