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Case-Shiller National Home Price Index Climbs to 335.10
The Case-Shiller National Home Price Index reached 335.10 in May 2026, marking a 2.12-point increase from the prior month's 332.98 reading.
Aug 11, 20262 min read
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Small Towns Lead Market Growth as Real Estate Landscape Shifts
While industry experts discuss adapting to private listings and tax migration, data reveals small-town markets are delivering the strongest growth rates.
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AI Listing Tools Target Markets Where Price Growth Outpaces Estimates
As AI listing tools evolve beyond basic valuations, they may prove most valuable in markets experiencing rapid price changes that challenge automated estimates.
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Chicago's $2M Duplex Highlights Coastal Premium vs Midwest Value
While Chicago's Lincoln Park commands $2M for new construction, HavenScore data shows smaller Midwest markets are delivering double-digit growth at fraction of the cost.
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International buyers eye Miami as rural markets show strongest growth
Miami's push for international buyers contrasts with data showing rural markets posting the strongest year-over-year price growth nationwide.
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Luxury Sales Surge While Small Towns Lead Growth Metrics
While luxury markets grab headlines with record sales, HavenScore data reveals small towns are posting the strongest growth rates nationwide.
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Case-Shiller Index Hits 327.31 as Rural Markets Lead Growth
The Case-Shiller National HPI rose to 327.31, while rural markets like Dundas, IL show 25.4% annual growth, suggesting geographic divergence in housing performance.
May 7, 20263 min read
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Home Prices Rise 0.5% Nationally, But Rural Areas See Double-Digit Gains
National home prices rose just 0.5% year-over-year in Q1 according to NAR, but rural markets are experiencing much stronger growth, with some areas seeing increases above 20%.
May 7, 20263 min read
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Springfield MA Tops Hot Markets List, But Small Towns Lead Growth
While Springfield MA claims the top spot in Realtor.com's hottest markets ranking, HavenScore data reveals small rural communities are experiencing the strongest price appreciation nationwide.
May 7, 20264 min read