S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index Shows 0.7% Annual Gain in February 2026
The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index rose 0.7% annually in February 2026, a decline from the previous month's 0.8% gain. Over half of major U.S. metropolitan areas saw year-over-year price declines, with Denver and Los Angeles among the hardest-hit markets. Inflation outpaced home price appreciation, leading to negative real home price returns for the ninth consecutive month.
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