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First American Data & Analytics' April 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report reveals that New York-Jersey City-White Plains home prices increased 2.0% year-over-year, despite a -0.4% month-over-month decline. The national HPI also showed a 2.0% year-over-year increase, with prices reaching a new record high. In the New York metro area, mid-tier homes saw the strongest growth at +6.7%, followed by starter homes at +2.5%, and luxury homes at +1.5%. Notably, markets like Pittsburgh (+7.6%), Baltimore (+5.7%), and St. Louis (+4.9%) led in starter home price appreciation, while cities like Oakland (-7.6%), Tampa (-4.8%), and San Diego (-2.1%) experienced overall price declines.

First American Data & Analytics' April 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report reveals that Dallas-Plano-Irving home prices decreased by -1.2% year-over-year, while remaining flat month-over-month. The market shows significant segmentation, with luxury homes rising +3.5% while starter and mid-tier homes declined -3.2% and -3.3% respectively. Nationally, home prices reached a new record high with a +2.0% year-over-year increase and +0.4% month-over-month growth, though the annual growth rate has slowed to its lowest level since 2012. Chief Economist Mark Fleming notes that high mortgage rates and increased inventory are moderating price growth, potentially benefiting buyers as their income-growth driven purchasing power improves.

First American Data & Analytics' April 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report reveals that Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land home prices increased by 1.8% year-over-year and 0.6% month-over-month. The national HPI showed a 2.0% year-over-year increase, reaching a new record high despite the slowest annual growth rate since 2012. In the Houston metro area, price appreciation varied across segments, with luxury homes rising 3.1%, mid-tier homes up 1.9%, and starter homes increasing 1.0%. Nationally, Pittsburgh led with the strongest starter home price growth at 7.6%, while markets like Oakland (-7.6%), Tampa (-4.8%), and San Diego (-2.1%) experienced price declines.

First American Data & Analytics' April 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report reveals a continued deceleration in national house prices, with annual growth slowing to its lowest level since 2012. The report shows a modest month-over-month increase of 0.4% and a year-over-year growth of 2.0%. House prices are now 57.2% higher compared to pre-pandemic levels. The starter home segment shows strongest growth in Northeast and Midwest markets, with Pittsburgh leading at +7.6% for starter homes. However, some markets experienced declines, with Oakland showing the largest decrease at -7.6%. Chief Economist Mark Fleming attributes the slowdown to high mortgage rates dampening demand and increased inventory, noting this normalization could benefit potential homebuyers as their income-growth driven purchasing power increases.

First American Data & Analytics' April 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report reveals that San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad home prices decreased by -2.1% year-over-year and -0.8% month-over-month. In contrast, national home prices reached a new record high, rising 2.0% year-over-year and 0.4% month-over-month. The San Diego market showed varying declines across price tiers, with starter homes experiencing the largest drop at -3.5%, luxury homes falling -1.3%, and mid-tier homes declining -0.3%. Chief Economist Mark Fleming notes that persistently high mortgage rates have dampened demand while increased inventory has enhanced supply, leading to slower price appreciation nationally. Among major markets, Pittsburgh led with a 5.0% increase, while Oakland saw the steepest decline at -7.6%.

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of 54 cents per common share. The dividend will be paid on June 16, 2025 to shareholders who are on record as of June 9, 2025. First American Financial is a leading provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions, known for its digital transformation initiatives in the industry.

FCT (FAF) has partnered with Interac Corp. to integrate the Interac Verified™ credential service into FCT's real estate technology solutions. This collaboration aims to establish a national standard for digitally secure real estate transactions in Canada.

The Interac Verified service enables Canadians to create secure, reusable digital credentials using their bank login, government ID, and biometric photo. FCT will implement this solution as part of its FINTRAC-compliant digital ecosystem, streamlining identity verification processes for real estate professionals while supporting KYC/AML requirements.

The integration is scheduled for production rollout in July 2025, promising to enhance identity assurance across residential and commercial real estate transactions while reducing fraud risks and simplifying compliance requirements.

First American Data & Analytics' March 2025 Home Price Index report reveals that national house price growth fell below 2% for the first time since 2012, with a year-over-year increase of just 1.8%. The New York-Jersey City-White Plains market showed stronger growth at 2.5% year-over-year, despite a 0.7% month-over-month decline. Price tier analysis for this market showed significant variations, with mid-tier homes rising 7.9%, starter homes up 7.0%, and luxury properties increasing 5.1%. Among major markets, Nassau County, N.Y. led with a 6.5% increase, while Tampa, Florida saw the steepest decline at -4.8%. Chief Economist Mark Fleming noted that markets with the largest inventory increases, particularly in the South and West, experienced the most significant price declines, while the Northeast and Midwest maintained stronger price appreciation.

First American Data & Analytics' March 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report reveals that the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale market experienced a -0.6% decline both month-over-month and year-over-year. Nationally, house price growth slowed to +1.8% year-over-year, marking a 13-year low. The LA market showed varying performance across price tiers, with starter and luxury homes both rising +3.0%, while mid-tier properties increased by +1.2%. Among major markets, Nassau County, NY led with a +6.5% increase, while Tampa, FL saw the steepest decline at -4.8%. Chief Economist Mark Fleming notes that markets with significant inventory increases, particularly in the South and West, experienced the largest price declines, while the Northeast and Midwest maintained strong appreciation.