U.S. Home Value Growth Accelerates to 1.9 Percent While Lagging Behind Inflation

By Snejana Farberov · Realtor.com · 2026-09-29

U.S. Home Value Growth Accelerates to 1.9 Percent While Lagging Behind Inflation

According to data from Realtor.com, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index recorded a slight uptick in annual home value appreciation this July. Despite this momentum, residential assets have lost value in real terms for over a year as the 3.4% inflation rate continues to outpace n

According to data from Realtor.com, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index recorded a slight uptick in annual home value appreciation this July. Despite this momentum, residential assets have lost value in real terms for over a year as the 3.4% inflation rate continues to outpace n