Homes.com Report: Home Prices Edge Higher Even as Sales Decline and Inventory Expands
Business Wire•21/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤National median home price rose 0.6% year over year to $386,000
- ➤Home sales fell 6% while active listings increased 1.9%
- ➤San Francisco median sale price jumped 14.7% to $1,689,500
- ➤Single-family median price increased 1.3% to $395,000
- ➤Condominium transactions fell 10.1%, with inventory declining 1.9%
Expert Statements
Brad Case, Homes.com Chief Residential Economist
“High costs are keeping some buyers on the sidelines, but there still aren’t enough homes for sale in many markets to bring prices down.”
Brad Case, Homes.com Chief Residential Economist
“Buyers have more choices and can be more selective than they were a year ago, but that leverage varies significantly by market.”
Brad Case, Homes.com Chief Residential Economist
“Where inventory remains tight, prices are still rising; where supply has grown, sellers face more competition and pressure on pricing.”
Homes.com Report: Home Prices Edge Higher Even as Sales Decline and Inventory Expands
Growing inventory gave buyers more choices in September, while affordability concerns and sharply different local conditions shaped the market.
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