Expert Panel Anticipates Home Price Growth Will Moderate

Core Insights - The national home price growth is projected to average 2.4% in 2025 and 2.1% in 2026, following a growth of 5.3% in 2024, according to the Q3 2025 Fannie Mae Home Price Expectations Survey [1] - The latest estimates represent a downward revision from previous expectations of 2.9% for 2025 and 2.8% for 2026 [1] Group 1: Home Price Forecasts - A panel of over 100 housing experts provided forecasts for national home price changes, indicating a deceleration in growth rates [1][4] - The Fannie Mae Home Price Index (FNM-HPI) serves as the benchmark for these forecasts [4] Group 2: Survey Details - The Q3 2025 HPES included 114 respondents and was conducted between August 11, 2025, and August 25, 2025 [4] - The survey also explored factors influencing home price deceleration and the mortgage rate levels that could significantly impact home sales activity [1]