Homes.com Report: Home Price Growth Picks up in January 2026 as Homebuying Market Normalizes

Core Insights - The nationwide median home sale price increased by 1.3% year-over-year, rising from $370,000 in January 2025 to $374,900 in January 2026, indicating a normalization in the homebuying market [1] - Home price growth averaged 2.8% per year over the past two years, aligning closely with overall inflation, while incomes have grown more rapidly, enhancing home affordability [1] - The housing market shows improved negotiating balance, with a four-month supply of homes and an average of nearly 12 weeks on the market before selling, suggesting neither buyers nor sellers dominate [1] Market Trends - Major markets in the Northeast and Midwest experienced significant home price appreciation, with Philadelphia leading at an 8.6% increase, followed by Baltimore (5.6%), Washington D.C. (4.8%), and Boston (3.7%) [1] - Over 57% of nearly 1,000 tracked markets reported year-over-year price growth in January, contrasting with declines in some Southern and Western cities, notably Raleigh, NC (-4.3%) and Seattle (-3.8%) [1] Company Overview - Homes.com, part of CoStar Group, is the fastest-growing residential real estate marketplace in the U.S., focusing on enhancing marketing for homeowners and agents [1] - The platform reached an audience of 115 million average monthly unique visitors in Q3 2025, with brand awareness increasing from 4% to 33% following a major marketing campaign [1]