Lawler: Freddie Mac “National” Home Price Index Down Again in November; Rents Continued to Slide

Freddie Mac recently reported that its “National” Home Price Index (FMNHPI) declined for the fifth straight month on a seasonally adjusted basis in November, putting the FNNHPI down 2.06% from its June 2022 peak. Compared to a year earlier the November FMNHPI was up 6.27%, down from October’s 7.92% YOY gain. The November seasonally adjusted FMHPIs for 29 states plus DC were below their 2022 peaks, with five states showing declines of over 5% from their 2022 peak levels.

CR Note: This is a repeat sales index using only loans purchased by Fannie and Freddie. Freddie has data for all states and many cities. Idaho is down 8.16% seasonally adjusted compared to the peak in 2022. Arizona is down 7.06%, and California is down 5.88%.