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Freddie Mac reported that its “National” Home Price Index (FMHPI) increased 0.28% month-over-month on a seasonally adjusted (SA) basis in September. On a year-over-year basis, the National FMHPI was up 3.6% in September, down from up 4.0% YoY in August. The YoY increase peaked at 19.1% in July 2021, and for this cycle, bottomed at up 0.9% YoY in May 2023. …
As of September, 11 states were below their previous peaks, Seasonally Adjusted. The largest seasonally adjusted declines from the recent peak were in Florida (-2.2%), Louisiana (-1.8%), Arizona (-1.7%), North Carolina (-1.5), and Arkansas (-1.3%).
For cities (Core-based Statistical Areas, CBSA), here are the 30 cities with the largest declines from the peak, seasonally adjusted. Austin continues to be the worst performing city. However, 17 of the 30 worst performing cities are now in Florida!
And 9 of the 12 worst performing cities are in Florida.
