US housing markets see prices rise in most metro areas
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Updated · Robb Report · May 6
US housing markets see prices rise in most metro areas
9 articles · Updated · Robb Report · May 6
National Association of Realtors data showed 167 of 235 metros posted annual gains, while 68 fell, and the median existing single-family home price edged up to $404,300.
The Northeast led increases, with median prices up 4.9% to $506,500 on tight inventory, while the Midwest rose 3.6%; the West fell 2.9% but remained the priciest region at $607,600.
Akron, Anchorage and Albany recorded the biggest metro gains, while the luxury segment stayed strong, with more than $38 billion in 2025 sales of homes above $10 million.
With home prices rising while sales are falling, what does this paradox signal for the market's future?
New home prices are falling while existing ones rise. Which is the true indicator of the housing market's health?