U.S. house price growth paused in February 2026, with the House Price Index registering 0.0% month-over-month, according to data updated on 28 April 2026. This marks a clear slowdown from January 2026, when the index rose by 0.2% compared with December.
On a month-over-month basis, the latest reading shows that price momentum in the U.S. housing market has stalled, as February’s change is measured relative to January, while January’s 0.2% increase reflected the change from December. The shift from modest growth to no change may indicate emerging price stability after a period of incremental gains, and will likely be closely watched by market participants assessing the direction of U.S. housing valuations heading into the spring selling season.
