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In June 2025, the U.S. housing market saw home prices decrease for the third consecutive month, indicating a potential shift in the market. The national Home Price Index, as reported by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, dropped 0.2% in June, following decreases of 0.1% in May and 0.3% in April. This marks the first three-month decline in home prices since December 2010, highlighting concerns about market stability. Despite the seemingly minor changes, the trend is reminiscent of the weak recovery period after the Great Recession. The June data fell short of expectations for flat growth, further fueling worries about market performance. Year-over-year, home prices showed a 2.6% increase, the slowest since early 2012. While all nine U.S. census divisions reported annual rises, the growth rates varied notably. For a more detailed report, visit Benzinga.com.