09/03/2026
📈 Home prices continued to climb across much of the country in the second quarter of 2026 — and one Ohio market stood out.
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, home prices increased in 80% of U.S. metro areas, with the national median single-family existing-home price rising 1.5% year-over-year.
Here in Ohio, Canton-Massillon ranked among the 10 large markets with the biggest year-over-year price increases, posting a 7.7% gain.
At the same time, rising mortgage rates continue to create affordability challenges, making it more important than ever for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals to stay informed about changing market conditions.
Read the full NAR report for more insights into home prices and affordability across the country: https://hubs.li/Q04tSNkF0
NAR's Q2 2026 report found home prices increased in 80% of metro areas, with the national median existing single-family home price rising 1.5% year over year to $434,900. Sales improved in most regions despite higher mortgage rates, while affordability benefited from income growth. The report also h...