A report by Homes.com, a major online residential marketplace owned by CoStar Group, examined home price trends in August, revealing modest growth in the U.S. housing market. The national median home price increased by 2.4% year-over-year to $389,000. Despite a $9,000 rise from the previous year, prices are still below their peak. The report analyzed price trends across various metropolitan areas and types of houses, based on data collected up to August.