09/21/2026
One housing market? Hardly.
From Elgin, IL at +7.7% to Everett, WA at -3.7%, FHFA data shows just how differently home prices are moving across the country.
For buyers, sellers, and homeowners, local appreciation trends can provide important context for pricing, negotiating, and understanding the equity you may have built.
For real estate agents, this is another reminder that national headlines are only the starting point. The most valuable client conversations are grounded in what’s happening locally.
Whether you’re planning your own next move or helping a client prepare for theirs, We're here to help put the financing side of the picture into context.
Source: U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency and NAHB analysis