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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 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale home prices declined -1.1% year-over-year and -0.4% month-over-month. Nationally, home prices reached a new record high with +2.0% year-over-year growth, though at the slowest annual rate since 2012. In the LA metro area, price changes varied by segment: starter homes declined -0.3%, mid-tier homes increased +0.3%, and luxury homes fell -1.2%. The report highlights strongest growth in starter home prices in Northeast and Midwest markets, with Pittsburgh (+7.6%), Baltimore (+5.7%), and St. Louis (+4.9%) leading. Among major markets showing declines, Oakland saw the steepest drop at -7.6%, followed by Tampa (-4.8%) and San Diego (-2.1%).

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 that Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta home prices increased 2.1% year-over-year and 1.1% month-over-month. The national HPI showed a more modest growth of 2.0% year-over-year and 0.4% month-over-month. In Atlanta's market segments, luxury homes saw the highest appreciation at +2.6%, followed by starter homes at +1.9%, and mid-tier homes at +1.1%. Chief Economist Mark Fleming notes that while national house prices reached another record high, the annual growth rate has decelerated to its lowest level since 2012. The report also highlighted significant regional variations, with Pittsburgh leading growth at +5.0% while markets like Oakland experienced declines (-7.6%).

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 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 (HPI) report reveals that San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad home prices decreased -0.4% year-over-year, despite showing a +0.8% month-over-month increase. The national house price growth fell below 2% for the first time since 2012, posting a +1.8% year-over-year increase. In San Diego's market segments, luxury tier homes showed the strongest performance (+2.7%), followed by mid-tier (+1.2%) and starter homes (+0.7%). Chief Economist Mark Fleming notes that nine of the top 30 markets experienced price declines, primarily in the South and West, with markets showing the largest inventory increases, like Denver and Orlando, experiencing the deepest price drops. Conversely, Northeast and Midwest markets maintained strong appreciation, with Nassau County, NY leading at +6.5% year-over-year growth.