Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Home Prices Up 1.8% Year Over Year in June

First American Data & Analytics reports a continued national home price slowdown with seven months of annual deceleration, driven by rising inventory and affordability challenges. Starter home prices fell in 14 of the top 30 markets, aiding first-time buyers. The Home Price Index tracks price changes across starter, mid, and luxury tiers at national, state, and metro levels using a repeat-sales methodology.