U.S. HOME PRICES REFUSE TO BUDGE Redfin reports home prices rose 0.25% in September, with annual growth accelerating to 3.8%, the fastest since June 2025. Prices climbed in 34 of 50 major metros, led by Philadelphia (+1.9%), while Fort Worth (-0.9%) saw the steepest decline. The key takeaway: Buyers have more negotiating power, but sellers aren't blinking. Home prices keep rising. 20-OCT-2026 08:03 AM ET