US single-family home prices backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increased 0.1% in January 2026, in line with market expectations after a 0.3% rise in December. For the nine census divisions, home price changes ranged from -0.7% in the West South Central division to +1.7% in the East South Central division. Year-over-year, house prices rose 1.6% in December. The 12-month changes ranged from -0.8% in the West South Central division to +4.4% in the East North Central division.