FHFA House Price Index Up 0.2% in January

U.S. house prices rose 4.8% year over year, from Jan. 2024 to Jan. 2025. For the nine census divisions, monthly home price changes ranged from -0.8% to +1%.

U.S. Consumer Confidence Down Again in March

Consumers are feeling more pessimistic, causing The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index to drop to 92.9 this month; it was 100.1 in February.

Home Equity Discussions May Motivate Customers

Real estate pros can share the message this homebuying season that strong property appreciation helps sellers make money and buyers build wealth.