US single-family home prices backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rose 0.3% from the previous month in August 2026, above market expectations of 0.2%. The previously reported 0.3% price increase in July was revised down to 0.2%. For the nine census divisions, home price changes ranged from -0.8% in the New England division to +2.1% in the East South Central division. Year-on-year, house prices rose 2.4%, easing from 2.5% in the previous month. The 12-month changes ranged from +0.5% in the Mountain division to +4.4% in the East North Central division.